Curis, Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Curis is a publicly-traded biotechnology company (NASDAQ: CRIS) focused on the development of first-in-class and innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. The company recently transitioned to a pure-play, pre-commercial biotech after selling its remaining interest in the Erivedge royalty stream in November 2025.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Curis is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing targeted therapies for cancer treatment, with a focus on immuno-oncology and precision medicine. The company's lead asset, emavusertib, an IRAK4 inhibitor, recently showed a promising 50% MRD conversion rate in a July 2025 data cut-off for its AML triplet study, a critical clinical milestone that could dramatically change its valuation.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Curis's pipeline includes Emavusertib (oral IRAK4 inhibitor in Phase 1/2 for R/R AML/MDS), Fimepinostat (HDAC/PI3K dual inhibitor for B-cell lymphoma), CA-170 (PD-L1/VISTA antagonist), and CA-327 (TIM3/PD-L1 antagonist). Competitors in immuno-oncology include Incyte (Opzelura/ruxolitinib), Celldex (glembatumumab vedotin), and various checkpoint inhibitor programs from large pharma (Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Roche/Genentech partnerships).
Industry Context
Curis, Inc. operates in Clinical-stage oncology biotechnology; focus on targeted immuno-oncology and precision medicine for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors.
Key facts
Founded: 2000 · Headquarters: Lexington, Massachusetts · Revenue: $11.65M (TTM, Erivedge royalties) · Market cap: $13.4M