• Independent DSMB has identified no safety concerns, and recommends continuation of BriaCell’s pivotal Phase 3 study of Bria-IMT™ plus immune check point inhibitor
• Fifth consecutive positive DSMB recommendation supports the favorable safety profile observed to date
• Phase 3 study is being conducted under FDA Fast Track Designation, reflecting the significant unmet need in metastatic breast cancer
  

PHILADELPHIA and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXW, BCTXZ, BCTXL) (TSX: BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care, announces that the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) has issued its fifth consecutive positive recommendation following review of safety data from BriaCell’s pivotal Phase 3 Bria-ABC study of Bria-IMT plus immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) in patients with metastatic breast cancer (NCT06072612).

Following its review, the DSMB raised no safety concerns and recommended that the study continue without modifications. DSMB meetings occur quarterly in accordance with the study protocol. BriaCell’s ongoing pivotal Phase 3 study is being conducted under Fast Track designation granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reflecting the significant unmet medical need in metastatic breast cancer.

“This marks the fifth consecutive DSMB review supporting the continued conduct of BriaCell’s pivotal Phase 3 Bria-ABC study,” said Dr. William V. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of BriaCell. “We are encouraged by the DSMB’s ongoing confirmation of the safety profile of the Bria-IMT regimen and remain focused on advancing this program for patients with limited treatment options. We look forward to providing additional clinical updates as the study progresses.”

About BriaCell Therapeutics Corp.

BriaCell is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that develops novel immunotherapies to transform cancer care. More information is available at https://briacell.com/.

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Contact Information

Company Contact:
William V. Williams, MD
President & CEO
1-888-485-6340
info@briacell.com 

Investor Relations Contact:
investors@briacell.com