GeoVax Advances Vaccine and Oncology Programs Amid Global Health Challenges
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GeoVax's multi-antigen vaccines and oncology programs position the company as a diversified supplier with scalable U.S.-based manufacturing for competitive pandemic preparedness.
GeoVax employs multi-antigen MVA platform technology with continuous avian cell line manufacturing to develop vaccines through phased clinical trials and regulatory pathways.
GeoVax's vaccines address urgent medical needs for immunocompromised patients and global health equity through innovative therapies that improve pandemic preparedness worldwide.
GeoVax is developing needle-free vaccine delivery using microarray patch technology while advancing novel cancer therapies that combine checkpoint inhibitors with gene-directed treatments.
GeoVax Labs, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of 2025 while highlighting substantial advancements across its vaccine and immunotherapy pipeline. The clinical-stage biotechnology company demonstrated progress in addressing urgent medical needs through its multi-antigen vaccine platform and oncology programs, positioning itself as a contributor to national health security initiatives.
The company accelerated development of its GEO-MVA vaccine in response to the World Health Organization's reaffirmation of Mpox as a global public health emergency. With Clade I outbreaks continuing across Africa, Europe, and the U.S., GeoVax's platform represents a U.S.-based, scalable solution amid constrained vaccine supply. The program received favorable scientific advice from the European Medicines Agency, supporting a streamlined regulatory pathway. A new research collaboration with the University of Queensland and UniQuest will evaluate needle-free delivery using Vaxxas' high-density microarray patch platform, targeting improved thermostability and dose-sparing performance critical for pandemic preparedness.
In its COVID-19 vaccine program, GeoVax presented compelling data from Phase 2 trials of GEO-CM04S1, its multi-antigen vaccine for immunocompromised populations. Presentations at the 6th ESCMID Conference on Vaccines in Lisbon and iwCLL 2025 Workshop in Krakow demonstrated robust T-cell and cross-variant antibody responses in chronic lymphocytic leukemia and hematologic cancer patients. The data showed immune activity exceeding that of standard-of-care mRNA vaccines, with the CLL trial meeting its primary immunogenicity endpoint and prompting discontinuation of the comparator mRNA arm. The vaccine demonstrated sustained cellular responses across multiple timepoints, indicating long-term protection potential for over 40 million immunocompromised Americans.
The company's Gedeptin oncology program expanded into new solid tumor indications following publication of KEYNOTE-689 Phase 3 results confirming the role of perioperative checkpoint inhibition in head and neck cancer. GeoVax announced plans for a Phase 2 trial evaluating Gedeptin combined with pembrolizumab and fludarabine in first-line, resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, with initiation targeted for the second half of 2026. Simultaneously, preclinical studies are expanding into triple-negative breast and cutaneous cancers in collaboration with Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute.
GeoVax's strategic alignment with U.S. policy priorities positions the company to contribute to domestic biomanufacturing capabilities and pandemic preparedness. The company's continuous avian cell line manufacturing process supports legislative goals to modernize domestic biomanufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign vaccine suppliers. Ongoing engagements with organizations including ASPR, BARDA, CEPI, Africa CDC, WHO, and UNICEF reinforce the company's commitment to biodefense and equitable access. Further information about the company's programs and clinical trials is available at https://www.geovax.com.
Financially, GeoVax reported a net loss of $6,318,914 for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025, compared to $5,815,468 for the comparable period in 2024. Research and development expenses decreased to $5,043,504 from $7,402,884 in the prior year period, primarily due to discontinued costs associated with termination of the BARDA/RRPV contract and lower costs for GEO-CM04S1 clinical trials. The company reported no government contract revenue for the quarter, compared to $2,789,484 in the third quarter of 2024, following BARDA's decision to terminate the Project NextGen contract. Cash balances stood at $5,008,997 as of September 30, 2025.
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