Marla Marin's questions to AETHLON MEDICAL (AEMD) leadership • Q1 2026
Question
Marla Marin of Zacks Investment Research inquired about the Australian trial's primary safety endpoint, whether the high efficacy seen in preclinical data (98.5% EV removal) is a realistic expectation for the clinical study, and the strategic versus financial rationale for discontinuing the planned trial in India.
Answer
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven LaRosa confirmed the trial is on track to meet its primary safety endpoint after the first cohort passed review by the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board. He also clarified that while preclinical data is encouraging, clinical results in actual patients are the true measure of efficacy. Dr. LaRosa and CEO James Frakes explained the decision to cancel the India trial was primarily strategic, driven by unforeseen regulatory slowness in India that could have significantly delayed the overall program and subsequent PMA application, making the focus on Australia the fastest path forward.