Calidi Biotherapeutics Announces Partnership with Avance Clinical to Facilitate Australian Regulatory Approval and Accelerate Initiation of CLD-401 Clinical Trials

SAN DIEGO, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) (“Calidi” or the “Company”), a biotechnology company pioneering the development of targeted genetic medicines, today announced a partnership with Avance Clinical, a full-service contract research organization (CRO) with a proven track record and experience in obtaining regulatory approval and clinical trial initiation in Australia. The partnership is focused on rapidly initiating a first-in-human clinical trial for CLD-401 in Australia. In parallel, the Company will pursue an IND filing with the FDA in 2026.