Pyxis Oncology is trading 10.01% up at $4.28 in after-hours trading after announcing Thomas Civik’s appointment as permanent CEO and chairman, effective September 4, 2026.

  • Civik had served as interim CEO since February; co-founder John Flavin became lead independent director.
  • A September 9 webcast is scheduled to present updated MICVO Phase 1 data, offering a potential near-term clinical catalyst.
  • The announcement was reported September 8 by BioSpace and confirmed in an SEC filing.