BERKELEY - BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. ('BriaCell' or the 'Company') (TSX-V: BCT) (OTCQB: BCTXD), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in targeted immunotherapies for advanced breast cancer, is pleased to announce that the data of its clinical studies with its lead product candidate, Bria-IMT, will be presented the at the Annual Symposium of Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) 2020 International Conference on Surgical Cancer Care taking place March 25-28 in Boston, MA.

The poster will summarize data of the Bria-IMT Phase I/IIa clinical studies of Bria-IMT in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors including pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA; manufactured by Merck & Co., Inc.), and more recently, Incyte's INCMGA00012, in advanced breast cancer. The trials are being conducted by Cancer Insight as the CRO at multiple sites across the U.S.

About BriaCell

BriaCell is an immuno-oncology focused biotechnology company developing targeted and safe approaches for the management of cancer.

BriaCell is conducting a Phase I/IIa clinical trial of Bria-IMT, BriaCell's lead candidate, in a Combination Study with immune checkpoint inhibitors such as the Incyte drugs INCMGA00012 (an anti-PD-1 antibody similar to pembrolizumab [KEYTRUDA; manufactured by Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK)]) and epacadostat, an orally bioavailable small-molecule inhibitor of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1). The combination study is listed in ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT03328026.

BriaCell currently has a non-exclusive clinical trial collaboration with Incyte Corporation to evaluate the effects of combinations of novel clinical candidates. Under the agreement, Incyte and BriaCell will be evaluating novel combinations of compounds from Incyte's development portfolio with BriaCell's drug candidates in advanced breast cancer patients.

BriaCell is also developing Bria-OTS, an off-the-shelf personalized immunotherapy, for advanced breast cancer. Bria-OTS immunotherapy treatments are personalized to match the patient without the need for personalized manufacturing. Bria-OTS, which is expected to cover over 99 percent of the patient population, is designed to produce a potent and selective immune response against the cancer of each patient while eliminating the time, expense and complex manufacturing logistics associated with other personalized immunotherapies.

About Cancer Insight

Founded in 2014, Cancer Insight, LLC, is a Texas-based clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to discovering, developing and testing emerging biotechnologies specializing in cancer immunotherapy. Cancer Insight offers a vertical range of CRO services from trial design to final execution, with a foundation grounded on decades of academic research and clinical trial experience.

About SSO 2020 Annual Symposium

Over the years, the SSO 2020 annual symposium has become a meeting venue for practitioners around the world to discuss and offer expertise on a range of cancer related topics. The 2020 symposium sessions are comprehensive in the range of topics and the depth of expertise delivered. Management of Breast Cancer in Women Age 70+ will be a focused symposium section.

SSO 2020 will feature the debut of SSO HUB, a new and interactive experience that replaces the conventional exhibit hall. The HUB will feature five clinical zones - Breast/Endocrine, HPB, Melanoma/Sarcoma, Colorectal/Upper GI and Immuno-Oncology. Each Zone will have a theater where posters, videos and meet the expert sessions will take place. All of this in addition to the HUB main stage where one may view debates, challenging case reviews, industry spotlights, clinical trial spotlights and team competitions.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information

Except for the statements of historical fact, this news release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation which involves known and unknown risks relevant to the Company in particular and to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries in general, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectation. These risks are more fully described in the Company's public filings available at www.sedar.com.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:

Farrah Dean

Tel: 1-888-485-6340

Email: farrah@BriaCell.com

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