UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)  September 1, 2026

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STARLING ONCOLOGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (562) 735-3226

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On September 1, 2026, Brad Hively notified Starling Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to not stand for re-election to the Board of the Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at its 2027 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”). Mr. Hively is expected to continue to serve as a director of the Company until the Annual Meeting, but effective immediately, will no longer serve as Vice Chairman of the Board or as a member of the Compliance Committee or any other committees of the Board. Mr. Hively’s decision not to stand for re-election is not the result of any disagreement between the Company and him on any matter relating to Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.