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Race Oncology has filed pivotal patents on the active (E,E)-bisantrene isomer, potentially extending its drug exclusivity by two decades, while advancing its Phase 1 clinical trial and maintaining a strong cash position.

Pathkey.AI reports strong validation of its TrialKey AI platform’s predictive accuracy and announces key leadership changes as it advances toward commercial scale.

Percheron Therapeutics reports encouraging phase I clinical results for HMBD-002, confirming safety and early efficacy signals, while gearing up for a multi-arm phase II trial in 2026.

Zoono Group Limited reports strong progress in its shelf-life extension technology with 50 active trials worldwide and anticipates its first significant sales this quarter, supported by fresh funding and expanding market interest.

Vectus Biosystems has signed a binding agreement to sell its VB4-P5 renal fibrosis compound to Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics, while actively pursuing licensing opportunities for its lead drug VB0004 and others, particularly in China.

Biotron Limited has advanced its Hepatitis B antiviral program while preparing to acquire Sedarex Limited, backed by a $2.5 million capital raise. The move signals a strategic expansion into safer anaesthetics alongside ongoing R&D progress.

Patrys Limited has raised $1.77 million through a fully underwritten entitlement offer to fund preclinical studies and business development for its deoxymab therapeutic antibodies. The company also completed a capital consolidation and held a successful AGM, signaling a strategic pivot into immunology and inflammation.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has initiated dosing in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for knee osteoarthritis pain, backed by a strong cash position and strategic portfolio expansion. The company targets accelerated recruitment and a mid-2026 interim analysis.

Arovella Therapeutics reported solid progress in Q1 FY26, moving closer to initiating its first-in-human trial for ALA-101 while securing key patents and maintaining a strong cash position.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has secured regulatory approval for initial patient treatments under its Special Access Program for StemSmart™ in Crohn’s disease, alongside key executive appointments and a manufacturing partnership to support upcoming clinical trials.

Island Pharmaceuticals has completed its acquisition of the broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir and is progressing regulatory discussions with the FDA to fast-track approval using the Animal Rule, backed by compelling preclinical data.

Noxopharm Limited reports growing interest in its Sofra technology with new research collaborations and a safe, well-tolerated HERACLES trial of SOF-SKN. The company also secures funding extensions to support ongoing development.