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AdAlta’s lead CAR-T therapy EW-001 continues to demonstrate encouraging survival and response rates in its mesothelioma study, with all patients alive at the latest follow-up and stronger outcomes at higher doses supporting plans for an Australian Phase 1 trial.

Rua Bioscience has approved a $600,000 convertible note facility aimed at boosting inventory purchases to accelerate its UK market expansion following a major distribution deal.

Percheron Therapeutics announces Dr Michael Baker as incoming CEO, replacing Dr James Garner who steps down after three years. Baker’s appointment aligns executive incentives with shareholder value as the company prepares for a pivotal HMBD-002 clinical trial.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has presented compelling clinical evidence that its investigational 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA diagnostic and 67Cu-SAR-bisPSMA therapeutic candidates outperform current standards in prostate cancer care, positioning the company for regulatory and commercial milestones.

Acrux Limited spotlighted its Female Testosterone Metered Dose Transdermal System (MDTS) at the Bioshares Biotech Summit, revealing positive Phase II data and outlining a clear regulatory and commercial roadmap targeting Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in women.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals reveals encouraging early results from the SECuRE trial, with substantial PSA reductions and multiple complete responses at the 8 GBq 67Cu-SAR-bisPSMA dose level in advanced prostate cancer patients.

Memphasys secures exclusive Felix™ commercialisation agreement in Poland, marking its third European market entry with a two-year contract valued at approximately A$350,000.

AdAlta’s lead CAR-T therapy EW-001 has achieved a rare clinical milestone with one mesothelioma patient remaining cancer-free two years after treatment, and a second reaching one-year survival, underscoring the therapy’s potential durability in a notoriously difficult cancer.

Vitrafy Life Sciences reported an 80% revenue surge and halved its net loss, buoyed by US military validation and major blood network partnerships. A $32 million capital raise fuels its US commercial expansion and manufacturing scale-up.

Amplia Therapeutics has teamed up with Eli Lilly to test its FAK inhibitor narmafotinib alongside Lilly’s KRAS G12C inhibitor olomorasib in advanced non-small cell lung cancer, marking a strategic expansion beyond pancreatic and ovarian cancers.

Tissue Repair advances its US Phase III chronic wound trial with 100 patients randomised and targets October FDA 510(k) submission. The company reports a robust cash position bolstered by R&D refunds and has cut manufacturing scale-up costs.

Skin Elements has secured an exclusive New Zealand distribution agreement for its ECO-Nurture bio-stimulant, raised $1.47 million through options and placement, and refreshed its board after shareholder votes.