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Starpharma has entered a landmark collaboration with Genentech to develop innovative cancer therapies using its proprietary DEP® platform, securing $5.5 million upfront and potential milestones exceeding $560 million.

PYC Therapeutics has restructured its Board and executive team to steer the company through pivotal clinical milestones expected by the end of 2027. The changes signal a strategic push toward late-stage development of its RNA-based drug candidates.

BCAL Diagnostics has partnered with US-based ClearNote Health to exclusively distribute innovative blood tests for early detection of pancreatic and ovarian cancers in Australia and New Zealand, starting early 2026.

Neurizon Therapeutics has locked in a significant R&D tax incentive advance covering overseas and domestic development costs for its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001, accelerating its clinical progress with a $5.6 million rebate expected in 2025.

Neurizon Therapeutics has raised $5 million through an institutional placement to advance its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001 into a pivotal clinical trial, pending FDA clearance. The capital injection also supports manufacturing and pre-clinical development efforts.

Pathkey.AI has upgraded its TrialKey platform to include drug-level molecular and pharmacokinetic features, enhancing clinical trial predictions and opening doors to AI-driven drug discovery.

PYC Therapeutics announces the resignation of CEO Dr Rohan Hockings, appointing Chairman Alan Tribe as interim Managing Director while searching for a permanent replacement.

Nyrada Inc. has released compelling preclinical data showing its drug candidate Xolatryp protects mitochondrial function by reducing calcium overload in brain injury models, bolstering confidence ahead of its Phase IIa trial in acute myocardial infarction.

CSL Limited has partnered with Dutch biotech VarmX to develop VMX-C001, a novel treatment aimed at reversing bleeding in patients on FXa inhibitors, with FDA Fast Track status and a potential 2029 launch.

Alterity Therapeutics has unveiled encouraging Phase 2 trial results for ATH434, demonstrating its potential to slow disease progression in Multiple System Atrophy while maintaining a strong safety profile.

Actinogen Medical has reached a pivotal agreement with the US FDA outlining the regulatory and clinical trial requirements for Xanamem’s approval in Alzheimer’s disease, setting a clear path toward a US marketing application.

CSL Limited has updated its dividend announcement for the first half of FY2025, confirming a USD 1.62 per share ordinary dividend and clarifying currency payment arrangements for global shareholders.