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PYC Therapeutics reports solid progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs targeting genetic diseases, backed by a strong cash position extending runway beyond 2027.

Tryptamine Therapeutics has begun recruiting patients for a pioneering clinical trial testing IV-infused psilocin combined with psychotherapy to treat Binge Eating Disorder, aiming to deliver faster and more controlled treatment outcomes.

Nyrada has successfully dosed and discharged the final participants in its Phase I trial of Xolatryp, reporting no adverse safety signals and setting the stage for Phase II development.

Mesoblast has reported a strong commercial debut for Ryoncil, the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for pediatric steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease, generating US$13.2 million in gross revenue in its initial quarter. The company is advancing regulatory and clinical milestones while expanding insurance coverage across the US.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has successfully completed recruitment for its pivotal Co-PSMA Phase II trial, testing its novel Cu-SAR-bisPSMA diagnostic against the current standard in detecting prostate cancer recurrence. This milestone advances their mission to improve early detection and treatment outcomes for men with low PSA levels.

Imugene Limited has launched a $37.5 million equity raising through a Placement and Share Purchase Plan, offering new shares and options to fund its pivotal azer-cel clinical program. The raise includes attaching and piggyback options, subject to shareholder approval, aiming to bolster the company’s immuno-oncology pipeline.

Imugene Limited has launched a A$37.5 million capital raising to advance its promising off-the-shelf CAR T therapy, azer-cel, following encouraging Phase 1b data showing a 75% overall response rate in lymphoma patients.

Imugene Limited has completed a $22.5 million institutional placement and launched a $15 million Share Purchase Plan, both featuring attaching options, to fund its azer-cel clinical program through a pivotal trial in 2026.

Prescient Therapeutics has initiated its first US clinical site for the PTX-100 Phase 2a trial targeting Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, marking a key milestone in expanding patient recruitment beyond Australia.

Syntara Limited has initiated dosing in its Phase 1c SATELLITE trial for a novel topical treatment targeting keloid scars, marking a significant step in addressing a $3.5 billion global market. The study, led by Professor Fiona Wood, will evaluate safety and early efficacy over three months.

Imagion Biosystems has received encouraging feedback from the FDA on its MagSense HER2 breast cancer imaging program, clearing the path for a Phase 2 clinical trial and fast-tracking manufacturing.

Prescient Therapeutics has extended its Share Purchase Plan closing date to 22 July 2025, aiming to raise up to A$7 million to advance its targeted cancer therapy PTX-100 through Phase 2 clinical trials.