Latest Biotechnology News

Actinogen Medical has fast-tracked enrolment in its pivotal Alzheimer’s trial, secured a clear FDA regulatory path, and strengthened its financial position with funding extending its runway to mid-2026.

Avecho Biotechnology has raised $2.5 million from institutional investors to fast-track manufacturing and regulatory preparations for its CBD TPM capsule amid ongoing Phase III trials.

Anatara Lifesciences reports steady progress in its anti-obesity pre-clinical studies with results expected by year-end, while preparing its GaRP gastrointestinal health data for publication amid ongoing commercial talks. The company also announces a key board appointment and a $1.2 million capital raise.

Starpharma has secured a $5.5 million upfront payment from Genentech as part of a new collaboration to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates targeting cancer therapies. The partnership includes potential milestone payments exceeding half a billion dollars and tiered royalties.

Island Pharmaceuticals secures FDA confirmation that regulatory feedback on Galidesivir’s approval pathway will arrive on schedule, underscoring the drug’s strategic importance amid US government disruptions.

Noxopharm Limited has been granted its first US patent for the Sofra™ technology platform, marking a key milestone in its cancer immunotherapy research. This patent protects the company’s innovative immune-modulatory oligonucleotides, underpinning its expanding pipeline in a rapidly growing market.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has delivered its first production unit of the next-generation cryopreservation device, advanced its US commercial footprint, and maintained a strong financial position heading into FY2026.

Nyrada has completed its Phase I trial for Xolatryp, confirming safety and predictable pharmacokinetics, while securing AU$8.25 million to fund an upcoming Phase IIa trial targeting heart attack patients.

Invion Limited has partnered with Protect Animal Health to explore Photosoft™, a novel photodynamic therapy, as a treatment for cancer in companion animals, targeting a booming pet cancer market.

PYC Therapeutics has kicked off a global Phase 1b repeat dose study of its investigational drug PYC-001 targeting Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, a rare genetic eye disease with no current treatments. Initial dosing has begun, with key data expected in the second half of 2026.

Neurizon Therapeutics has been granted a key Australian patent for its lead drug candidate NUZ-001, extending protection for treatments targeting ALS, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases through 2041. This milestone complements earlier US patent grants and sets the stage for upcoming clinical trials.

Radiopharm Theranostics has announced a $40 million equity raise via a two-tranche placement and a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to fund its clinical programs and working capital. The offer includes new shares at $0.03 each with free attaching options, subject to shareholder approval.