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Argent BioPharma has eliminated US$5.5 million in secured debt through a global licensing agreement for its CannEpil® epilepsy therapy, while completing a key acquisition and advancing clinical trials in veterinary therapeutics.

Prescient Therapeutics boosted enrolment in its PTX-100 Phase 2a trial to 28 patients and appointed Dr Rosalind Wilson as Chief Medical Officer, strengthening its clinical leadership as it advances targeted cancer therapies.

Arovella Therapeutics secured ethics approval and manufactured its first clinical batch of ALA-101, targeting blood cancers, while progressing its solid tumour program and refining autoimmune strategies. The company ended the quarter with $14.4 million in cash, supporting imminent clinical milestones.

Imugene's azer-cel therapy shows a third patient response in the BTKi combination cohort of its Phase 1b trial, while CEO Leslie Chong steps down after nearly 11 years, prompting a leadership search.

Syntara secured positive FDA feedback for its Phase 2b amsulostat trial in myelofibrosis and raised $8 million to extend its cash runway to Q3 2027, while preliminary data showed promising brain inflammation reduction in a Parkinson’s-related disorder.

Nyrada has dosed the first patient in its Phase IIa trial of Xolatryp targeting heart attack recovery, while strengthening its cash reserves and receiving a US patent allowance for its lead drug.

Patrys Limited is pushing forward with a proprietary injectable formulation of quetiapine targeting the lucrative delirium treatment market, leveraging a faster, lower-cost FDA 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway and strong patent protection.

Argenica Therapeutics is gearing up for a pivotal late-stage clinical trial of its neuroprotective drug ARG-007 (xaranetide) in acute ischaemic stroke, backed by strong safety assays and solid funding.

Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX: RAD) has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its shares pending a material capital raising announcement expected before markets open on 27 July 2026.

Dimerix has strengthened its kidney disease pipeline with a US patent grant for DMX-652, extending protection until 2043 and setting the stage for a Phase 2 trial targeting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery.

Vitrafy Life Sciences has partnered with the historic Hoxworth Blood Center to deploy its next-generation cryopreservation technology, aiming to address a critical gap in red blood cell preservation ahead of legacy technology discontinuation in 2027.

Tissue Repair Limited (ASX: TRP) has applied to delist from the ASX, citing limited liquidity and high listing costs. The company plans a shareholder vote and a $1 million off-market buy-back at a premium to recent prices.