Latest Biotechnology News

PYC Therapeutics has secured approval to escalate dosing in its Phase 1a trial of PYC-003 for Polycystic Kidney Disease, moving closer to patient dosing later this year.

Immutep’s novel immunotherapy combination with radiotherapy and KEYTRUDA® has met its primary endpoint in a Phase II trial for resectable soft tissue sarcoma, showing promising early signs of improved patient outcomes.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has approved a significant long-term equity incentive plan tied to critical clinical and regulatory milestones for its drug candidate NNZ-2591, reinforcing management’s commitment to shareholder value.

Dimerix Limited’s ACTION3 Phase 3 trial for DMX-200 in treating FSGS kidney disease has passed its sixth independent safety review with no concerns, reinforcing the drug’s promising safety profile.

Argenica Therapeutics has expanded its intellectual property with a new US patent targeting surgically induced strokes, enhancing the commercial potential of its lead drug candidate ARG-007.

Chimeric Therapeutics has progressed its CHM CDH17 CAR-T cell therapy clinical trial to Dose Level 2 after completing Dose Level 1 with no safety concerns, showing encouraging early signs of activity in advanced gastrointestinal cancers.

Island Pharmaceuticals has raised $3.6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its lead antiviral drug ISLA-101’s clinical development and broaden its asset portfolio ahead of pivotal Phase 2a/b trial results.

Chimeric Therapeutics has raised $6.6 million through a discounted two-tranche placement to accelerate its promising CAR-T and NK cell therapy clinical programs. The capital raise, strongly backed by institutional and professional investors, signals growing confidence in the company’s oncology pipeline.

Zoono Group has inked a five-year exclusive contract with Sharpak and OSY to apply its antimicrobial technology on UK soft fruit packaging, aiming to reduce food waste and boost shelf-life.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals has initiated its second registrational Phase III AMPLIFY trial for the Cu-SAR-bisPSMA PET imaging agent targeting biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer. The multi-centre study aims to generate critical data supporting FDA approval and could redefine prostate cancer diagnostics.

Avecho Biotechnology has expanded its pivotal Phase III clinical trial for a CBD insomnia treatment by adding new recruitment sites and partnering with pharmaceutical giant Sandoz to boost patient enrolment and regulatory progress.

Noxopharm Limited has raised nearly $2.5 million by selling its entire stake in Nyrada Inc, providing non-dilutive capital to advance its HERACLES clinical trial and expand its research pipeline.