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Vectus Biosystems appoints Dr Tara Speranza as CEO and CTO to accelerate development of lead fibrosis drug VB0004 with performance-linked incentives.

Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) has denied any undisclosed material information following a sharp share price drop and heightened trading activity, pointing instead to recent strategic updates and organisational changes.

PYC Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 1b trial of PYC-003, targeting Polycystic Kidney Disease, aiming to establish safety and efficacy markers ahead of registrational studies.

Arovella Therapeutics has named Dr Nicole Van Der Weerden as acting CEO following Dr Michael Baker’s departure, positioning her to steer the company through the critical phase I trial of its CAR-iNKT therapy ALA-101.

Noxopharm is gearing up for a pivotal pre-IND meeting with the US FDA, enlisting global CRO Novotech to sharpen its regulatory approach for SOF-SKN, a drug targeting autoimmune skin diseases.

Entropy Neurodynamics has bolstered its intellectual property portfolio with a new US provisional patent application for TRP-8803, following compelling Phase 2a data showing a 75% response rate in treatment-resistant IBS patients.

Arovella Therapeutics undergoes a major board overhaul and CEO resignation following a shareholder push, as the company embarks on a strategic review of its cell therapy platform.

AdAlta has secured A$2.5 million in a strategic placement to push its lead CAR-T therapy BZDS1901 through critical US FDA regulatory steps and establish Australian manufacturing, building on promising clinical responses in advanced mesothelioma.

PYC Therapeutics presented Phase 1/2 data at ARVO 2026 showing encouraging safety and efficacy signals for its RNA therapies targeting rare genetic eye diseases Retinitis Pigmentosa type 11 and Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy.

Entropy Neurodynamics has unveiled a striking 75% response rate in a small Phase 2a trial of its oral psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant irritable bowel syndrome, far surpassing existing treatments and validating its gut-brain axis approach.

Cynata Therapeutics has secured A$1.5 million through an institutional placement priced at a 22.5% discount, aiming to extend its cash runway ahead of pivotal Phase 3 and Phase 2 trial results expected in May and June 2026.

Noxopharm’s SOF-16 active ingredient demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory activity in patient-derived samples of systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, advancing its Sofra™ platform beyond topical applications.