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Imugene’s Phase 1b trial of azer-cel, an off-the-shelf CD19 CAR T therapy, reports a 57% complete response rate in heavily pretreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients, signaling a promising new option in a challenging cancer landscape.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has temporarily paused trading of its securities, signaling a potentially significant development pending further disclosure.

Neurotech International has inked a development deal with RH Farma to produce a pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid drug targeting pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, leveraging advanced European extraction technology.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has gained UK MHRA approval for Illuccix, its advanced prostate cancer PET imaging agent, promising to alleviate supply shortages and improve diagnostic accuracy across the UK.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Memphasys has completed the final patient visit in its Felix™ clinical trial, with data lock expected within two weeks and preliminary results slated for early March 2025. This milestone paves the way for CE Mark submission and imminent commercialisation in Europe.

CSL Limited reported a solid half-year performance with 5% revenue growth and a 7% rise in net profit, driven by strong demand in its Behring and Vifor segments despite challenges in Seqirus. The company reaffirmed its full-year NPATA guidance of 10-13%, signaling confidence in its operational momentum.

CSL Limited posted a robust half-year performance with NPATA rising 5% at constant currency, driven by strong growth in CSL Behring and CSL Vifor despite challenges in its influenza vaccine segment. The company reaffirmed its FY25 guidance, anticipating double-digit earnings growth.

CSL Limited reported a solid 5% revenue increase and 6% rise in net profit after tax for the half year ended December 2024, underpinned by robust performance in its plasma therapies business despite headwinds in its influenza vaccine segment.

Alterity Therapeutics has raised A$40 million through a two-tranche placement to advance its lead compound ATH434 for neurodegenerative diseases, including Multiple System Atrophy and Parkinson's disease.

Arovella Therapeutics has requested a voluntary suspension of its ASX-listed securities pending a material announcement on a capital raising, expected by 17 February 2025.

PYC Therapeutics has secured regulatory approval to initiate human trials of PYC-003, a novel drug candidate targeting the root cause of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Initial safety and efficacy data are expected within 2025, marking a critical step in addressing a disease affecting millions worldwide.