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Immuron Limited has responded to an ASX price query following a sharp rise in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information but pointing to a recent CEO presentation as a possible driver.

Actinogen Medical has obtained positive scientific advice from the European Medicines Agency that aligns with prior FDA guidance, clarifying regulatory requirements for its Alzheimer’s drug Xanamem and paving the way for a streamlined approval process in major markets.

Nexalis Therapeutics has locked in a $53 million non-dilutive funding facility with Point8 Capital, replacing its previous lender and supporting three clinical programs targeting breakthrough cancer pain, panic disorder, and treatment-resistant depression.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has broadened the range of clinicians eligible to participate in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, a move set to speed up recruitment and improve patient access across Emyria’s national Empax network.

Imugene has dosed the first patient in a new cohort combining its azer-cel CAR T therapy with BTK inhibitors, targeting patients with B-cell malignancies who failed prior BTKi treatment. This move broadens the trial’s scope and tackles a significant unmet need in blood cancer therapy.

Tetratherix Limited secures $15 million via institutional placement plus a capped $2 million share purchase plan at a 14% discount, aiming to fast-track manufacturing expansion and commercial partnerships.

Australian Clinical Labs appoints Greg Horan as Group CEO effective August 2026, marking a leadership transition after a decade under Melinda McGrath. Horan’s healthcare and operational expertise positions ACL for its next growth phase.

OncoSil Medical has secured a pivotal ethics committee approval in Italy, reclassifying its OSPRItaly registry and enabling a streamlined procurement process that could double the number of authorised hospitals using its OncoSil™ device by mid-2027.

Acrux has amended its licensing agreement with Gedeon Richter to bring its Estradiol spray Lenzetto® to Australia, unlocking up to AUD 5.4 million in milestone payments and addressing a critical shortage in Menopause Hormone Therapy products.

Promisia Healthcare reported a robust 29% increase in operating revenue for FY26, alongside a new dividend policy tied to operating free cash flow, setting the stage for continued growth in FY27.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reported a 15% rise in 2025 royalties from DAYBUE®, boosted by strong US sales and a new powder formulation launch. The company is progressing its pivotal Phase 3 trial for NNZ-2591 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome and reassessing capital management amid solid cash reserves.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has signed a non-binding term sheet with a major Middle Eastern pharma player for exclusive rights to commercialise its R327 Topical Gel across the MENA region, targeting a high diabetes burden market.