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Mayne Pharma has publicly refuted recent media claims about plans to close its Salisbury manufacturing site, clarifying its position amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny of its Scheme transaction with Cosette.

4DMedical has secured multi-year agreements to deploy its advanced lung imaging technology across Brazil and Australia, supporting national lung cancer screening programs and enhancing lung health diagnostics.

Proteomics International has unveiled new clinical data confirming its PromarkerEso blood test can accurately detect early stages of esophageal adenocarcinoma, potentially transforming screening for a cancer with poor prognosis.

Pathkey.AI’s TrialKey platform has demonstrated a 73% alignment with actual biotech trial outcomes, showing an average hypothetical share price gain of 76%, underscoring AI’s growing role in clinical trial prediction and biotech investing.

Memphasys has inked a five-year exclusive distribution agreement with Middle East leader ITL, unlocking a $325,000 initial order for its Felix™ fertility system upon CE Mark approval. This deal opens access to 15 countries and over 350 IVF clinics, setting the stage for rapid regional adoption.

Cambium Bio has secured a strategic partnership with French pharmaceutical leader Benta SAS to commercialise its regenerative dry eye treatment, Elate Ocular, across Europe and the Middle East. This follows a second platelet-lysate licensing deal within days, underscoring growing industry confidence in Cambium’s platform.

PYC Therapeutics has completed dosing in its Phase 1 study of PYC-001 for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy, showing strong safety and early signs of improved vision. The company plans to launch a global Phase 1/2 trial later this year.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals’ ECCLOCK® gel, a treatment for excessive sweating, has secured regulatory approval in South Korea, paving the way for a commercial launch in early 2026.

Mesoblast has entered agreements to issue up to US$50 million in convertible notes, aiming to strengthen its capital base and support pipeline growth, pending shareholder approval.

Compumedics has secured FDA clearance for its single-use Somfit®D device, effectively doubling its addressable U.S. home sleep testing market to an estimated US$240 million annually. This milestone positions the company to capture significant market share with a dual-platform EEG-based solution.

Acrux Limited has received a $3.04 million R&D Tax Incentive rebate for FY25 and fully repaid its short-term funding facility, underscoring its commitment to Australian pharmaceutical innovation.

Control Bionics Limited has announced a 1-for-5 non-renounceable rights issue to raise up to $2.06 million, aiming to fund the commercial expansion of its NeuroStrip® device and operational growth. The offer is partially underwritten and open to eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand.