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Neuren Pharmaceuticals has secured FDA Fast Track designation for its drug NNZ-2591 targeting Phelan-McDermid syndrome, accelerating its path through clinical development. This milestone underscores the urgent need for treatments in rare neurodevelopmental disorders.

Radiopharm Theranostics has completed a A$35 million institutional placement and launched a A$5 million Share Purchase Plan, both at $0.03 per share, to fund drug manufacturing and clinical trials through 2027.

Wellnex Life reported an 18.2% sales decline in Q1 FY26 amid delayed IP licensing revenue and increased costs, while securing new debt facilities and exiting the medicinal cannabis segment.

Actinogen Medical has fast-tracked recruitment in its XanaMIA Alzheimer’s trial, closing pTau biomarker screening early and increasing participant numbers, aiming for final results by mid Q4 2026.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has signed a binding term sheet with India’s Cadila Pharmaceuticals to introduce two generic medicines targeting cardiovascular and metabolic disorders in Australia and New Zealand.

Race Oncology showcased compelling preclinical data at ESMO 2025 revealing that their drug RC220, combined with doxorubicin, not only shields the heart from toxicity but also boosts anticancer effects, supporting ongoing clinical trials.

Imricor Medical Systems has completed the world’s first Pulsed Field Ablation procedure under real-time MRI guidance, marking a breakthrough in cardiac ablation technology. This pre-clinical success validates their Vision-MR platform’s adaptability and sets the stage for safer, radiation-free heart treatments.

Orthocell has boosted its investment in Marine Biomedical to secure exclusive global distribution rights for PearlBone™, an innovative bone substitute nearing FDA approval, enhancing its regenerative medicine portfolio.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals reports a strong start to FY26 with a 50% surge in Sofdra prescriptions and a 65% rise in net revenue, underpinned by a larger sales team and operational efficiencies.

Immutep’s novel immunotherapy combination with KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy shows promising response rates in first line non-small cell lung cancer, especially in patients with low or no PD-L1 expression.

Immutep Limited’s Phase II trial of eftilagimod alfa combined with radiotherapy and KEYTRUDA in soft tissue sarcoma patients has exceeded its primary endpoint, showing a 51.5% median tumor hyalinization rate, more than triple the historical standard. These promising results, presented at ESMO 2025, suggest a potential breakthrough in a challenging cancer indication.

Vectus Biosystems has had its ASX trading suspension lifted following the disclosure of a significant transaction involving a compound from its drug library, signaling renewed investor interest.