Latest Autoimmune Diseases News

Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

Noxopharm Limited has secured a major scientific milestone with the publication of its Sofra™ platform research in Nature Immunology, highlighting a novel anti-inflammatory mechanism with broad therapeutic potential.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

Noxopharm has successfully completed dosing in its HERACLES clinical trial for SOF-SKN™, demonstrating strong safety and tolerability. The company also secured a new overseas partnership and its first US patent for the Sofra platform.

Immutep Limited has entered a strategic collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s, receiving a A$30 million upfront payment and potential milestones up to A$528 million, while reporting promising clinical progress across multiple cancer immunotherapy trials.

A small-cap healthcare rally had a clear centre: distribution deals, US regulatory steps, and big cheques. Osteopore, Echo IQ and Anteris led the week, while a handful of names slipped despite solid operational updates.

Noxopharm has successfully completed the final multiple-dose cohort of its HERACLES trial for SOF-SKN™, reporting no significant safety concerns and paving the way for Phase II-enabling studies.

Immutep Limited reports encouraging Phase I results for IMP761, a novel LAG-3 agonist antibody targeting autoimmune diseases, demonstrating dose-dependent immunosuppression and a strong safety profile. Further trial updates are expected in early 2026.

Imugene Limited and JW Therapeutics have launched a strategic collaboration to combine oncolytic virus and CAR-T cell therapies, aiming to tackle refractory solid tumors through a pioneering 'mark and kill' approach.

Immutep Limited has received a significant A$4.6 million cash payment from the French government’s R&D tax incentive scheme, supporting its ongoing immunotherapy clinical programs.

Noxopharm Limited reports growing interest in its Sofra technology with new research collaborations and a safe, well-tolerated HERACLES trial of SOF-SKN. The company also secures funding extensions to support ongoing development.