Latest Biopharmaceuticals News

Racura Oncology has secured Bellberry HREC approval for its HARNESS-1 lung cancer trial, enabling expansion to additional Australian sites including Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and Austin Health, setting the stage for accelerated patient enrolment.

Neurotech International has received Notices of Allowance from the USPTO for two patents covering its lead drug NTI164, reinforcing its intellectual property position as it advances Phase 3 trials for autism spectrum disorder.

Racura Oncology has raised $34.3 million through shareholder-backed initiatives, securing funding for its lead asset RC220’s clinical trials in AML, EGFRm lung cancer, and cardioprotection in solid tumour patients.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has completed enrolment ahead of schedule in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for Zilosul®, enrolling 538 patients with knee osteoarthritis and maintaining its timeline for interim and final results.

Racura Oncology has secured $31.2 million in funding to advance its lead cancer drug RC220, including a strategic $1 million private placement to a specialist healthcare investor.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has successfully raised $21.375 million through an oversubscribed Share Purchase Plan and a recent placement, bolstering its balance sheet ahead of key Phase 3 trial milestones.

Racura Oncology has locked in an underwriting agreement covering nearly 1.84 million expiring options, ensuring up to $2.3 million in fresh capital to back its cancer drug development programs.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.

Dimerix has completed adult patient recruitment in its Phase 3 ACTION3 trial for DMX-200, with a blinded review confirming the study remains statistically powered to demonstrate treatment efficacy. The company also appointed a new CFO and is negotiating up to US$50 million in non-dilutive funding.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals reported positive clinical responses in its StemSmart™ Special Access Program for fistulising Crohn’s disease and has initiated manufacturing technology transfer to support Phase 2 trials planned for late 2026.

Neurotech International has opened its first Phase 3 clinical site for NTI164 targeting Autism Spectrum Disorder, reported positive 90-day toxicology results, and launched a new Rett syndrome research collaboration.

Dimerix’s blinded review of its pivotal ACTION3 Phase 3 trial confirms over 90% statistical power to detect DMX-200’s effect on proteinuria, reinforcing the study’s design and regulatory pathway.