Latest Biopharmaceuticals News

Dimerix Limited has announced a US licensing transaction for its Phase 3 asset DMX-200 targeting FSGS, alongside progress updates on its clinical trial. The move underscores the company’s push to address a rare kidney disease with no approved therapies.

Dimerix has inked an exclusive US licensing agreement with Amicus Therapeutics for DMX-200, a promising Phase 3 treatment for FSGS, unlocking $30 million upfront and up to $560 million in milestones.

Dimerix Limited advances its Phase 3 kidney disease trial with FDA acceptance of proteinuria as a primary endpoint and clinches a lucrative licensing agreement in Japan worth up to AU$107 million plus royalties.

Opthea Limited has discontinued its wet AMD development program following Phase III trial failures, slashing its workforce by 65% amid ongoing financial uncertainty and negotiations with investors.

Imugene Limited reports encouraging Phase 1b results for azer-cel in lymphoma, secures FDA Fast Track status, and strengthens patent portfolio while raising A$20 million to fuel ongoing immuno-oncology programs.

Tryptamine Therapeutics has secured a landmark agreement with Swinburne University to initiate the first clinical trial of its IV-infused psilocin formulation TRP-8803 for Binge Eating Disorder, aiming to build on promising Phase 2a data.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals has secured ethics approval and appointed a CRO to launch its global phase 3 trial for injectable Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium in knee osteoarthritis, while initiating a substantial capital raising program.

Race Oncology has opened a second Australian clinical site for its Phase 1 trial of RC220 combined with doxorubicin in advanced solid tumours, aiming to speed patient enrolment and gather critical safety and efficacy data.

Zelira Therapeutics has received a $1.15 million cash refund from the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive Scheme, bolstering its working capital to advance clinical development and business operations.

Opthea has completed the final patient visit in its pivotal COAST Phase 3 trial evaluating sozinibercept combined with aflibercept for wet AMD, with topline results expected early Q2 2025.

Neurotech International has inked a development deal with RH Farma to produce a pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid drug targeting pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, leveraging advanced European extraction technology.

Radiopharm Theranostics' RAD 101 radiotracer demonstrates high sensitivity in detecting brain metastases using a novel PET-mpMRI approach, with a Phase 2b trial now recruiting in the US.