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Syntara Limited offers existing shareholders a discounted share purchase plan to raise about $2 million, following a recent $8 million institutional placement to fund clinical trials and licensing.

Neurizon Therapeutics has gained ethics approval to start a Phase 1 trial of its NUZ-001 oral liquid formulation, aiming to ease treatment for ALS patients with swallowing difficulties.

Vectus Biosystems appoints Dr Tara Speranza as CEO and CTO to accelerate development of lead fibrosis drug VB0004 with performance-linked incentives.

PYC Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 1b trial of PYC-003, targeting Polycystic Kidney Disease, aiming to establish safety and efficacy markers ahead of registrational studies.

Arovella Therapeutics has named Dr Nicole Van Der Weerden as acting CEO following Dr Michael Baker’s departure, positioning her to steer the company through the critical phase I trial of its CAR-iNKT therapy ALA-101.

Entropy Neurodynamics has bolstered its intellectual property portfolio with a new US provisional patent application for TRP-8803, following compelling Phase 2a data showing a 75% response rate in treatment-resistant IBS patients.

Arovella Therapeutics undergoes a major board overhaul and CEO resignation following a shareholder push, as the company embarks on a strategic review of its cell therapy platform.

AdAlta has secured A$2.5 million in a strategic placement to push its lead CAR-T therapy BZDS1901 through critical US FDA regulatory steps and establish Australian manufacturing, building on promising clinical responses in advanced mesothelioma.

Cynata Therapeutics is on the cusp of releasing critical data from its Phase 2 aGvHD and Phase 3 osteoarthritis trials in Q2 2026, while managing a tight cash runway and preparing for a capital raising.

Racura Oncology reported robust progress in Q3 FY2026, including launching a key lung cancer trial and unveiling a novel blood test for cardioprotection, supported by a solid $19.38 million cash position.

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.

Starpharma has confirmed FDA alignment for its DEP® HER2 first-in-human phase 1 trial, with preparations underway for a mid-2026 start. The biotech also progressed strategic partnerships, published promising data with Genentech, and reported a $14.1 million cash balance alongside rising Viraleze™ sales.