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Island Pharmaceuticals reports a 213.8% increase in half-year loss to $4.81 million, driven by strategic acquisition and clinical development investments. The company advances its antiviral portfolio with Galidesivir and ISLA-101, supported by strong US regulatory engagement and a $9 million capital raise.

Prescient Therapeutics reported a 62.8% increase in half-year losses to nearly $4 million, driven by intensified clinical development of its PTX-100 cancer therapy. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a $9.85 million capital raise while securing key regulatory milestones in Europe and the US.

PYC Therapeutics reported a narrowed half-year loss of $22.8 million while progressing four RNA drug candidates through clinical stages. The company announced a major $653 million capital raising to extend its cash runway to 2030 and support ongoing development.

Mesoblast Limited is set to release its half-year financial results and operational update, spotlighting its FDA-approved cell therapy and expanding international partnerships.

AdAlta Limited reported a $2.44 million loss for H1 FY26 while progressing a key CAR-T therapy collaboration and raising $2.8 million in capital. The company’s ‘East to West’ immunotherapy strategy gains momentum with regulatory tailwinds and cost efficiencies.

Arovella Therapeutics reported a 22% increase in half-year losses to $1.88 million while securing FDA acceptance of its IND application for lead asset ALA-101, paving the way for first-in-human trials.

Nyrada Inc. reported a $3.19 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025, while advancing its lead drug candidate Xolatryp® into Phase IIa clinical trials targeting heart attack treatment.

INOVIQ Limited reported a $3.96 million net loss for H1 2026, driven by increased R&D spend, while securing $10.2 million to accelerate its exosome-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics pipeline.

Starpharma reports a $1.37 million profit for H1 FY26, driven by a major upfront payment from Genentech and progress in its radiopharmaceutical pipeline. The biotech also expands its consumer health footprint amid growing partnerships.

Osteopore Limited has secured an exclusive three-year distribution deal with Medprin Biotech GmbH to broaden its presence in Latin America's craniofacial reconstruction market, tapping into a region poised for significant growth.

Invex Therapeutics reports a net loss of $715,582 for H1 2026 while advancing its Exenatide program targeting neurological diseases, alongside notable board reshuffles.

Entropy Neurodynamics has been granted an Australian patent for its novel two-phase IV infusion method administering psilocybin and psilocin, securing exclusive rights through 2042 and strengthening its lead asset TRP-8803’s competitive position.