Latest Biotech News

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured an additional A$2.7 million through a placement addressing the shortfall from its entitlement offer, lifting total proceeds to approximately A$8.5 million. This fresh capital strengthens the biotech’s balance sheet and provides financial flexibility as it advances its lead ALS drug NUZ-001 through pivotal clinical stages.

Noxopharm appoints its Chief Scientific Officer Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, aiming to capitalise on recent clinical successes and expand the Sofra™ technology’s reach in autoimmune and oncology markets.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to start its Phase IIa trial of Xolatryp in heart attack patients, with recruitment beginning in April 2026. The biotech also bolsters its cash position to AU$6.74 million and pursues new oncology indications.

Rhythm Biosciences has clarified inconsistencies in its disclosures around termination events in its underwriting agreement for RHYO options, following an ASX query. The company acknowledged an incomplete initial summary and administrative oversights but confirmed the agreement remains in full effect.

Noxopharm Limited's CEO and Managing Director Dr Gisela Mautner has resigned after four years with the company, including leading a key strategic pivot. The biotech firm plans to announce her successor shortly.

Vectus Biosystems has completed the sale of its VB4-P5 renal fibrosis compound to Canadian biotech XORTX, receiving a near 10% equity stake and warrants. This move aligns with Vectus’ strategy to develop drug candidates to a stage attractive to partners while focusing on its lead compound VB0004.

BluGlass has secured an upsized A$8 million placement, including a A$2.3 million cornerstone investment from its board and management, to accelerate its gallium nitride laser manufacturing and support a growing project pipeline.

Telix Pharmaceuticals and Regeneron have entered a strategic collaboration to co-develop next-generation radiopharmaceutical therapies, with Telix receiving a $40 million upfront payment and potential milestones exceeding $2 billion.

BluGlass Limited (ASX: BLG) has entered a A$1.3 million strategic collaboration with a Fortune 500 global data storage company to advance photonics research using its proprietary visible laser technology.

Pathkey.AI has secured a significant commercial contract with Imunexus Therapeutics, deploying its AI-driven TrialKey platform to enhance early-phase clinical trial design and capital raising efforts.

Bioxyne Ltd has secured a manufacturing agreement with global cannabis giant Aurora Cannabis, marking a major step in its international expansion of pharmaceutical-grade medicinal cannabis products.

Racura Oncology has enrolled the first patient in its Phase 1 HARNESS-1 trial, testing RC220 alongside osimertinib to tackle resistance in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. This milestone sets the stage for a multi-centre study aiming to improve treatment outcomes.