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Arovella Therapeutics has filed an IND application for its lead CAR-iNKT therapy ALA-101, selected a CRO for its upcoming phase 1 trial, and secured $19.4 million in cash to fund clinical progress and pipeline expansion.

The Garvan Institute has won a $3 million MRFF grant to conduct pivotal pancreatic cancer studies, including one evaluating Syntara’s amsulostat combined with chemotherapy. Recruitment is slated to begin mid-2026 across major NSW cancer centres.

Noxopharm has successfully completed the final multiple-dose cohort of its HERACLES trial for SOF-SKN™, reporting no significant safety concerns and paving the way for Phase II-enabling studies.

Argent BioPharma has signed a binding agreement to acquire AusCann’s 48% stake in CannPal, enhancing its clinical and intellectual property assets for CannEpil®. The deal includes an option for the Neuvis® drug-delivery platform and aligns with Argent’s U.S. dual-listing ambitions.

AdAlta Limited has raised A$1.2 million through a strategic placement to advance its innovative PD1 armored MSLN CAR-T therapy for solid cancers, reinforcing its unique 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy approach.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to begin a pivotal Phase IIa trial of its drug Xolatryp, targeting heart attack damage. Patient dosing is set to start in March 2026 across multiple Australian hospitals.

AdAlta Limited and its subsidiary AdCella have partnered with Shanghai Cell Therapy Group to co-develop a pioneering CAR-T cancer therapy targeting solid tumours outside China. This collaboration aims to bring a novel, armored immunotherapy with promising clinical results to global markets.

Neurizon Therapeutics has progressed its ALS treatment NUZ-001 into critical clinical trial phases, even as the FDA declines its Fast Track Designation request pending more data.

Neurizon Therapeutics has launched a A$24.2 million equity raise to fund the next phase of clinical trials for its lead drug NUZ-001 targeting ALS, supported by a global licensing deal and a flexible convertible note facility.

TrivarX has received $3.5 million in second-tranche placement funding, enabling advancement of its innovative Stabl-Im technology for early, non-invasive brain tumour detection. The funding supports manufacturing scale-up and regulatory preparations ahead of a planned Phase 1 clinical trial in 2026.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has secured Health Canada approval to expand its pivotal Phase 3 trial of NNZ-2591 for Phelan-McDermid syndrome into Canadian sites, complementing ongoing US enrolment.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics for US$4.8 billion includes Dimerix’s US licensing agreement, promising significant milestone payments and royalties. This deal strengthens Dimerix’s position as it advances its Phase 3 kidney disease therapy.