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Argent BioPharma has restructured its acquisition of AusCann assets to sharpen its clinical focus and secured a substantial A$11 million financing facility, positioning itself for growth in 2026.

Neurizon Therapeutics has locked in a $6 million cash rebate from the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive, underpinning its upcoming HEALEY ALS Platform Trial with first patient dosing slated for early 2026.

ASF Group Limited closed December 2025 with $1.91 million in cash and nearly four quarters of funding runway, while progressing key investments in mining, technology, and biotech sectors.

Starpharma reports strong progress in strategic collaborations and internal drug development, alongside a 70% surge in Viraleze™ online sales and a solid $18.2 million cash position.

Patrys Limited has completed its acquisition of Reliis Pty Ltd, adding a promising injectable quetiapine program to its clinical pipeline and strengthening its board with two new directors.

Neurizon Therapeutics has successfully raised $5.88 million through a well-supported entitlement offer, reinforcing investor confidence as it prepares to advance its lead drug candidate NUZ-001 in the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising its blood-based colorectal cancer test, ColoSTAT®, following key accreditations and validation. The company also secured a strategic partnership with NHS England and expanded its geneType™ platform globally.

Nyrada Inc. has secured ethics approval to launch a Phase IIa clinical trial for its heart attack drug Xolatryp®, with patient recruitment set for March 2026. The company maintains a solid cash position of AU$7.12 million as it expands its research into oncology.

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.