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Immutep Limited has entered a strategic collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s, receiving a A$30 million upfront payment and potential milestones up to A$528 million, while reporting promising clinical progress across multiple cancer immunotherapy trials.

Mesoblast Limited reported a 60% jump in Ryoncil sales to US$35 million for the December quarter, alongside securing a US$125 million credit facility that enhances its financial flexibility and supports ongoing clinical development.

Syntara Limited has made significant strides in its clinical pipeline, launching new trials and receiving key regulatory designations, positioning 2026 as a pivotal year for the company.

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.

Dimerix Limited has completed recruitment for its pivotal ACTION3 Phase 3 trial targeting a rare kidney disease, secured positive FDA feedback on trial endpoints, and reported a solid cash position of AU$38.5 million at the end of 2025.

Cynata Therapeutics has completed enrolment in major clinical trials for osteoarthritis and acute graft versus host disease, with pivotal results expected in the second quarter of 2026. The company also strengthened its patent portfolio and secured additional funding to extend its operational runway.

Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million to fund clinical trials for its HOPE 1 cannabinoid-based medicine targeting autism, while also benefiting from a $1.07 million R&D tax refund.

Microba Life Sciences reports robust year-on-year growth in microbiome testing volumes and revenue, advancing towards regional break-even in Australia and the UK while progressing its therapeutic pipeline.

Microba Life Sciences reports a 90% year-on-year increase in core microbiome test volumes, driving a 123% rise in core testing revenue to $2.1 million, while advancing clinical adoption and cost efficiencies.

Biotron Limited has completed the acquisition of Sedarex Limited alongside a $2.5 million capital raising, while its lead Hepatitis B drug candidate BIT-HBV001 shows promising preclinical results outperforming current treatments.

Racura Oncology reported a transformative quarter with key scientific discoveries, expanded clinical programs, and a robust cash position of $20.94 million, setting the stage for pivotal cancer trials in 2026.

Arovella Therapeutics has secured a crucial regulatory nod from the U.S. FDA, allowing its lead CAR-iNKT cell therapy, ALA-101, to enter first-in-human clinical trials targeting blood cancers.