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Immuron Limited reports topline results from a Uniformed Services University trial of a third-party ETEC product that missed its primary endpoint, reaffirming commitment to its established Travelan dosing ahead of FDA discussions.

InhaleRx Limited has secured $427,500 from an initial tranche of its $1 million capital raise, issuing 17.1 million shares to support its inhaled therapies targeting pain and mental health conditions.

Immutep has struck a strategic licensing deal with Dr. Reddy’s, granting rights to commercialise its novel cancer immunotherapy Eftilagimod Alfa across key emerging markets. The agreement includes a $20 million upfront payment and potential milestones exceeding $349 million.

Imugene Limited has received positive feedback from the FDA, aligning key requirements to progress its azer-cel therapy into a pivotal clinical trial, underscoring its growing promise in blood cancer treatment.

Imugene has secured FDA backing to advance its allogeneic CAR T therapy, azer-cel, into a pivotal Phase 3 trial targeting difficult-to-treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), including patients relapsed after prior CAR-T treatment.

Chimeric Therapeutics has won FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its CHM CDH17 CAR-T therapy targeting gastric cancer, advancing its clinical development with regulatory incentives and potential market exclusivity.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals is significantly expanding its VALLAURIX RD&I Centre in Singapore with a five-year strategic investment, aiming to become a global leader in advanced peptide drug delivery.

Island Pharmaceuticals has been granted a pivotal US patent extending protection for its antiviral drug Galidesivir as a Covid-19 treatment until 2042, reinforcing its strategic position in the antiviral market.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has independently validated its AI-driven drug combination platform, AlgoraeOS v1, confirming its ability to predict synergistic cancer drug pairs. The company has also launched an upgraded version, AlgoraeOS v2, poised to enhance drug discovery efforts.

Terragen Holdings has received nearly $1 million in R&D tax incentives, reinforcing its cash position and fueling ongoing development of its innovative agricultural biotech products.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed manufacturing three GMP registration batches of its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001 ahead of schedule, paving the way for FDA submissions and clinical trial enrollment.

AdAlta Limited has received a $0.78 million Research and Development Tax Incentive refund for FY2025, using part of it to repay a Radium Capital loan and strengthening its cash position as it nears a key licensing milestone.