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Lumos Diagnostics has secured a significant follow-on contract with Aptatek Biosciences to push forward the development of an innovative in-home monitoring device for Phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic disorder. This next phase aims to bring the FDA Breakthrough Device-designated PheCheck™ closer to clinical trials and commercial readiness.

Osteopore Limited has established OsteoRx, a new special purpose vehicle, with an initial AUD 0.5 million investment to accelerate breakthroughs in cellular regenerative medicine. This strategic move integrates a controlling stake in US-based RxCell Inc, expanding Osteopore’s footprint in the fast-growing stem cell market.

Argent BioPharma reported a net loss of A$17.84 million for FY2025, reflecting a strategic pivot towards core drug development and clinical advancement. The company secured key EU approvals and raised significant capital to support its neuro-immune modulatory pipeline.

Chimeric Therapeutics reported a reduced net loss of $10.43 million for FY2025, driven by cost efficiencies and strategic project reprioritisation, while making significant clinical progress in its CAR T-cell and NK cell therapy programs.

ASF Group Limited reports a dramatic turnaround to a $25.8 million profit for FY2025, driven by a one-off $32.7 million gain from subsidiary disposals amid a 70% revenue drop.

Cambium Bio reported a $3.84 million loss for FY25 but secured critical FDA approvals and ethics clearances to initiate Phase 3 trials of Elate Ocular®, supported by a $2.12 million capital raise.

Patrys Limited reported a 14.9% reduction in net loss for FY2025, driven by lower R&D expenses and tax incentives, while impairing key PAT-DX1 assets and shifting focus to PAT-DX3 development.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals marked FY25 with the launch of its global Phase 3 trial for its osteoarthritis drug iPPS, backed by strong FDA protocol approval and a $41 million funding facility. The company also broadened its pipeline with the acquisition of Pentacoxib™, targeting early-stage OA.

Skin Elements Limited reported a 13% revenue increase and a 20% reduction in net loss for FY2025, as it progresses commercial roll-out of its natural biotech products including ECO-Nurture and SuprCuvr.

Rhythm Biosciences has significantly reduced its annual loss by 44%, boosted by a 91% rise in other income, while launching a new wholly owned subsidiary, RHY GeneType Pty Ltd.

Neurotech International reported a 23% revenue drop and a doubling of its net loss to $10.6 million for FY25, driven by reduced R&D grants and high development costs. Despite financial pressures, the company marked significant clinical and regulatory progress for its NTI164 cannabinoid therapy.

Tissue Repair Ltd reported a 27.3% revenue increase to $3.22 million for FY25, driven by new distribution deals and regulatory progress, while continuing to invest heavily in clinical trials and manufacturing scale-up, resulting in a $4.24 million loss.