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Prescient Therapeutics has completed a $3 million share placement, bolstering its clinical development programs for innovative cancer treatments including PTX-100 and novel cell therapies.

Alterity Therapeutics reported a reduced net loss of A$12.15 million for FY2025, buoyed by positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for its lead drug ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy and a successful A$40 million capital raising.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its first commercial breast cancer diagnostic test, BREASTESTplus™, in Australia, marking a key milestone despite a $7.24 million loss for FY2025. The company is also advancing its US operations with a new subsidiary and clinical trials underway.

Immutep Limited reported a widened loss of A$61.4 million for FY2025, driven by increased R&D and clinical trial expenses, while progressing its lead immunotherapy candidate into a pivotal Phase III lung cancer trial. The company maintains a robust cash position supporting operations through 2026.

Tryptamine Therapeutics reported a $5.33 million loss for FY25 while progressing key clinical trials of its psychedelic therapies and strengthening its leadership team. The company secured $6 million in funding and launched a world-first trial targeting Binge Eating Disorder.

PYC Therapeutics has reported promising safety data from the initial phase of its clinical trial for PYC-003, an RNA therapy targeting the root cause of Polycystic Kidney Disease. The findings, presented at the ANZSN conference, highlight the drug’s tolerability in healthy volunteers, paving the way for further clinical development.

Memphasys Limited reported a net loss of AUD 4.94 million for FY25 while accelerating commercial efforts for its Felix System and advancing its RoXsta diagnostics platform.

Mesoblast Limited marked a transformative year with FDA approval and commercial launch of Ryoncil, its first mesenchymal stromal cell therapy, driving a 191% jump in cell therapy revenues. The company is now poised to expand its footprint in inflammatory diseases with multiple clinical trials and label extensions underway.

Mesoblast reports a strong FY2025 financial performance driven by the commercial launch of Ryoncil, the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease in children. The company is advancing multiple clinical programs targeting inflammatory diseases, heart failure, and chronic low back pain.

Mesoblast Limited has reported its FY2025 results, highlighting the FDA approval and US commercial launch of Ryoncil, its first mesenchymal stromal cell therapy, alongside a $102.1 million net loss and $161.6 million in cash reserves.

TrivarX Limited reported a reduced net loss of $943K for FY25 alongside a $3.68 million equity raise, yet flagged material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern.

Noxopharm Limited reported a 36.5% increase in its annual loss to $4.88 million as it progressed preparations for its SOF-SKN™ clinical trial and secured $2.6 million through convertible notes. The biotech continues to invest heavily in its inflammation and oncology drug pipeline while managing liquidity and strategic partnerships.