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Invion Limited is broadening its non-melanoma skin cancer trial to include basal cell carcinoma patients following encouraging safety and efficacy data from squamous cell carcinoma cohorts, targeting the largest skin cancer segment.

Starpharma has secured FDA alignment on the clinical development plan for its DEP® HER2 radiotherapy candidate, paving the way for a first-in-human phase 1 study in advanced HER2-positive cancers scheduled for H2 2026.

AdAlta, Oribiotech, and Cell Therapies have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to deploy Oribiotech’s IRO automated cell therapy manufacturing platform in Australia and Asia Pacific, aiming to slash costs and boost production speed for CAR-T therapies.

Patrys has raised A$3.2 million through a share placement to fund its injectable quetiapine program’s Phase 1A clinical trial and FDA pre-IND preparations.

Memphasys Limited has marked a milestone quarter with revenue surpassing A$100,000, driven by repeat orders and multi-year contracts, signalling its transition to a commercially focused biotech business.

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured an additional A$2.7 million through a placement addressing the shortfall from its entitlement offer, lifting total proceeds to approximately A$8.5 million. This fresh capital strengthens the biotech’s balance sheet and provides financial flexibility as it advances its lead ALS drug NUZ-001 through pivotal clinical stages.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing of its investigational drug PYC-001 for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy from single to multiple doses, marking a key step in its clinical development.

ReNerve has moved its NervAlign Nerve Guide Matrix into stage 3 of commercial development, a key step toward FDA submission and eventual market entry. This progress supports the company’s ambition to provide surgeons with an alternative to donor nerves for repairing severe peripheral nerve injuries.

Noxopharm appoints its Chief Scientific Officer Dr Olivier Laczka as CEO, aiming to capitalise on recent clinical successes and expand the Sofra™ technology’s reach in autoimmune and oncology markets.

Immutep Limited has won FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its immunotherapy eftilagimod alfa in treating soft tissue sarcoma, opening regulatory incentives and potential market exclusivity. This follows encouraging Phase II data despite recent Phase III trial setbacks.

Mesoblast has acquired exclusive rights to a patented chimeric antigen receptor platform designed to enhance the targeting and potency of its mesenchymal stromal cell therapies, aiming to expand treatment options for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to start its Phase IIa trial of Xolatryp in heart attack patients, with recruitment beginning in April 2026. The biotech also bolsters its cash position to AU$6.74 million and pursues new oncology indications.