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Percheron Therapeutics has partnered with Vanderbilt Health to initiate a clinical trial testing HMBD-002 in combination with standard treatments for high-risk acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, targeting a recruitment start in late 2026.

Actinogen Medical reported a $15.38 million loss for FY2026 while progressing its lead Alzheimer's drug Xanamem toward pivotal trial results expected this November. The company secured regulatory alignment and strengthened its cash position to fund operations through mid-2027.

Syntara Limited’s FY2026 results show a 7.9% revenue decline and a 13.6% increase in net loss amid significant clinical progress, including FDA backing for its lead drug amsulostat and a successful $8.8 million capital raise.

Biotron Limited posted a $1.52 million net loss for FY2026, driven by integration and R&D costs following its Sedarex acquisition, while progressing regulatory and clinical development for its SedRxTM anaesthetic and antiviral pipeline.

Clarity Pharmaceuticals reported a 67% increase in net loss to $107.2 million for FY26, driven by higher R&D spending, while advancing multiple Phase III trials and expanding manufacturing capacity ahead of commercialisation.

Imagion Biosystems has signed key CRO work orders and completed manufacturing of its MagSense HER2 Imaging Agent, advancing its Phase 1b/2 clinical trial targeting HER2+ breast cancer. Trial initiation is underway with seven prospective sites, including contract talks with the first US clinical site.

Prescient Therapeutics (ASX:PTX) has opened a $7 million Share Purchase Plan at a significant discount to advance its lead cancer therapy PTX-100 beyond a pivotal Dose Optimisation Committee review in late 2026.

Biome Australia has delivered a standout FY26 with sales up 30% to $23.9 million and net profit after tax soaring to $3.6 million, bolstered by a non-cash deferred tax asset. The company strengthened its balance sheet while expanding manufacturing and international distribution.

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals posted a $4.69 million loss for FY2026, driven by R&D ramp-up and clinical progress with its StemSmart™ platform, while halting independent development of its glaucoma drug EmtinB to pursue licensing deals.

Racura Oncology's FY2026 results reveal a widening loss despite a 22% revenue dip, underpinned by significant scientific progress on its lead drug targeting the elusive MYC gene and a robust $34.3 million cash position.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed enrolment in its pivotal HEALEY ALS Platform Trial ahead of schedule, secured critical manufacturing and funding agreements, and reduced its net loss for FY2026 while preparing for topline results in late Q2 2027.

Prescient Therapeutics launches a $7 million Share Purchase Plan at an 18.8% discount to fund advancement of its PTX-100 cancer therapy beyond a key 2026 Dose Optimisation Committee review.