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Imugene Limited has launched a A$37.5 million capital raising to advance its promising off-the-shelf CAR T therapy, azer-cel, following encouraging Phase 1b data showing a 75% overall response rate in lymphoma patients.

Imugene Limited has completed a $22.5 million institutional placement and launched a $15 million Share Purchase Plan, both featuring attaching options, to fund its azer-cel clinical program through a pivotal trial in 2026.

Imugene Limited reports promising Phase 1b trial results for azer-cel, an off-the-shelf CAR T therapy, showing a 75% overall response rate in relapsed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients. The company plans to engage the FDA later this year to discuss pivotal trial design.

Imugene Limited has received a $5.87 million R&D tax refund, reinforcing its capacity to advance clinical trials in immuno-oncology. This funding milestone supports the development of its innovative cancer therapies, including CAR T cell treatments and oncolytic virotherapy.

Syntara Limited is set to reveal fresh interim results from its Phase 2 trial of SNT-5505, targeting myelofibrosis, during an investor webinar ahead of a major European hematology conference.

Syntara Limited’s lead drug candidate SNT-5505 has secured FDA Fast Track designation, expediting its development for treating myelofibrosis, a rare and serious blood cancer with limited therapies.

Imugene’s Phase 1b trial of azer-cel, an off-the-shelf CD19 CAR T therapy, reports a 57% complete response rate in heavily pretreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients, signaling a promising new option in a challenging cancer landscape.

AdAlta Limited is accelerating its 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy strategy, aiming to bridge Asian innovation with Western clinical development and manufacturing to target solid cancers. The company plans to secure three assets by the end of 2025 and initiate clinical trials, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging market.

AdAlta has fast-tracked its cellular immunotherapy growth by signing two new term sheets for clinical-stage CAR-T products from Asia, pivoting to focus on in-licensing and clinical trials while winding down internal R&D on its antifibrotic drug AD-214.

Chimeric Therapeutics has dosed the first three patients in its Phase 1/2 CHM CDH17 CAR-T trial targeting gastrointestinal cancers, alongside advancing its AML and NK cell therapy programs. The company also secured $5 million in funding and appointed Dr Rebecca McQualter as CEO.

Arovella Therapeutics has bolstered its financial position with a $20 million placement, fully funding the Phase 1 clinical trial of its lead CAR-iNKT therapy, ALA-101, targeting CD19-positive blood cancers. The company also established a Clinical Advisory Board and anticipates key regulatory and clinical milestones in 2025.

Imugene Limited has secured A$20 million through convertible notes as part of a broader A$46 million capital raise, aiming to advance its promising immuno-oncology pipeline.