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Rhythm Biosciences reported a $2.26 million half-year loss as it advances ColoSTAT into commercialisation and expands geneType partnerships, signalling a pivotal phase for the ASX-listed medical diagnostics company.

Cleo Diagnostics has chosen Bio-Techne’s next-generation Ella™ platform to enhance its ovarian cancer blood test, aiming for faster, more precise results and a streamlined path to FDA approval.

INOVIQ Limited reported a $3.96 million net loss for H1 2026, driven by increased R&D spend, while securing $10.2 million to accelerate its exosome-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics pipeline.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its Avantect blood tests for pancreatic and ovarian cancer with encouraging early uptake and is advancing its BREASTESTplus breast cancer test towards broader clinical use.

Rhythm Biosciences has secured a multi-year commercial manufacturing agreement with US-based Quansys Biosciences to produce ColoSTAT® reagent kits, paving the way for broader market rollout of its colorectal cancer diagnostic test.

Imagion Biosystems has submitted its Investigational New Drug application to the U.S. FDA for its MagSense® HER2 Imaging Agent, marking a pivotal step toward launching a Phase 2 clinical trial for breast cancer detection.

Imagion Biosystems has completed manufacturing its MagSense® HER2 imaging agent and is preparing for a key FDA submission, while appointing a new president to lead its US operations.

Cleo Diagnostics has broadened its U.S. market opportunity to around 2 million women annually and is on track to complete its pivotal clinical trial early this year, supported by a $5 million capital raise and regulatory progress.

A small-cap healthcare rally had a clear centre: distribution deals, US regulatory steps, and big cheques. Osteopore, Echo IQ and Anteris led the week, while a handful of names slipped despite solid operational updates.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising its blood-based colorectal cancer test, ColoSTAT®, following key accreditations and validation. The company also secured a strategic partnership with NHS England and expanded its geneType™ platform globally.

BCAL Diagnostics has launched its Avantect pancreatic and ovarian cancer tests in Australia, alongside expanding clinical data and establishing a national registry for its BREASTESTplus breast cancer test.

Imagion Biosystems has completed the conversion of its first tranche convertible notes with Mercer Street, issuing over 3 million shares, while renegotiating terms on the second tranche to extend maturity and reduce debt.