Latest Cancer Research News

The Garvan Institute has won a $3 million MRFF grant to conduct pivotal pancreatic cancer studies, including one evaluating Syntara’s amsulostat combined with chemotherapy. Recruitment is slated to begin mid-2026 across major NSW cancer centres.

Racura Oncology has launched a strategic collaboration with Emory University to investigate (E,E)-bisantrene’s potential to overcome resistance to osimertinib in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. This partnership aims to bolster Racura’s HARNESS-1 clinical trial and strengthen its position in the competitive lung cancer treatment landscape.

Invion Limited’s partner Hanlim Pharm, backed by South Korea’s government grant, has secured up to A$2 million in non-dilutive funding to advance preclinical studies of HL270 for oesophageal cancer, paving the way for human trials in Australia.

Race Oncology has raised $3.22 million through a private placement to fund its HARNESS-1 Phase 1a/b trial targeting non-small cell lung cancer, with patient enrolment expected early next year.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has independently validated its AI-driven drug combination platform, AlgoraeOS v1, confirming its ability to predict synergistic cancer drug pairs. The company has also launched an upgraded version, AlgoraeOS v2, poised to enhance drug discovery efforts.

Imagion Biosystems is set to submit its Investigational New Drug application for the MagSense® HER2 breast cancer imaging agent in December 2025, paving the way for a Phase 2 clinical trial in early 2026. Collaboration with Wayne State University has refined the trial design, promising improved patient safety and diagnostic precision.

Race Oncology has received a $2.8 million Australian R&D tax refund for FY2025, with further overseas R&D rebates expected, bolstering its clinical development of innovative cancer therapies.

Race Oncology has received ethics approval to launch its HARNESS-1 Phase 1a/b trial testing RC220 combined with osimertinib in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer patients, marking a key step toward addressing resistance to current therapies.

Chimeric Therapeutics has received a $4.5 million R&D tax incentive refund from the Australian Government, underscoring its ongoing investment in innovative cancer cell therapies.

Pro Medicus Limited’s U.S. subsidiary, Visage Imaging, has landed three new cloud-based contracts worth a combined minimum of A$29 million, reinforcing its strong foothold across diverse healthcare segments.

Noxopharm Limited has been granted its first US patent for the Sofra™ technology platform, marking a key milestone in its cancer immunotherapy research. This patent protects the company’s innovative immune-modulatory oligonucleotides, underpinning its expanding pipeline in a rapidly growing market.

Pro Medicus Limited’s European arm, Visage Imaging, has landed a significant five-year, A$10 million contract to supply next-generation imaging technology to University Hospital Heidelberg and the German Cancer Research Institute, marking a strategic expansion in Europe.