Latest Cancer Research News

Radiopharm Theranostics has reported encouraging initial results from the Phase 1 HEAT trial of its novel HER2-targeted radiopharmaceutical, 177Lu-RAD202, highlighting tumor uptake and a clean safety profile at the lowest dose with dose escalation approved.

Percheron Therapeutics has closed a $2.2 million entitlement offer to advance its HMBD-002 immuno-oncology candidate towards a phase II trial in 2026, backed by strong shareholder and new investor support.

Racura Oncology has enrolled the first patient in its Phase 1 HARNESS-1 trial, testing RC220 alongside osimertinib to tackle resistance in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. This milestone sets the stage for a multi-centre study aiming to improve treatment outcomes.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has launched a second collaboration with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to validate AI-predicted drug combinations across multiple cancer types, aiming to accelerate its drug development pipeline.

Amplia Therapeutics reports a remarkable 7.8% complete response rate and improved survival in its ACCENT pancreatic cancer trial, positioning narmafotinib as a promising new treatment option.

Invion Limited has secured a $2 million non-dilutive grant from the South Korean government to advance preclinical studies for oesophageal cancer, expanded its global Photosoft technology license, and raised $1.3 million via convertible notes to strengthen its financial position.

Invion Limited has raised $1.3 million through a convertible note offering anchored by its CEO and a major shareholder, aiming to fast-track clinical trials for multiple cancer treatments.

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.