Latest Clinical Development News

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.

Prescient Therapeutics has initiated its first US clinical site for the PTX-100 Phase 2a trial targeting Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, marking a key milestone in expanding patient recruitment beyond Australia.

Syntara Limited has initiated dosing in its Phase 1c SATELLITE trial for a novel topical treatment targeting keloid scars, marking a significant step in addressing a $3.5 billion global market. The study, led by Professor Fiona Wood, will evaluate safety and early efficacy over three months.

Prescient Therapeutics has extended its Share Purchase Plan closing date to 22 July 2025, aiming to raise up to A$7 million to advance its targeted cancer therapy PTX-100 through Phase 2 clinical trials.

Nyrada has initiated the last cohort of its Phase I trial for Xolatryp, following a clean safety review of the highest dose tested so far. This step sets the stage for critical data that could shape the drug’s next development phase.

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.

Cambium Bio has secured FDA clearance to begin Phase 3 dosing of Elate Ocular, a promising treatment for moderate to severe dry eye disease, pending additional financing.

Imagion Biosystems has received encouraging feedback from the FDA on its planned Phase 2 HER2 breast cancer clinical trial, paving the way for its Investigational New Drug application submission later this year.

Neurizon Therapeutics has received positive feedback from the FDA on its plan to resolve the clinical hold on its ALS drug candidate NUZ-001, with key preclinical studies completed ahead of schedule. The company aims to resume clinical trials in late 2025.

Island Pharmaceuticals has accelerated its acquisition of the Galidesivir antiviral program from BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, adding a clinically advanced asset with significant US government backing and a promising regulatory pathway.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its PYC-003 clinical trial and will soon begin dosing patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease, marking a pivotal step forward.