Latest Drug Development News

Racura Oncology has appointed Beyond Drug Development to oversee its HARNESS-1 Phase 1a/b trial combining RC220 with osimertinib in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer patients, marking a key step toward clinical advancement.

InhaleRx Limited has successfully closed its entitlement offer and placement, raising $857,730 to support the clinical development of inhaled treatments targeting cancer pain and mental health conditions.

Neurizon Therapeutics has launched a A$24.2 million equity raise to fund the next phase of clinical trials for its lead drug NUZ-001 targeting ALS, supported by a global licensing deal and a flexible convertible note facility.

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.

Biotron Limited has closed its non-renounceable rights issue, raising $645,861 to advance its Hepatitis B virus drug development, with a shortfall commitment from Peak Asset Management still pending.

Opthea Limited has announced a strategic pivot to develop OPT-302 for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease affecting women, aiming for ASX reinstatement in 2026. The company leverages strong intellectual property and cash reserves to pursue orphan drug designation and clinical development.

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured FDA clearance for its lead drug candidate NUZ-001 to enter the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, marking a key regulatory milestone and setting the stage for patient enrollment in early 2026.

InhaleRx advances its clinical pipeline with a new oral treatment for resistant depression and plans a strategic rebrand to Nexalis Therapeutics, signaling a broader focus beyond inhaled therapies.

InhaleRx Limited has secured $427,500 from an initial tranche of its $1 million capital raise, issuing 17.1 million shares to support its inhaled therapies targeting pain and mental health conditions.

CLINUVEL Pharmaceuticals is significantly expanding its VALLAURIX RD&I Centre in Singapore with a five-year strategic investment, aiming to become a global leader in advanced peptide drug delivery.

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.

Invion Limited has expanded its global rights to the Photosoft™ technology, gaining exclusive perpetual licenses across a broad range of human and animal diseases, including cancers and infectious diseases. This milestone-based deal positions Invion to accelerate clinical development and commercialisation worldwide.