Latest Drug Development News

Syntara Limited has reported encouraging Phase 2a results for amsulostat combined with ruxolitinib in treating myelofibrosis, demonstrating sustained symptom improvement and spleen volume reduction over 52 weeks.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has initiated patient dosing in its pivotal Phase 3 trial for diabetic foot infections in Indonesia, targeting a significant market with high diabetes prevalence. Interim results expected in early 2026 could accelerate regulatory approval and commercial launch.

Race Oncology has secured Investigational New Drug approval from South Korea’s regulatory authority, enabling Phase 1 clinical trials of RC220 in combination with doxorubicin for solid tumour patients across four Korean sites.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured an exclusive licensing agreement with Sakar Healthcare to introduce five generic oncology medicines in Australia and New Zealand, marking its first commercial foray in the region.

INOVIQ Limited has demonstrated that its CAR-NK-exosome therapy kills over 90% of triple-negative breast cancer cells within 10 hours in laboratory tests, validating its potential as a next-generation cancer treatment.

Starpharma has entered a significant collaboration with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates for oncology, securing an upfront payment and potential milestone earnings exceeding half a billion dollars.

Starpharma has entered a landmark collaboration with Genentech to develop innovative cancer therapies using its proprietary DEP® platform, securing $5.5 million upfront and potential milestones exceeding $560 million.

PYC Therapeutics has restructured its Board and executive team to steer the company through pivotal clinical milestones expected by the end of 2027. The changes signal a strategic push toward late-stage development of its RNA-based drug candidates.

Neurizon Therapeutics has locked in a significant R&D tax incentive advance covering overseas and domestic development costs for its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001, accelerating its clinical progress with a $5.6 million rebate expected in 2025.

Pathkey.AI has upgraded its TrialKey platform to include drug-level molecular and pharmacokinetic features, enhancing clinical trial predictions and opening doors to AI-driven drug discovery.

PYC Therapeutics announces the resignation of CEO Dr Rohan Hockings, appointing Chairman Alan Tribe as interim Managing Director while searching for a permanent replacement.

Nyrada Inc. has released compelling preclinical data showing its drug candidate Xolatryp protects mitochondrial function by reducing calcium overload in brain injury models, bolstering confidence ahead of its Phase IIa trial in acute myocardial infarction.