Latest Drug Development News

Amplia Therapeutics has launched a $27.5 million capital raising to advance its lead drug Narmafotinib, a promising FAK inhibitor showing superior efficacy in pancreatic cancer trials. The funds will support ongoing and new clinical studies, positioning the company for pivotal regulatory milestones.

Nyrada Inc. is set to launch a Phase IIa clinical trial of Xolatryp™, aiming to reduce heart muscle damage in acute myocardial infarction patients undergoing PCI. The trial, planned for early 2026, follows promising Phase I safety results and strong preclinical cardioprotection data.

Bod Science reports a solid net cash inflow of $858,000 in Q4 FY2025, driven by R&D incentives and Biortica funding, while awaiting shareholder approval to complete a key acquisition.

Inhalerx Limited has drawn $247,000 from a $38.5 million funding facility to advance clinical trials for its IRX-211 and IRX-616a drug candidates, reporting positive operating cash flow for the quarter ending June 2025.

InhaleRx Limited has secured key ethics approvals and initiated manufacturing for its inhaled drug candidates targeting breakthrough cancer pain and panic disorder, supported by a $38.5 million funding facility to accelerate development.

Prescient Therapeutics has extended the closing date of its Share Purchase Plan to July 25, 2025, responding to shareholder demand and reinforcing strong participation. The oncology-focused biotech also highlights upcoming clinical milestones and ongoing investor engagement.

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.

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.

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.

Resonance Health is expanding its clinical trial operations with a third TrialsWest site in Mandurah, WA, set to open in August 2025, enhancing participant recruitment and supporting ongoing pharmaceutical trials.

Neurizon Therapeutics has inked a pivotal global licensing deal with Elanco Animal Health, unlocking critical intellectual property and data to accelerate the development and commercialisation of its lead drug candidate NUZ-001 for neurodegenerative diseases including ALS.

LTR Pharma has successfully completed the extractables study for its intranasal erectile dysfunction spray SPONTAN, confirming safety compliance and initiating the next phase of leachables testing to support FDA approval.