Latest Drug Development News

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$653 million capital raising to fund the clinical advancement of four RNA-based drug candidates targeting genetic diseases with significant unmet needs. The raise extends the company’s cash runway to 2030, supporting key clinical milestones and a transition to commercialisation.

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.

Vectus Biosystems is close to finalising a $4.3 million transaction with Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics, while actively pursuing licensing opportunities for its anti-fibrotic drug candidates amid cost reductions.

Noxopharm has successfully completed dosing in its HERACLES clinical trial for SOF-SKN™, demonstrating strong safety and tolerability. The company also secured a new overseas partnership and its first US patent for the Sofra platform.

Neurizon Therapeutics has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the FDA lifting the clinical hold on its lead drug NUZ-001 and secured a comprehensive $33 million funding package to advance its pivotal ALS trial.

Entropy Neurodynamics has successfully enrolled and dosed the first patient in its pioneering clinical trial of TRP-8803, an intravenous psilocin formulation targeting Binge Eating Disorder, while securing $6.1 million in new funding to accelerate development.

InhaleRx Limited has progressed its clinical trials for three drug candidates targeting cancer pain, panic disorder, and treatment-resistant depression, while securing additional funding and preparing for a company rebrand.

Inhalerx Limited reported a $628,000 cash burn in the December quarter while securing substantial funding facilities to advance its clinical trials. The company’s cash position and financing arrangements suggest a runway extending over 80 quarters at current spending levels.

Neurizon Therapeutics has locked in a $6 million cash rebate from the Australian Government’s R&D Tax Incentive, underpinning its upcoming HEALEY ALS Platform Trial with first patient dosing slated for early 2026.

Syntara Limited has made significant strides in its clinical pipeline, launching new trials and receiving key regulatory designations, positioning 2026 as a pivotal year for the company.

Starpharma reports strong progress in strategic collaborations and internal drug development, alongside a 70% surge in Viraleze™ online sales and a solid $18.2 million cash position.

Biotron Limited has completed the acquisition of Sedarex Limited alongside a $2.5 million capital raising, while its lead Hepatitis B drug candidate BIT-HBV001 shows promising preclinical results outperforming current treatments.