Latest Drug Development News

Noxopharm Limited has successfully completed the second dose cohort in its HERACLES Phase 1 trial for SOF-SKN™, confirming safety and tolerability and moving forward to a higher dose. This progress marks a key step in developing a novel autoimmune disease treatment.

Noxopharm’s Sofra™ technology shows promising results in collaboration with US biotech Tezcat Biosciences, advancing targeted drug delivery for cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured a $1.5 million loan against its expected 2025 R&D tax rebate, boosting liquidity without diluting shareholders. This strategic move supports ongoing development of its neurodegenerative disease treatments.

Immutep Limited advances its pivotal Phase III lung cancer trial and reports promising results across multiple oncology and autoimmune programs, supported by a solid cash position to fund operations through 2026.

Biotron Limited has successfully raised $1.27 million through an entitlement issue to fund its antiviral drug development, including a promising Hepatitis B compound that cleared its initial animal safety study.

Noxopharm Limited has successfully completed the first low-dose cohort in its HERACLES clinical trial for SOF-SKN™, clearing the way for higher dose testing in autoimmune disease treatment.

Island Pharmaceuticals reported promising Phase 2a/b trial results for its dengue drug ISLA-101 and secured a strategic acquisition of the broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir, bolstering its pipeline and balance sheet.

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.

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.