Latest Drug Development News

Nyrada Inc. posted a significant $2.46 million loss for H1 FY25, driven by increased R&D spend, while advancing its lead drug NYR-BI03 into first-in-human trials following regulatory approval.

Opthea has completed the final patient visit in its pivotal COAST Phase 3 trial evaluating sozinibercept combined with aflibercept for wet AMD, with topline results expected early Q2 2025.

Neurizon Therapeutics reported a sharp rise in half-year losses to $7.28 million but marked significant progress with its lead drug NUZ-001 entering a major ALS clinical trial and securing critical regulatory designations.

PYC Therapeutics has launched a A$145.8 million pro-rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to fund late-stage clinical trials across its pipeline targeting rare diseases with high unmet needs. The capital raise aims to extend the company’s cash runway beyond FY27, supporting four drug candidates through critical human safety and efficacy milestones.

PYC Therapeutics is set to raise up to $146 million through a pro-rata entitlement offer, aiming to accelerate its RNA-based drug candidates targeting major unmet medical needs. Major shareholder support and underwriting commitments underpin the capital raise.

Neurizon Therapeutics received FDA guidance on its IND application for NUZ-001, with a single request for additional animal exposure data but no safety concerns flagged. The company is actively addressing the FDA’s request while evaluating impacts on its ALS trial timeline.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Alterity Therapeutics has raised A$40 million through a two-tranche placement to advance its lead compound ATH434 for neurodegenerative diseases, including Multiple System Atrophy and Parkinson's disease.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has received a significant cash inflow of approximately US$50 million following the sale of a Priority Review Voucher linked to its Rett syndrome treatment. This milestone underscores the growing value of Neuren’s neurological drug portfolio and its partnership with Acadia Pharmaceuticals.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to begin its first-in-human Phase Ia trial of NYR-BI03, a promising neuro- and cardioprotective drug candidate. Recruitment starts soon, with dosing expected by March and results due in Q3 2025.

Acrux Limited announces the retirement of CEO Michael Kotsanis after more than 10 years at the helm, with a search underway for his successor to lead the next phase of growth.

Invex Therapeutics reports a significant reduction in net loss for H1 FY2025 alongside promising pre-clinical data for Exenatide in Alzheimer’s Disease models.