Latest Drug Discovery News

Dimerix has received a US$30 million upfront payment from Amicus Therapeutics for exclusive US rights to DMX-200, a promising kidney disease therapy. The deal positions Dimerix for up to US$560 million in further milestones plus royalties, underpinning its global licensing strategy.

Opyl Limited has successfully raised $1.5 million through an oversubscribed placement to accelerate the growth of its AI-driven clinical trial platform, Trialkey. The capital injection underscores strong investor confidence as the company prepares for a pivotal expansion phase.

Dimerix Limited has announced a US licensing transaction for its Phase 3 asset DMX-200 targeting FSGS, alongside progress updates on its clinical trial. The move underscores the company’s push to address a rare kidney disease with no approved therapies.

Dimerix Limited advances its Phase 3 kidney disease trial with FDA acceptance of proteinuria as a primary endpoint and clinches a lucrative licensing agreement in Japan worth up to AU$107 million plus royalties.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals reports significant progress in its AI-driven drug discovery platform, unveiling 24 novel oncology targets and appointing a seasoned Chief Commercial Officer to bolster market readiness.

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.

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.

AdAlta has fast-tracked its cellular immunotherapy growth by signing two new term sheets for clinical-stage CAR-T products from Asia, pivoting to focus on in-licensing and clinical trials while winding down internal R&D on its antifibrotic drug AD-214.

Emyria Limited reports strong progress in its MDMA and psilocybin-assisted therapy programs alongside a successful $2.525 million capital raise, positioning the company for expanded mental health treatment services.

Race Oncology has advanced its Phase 1 clinical trial for RC220, submitting ethics approvals and bolstering its cash reserves to $18.78 million following a $5.25 million R&D tax incentive.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals reports robust progress in its drug development pipeline, highlighted by promising preclinical results for cardiovascular and dementia candidates and significant AI platform enhancements.

Emyria Limited announces key leadership shifts with Greg Hutchinson stepping up as Executive Chairman and Dr. Michael Winlo transitioning to Chief Scientific Officer, aiming to scale innovative mental health therapies amid growing demand.