Latest Drug Resistance News

Recce Pharmaceuticals has expanded its intellectual property footprint with a key patent granted in Vietnam for its RECCE® anti-infective drugs, reinforcing its presence in a critical Southeast Asian market grappling with high antibiotic resistance.

Argent BioPharma has struck a global licensing deal for its CannEpil® epilepsy therapy with Splash Beverage Group, securing US$5.5 million upfront through convertible debt forgiveness and retaining manufacturing and intellectual property rights alongside a 15% royalty on future sales.

INOVIQ Limited’s CAR-exosome platform demonstrated potent tumour-killing activity in ovarian cancer cell lines, eliminating up to 90% of cancer cells within 48 hours and reinforcing its potential against hard-to-treat solid tumours.

Racura Oncology reported robust progress in Q3 FY2026, including launching a key lung cancer trial and unveiling a novel blood test for cardioprotection, supported by a solid $19.38 million cash position.

Epiminder has ramped up enrolment in its DETECT study, contracting 18 US medical centres and maintaining a robust $83.8 million cash position to fund its Minder device commercialisation through 2028.

Racura Oncology has enrolled the first patient in its Phase 1 HARNESS-1 trial, testing RC220 alongside osimertinib to tackle resistance in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. This milestone sets the stage for a multi-centre study aiming to improve treatment outcomes.

Argent BioPharma reported a significantly reduced half-year loss of A$2.9 million, progressing a strategic acquisition to bolster its CannEpil drug pipeline and securing up to A$11 million in new funding.

Epiminder Limited has successfully listed on the ASX, raising $125 million to commercialise its FDA-approved Minder device. The company has initiated the first US implant and secured five leading medical centres for its DETECT study.

Epiminder Limited has achieved a major milestone with the first US implant of its Minder System at the University of Pennsylvania, kicking off a pivotal trial that could redefine epilepsy monitoring.

Racura Oncology has launched a strategic collaboration with Emory University to investigate (E,E)-bisantrene’s potential to overcome resistance to osimertinib in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. This partnership aims to bolster Racura’s HARNESS-1 clinical trial and strengthen its position in the competitive lung cancer treatment landscape.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has won a significant Australian Government R&D tax incentive, unlocking up to A$85 million for its synthetic anti-infective programs worldwide, including a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has reported compelling preclinical results for its inhaled anti-infective RECCE 327, demonstrating potent activity against multidrug-resistant pneumonia bacteria in mice models.