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A single diagnostics update sparked a breakout week, while a handful of biotech names sold off hard despite busy newsflow. Capital raisings, takeover steps and US market pushes kept healthcare in motion heading into mid-February milestones.

Immutep Limited has reached the halfway mark in enrolling patients for its global Phase III TACTI-004 trial, testing a novel immunotherapy combo in first-line non-small cell lung cancer. The trial remains on track for key milestones this year, signaling steady progress in a critical oncology space.

Small caps did the heavy lifting this week, led by two big discovery stories in resources. Funding raises and takeover moves kept attention on who can pay for the next step, not just promise it.

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

AdAlta Limited has launched its 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy operations through a strategic collaboration with Shanghai Cell Therapy Group to co-develop BZDS1901, an innovative CAR-T therapy targeting mesothelioma and other solid cancers. The company also strengthened its balance sheet by raising $2.8 million via private placements and repaying key investment agreements.

Immutep Limited has entered a strategic collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s, receiving a A$30 million upfront payment and potential milestones up to A$528 million, while reporting promising clinical progress across multiple cancer immunotherapy trials.

Chimeric Therapeutics reports encouraging clinical progress in its CAR-T and NK cell therapy trials, alongside FDA orphan drug designation and a strategic funding boost to propel development.

A small-cap healthcare rally had a clear centre: distribution deals, US regulatory steps, and big cheques. Osteopore, Echo IQ and Anteris led the week, while a handful of names slipped despite solid operational updates.

Arovella Therapeutics has filed an IND application for its lead CAR-iNKT therapy ALA-101, selected a CRO for its upcoming phase 1 trial, and secured $19.4 million in cash to fund clinical progress and pipeline expansion.

AdAlta Limited has aligned its AdCella manufacturing strategy with new US FDA guidelines, made a significant milestone payment to Shanghai Cell Therapy Group, and secured an additional R&D tax rebate, marking key progress in its cellular immunotherapy pipeline.

AdAlta Limited has raised A$1.2 million through a strategic placement to advance its innovative PD1 armored MSLN CAR-T therapy for solid cancers, reinforcing its unique 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy approach.

AdAlta Limited and its subsidiary AdCella have partnered with Shanghai Cell Therapy Group to co-develop a pioneering CAR-T cancer therapy targeting solid tumours outside China. This collaboration aims to bring a novel, armored immunotherapy with promising clinical results to global markets.