Latest Immunotherapy News

Immutep Limited has enrolled over 170 patients in its global Phase III TACTI-004 trial for advanced non-small cell lung cancer, surpassing the threshold needed for a futility analysis expected in early 2026.

Arovella Therapeutics has demonstrated that its novel CLDN18.2 CAR-T cells effectively eliminate pancreatic cancer cells in vitro, matching the performance of a leading competitor’s product. The company is now advancing this CAR into its innovative iNKT cell platform to tackle solid tumours.

Arovella Therapeutics has received a $3.21 million R&D tax incentive refund, bolstering its financial position as it prepares to initiate first-in-human trials for its lead cell therapy, ALA-101.

INOVIQ Limited has demonstrated that its CAR-NK-exosome therapy kills over 90% of triple-negative breast cancer cells within 10 hours in laboratory tests, validating its potential as a next-generation cancer treatment.

Immutep Limited reported a widened loss of A$61.4 million for FY2025, driven by increased R&D and clinical trial expenses, while progressing its lead immunotherapy candidate into a pivotal Phase III lung cancer trial. The company maintains a robust cash position supporting operations through 2026.

Hearts and Minds Investments (HM1) reported a stellar 25.5% pre-tax portfolio return for FY25, outperforming global benchmarks and announcing a raised fully franked dividend of 9.0 cents per share with plans for continued increases.

Imugene Limited has successfully closed its Share Purchase Plan, raising $2.42 million following a $22.5 million institutional placement, reinforcing its capital position for ongoing immuno-oncology development.

AdAlta Limited outlines its innovative 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy approach, in-licensing Asian CAR-T assets and progressing clinical trials in Australia to unlock value. The company also seeks partners for its anti-fibrotic and anti-malarial protein therapeutics.

Amplia Therapeutics reports encouraging interim results from its ACCENT trial, with its drug narmafotinib improving progression-free survival and response rates in advanced pancreatic cancer.

Immutep has received encouraging feedback from the FDA on its immunotherapy eftilagimod alfa combined with KEYTRUDA for patients with low PD-L1 expression in head and neck cancer, opening potential accelerated approval pathways.

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

Invion Limited has secured a $20,000 grant to support its anogenital cancer trial and progressed its skin cancer study with promising early results, while raising approximately $1 million through a Loyalty Option Entitlement Offer.