Latest Neurodegenerative Disease News

Neurizon Therapeutics has been granted a key Australian patent for its lead drug candidate NUZ-001, extending protection for treatments targeting ALS, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases through 2041. This milestone complements earlier US patent grants and sets the stage for upcoming clinical trials.

Actinogen Medical has received approval for an additional $1.87 million research and development tax rebate, bringing its total FY25 rebate to $7.36 million. This funding underpins ongoing clinical trials of its Alzheimer’s and depression therapy candidate, Xanamem.

Actinogen Medical has fast-tracked recruitment in its XanaMIA Alzheimer’s trial, closing pTau biomarker screening early and increasing participant numbers, aiming for final results by mid Q4 2026.

The U.S. FDA has lifted the clinical hold on Neurizon Therapeutics’ lead drug candidate NUZ-001, enabling its entry into a major ALS platform trial set for Q4 2025. This regulatory milestone accelerates the company’s clinical development and opens doors for broader neurodegenerative applications.

Neurizon Therapeutics has locked in a significant R&D tax incentive advance covering overseas and domestic development costs for its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001, accelerating its clinical progress with a $5.6 million rebate expected in 2025.

Neurizon Therapeutics has raised $5 million through an institutional placement to advance its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001 into a pivotal clinical trial, pending FDA clearance. The capital injection also supports manufacturing and pre-clinical development efforts.

Alterity Therapeutics has unveiled encouraging Phase 2 trial results for ATH434, demonstrating its potential to slow disease progression in Multiple System Atrophy while maintaining a strong safety profile.

Alterity Therapeutics has raised A$20 million through a strategic placement to advance its promising ATH434 treatment for Multiple System Atrophy, backed by encouraging Phase 2 trial results. The capital injection strengthens the company’s balance sheet as it prepares for regulatory discussions with the FDA.

Alterity Therapeutics reported a reduced net loss of A$12.15 million for FY2025, buoyed by positive Phase 2 clinical trial results for its lead drug ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy and a successful A$40 million capital raising.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals reported a 62% reduction in net loss for FY2025, driven by R&D tax credits and cost efficiencies, while making significant strides in its AI drug discovery platform and therapeutic candidates.

Neurizon Therapeutics reported a $16.6 million loss for FY2025 amid significant progress in its lead neurodegenerative therapy NUZ-001, including regulatory milestones and a global licensing deal. The company is poised to enter a pivotal ALS clinical trial pending FDA clearance.

Noxopharm has successfully completed the third dosing phase of its HERACLES trial for SOF-SKN™, confirming safety and moving forward to the highest dose cohort in this pioneering autoimmune drug study.