Latest Neurodegenerative Disease News

Argenica Therapeutics has dosed 80% of patients in its Phase 2 stroke trial and gained FDA orphan drug designations for its second candidate, ARG-006. The company reports a cash-positive quarter with $15 million in reserves.

Alterity Therapeutics has announced encouraging Phase 2 trial results for ATH434, showing significant slowing of disease progression in multiple system atrophy (MSA) patients and a strong safety profile. These findings mark a potential breakthrough in treating a disease with no approved therapies.

Neurizon Therapeutics reports encouraging 8-month interim results for its ALS drug NUZ-001, secures Orphan Medicinal Product Designation in Europe, and raises $885,000 through a share placement, maintaining a robust $14 million cash position.

Alterity Therapeutics is poised to release topline data from its pivotal ATH434-201 Phase 2 trial in early-stage Multiple System Atrophy by February 2025, while managing a cash balance of A$4.54 million amid ongoing research expenses.