Latest Neurodegenerative Diseases News

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has clinched a multi-year public hospital supply contract with NSW Health, marking a significant commercial milestone. The rollout is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, underpinning the company's growth ambitions in the Australian healthcare market.

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured a critical five-year supply agreement with Elanco Animal Health for GMP-grade monepantel, underpinning the commercialisation readiness of its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001.

Neurizon Therapeutics has dosed over 50% of participants in the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial's Regimen I, exceeding recruitment expectations after expanding the cohort from 160 to 240 patients. The accelerated pace puts the company on track for last patient dosing in Q2 2027 and topline results by early Q3 2027.

Alterity Therapeutics has clinched FDA agreement on the pivotal Phase 3 trial design for ATH434, targeting Multiple System Atrophy, with the trial set to begin by the end of 2026.

Neurizon Therapeutics has boosted the participant count in its HEALEY ALS Platform Trial Regimen I from 160 to 240, capitalising on faster enrolment and philanthropic support to maintain costs and accelerate topline results to early Q3 2027.

Alterity Therapeutics has showcased compelling Phase 2 data for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy, paving the way for a Phase 3 trial with FDA engagement targeted for mid-2026.

Neurizon Therapeutics has gained ethics approval to start a Phase 1 trial of its NUZ-001 oral liquid formulation, aiming to ease treatment for ALS patients with swallowing difficulties.

Alterity Therapeutics secures FDA backing on key Phase 3 elements for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy, bolstered by fresh Phase 2 data showing slowed disease progression and strategic leadership hires.

Syntara Limited has raised A$10 million through a two-tranche placement and share purchase plan, backing its Phase 2b myelofibrosis trial and multiple clinical readouts following positive FDA feedback.

Alterity Therapeutics has secured FDA alignment on the chemistry and manufacturing controls for its ATH434 Phase 3 trial in Multiple System Atrophy, marking a pivotal regulatory milestone ahead of the planned mid-2026 End-of-Phase 2 meeting.

Alterity Therapeutics has unveiled fresh Phase 2 data revealing ATH434’s ability to slow functional decline in Multiple System Atrophy patients, measured by the novel MuSyCA scale. This reinforces the drug’s disease-modifying potential ahead of pivotal Phase 3 trials.

Neurizon Therapeutics has secured an additional A$2.7 million through a placement addressing the shortfall from its entitlement offer, lifting total proceeds to approximately A$8.5 million. This fresh capital strengthens the biotech’s balance sheet and provides financial flexibility as it advances its lead ALS drug NUZ-001 through pivotal clinical stages.