Latest Neurodegenerative Diseases News

A multimillion-dollar, multiyear NIH grant will fund an expanded access program for Neurizon’s investigational NUZ-001, potentially giving up to 200 US patients access to the therapy for as long as 96 weeks. The program is designed to add long-term safety, survival and biomarker data alongside the pivotal HEALEY ALS trial.

Neurizon has appointed Dr Chris Bremer as chief executive as its NUZ-001 ALS program moves towards topline Phase 2/3 results expected in late Q2 2027. The incoming CEO brings more than 20 years of pharmaceutical and biotechnology experience, including over US$1 billion in licensing transactions.

Alterity Therapeutics has arranged an underwriting deal for up to 8.4 million ATHO options, potentially raising A$4.2 million to A$7.96 million ahead of their expiry. The funds aim to support the upcoming Phase 3 trial for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy and bolster working capital.

Alterity Therapeutics posted a 285% jump in revenue to A$1.72 million but also a 93% rise in net loss to A$23.4 million for FY2026. The company secured FDA alignment on a single pivotal Phase 3 trial for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy, setting the stage for trial start by year-end.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed enrolment in its pivotal HEALEY ALS Platform Trial ahead of schedule, secured critical manufacturing and funding agreements, and reduced its net loss for FY2026 while preparing for topline results in late Q2 2027.

Alterity Therapeutics has won a new US composition of matter patent for its lead drug ATH434, extending intellectual property protection to at least 2045 and boosting its commercial potential ahead of Phase 3 trials in Multiple System Atrophy.

Alterity Therapeutics has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the FDA endorsing a single pivotal Phase 3 trial for its ATH434 drug in Multiple System Atrophy, setting the stage for trial initiation by the end of 2026.

Ceretas Limited is raising $8 million through an IPO to fund clinical trials and development of its novel therapeutic ultrasound device targeting Alzheimer’s disease symptoms.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed enrolment for Regimen I of its HEALEY ALS Platform Trial in under five months, speeding up topline data release to late Q2 2027 and materially de-risking its lead clinical program.

Alterity Therapeutics has secured official FDA confirmation that a single pivotal Phase 3 trial, backed by prior Phase 2 data, can support approval of ATH434 for Multiple System Atrophy. Trial initiation remains on track for late 2026.

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.