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AdAlta’s BZDS1901 CAR-T therapy shows remarkable tumour shrinkage and complete responses in advanced mesothelioma patients, doubling expected outcomes and paving the way for higher dosing and expanded trials.

Alterity Therapeutics has secured encouraging regulatory feedback from the FDA on its ATH434 Phase 3 program for Multiple System Atrophy, marking a critical step towards pivotal trial initiation.

Argenica Therapeutics has secured a nearly $4 million R&D tax incentive rebate for FY25, strengthening its cash position as it prepares for a pivotal Phase 2b trial of its neuroprotective peptide ARG-007.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ partner Acadia Pharmaceuticals is seeking a re-examination of the European Medicines Agency’s refusal to approve trofinetide for Rett syndrome, aiming to overturn the setback and bring the treatment to European patients.

Argent BioPharma reported a significantly reduced half-year loss of A$2.9 million, progressing a strategic acquisition to bolster its CannEpil drug pipeline and securing up to A$11 million in new funding.

Neurotech International reports a dramatic reduction in half-year losses alongside significant clinical and regulatory progress for its lead cannabinoid therapy NTI164. The company also strengthens its cash position through a $4 million placement and a $4.7 million R&D tax refund.

Neurotech International has reported positive long-term safety results for its lead drug candidate NTI164, bolstering its path towards regulatory approval and chronic use in paediatric neurological disorders.

Argent BioPharma has completed its largest commercial shipment of CannEpil® to Ireland, marking a key milestone in its European expansion with a delivery valued at approximately AUD 783,000. The product is fully reimbursed under Ireland’s National Health Insurance scheme, enhancing patient access for refractory epilepsy treatment.

Invex Therapeutics reports a net loss of $715,582 for H1 2026 while advancing its Exenatide program targeting neurological diseases, alongside notable board reshuffles.

Actinogen Medical has received an additional $1.87 million R&D tax incentive rebate, bringing its total FY 2025 rebate to $7.36 million, while its Alzheimer’s phase 2b/3 trial progresses with promising safety results.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has dosed the first patient in its groundbreaking Phase 3 trial of NNZ-2591 for Phelan-McDermid syndrome, a rare genetic disorder with no approved therapies. The trial marks a significant step forward for the PMS community and rare disease drug development.

The US Congress has reauthorized the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program through September 2029, a move that could significantly benefit Neuren Pharmaceuticals as it advances its rare disease drug candidates.