Latest Oncology Drug Development News

Amplia Therapeutics reported encouraging mature data from its ACCENT trial, initiated a Phase 2b pancreatic cancer study, launched an ovarian cancer trial, and refreshed its board leadership while maintaining a solid cash balance of A$24 million.

Prescient Therapeutics boosted enrolment in its PTX-100 Phase 2a trial to 28 patients and appointed Dr Rosalind Wilson as Chief Medical Officer, strengthening its clinical leadership as it advances targeted cancer therapies.

Noxopharm has unveiled new data showing its Sofra technology dramatically boosts TLR8 activation, a key immune pathway, potentially reshaping cancer immunotherapy.

Percheron Therapeutics has closed a $2.2 million entitlement offer to advance its HMBD-002 immuno-oncology candidate towards a phase II trial in 2026, backed by strong shareholder and new investor support.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has launched a second collaboration with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to validate AI-predicted drug combinations across multiple cancer types, aiming to accelerate its drug development pipeline.

Imugene Limited has launched a $20 million equity raising comprising a $12 million placement and an $8 million Share Purchase Plan, alongside issuing options, convertible notes, and warrants to support its azer-cel clinical program.

Racura Oncology has developed a pioneering blood test that promises to fast-track key data on its cardioprotective drug RC220, potentially shaving two years off the clinical trial timeline. This innovation also enhances patient safety and recruitment prospects in the ongoing RAC-010 CPACS trial.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured an exclusive licensing agreement with Sakar Healthcare to introduce five generic oncology medicines in Australia and New Zealand, marking its first commercial foray in the region.

Starpharma has entered a significant collaboration with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates for oncology, securing an upfront payment and potential milestone earnings exceeding half a billion dollars.

Starpharma has entered a landmark collaboration with Genentech to develop innovative cancer therapies using its proprietary DEP® platform, securing $5.5 million upfront and potential milestones exceeding $560 million.

Race Oncology has uncovered that its anticancer drug bisantrene exists as three light-sensitive isomers, with only one showing potent activity. The company has filed patents to protect this active form, potentially extending its intellectual property rights until 2045.

Amplia Therapeutics has commenced dosing the first patient in its new pancreatic cancer trial combining narmafotinib with FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy, marking a key milestone in its drug development journey.