Latest Oncology News

Optiscan Imaging Ltd secured $17.75 million in a fully underwritten equity raise, fueling clinical studies and regulatory preparations for its innovative medical imaging devices. The company also reported progress in international trials and strengthened its cash position to nearly $20 million.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has broadened its commercial footprint in Australia and New Zealand through key licensing agreements, while advancing its AI-driven drug discovery platform and strengthening leadership.

Starpharma has secured two major partnership agreements with Genentech and Radiopharm Theranostics, unlocking significant upfront payments and milestone potential while advancing its clinical pipeline.

Starpharma has secured a $5.5 million upfront payment from Genentech as part of a new collaboration to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates targeting cancer therapies. The partnership includes potential milestone payments exceeding half a billion dollars and tiered royalties.

Noxopharm Limited has been granted its first US patent for the Sofra™ technology platform, marking a key milestone in its cancer immunotherapy research. This patent protects the company’s innovative immune-modulatory oligonucleotides, underpinning its expanding pipeline in a rapidly growing market.

Imagion Biosystems has made significant strides toward filing an IND application for its MagSense® HER2 breast cancer imaging agent, supported by positive FDA feedback and a recent $3.5 million capital raise to fund upcoming clinical trials.

Invion Limited has partnered with Protect Animal Health to explore Photosoft™, a novel photodynamic therapy, as a treatment for cancer in companion animals, targeting a booming pet cancer market.

Radiopharm Theranostics has announced a $40 million equity raise via a two-tranche placement and a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to fund its clinical programs and working capital. The offer includes new shares at $0.03 each with free attaching options, subject to shareholder approval.

Race Oncology showcased compelling preclinical data at ESMO 2025 revealing that their drug RC220, combined with doxorubicin, not only shields the heart from toxicity but also boosts anticancer effects, supporting ongoing clinical trials.

Immutep’s novel immunotherapy combination with KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy shows promising response rates in first line non-small cell lung cancer, especially in patients with low or no PD-L1 expression.

Immutep Limited’s Phase II trial of eftilagimod alfa combined with radiotherapy and KEYTRUDA in soft tissue sarcoma patients has exceeded its primary endpoint, showing a 51.5% median tumor hyalinization rate, more than triple the historical standard. These promising results, presented at ESMO 2025, suggest a potential breakthrough in a challenging cancer indication.

TrivarX Limited has announced the acquisition of Stabl-Im, a novel stable isotope MRI technology for early brain tumor detection, backed by a $4.2 million capital raise including investment from biotech leader Dr Daniel Tillett.