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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.

MedAdvisor Solutions reported a steep 52.8% revenue decline in Q1 FY26, impacted by US regulatory pressures and vaccine program delays, while embarking on a strategic transformation to restore growth.

MedAdvisor reports a sharp 53% drop in 1Q FY26 revenue driven by U.S. regulatory and sector challenges, while advancing a major platform transformation and selling its ANZ business to emerge debt-free.

Island Pharmaceuticals secures FDA confirmation that regulatory feedback on Galidesivir’s approval pathway will arrive on schedule, underscoring the drug’s strategic importance amid US government disruptions.

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.

IDT Australia announces a strategic realignment focusing on profitability and operational efficiency, reporting strong revenue growth from its three core verticals and securing $3.4 million in new contracts for FY26.

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.

Mayne Pharma has announced the rescheduling of its Supreme Court hearing to November 3, 2025, to approve the acquisition scheme by Cosette Australia BidCo, pending Foreign Investment Review Board approval.

Actinogen Medical has received approval for an additional $1.87 million research and development tax rebate, bringing its total FY25 rebate to $7.36 million. This funding underpins ongoing clinical trials of its Alzheimer’s and depression therapy candidate, Xanamem.

Mesoblast Limited reports a 69% jump in net revenues from its pioneering cell therapy Ryoncil in Q1 FY2026, propelled by expanded physician adoption and new reimbursement pathways. The company also secures convertible note funding and plans pivotal adult trials.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has secured FDA Fast Track designation for its drug NNZ-2591 targeting Phelan-McDermid syndrome, accelerating its path through clinical development. This milestone underscores the urgent need for treatments in rare neurodevelopmental disorders.