Latest Preclinical Research News

Invion Limited has raised $1.3 million through a convertible note offering anchored by its CEO and a major shareholder, aiming to fast-track clinical trials for multiple cancer treatments.

Amplia Therapeutics reports encouraging clinical progress for its pancreatic cancer drug narmafotinib, with a 35% confirmed response rate in the ACCENT trial and FDA support for dose optimisation. The company also uplisted to the US OTCQB market and secured a key patent extending protection to 2040.

The Garvan Institute has won a $3 million MRFF grant to conduct pivotal pancreatic cancer studies, including one evaluating Syntara’s amsulostat combined with chemotherapy. Recruitment is slated to begin mid-2026 across major NSW cancer centres.

Racura Oncology has launched a strategic collaboration with Emory University to investigate (E,E)-bisantrene’s potential to overcome resistance to osimertinib in EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. This partnership aims to bolster Racura’s HARNESS-1 clinical trial and strengthen its position in the competitive lung cancer treatment landscape.

Invion Limited’s partner Hanlim Pharm, backed by South Korea’s government grant, has secured up to A$2 million in non-dilutive funding to advance preclinical studies of HL270 for oesophageal cancer, paving the way for human trials in Australia.

Argenica Therapeutics reported a 34% revenue increase driven by R&D incentives but saw losses widen by 31% due to intensified clinical trial activity. The company is progressing its ARG-007 Phase 2 stroke trial and engaging with the FDA to lift a clinical hold.

AdAlta Limited has prioritized two promising CAR-T cellular immunotherapy products for licensing agreements and successfully raised $1.3 million to support its strategic expansion. The company’s focused capital management and pipeline refinement signal a pivotal phase in its ‘East to West’ strategy.

INOVIQ Limited has responded to ASX queries defending its announcement that its new CAR-NK-EV treatment killed 88% of breast and lung cancer cells in vitro, confirming compliance with disclosure rules and providing detailed study data.

Argenica Therapeutics has completed patient dosing in its Phase 2 trial of ARG-007 for acute ischaemic stroke, with topline data expected in Q3 2025. The company also plans to submit its Investigational New Drug application and Fast Track request to the FDA imminently.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to begin its first-in-human Phase Ia trial of NYR-BI03, a promising neuro- and cardioprotective drug candidate. Recruitment starts soon, with dosing expected by March and results due in Q3 2025.

Amplia Therapeutics reports encouraging progress in its Phase 2a ACCENT trial for pancreatic cancer, with nine confirmed partial responses and ongoing patient recruitment. The company also strengthens its financial position with a $13 million capital raise to support further clinical development.

Argenica Therapeutics has dosed 80% of patients in its Phase 2 stroke trial and gained FDA orphan drug designations for its second candidate, ARG-006. The company reports a cash-positive quarter with $15 million in reserves.