Latest Rare Diseases News

Acadia Pharmaceuticals has received a negative vote from the European Medicines Agency’s committee on its application to market trofinetide for Rett syndrome in the EU, prompting plans for a re-examination request.

Neurotech International has secured a Rare Pediatric Disease Designation from the FDA for its lead drug NTI164 targeting Rett syndrome, alongside publishing promising clinical data and raising $8.7 million to fuel further development.

Percheron Therapeutics has reported encouraging safety and efficacy signals from its HMBD-002 phase I trial, and outlined an innovative modular phase II trial design targeting multiple cancers in 2026.

Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million to fund clinical trials for its HOPE 1 cannabinoid-based medicine targeting autism, while also benefiting from a $1.07 million R&D tax refund.

Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million from ThirdGate Capital to advance its HOPE® 1 drug targeting autism-related Phelan-McDermid Syndrome through FDA clinical trials. This funding milestone sets the stage for pivotal regulatory progress in the US.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals’ partner Acadia projects DAYBUE sales to reach around US$700 million by 2028, driven by US market expansion and international approvals. The launch of a new formulation and ongoing clinical trials in Japan underpin this optimistic outlook.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has published promising Phase 2 trial results for NNZ-2591 in Phelan-McDermid syndrome, underpinning its ongoing Phase 3 Koala trial recruiting in the US.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has secured Health Canada approval to expand its pivotal Phase 3 trial of NNZ-2591 for Phelan-McDermid syndrome into Canadian sites, complementing ongoing US enrolment.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical’s acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics for US$4.8 billion includes Dimerix’s US licensing agreement, promising significant milestone payments and royalties. This deal strengthens Dimerix’s position as it advances its Phase 3 kidney disease therapy.

Opthea Limited has announced a strategic pivot to develop OPT-302 for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease affecting women, aiming for ASX reinstatement in 2026. The company leverages strong intellectual property and cash reserves to pursue orphan drug designation and clinical development.

Chimeric Therapeutics has won FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its CHM CDH17 CAR-T therapy targeting gastric cancer, advancing its clinical development with regulatory incentives and potential market exclusivity.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals reported a milestone quarter with DAYBUE net sales reaching US$101.1 million, driving a 24% jump in royalty income. The expanding patient base and community physician uptake signal strong growth ahead.