Latest Regulatory Affairs News

Zelira Therapeutics has raised nearly US$33 million into its HOPE® 1 special purpose vehicle, valuing the SPV at about US$66 million post-money. The funds will advance FDA regulatory submissions and Phase 1 clinical trials for its autism-targeting cannabinoid drug.

Actinogen Medical’s pivotal XanaMIA Alzheimer’s trial stays on track for November topline results, buoyed by strong open-label extension enrolment and aligned EMA-FDA regulatory advice. A new antidepressant study publication and fresh patents add momentum, supported by a $16.7 million cash runway to mid-2027.

Avecho Biotechnology has secured a unanimous recommendation to continue its Phase III insomnia trial without increasing sample size, alongside raising $1.9 million through option exercises and bolstering its cash position to $6.6 million.

AdAlta has completed a key US$1 million milestone payment securing rights to its lead CAR-T therapy EW-001 outside Greater China, progressed Australian manufacturing with first runs expected late 2026, and is preparing for a critical pre-IND meeting with the US FDA.

PYC Therapeutics has made significant progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs, including dose escalation approvals in its Polycystic Kidney Disease trial and orphan drug designation for its Retinitis Pigmentosa candidate, supported by a robust cash position of $669 million.

LTR Pharma’s SPONTAN shows rapid absorption in Phase II interim data while securing key US commercial deals for ROXUS, setting the stage for a US market entry later this year.

Clinuvel Pharmaceuticals targets year-end for topline results from its pivotal vitiligo trial of SCENESSE® combined with narrowband UVB, aiming to expand the drug's use beyond its current rare disease indication.

Firebrick Pharma expanded its patent portfolio with grants in Canada and New Zealand while achieving 43% sales growth in FY26 despite steady operating expenses. The company is advancing Nasodine's commercial rollout across Southeast Asia and the US.

Syntara secured positive FDA feedback for its Phase 2b amsulostat trial in myelofibrosis and raised $8 million to extend its cash runway to Q3 2027, while preliminary data showed promising brain inflammation reduction in a Parkinson’s-related disorder.

Argenica Therapeutics is gearing up for a pivotal late-stage clinical trial of its neuroprotective drug ARG-007 (xaranetide) in acute ischaemic stroke, backed by strong safety assays and solid funding.

Biotron has received pivotal regulatory feedback from the European Medicines Agency ruling out a Hybrid Marketing Authorisation for SedRx, prompting plans for pivotal clinical trials. The company also advances its lead antiviral candidate BIT-HBV001 against Hepatitis Delta Virus and appoints a new chairman.

Optiscan Imaging has fast-tracked Stage 2 of its pioneering head and neck cancer imaging study, moving into live intraoperative imaging ahead of schedule. This advancement supports FDA regulatory efforts and enhances the company’s AI imaging development.