Latest Targeted Oncology News

Starpharma is targeting a December start for first-in-human testing of its lead DEP HER2-Lu radiopharmaceutical, subject to ethics approval, as it shifts decisively toward targeted oncology. The company also outlined stronger funding, majority ownership of Petalion’s FAP program and a proposed Chair transition at its 2026 AGM.

Prescient Therapeutics boosted enrolment in its PTX-100 Phase 2a trial to 28 patients and appointed Dr Rosalind Wilson as Chief Medical Officer, strengthening its clinical leadership as it advances targeted cancer therapies.

Starpharma Holdings is raising approximately $32 million through a fully underwritten 1-for-7.5 renounceable entitlement offer priced at $0.57 per share, discounting the stock by 25%. Proceeds will fund the DEP HER2-Lu Phase 1 trial and expand its dendrimer-based oncology pipeline.

Starpharma launches a fully underwritten $32 million entitlement offer to fund the Phase 1 trial of its DEP® HER2-Lutetium radiopharmaceutical and accelerate its targeted oncology asset development.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has clinched a multi-year public hospital supply contract with NSW Health, marking a significant commercial milestone. The rollout is set to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, underpinning the company's growth ambitions in the Australian healthcare market.

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.

Starpharma has entered a significant collaboration with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates for oncology, securing an upfront payment and potential milestone earnings exceeding half a billion dollars.

Prescient Therapeutics has initiated its first US clinical site for the PTX-100 Phase 2a trial targeting Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma, marking a key milestone in expanding patient recruitment beyond Australia.

Prescient Therapeutics has extended its Share Purchase Plan closing date to 22 July 2025, aiming to raise up to A$7 million to advance its targeted cancer therapy PTX-100 through Phase 2 clinical trials.

Chimeric Therapeutics has secured a $2.5 million advance against its FY25 R&D tax incentive, bolstering funding for its clinical trial pipeline and operational needs. This move complements recent capital raises and underscores the company’s strategic financial management amid its oncology-focused cell therapy development.