Latest Therapeutics News

NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has completed its acquisition of StemSmart stem cell technology, setting the stage for a focused clinical push in treating fistulising Crohn’s disease. The company also refreshed its board and raised $7.5 million to support this next phase.

PYC Therapeutics has announced promising pre-clinical results for its RNA-based drug candidate PYC-002, targeting the genetic root of Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, with clinical trials expected to begin in 2026.

Percheron Therapeutics has licensed HMBD-002, a promising immuno-oncology monoclonal antibody targeting VISTA, from Hummingbird Bioscience, marking a strategic pivot after recent setbacks. The company plans to initiate phase II trials in 2026, aiming to advance this novel cancer therapy toward commercialisation.

Neuren Pharmaceuticals has been granted a US patent for NNZ-2591 to treat Pitt Hopkins syndrome, bolstered by promising Phase 2 clinical trial results and FDA orphan drug status.

Radiopharm Theranostics has inked a clinical supply agreement with Cyclotek to support its Phase 1 trial of RAD 402, a novel radiotherapeutic targeting prostate cancer, set to commence in Australia in late 2025.

Amplia Therapeutics has secured US ethics approval to launch a Phase 2 trial combining its drug narmafotinib with FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic cancer, marking a key step in its clinical development.

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.

Microba Life Sciences announces a $12.5 million equity raise, including a strategic $8.3 million investment from Sonic Healthcare, aiming to fuel growth in the UK and achieve regional break-even by FY26.

Tryptamine Therapeutics has secured ethics approval to begin a pioneering clinical trial of TRP-8803, an IV-infused psilocin treatment, targeting adult patients with Binge Eating Disorder. The trial aims to evaluate safety and efficacy, with initial results expected by the end of 2025.

PYC Therapeutics has gained FDA alignment on the design of its pivotal Phase 2/3 trial for VP-001, a promising treatment for the rare childhood blindness RP11. The regulator accepted the trial’s sham control arm and primary endpoints, setting the stage for a critical next step toward drug approval.

Optiscan Imaging Ltd has entered a five-year exclusive collaboration with Long Grove Pharmaceuticals to jointly develop new clinical applications for the fluorescein drug AK-FLOUR®, supporting US clinical trials and FDA regulatory submissions for Optiscan’s InVue® surgical device.

Immutep reports promising Phase I results for IMP761, a novel LAG-3 agonist antibody demonstrating significant T cell inhibition and a clean safety profile, advancing hopes for new autoimmune disease treatments.