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Syntara Limited has raised A$10 million through a two-tranche placement and share purchase plan, backing its Phase 2b myelofibrosis trial and multiple clinical readouts following positive FDA feedback.

Neurotech International has opened its first Phase 3 clinical site for NTI164 targeting Autism Spectrum Disorder, reported positive 90-day toxicology results, and launched a new Rett syndrome research collaboration.

Island Pharmaceuticals has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the US FDA, confirming a clinical development path for its antiviral Galidesivir under the Animal Rule. Backed by a $9 million capital raise and strategic partnerships, the company is poised for potential US government procurement and biodefence market entry.

The FDA has removed the postmarketing cardiac repolarization study requirement for Clinuvel's SCENESSE®, reflecting confidence in its long-term safety profile. This marks a regulatory milestone for the only approved treatment for erythropoietic protoporphyria in the US.

AdAlta, Oribiotech, and Cell Therapies have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to deploy Oribiotech’s IRO automated cell therapy manufacturing platform in Australia and Asia Pacific, aiming to slash costs and boost production speed for CAR-T therapies.

Lumos Diagnostics has secured a key FDA 510(k) clearance with CLIA waiver for its FebriDx rapid test, unlocking a US$1 billion-plus market opportunity and triggering milestone payments exceeding US$6 million. The company reported a 37% revenue jump in Q3 FY26, supported by a A$20 million placement and ongoing clinical and development projects.

Patrys has raised A$3.2 million through a share placement to fund its injectable quetiapine program’s Phase 1A clinical trial and FDA pre-IND preparations.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to start its Phase IIa trial of Xolatryp in heart attack patients, with recruitment beginning in April 2026. The biotech also bolsters its cash position to AU$6.74 million and pursues new oncology indications.

Racura Oncology has enrolled the first patient in its Phase 1 HARNESS-1 trial, testing RC220 alongside osimertinib to tackle resistance in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. This milestone sets the stage for a multi-centre study aiming to improve treatment outcomes.

Cynata Therapeutics has completed the 100-day primary evaluation period for its Phase 2 trial of CYP-001 in acute graft versus host disease, with results expected in June 2026. This milestone marks a critical step for the biotech’s lead cell therapy candidate in a condition with few effective treatments.

Lumos Diagnostics has secured a pivotal US FDA CLIA waiver for its FebriDx® test, vastly expanding its market reach and triggering milestone payments that bolster its US commercial rollout.

AdAlta’s subsidiary AdCella has completed its first Joint Development Committee meeting with Shanghai Cell Therapy Group, advancing the development of the CAR-T therapy BZDS1901 with potential timeline acceleration and reduced regulatory risks.