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Argenica Therapeutics has dosed 80% of patients in its Phase 2 stroke trial and gained FDA orphan drug designations for its second candidate, ARG-006. The company reports a cash-positive quarter with $15 million in reserves.

Tryptamine Therapeutics has reported successful Phase 1b results for its IV-infused psilocin candidate TRP-8803 and promising interim data for oral psilocybin TRP-8802 in IBS treatment, while securing $6 million in new funding to accelerate clinical development.

Alterity Therapeutics has announced encouraging Phase 2 trial results for ATH434, showing significant slowing of disease progression in multiple system atrophy (MSA) patients and a strong safety profile. These findings mark a potential breakthrough in treating a disease with no approved therapies.

Argenica Therapeutics has received a positive safety review from its independent DSMB for the Phase 2 trial of ARG-007 in acute ischaemic stroke patients, with dosing now 86% complete and full recruitment expected by early Q2 2025.

Imagion Biosystems has secured a AU$3 million capital injection and resumed its collaboration with Siemens, setting the stage to prioritize FDA filings and advance its MagSense® HER2 breast cancer imaging program.

Cynata Therapeutics reports encouraging Phase 1 results for its diabetic foot ulcer treatment CYP-006TK, alongside a strengthened balance sheet and ongoing clinical progress.

Patrys Limited has halted plans for a Phase 1 trial of PAT-DX1 following disappointing GMP production results, pivoting its development efforts towards PAT-DX3 and exploring new partnerships.

Biome Australia Limited has announced encouraging results from functional studies on its probiotic strain BMB18, highlighting its potential to modulate immune responses, reduce inflammation, and support intestinal health. These findings pave the way for targeted clinical research and product innovation.

Island Pharmaceuticals reports promising safety and anti-dengue activity in its Phase 2a trial of ISLA-101 and has commenced the Phase 2b therapeutic arm, backed by a fresh A$3.5 million capital raise.

Tissue Repair Limited has commenced patient randomisation in its Phase 3 trial of TR987®, targeting chronic venous leg ulcers, aiming to confirm promising earlier results and potentially transform wound healing treatment.

Opyl Limited's Q2 FY25 update reveals robust progress through key partnerships, a new AI Biotech Fund launch, and strengthened financial footing, positioning the company for expanded influence in clinical trial optimisation.

Starpharma reports encouraging FDA feedback on its DEP® SN38 candidate for ovarian cancer and prepares for product launches in Saudi Arabia and UAE, supported by a solid $20.3 million cash position.