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Race Oncology showcased compelling preclinical data at ESMO 2025 revealing that their drug RC220, combined with doxorubicin, not only shields the heart from toxicity but also boosts anticancer effects, supporting ongoing clinical trials.

Imricor Medical Systems has completed the world’s first Pulsed Field Ablation procedure under real-time MRI guidance, marking a breakthrough in cardiac ablation technology. This pre-clinical success validates their Vision-MR platform’s adaptability and sets the stage for safer, radiation-free heart treatments.

Orthocell has boosted its investment in Marine Biomedical to secure exclusive global distribution rights for PearlBone™, an innovative bone substitute nearing FDA approval, enhancing its regenerative medicine portfolio.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals reports a strong start to FY26 with a 50% surge in Sofdra prescriptions and a 65% rise in net revenue, underpinned by a larger sales team and operational efficiencies.

Immutep’s novel immunotherapy combination with KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy shows promising response rates in first line non-small cell lung cancer, especially in patients with low or no PD-L1 expression.

Immutep Limited’s Phase II trial of eftilagimod alfa combined with radiotherapy and KEYTRUDA in soft tissue sarcoma patients has exceeded its primary endpoint, showing a 51.5% median tumor hyalinization rate, more than triple the historical standard. These promising results, presented at ESMO 2025, suggest a potential breakthrough in a challenging cancer indication.

Vectus Biosystems has had its ASX trading suspension lifted following the disclosure of a significant transaction involving a compound from its drug library, signaling renewed investor interest.

Vectus Biosystems has agreed to sell its VB4-P5 renal fibrosis compound to Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics for US$3 million in shares and warrants, gaining a strategic equity position while refocusing on its cardiovascular and fibrosis pipeline.

Zoono Group Limited has responded to an ASX price query following a recent surge in its share price and trading volume, confirming no undisclosed information exists and attributing market activity to ongoing shelf-life extension trials across multiple continents.

Vectus Biosystems has requested an immediate suspension of its ASX-listed shares pending a significant announcement about a transaction involving a compound in its drug library.

Orthocell has raised $30 million through an institutional placement to accelerate the US commercialisation of its flagship nerve repair product Remplir and expand its regenerative medicine portfolio.

AVITA Medical has appointed Board Chairman Cary Vance as Interim CEO following Jim Corbett's departure, while preliminary third-quarter revenue is expected to reach approximately $17 million.