Latest Biomarkers News

Actinogen Medical has received approval for an additional $1.87 million research and development tax rebate, bringing its total FY25 rebate to $7.36 million. This funding underpins ongoing clinical trials of its Alzheimer’s and depression therapy candidate, Xanamem.

Actinogen Medical has fast-tracked recruitment in its XanaMIA Alzheimer’s trial, closing pTau biomarker screening early and increasing participant numbers, aiming for final results by mid Q4 2026.

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.

Proteomics International has expanded its partnership with the University of Melbourne and Royal Women’s Hospital to further validate and develop its PromarkerEndo blood test, aiming to revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis.

Pacific Edge reports a 9% decline in Cxbladder test volumes amid Medicare coverage loss but gains momentum with new clinical validation and a CMS pricing boost.

INOVIQ Limited has launched an A$11.5 million capital raise to fast-track clinical validation and commercialization of its ovarian cancer screening test and advance its CAR-exosome therapeutic program targeting solid tumors.

Artrya Limited has successfully completed a strongly supported Share Purchase Plan, raising approximately A$5 million despite significant oversubscription. This follows a recent $75 million placement, underscoring investor confidence in its AI-driven coronary artery disease platform.

(E,E)-bisantrene, Race Oncology’s lead anticancer candidate, operates by binding to G4-DNA and RNA structures, revealing a novel mechanism that disrupts key cancer drivers including the MYC gene.

CONNEQT Health has raised $2 million through a convertible note facility with a director-owned entity, providing fresh capital to support its growth plans. Shareholder approval will be key to unlocking the full benefits of this funding.

Chimeric Therapeutics reports encouraging early clinical trial outcomes for its CHM CDH17 CAR-T therapy, showing disease control and tumour shrinkage at higher dose levels with a strong safety profile.

INOVIQ Limited has obtained exclusive worldwide rights to novel ovarian cancer biomarker IP from UniQuest, propelling its EXO-OC™ test closer to commercial launch. The test’s exceptional sensitivity and specificity position it as a potential breakthrough in early cancer detection.

Alterity Therapeutics has unveiled encouraging Phase 2 trial results for ATH434, demonstrating its potential to slow disease progression in Multiple System Atrophy while maintaining a strong safety profile.