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Argenica Therapeutics reported a 16% reduction in half-year losses to $1.19 million, buoyed by a 29% increase in other income largely from R&D tax incentives, as it advances its neuroprotective drug development.

Memphasys has completed the final patient visit in its Felix™ clinical trial, with data lock expected within two weeks and preliminary results slated for early March 2025. This milestone paves the way for CE Mark submission and imminent commercialisation in Europe.

CSL Limited reported a solid half-year performance with 5% revenue growth and a 7% rise in net profit, driven by strong demand in its Behring and Vifor segments despite challenges in Seqirus. The company reaffirmed its full-year NPATA guidance of 10-13%, signaling confidence in its operational momentum.

Alterity Therapeutics has raised A$40 million through a two-tranche placement to advance its lead compound ATH434 for neurodegenerative diseases, including Multiple System Atrophy and Parkinson's disease.

Arovella Therapeutics has requested a voluntary suspension of its ASX-listed securities pending a material announcement on a capital raising, expected by 17 February 2025.

PYC Therapeutics has secured regulatory approval to initiate human trials of PYC-003, a novel drug candidate targeting the root cause of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Initial safety and efficacy data are expected within 2025, marking a critical step in addressing a disease affecting millions worldwide.

Nyrada has secured ethics approval to begin its first-in-human Phase Ia trial of NYR-BI03, a promising neuro- and cardioprotective drug candidate. Recruitment starts soon, with dosing expected by March and results due in Q3 2025.

AdAlta Limited is accelerating its 'East to West' cellular immunotherapy strategy, aiming to bridge Asian innovation with Western clinical development and manufacturing to target solid cancers. The company plans to secure three assets by the end of 2025 and initiate clinical trials, positioning itself as a leader in this emerging market.

Actinogen Medical has published a peer-reviewed article confirming the efficacy of a 10 mg daily dose of Xanamem for treating neurological conditions, reinforcing its ongoing clinical trials in Alzheimer's and depression.

AdAlta has fast-tracked its cellular immunotherapy growth by signing two new term sheets for clinical-stage CAR-T products from Asia, pivoting to focus on in-licensing and clinical trials while winding down internal R&D on its antifibrotic drug AD-214.

Neurizon Therapeutics has been granted a pivotal US patent for its lead drug candidate NUZ-001, extending protection until 2039 and enhancing its commercial and clinical positioning in neurodegenerative disease treatment.

A new peer-reviewed study highlights Cynata Therapeutics’ Cymerus™ iPSC-derived MSCs as superior to traditional donor tissue-derived MSCs in potency, consistency, and regenerative potential.