Latest Drug Discovery News

Opthea Limited has announced a strategic pivot to develop OPT-302 for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare lung disease affecting women, aiming for ASX reinstatement in 2026. The company leverages strong intellectual property and cash reserves to pursue orphan drug designation and clinical development.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has unveiled breakthrough synergy predictions from its AI platform AlgoraeOS v2, spotlighting 90 high-potential CBD-drug combinations and surpassing models from Google DeepMind.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured a $384,466 cash refund from the Australian Taxation Office, reinforcing its financial position to advance AI-driven drug discovery programs.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has independently validated its AI-driven drug combination platform, AlgoraeOS v1, confirming its ability to predict synergistic cancer drug pairs. The company has also launched an upgraded version, AlgoraeOS v2, poised to enhance drug discovery efforts.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has launched a Loyalty Options Offer, allowing eligible shareholders to purchase options at a nominal price, aiming to reward loyalty and support future growth funding.

Starpharma’s 2025 AGM highlighted breakthrough partnerships and clinical progress, positioning the biotech for growth. Key deals with Genentech and Radiopharm Theranostics underpin a promising pipeline and expanding revenue streams.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has launched AlgoraeOS Version 2, a major AI platform upgrade that surpasses leading models including those from Google DeepMind, promising to accelerate drug-combination discovery.

Pathkey.AI reports strong validation of its TrialKey AI platform’s predictive accuracy and announces key leadership changes as it advances toward commercial scale.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has broadened its commercial footprint in Australia and New Zealand through key licensing agreements, while advancing its AI-driven drug discovery platform and strengthening leadership.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has signed a binding term sheet with India’s Cadila Pharmaceuticals to introduce two generic medicines targeting cardiovascular and metabolic disorders in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured an exclusive licensing agreement with Sakar Healthcare to introduce five generic oncology medicines in Australia and New Zealand, marking its first commercial foray in the region.