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Race Oncology has raised $3.22 million through a private placement to fund its HARNESS-1 Phase 1a/b trial targeting non-small cell lung cancer, with patient enrolment expected early next year.

Immutep has struck a strategic licensing deal with Dr. Reddy’s, granting rights to commercialise its novel cancer immunotherapy Eftilagimod Alfa across key emerging markets. The agreement includes a $20 million upfront payment and potential milestones exceeding $349 million.

Artrya Limited has landed a significant three-year commercial agreement with Northeast Georgia Health System, marking its second U.S. customer for the AI-powered Salix platform. This deal accelerates Artrya’s footprint in cardiovascular diagnostics across a major U.S. health network.

Memphasys is intensifying its direct sales efforts for the Felix™ sperm-selection device across key Middle East IVF clinics, positioning for rapid market activation upon CE Mark approval expected early 2026.

Imugene Limited has received positive feedback from the FDA, aligning key requirements to progress its azer-cel therapy into a pivotal clinical trial, underscoring its growing promise in blood cancer treatment.

Imugene has secured FDA backing to advance its allogeneic CAR T therapy, azer-cel, into a pivotal Phase 3 trial targeting difficult-to-treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), including patients relapsed after prior CAR-T treatment.

Talius Group appoints seasoned executive Pat Howard as CEO, with founder Graham Russell shifting to a strategic growth role, signalling a new phase of expansion and innovation.

Chimeric Therapeutics has won FDA Orphan Drug Designation for its CHM CDH17 CAR-T therapy targeting gastric cancer, advancing its clinical development with regulatory incentives and potential market exclusivity.

Telix Pharmaceuticals has dosed the first patient in the randomized expansion phase of its pivotal ProstACT Global Phase 3 trial for TLX591, targeting advanced prostate cancer. The trial is expanding globally, with regulatory submissions underway in the US and Europe.

Audeara Limited has secured its largest-ever Australian wholesale purchase order worth $560,000, driving year-to-date wholesale revenues to $1.75 million and matching full FY25 figures. The company is also expanding manufacturing into China, signaling growing international ambitions.

Island Pharmaceuticals has been granted a pivotal US patent extending protection for its antiviral drug Galidesivir as a Covid-19 treatment until 2042, reinforcing its strategic position in the antiviral market.

Stakk Limited has secured a significant multi-year agreement with Panacea Financial, a U.S. neobank division backed by Peter Thiel, to provide its Embedded Finance technology. This partnership marks a strategic expansion into niche medical financial services.