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News and updates for Alterity Therapeutics Limited (ATHE) center on its progress as a clinical stage biotechnology company developing disease modifying treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The company’s announcements emphasize its initial focus on Parkinson’s disease and related disorders, particularly Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), and the development of its lead oral agent ATH434.
Investors and followers of ATHE can expect regular news about clinical trial milestones and data presentations. Alterity has reported positive results from its ATH434‑201 randomized, double‑blind, placebo‑controlled Phase 2 trial in MSA, as well as topline data from the ATH434‑202 open‑label Phase 2 trial in more advanced MSA. Company news often highlights analyses of UMSARS Part I activities of daily living scores, orthostatic hypotension symptom assessments, wearable sensor data, and neuroimaging and biomarker endpoints such as brain iron and the MSA Atrophy Index.
Alterity’s news flow also includes regulatory and designation updates, such as Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA and European Commission for ATH434 in MSA. Additional items cover participation in major neurology and movement disorder conferences, where the company presents new analyses, biomarker findings, and natural history study results, as well as appearances at healthcare and biotech investor events.
On this page, readers can follow announcements about capital raises, quarterly cash flow reports, and corporate presentations that describe Alterity’s cash position, development plans, and engagement with regulators. For those tracking ATHE, the news stream provides context on how the company is advancing ATH434 in MSA, refining its biomarker strategy, and interacting with the scientific and investment communities over time.
Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ATHE) has appointed Abby Macnish Niven as Company Secretary, following her recent appointment as Chief Financial Officer on September 30, 2024. She succeeds Phillip Hains in the secretary role effective November 18, 2024. Macnish Niven brings extensive experience in private wealth management from ANZ, UBS, and Ord Minett, and consults on governance, finance, and corporate structure. She holds Bachelor degrees in Commerce and Science from the University of Western Australia and is a Chartered Finance Analyst. In this role, she will be responsible for communications between Alterity and ASX.
Alterity Therapeutics presented data from their bioMUSE natural history study at the 35th International Symposium on the Autonomic Nervous System. The presentation focused on tracking Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) progression using advanced neuroimaging techniques. The study introduced the MSA Atrophy Index (MSA-AI), a composite marker derived from specific brain regions to assess disease progression.
Using machine learning tools and state-of-the-art technology beyond traditional MRI methods, researchers observed significant brain volume reductions over 12 months that correlated with clinical worsening. These methods aim to enhance understanding of MSA progression and support the evaluation of disease-modifying therapies.
Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ATHE) announced a new publication in Metallomics journal highlighting ATH434's unique mechanism as an iron chaperone for treating neurodegenerative diseases. The study demonstrates how ATH434 targets excess reactive iron, which is implicated in conditions like Friedreich's Ataxia, Parkinson's disease, and multiple system atrophy (MSA). Unlike traditional iron chelators, ATH434 shows lower affinity for ferric iron and reversible binding, allowing it to redistribute excess reactive iron without disrupting normal iron functions or generating harmful free radicals.
Alterity Therapeutics reported Q1 FY25 results with key developments in its ATH434 clinical trials. The company highlighted positive interim data from ATH434-202 Phase 2 trial in advanced MSA patients, suggesting potential disease-modifying effects. The ATH434-201 Phase 2 trial in early-stage MSA remains on track for topline data release in January 2025. Multiple data presentations were made at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders®, showcasing ATH434's potential across various neurological conditions. The company appointed Abby Macnish Niven as CFO and reported a cash balance of A$9.28m as of September 30, 2024, with quarterly operating cash outflows of A$3.31M.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE), a biotechnology company focused on neurodegenerative disease treatments, announced that CEO David Stamler, M.D. will participate in a fireside chat at the 2024 Maxim Healthcare Virtual Summit on October 17, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. ET (October 18, 2024, at 4:30 a.m. AEDT).
The event will be accessible via a live and archived webcast on Alterity's website under the Investors section: Events and Presentations. The webcast archive will be available for three months.
Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ATHE) presented new data on ATH434 at the Society for Neuroscience 2024 in Chicago. The poster, titled 'Potent Antioxidant and Mitochondrial-protectant Effects of ATH434, a Novel Inhibitor of α-Synuclein Aggregation with Moderate Iron-binding Affinity,' showcased ATH434's neuroprotective and mitochondrial protectant properties, including reducing lipid damage in two neuronal injury models.
The study, led by Dr. Daniel J. Kosman at SUNY Buffalo, demonstrated ATH434's intrinsic antioxidant activity and its ability to redistribute excess labile iron. These properties suggest potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's. ATH434 also promoted energy production in mitochondria through a pathway less prone to causing oxidative stress in unstressed cells.
Dr. David Stamler, CEO of Alterity, emphasized the importance of these findings in understanding ATH434's potential as a disease-modifying treatment for neurodegenerative disorders.
Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ATHE) presented multiple data sets at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders®, highlighting the potential of ATH434 as a disease-modifying therapy for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Key findings include:
1. In the ATH434-202 Phase 2 open-label trial, 30% of participants showed stable or improved clinical outcomes.
2. Clinical responders demonstrated stability in brain iron levels and neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels, suggesting potential to slow neurodegeneration.
3. ATH434 exhibited a favorable safety profile with no drug-related serious adverse events.
4. The ATH434-201 randomized, double-blind Phase 2 trial baseline data was presented, focusing on early-stage MSA patients.
5. Preclinical data in Parkinson's disease models showed ATH434 reduced brain iron levels and improved motor performance.
Topline data from ATH434-201 is expected in January 2025, with 12-month data from ATH434-202 later in the year.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE), a biotechnology company focused on developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, has appointed Abby Macnish Niven as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. CEO David Stamler expressed confidence in Ms Macnish Niven's broad experience and financial background to help advance the company's programs.
Ms Macnish Niven brings extensive experience in private wealth management from groups including ANZ, UBS, and Ord Minett. She also consults for various listed and unlisted companies in governance, finance, and corporate structure. She holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Western Australia and is a Chartered Finance Analyst.
Ms Macnish Niven replaces Mr Phillip Hains, who served as CFO since December 2023. Mr Hains will continue as Company Secretary.
Alterity Therapeutics (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) announced multiple presentations at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders® (MDS) from September 27 to October 1, 2024, in Philadelphia. Highlights include:
1. A late-breaking oral presentation and poster on interim data from the ATH434-202 trial in advanced multiple system atrophy (MSA).
2. An oral presentation and poster on ATH434-201 Phase 2 baseline characteristics.
3. Two additional poster presentations on:
- Association between clinical progression in MSA and brain volume changes
- Effects of ATH434 in a Parkinson's disease model in macaques
These presentations showcase Alterity's progress in developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, particularly focusing on their ATH434 compound for MSA and Parkinson's disease.
Alterity Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ATHE) released its Q4 FY24 Quarterly Cash Flow Report, highlighting positive interim data from the ATH434-202 Phase 2 clinical trial for Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). The trial showed improvement in daily living activities and stable or improved neurological symptoms in some patients. The bioMUSE Natural History Study continues to inform Alterity's Phase 2 trials, characterizing early-stage MSA.
Key points:
- Cash balance of A$12.6M as of June 30, 2024
- Positive interim data from ATH434-202 Phase 2 trial
- Ongoing ATH434-201 Phase 2 trial for early-stage MSA
- Presentations at World Orphan Drug Congress and American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting
- Promising results from bioMUSE study guiding patient selection and endpoints for Phase 2 trials