** Shares of Noxopharm NOX.AX rise nearly 46% to A$0.07, their biggest pct gain since October 4, 2023
** Stock hits highest level since June 6
** Biotech co says first dose of SOF-SKN, a drug candidate for autoimmune diseases was administered to trial participant
** Around 422,086 shares traded, 2.2x the 30-day avg
** YTD, shares down 24.7%, including today's move
(Reporting by Ananya Verma in Bengaluru)
((Ananya.Verma@thomsonreuters.com;))