** Shares of Imagion Biosystems IBX.AX rise as much as
28.6% to A$0.018, their highest since July 21
** Stock set for best day since July 11, if gains hold
** The medical imaging company says it entered an agreement
with Prestige Biopharma 950210.KS to develop an early
pancreatic cancer diagnosis platform
** Says the agreement covers preclinical feasibility
research
** Adds if research produce favorable results, both cos may
agree to expand collaboration to advance the technologies
** IBX stock down 41.7% YTD, as of last close
(Reporting by Adwitiya Srivastava in Bengaluru)
((Adwitiya.Srivastava@thomsonreuters.com;))