Latest Antiviral Research News

Biotron has appointed Glenn Gilbert as chief executive and executive director, bringing more than two decades of pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostics experience to the company’s SedRx and antiviral programs. His package combines a $250,000 salary with up to 100 million performance-based options and $230,000 in milestone-linked cash bonuses.

Biotron has received pivotal regulatory feedback from the European Medicines Agency ruling out a Hybrid Marketing Authorisation for SedRx, prompting plans for pivotal clinical trials. The company also advances its lead antiviral candidate BIT-HBV001 against Hepatitis Delta Virus and appoints a new chairman.

Biotron Limited has launched a $1.5 million non-renounceable rights issue to fund its strategic acquisition of Sedarex Limited and support ongoing drug development programs. The capital raise follows shareholder approval and aims to diversify Biotron’s portfolio with a next-generation general anaesthetic.

Biotron Limited has engaged US-based C14 Consulting Group to drive strategic partnerships for its antiviral drug portfolio, including lead candidate BIT225, while advancing its Hepatitis B research.