Latest Infectious Disease News

Island Pharmaceuticals has marked a major step forward in its antiviral program with the start of GMP manufacturing for Galidesivir, expanded USAMRIID collaboration, and FDA orphan drug designation. Regulatory approvals for compassionate use in Uganda’s Ebola outbreak and a new dose optimisation study with Texas Biomed further de-risk the pathway to approval.

BCAL Diagnostics has strengthened its leadership, advanced breast cancer detection tests, and secured key funding and strategic investments to underpin its FY2027 growth plans.

Immuron Limited reported a 6% increase in FY26 sales to AUD 7.7 million, driven by strong gains in Canada and the US despite mixed Australian performance. Marketing initiatives and retail expansion underpin growth.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has expanded its intellectual property footprint with a key patent granted in Vietnam for its RECCE® anti-infective drugs, reinforcing its presence in a critical Southeast Asian market grappling with high antibiotic resistance.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured a critical collaboration with Texas Biomedical Research Institute to advance dose optimisation for its antiviral Galidesivir, targeting Marburg Virus Disease under the FDA Animal Rule. This second phase complements ongoing USAMRIID efforts and aims to de-risk pivotal study design with data from 32 non-human primates.

BCAL Diagnostics has acquired a 10.2% stake in Genetic Signatures for $1.39 million, aiming to merge early cancer detection with infectious disease diagnostics and expand its international footprint.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has received a significant A$3.7 million income tax refund from the Australian Taxation Office, strengthening its cash position to approximately A$33.1 million as it prepares for critical Phase 3 clinical milestones.

Island Pharmaceuticals has won a key regulatory boost as the US FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation to Galidesivir for post-exposure prophylaxis of Marburg virus disease, enhancing its commercial and development prospects.

Island Pharmaceuticals is accelerating development of its broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir, progressing clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing milestones under the FDA Animal Rule pathway with expanded USAMRIID collaboration and biodefence positioning.

Island Pharmaceuticals has expanded its partnership with USAMRIID to conduct a pivotal Galidesivir dose optimisation study against Marburg virus, targeting topline results in the second half of 2026.

Island Pharmaceuticals has kicked off GMP manufacturing of its antiviral Galidesivir to support late-stage Marburg virus studies under the FDA Animal Rule, marking a key step towards regulatory submission and biodefence readiness.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Mark Herzog as Senior Global Health Security Advisor and secured roles in key Medical Countermeasures Coalition groups, boosting its US biodefence engagement ahead of pivotal Galidesivir Animal Rule studies.