Latest Infectious Disease News

Atomo Diagnostics stands to gain significantly as Lumos Diagnostics’ FebriDx test secures FDA CLIA waiver approval, vastly expanding its US market potential. This regulatory milestone triggers substantial contracted revenues and prompts Atomo to ramp up production.

Recce Pharmaceuticals is progressing its Phase 3 clinical trial of RECCE 327, a novel synthetic antibiotic targeting multidrug-resistant infections, with interim data from Indonesia supporting registration plans across ASEAN by 2026.

Island Pharmaceuticals has partnered with the Burnet Institute to explore new antiviral applications for its lead drugs, targeting measles, chikungunya, and Ross River virus. This collaboration leverages existing data and government funding to enhance the company’s clinical pipeline without major capital outlay.

Island Pharmaceuticals has entered a pivotal research agreement with USAMRIID and the Geneva Foundation to accelerate FDA approval of Galidesivir for Marburg Virus Disease, leveraging top-tier US biodefense expertise.

Lumos Diagnostics reported a 74% increase in its half-year loss to US$4.88 million, despite strong progress with its FebriDx diagnostic test and a landmark US distribution agreement. The company awaits a critical FDA decision that could unlock significant revenue growth.

Immuron Limited reported a narrower half-year loss alongside record sales growth and FDA approval for its IMM-529 drug candidate, signalling promising clinical and commercial momentum.

Atomo Diagnostics has landed a significant $630,000 order to supply HIV self-tests for a federally funded Australian health initiative, reinforcing its role in expanding accessible testing.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has secured a second Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research to test its RECCE 327 Gel in burn wound infection models, underscoring growing military interest in its synthetic anti-infectives.

Atomo Diagnostics has secured a substantial A$416,000 order for its HIV Self-Test kits destined for an African country, marking its second Global Fund-backed contract this year and signalling growing global demand.

Atomo Diagnostics reported a robust 121% quarter-on-quarter revenue increase to $1.5 million, driven by new orders for its FebriDx Pascal and HIV Self-Test products. The company also secured a global licensing deal for a novel liver function test and expanded manufacturing capacity to support growing demand.

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured key regulatory milestones for its antiviral Galidesivir, including FDA confirmation of the Animal Rule pathway and Priority Review Voucher eligibility, while strengthening US biodefense ties and expanding patent protection.

Atomo Diagnostics has locked in exclusive global rights to a novel liver function test that rapidly detects liver injury, expanding its footprint in point-of-care diagnostics. The test, delivered on Atomo’s Pascal platform, targets drug-induced liver injury and chronic liver conditions with significant commercial potential.