Latest Infectious Disease News

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.

Atomo Diagnostics has closed a modest Share Purchase Plan, raising $44,500 and issuing free attaching options, while reserving a substantial shortfall for future placement.

Recce Pharmaceuticals bolsters its clinical and commercial pipeline with a $5.3 million AUD R&D tax rebate, a second U.S. Army research agreement for its RECCE 327 Gel, and a key patent granted in Brazil, while progressing Phase 3 trials in Indonesia.

Island Pharmaceuticals has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the US FDA, confirming a clinical development path for its antiviral Galidesivir under the Animal Rule. Backed by a $9 million capital raise and strategic partnerships, the company is poised for potential US government procurement and biodefence market entry.

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.