Latest Infectious Disease News

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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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
6 Feb 2026
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
2 Feb 2026
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
30 Jan 2026
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
28 Jan 2026
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
27 Jan 2026
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.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
20 Jan 2026
Genetic Signatures reported a $3.3 million quarterly revenue with growing international sales and a robust cash position, while preparing for a leadership change.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
20 Jan 2026
Atomo Diagnostics has landed a significant $502,000 order for HIV self-tests destined for an African country, underscoring sustained demand for accessible diagnostics in the region.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
15 Jan 2026
Island Pharmaceuticals has been granted a key US patent for Galidesivir, extending intellectual property protection through 2031 for treating filoviridae viruses including Marburg and Ebola. This milestone aligns with the company’s clinical development strategy and recent FDA regulatory progress.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
7 Jan 2026
Island Pharmaceuticals has inked a Master Service Agreement with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, enhancing its strategic position to advance Galidesivir through the FDA Animal Rule pathway. This partnership aligns with US government priorities on viral threats and sets the stage for a planned clinical program in early 2026.
Victor Sage
Victor Sage
17 Dec 2025
Recce Pharmaceuticals has won a significant Australian Government R&D tax incentive, unlocking up to A$85 million for its synthetic anti-infective programs worldwide, including a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
16 Dec 2025
Genetic Signatures announces the upcoming departure of CEO Allison Rossiter, initiating a leadership transition as the company intensifies its focus on US market expansion.
Ada Torres
Ada Torres
15 Dec 2025