Latest Infectious Disease News

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.

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.