Latest Infectious Disease News

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.

Genetic Signatures reported a $3.3 million quarterly revenue with growing international sales and a robust cash position, while preparing for a leadership change.

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.

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.