Latest Infectious Disease News

Atomo Diagnostics has secured a US$410,000 order from Lumos Diagnostics for its Pascal test cassettes, following Lumos's exclusive six-year US distribution deal for the FebriDx test with PHASE Scientific.

Recce Pharmaceuticals advances its clinical pipeline with expanded Phase 3 trials in Indonesia and Australia, backed by a $15.8 million capital raise and a $30 million debt facility.

Island Pharmaceuticals has completed its acquisition of the broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir ahead of schedule, setting sights on expedited FDA approval leveraging the Animal Rule.

Island Pharmaceuticals reported promising Phase 2a/b trial results for its dengue drug ISLA-101 and secured a strategic acquisition of the broad-spectrum antiviral Galidesivir, bolstering its pipeline and balance sheet.

Genetic Signatures has formed a strategic partnership with Tecan and Repado to develop a fully automated, scalable infectious disease testing platform integrating advanced automation, compliant software, and proprietary assays.

Atomo Diagnostics has successfully placed $260,000 of the shortfall from its recent Share Purchase Plan, issuing over 14 million shares and options to sophisticated investors. This capital injection strengthens the company’s working capital position as it advances its rapid diagnostic test business.

Island Pharmaceuticals has accelerated its acquisition of the Galidesivir antiviral program from BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, adding a clinically advanced asset with significant US government backing and a promising regulatory pathway.

Atomo Diagnostics has successfully closed a Share Purchase Plan and secured shareholder approval for a Tranche 2 Placement, raising a combined $1.53 million to support its ongoing operations.

Invion Limited launches a Loyalty Option entitlement offer aimed at raising up to $16 million to support its advancing cancer clinical trials, including a promising anogenital cancer study with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has completed a A$15.8 million capital raise to fund pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials and progress its FDA application, positioning the company for potential commercial breakthroughs in antibiotic-resistant infections.

Invion Limited reports no adverse events and early lesion reduction in its Phase I/II non-melanoma skin cancer trial, advancing to dose optimization.

Noxopharm has secured ethics approval to commence the HERACLES trial, marking the first human study of its novel SOF-SKN™ drug aimed at chronic inflammatory diseases.