Latest Infectious Diseases News

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.

Island Pharmaceuticals has reported encouraging Phase 2a/b trial results for ISLA-101, demonstrating meaningful reductions in dengue viral load and symptoms in humans. The findings support further clinical development of this antiviral candidate.

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.

Lumos Diagnostics has reached 50% recruitment of bacterial positive patients in its pivotal FebriDx CLIA waiver clinical study, setting the stage for a planned FDA submission in late 2025 and unlocking a substantial US market opportunity.

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.

Genetic Signatures Ltd reported a robust 71% jump in quarterly sales to $2.9 million, fueled by strong respiratory testing demand in Australia and key US commercial contracts. The company is advancing its automation and instrument customisation strategy to streamline molecular diagnostics offerings.