Latest Infectious Diseases News

Recce Pharmaceuticals’ RECCE 327 Topical Gel shows statistically significant superiority over standard antibiotics in treating antibiotic-resistant burn wounds in preclinical models, advancing its U.S. Department of Defense collaboration.

Island Pharmaceuticals has raised $350,000 through an options exercise by substantial shareholder MWP Partners, reinforcing confidence in its antiviral drug development pipeline.

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.

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.