Latest Us Biodefence News

Island Pharmaceuticals has secured a critical collaboration with Texas Biomedical Research Institute to advance dose optimisation for its antiviral Galidesivir, targeting Marburg Virus Disease under the FDA Animal Rule. This second phase complements ongoing USAMRIID efforts and aims to de-risk pivotal study design with data from 32 non-human primates.

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 appointed Raymond Taylor, a former BioCryst executive with deep Galidesivir expertise and US government funding experience, to accelerate development and procurement efforts for its broad-spectrum antiviral amid rising viral threats.

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.

Island Pharmaceuticals has confirmed the material significance of recent FDA feedback on its Galidesivir development pathway and addressed ASX queries on disclosure timing and capital raising activities.

Island Pharmaceuticals has engaged a top Washington DC government affairs firm to accelerate its US biodefence strategy, focusing on its antiviral drug Galidesivir amid promising FDA regulatory signals.