Oxford Immunotec signed distributor agreement with RIKEN Genesis for T-SPOT Discovery SARS-CoV-2 Kit in Japan
On Dec. 2, 2020, Oxford Immunotec announces an exclusive distribution agreement with RIKEN Genesis in Japan. Under the…
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US Department of Defense awarded $50 million in university research equipment award
On Dec. 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Defense announced awards to 150 university researchers totaling $50 million…
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FDA approved first PSMA-targeted PET imaging drug for men with prostate cancer
On Dec. 1, 2020, the FDA approved Gallium 68 PSMA-11 (Ga 68 PSMA-11) ﾖ the first drug for…
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Pfizer and BioNTech submitted application for Conditional Marketing Authorization for COVID-19 vaccine
On Dec. 1, 2020, Pfizer and BioNTech announced they had submitted on Nov. 30, 2020, a formal Application…
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VBI Vaccines announced submission of BLA to FDA for 3-antigen prophylactic Hepatitis B vaccine
On Dec. 1, 2020, VBI Vaccines announced the submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the FDA…
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Innovation Pharma’s COVID-19 clinical trial supported development of Brilacidin as ‘Pan-Coronavirus’ therapeutic
On Nov. 30, 2020, Innovation Pharmaceuticals announced additional independent preliminary laboratory research suggests Brilacidin, the Company’s flagship defensin…
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Experimental vaccine for deadly tickborne virus effective in cynomolgus macaques
On Nov. 25, 2020, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the National Institutes…
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Lonza expanded development and manufacturing aapabilities at Bend facility
On Nov. 30, 2020, Lonza announced $10 million investment in its Bend, Oregon facility. Originally known as Bend…
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Novavax announced COVID-19 vaccine clinical development progress
On Nov. 30, 2020, Novavax announced that two of the three planned late-stage efficacy trials for NVX-CoV2373 sponsored…
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Jaguar Health announced development of Crofelemer for inflammatory diarrhea, with ‘Long-Hauler’ COVID-19 patients
On Nov. 30, 2020, Jaguar Health subsidiary, Napo Pharmaceuticals, announced that Jaguar and Napo are planning to develop…
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City of Hope coronavirus vaccine produced strong immunity in preclinical research
On Nov. 30, 2020, a City of Hope investigational vaccine produced strong protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2, including neutralizing antibodies…
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Biotechnology | COVID-19 | Therapeutics | WHO
Mateon announced development update for ARTIVEDA/ARTISHIELD against COVID-19
On Nov. 30, 2020, Mateon Therapeutics announced that the India arm of ARTI-19 global study was on track…
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NIH announced restructured HIV clinical trials networks
On Nov. 30, 2020, The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced the clinical investigators and…
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Moderna announced primary efficacy analysis in phase 3 COVE study for COVID-19 vaccine candidate
On Nov. 30, 2020, Moderna announced that the primary efficacy analysis of the Phase 3 study of mRNA-1273…
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Moderna amended supply agreement with UK Government for 2 million doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
On Nov. 29, 2020, Moderna announced a supply agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) government for an additional…
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DARPA and JPEO awarded contract to SmartPharm for development of rapid COVID-19 countermeasure,
On Nov. 27, 2020, SmartPharm Therapeutics, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sorrento Therapeutics, announced that it had been awarded…
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COVID-19 | USDA | Veterinary
First case of SARS-CoV-2 in mink confirmed in Oregon
On Nov. 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it had confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2…
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BioNTech and InstaDeep announce AI Innovation Lab to develop novel immunotherapies
On Nov. 25, 2020, BioNTech and InstaDeep announced a multi-year strategic collaboration aimed at applying the latest advances…
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BioNTech and Fosun Pharma announced start of phase 2 clinical trial of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in China
On Nov. 25, 2020, BioNTech and Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutica jointly announced that their lead mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate…
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University of Saskatchewan research team sequenced the genomes for 15 wheat varieties
On Nov. 25, 2020, a University of Saskatchewan research team announced it had sequenced the genomes for 15…
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AIM ImmunoTech announced patient dosed in study of Ampligen as combo treatment for patients with cancer and COVID-19
On Nov. 25, 2020, AIM ImmunoTech announced that Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Centerﾒs Phase 1/2a study evaluating the…
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Altimmune announced submission of Investigational NDA for AdCOVIDﾙ a single-dose intranasal COVID-19 vaccine
On Nov. 25, 2020, Altimmune announced that it had submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the…
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RedHill Biopharma expanded U.S.-based manufacturing capacity of opaganib for COVID-19
On Nov. 25, 2020, RedHill Biopharma announced partnerships with two leading, U.S.-based manufacturers for large-scale manufacturing of opaganib….
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NIAID announced fourth iteration of COVID-19 treatment trial was underway
On Nov. 25, 2020, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the National Institutes…
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Moderna announced EC approval of purchase agreement for 80 million doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
On Nov. 25, 2020, Moderna announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved an agreement to secure 80…
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Less than 10% of people in the U.S. had detectable SARS-CoV-2 antibodies as of September 2020
On Nov. 24, 2020, JAMA reported that fewer than 10% of people in tye U.S. as of September…
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AI detected COVID-19 on chest X-rays faster and with more accuracy than radiologists
On Nov. 24, 2020, Northwestern University researchers announced they had developed a new artificial intelligence (A.I.) platform that…
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Baxter announced $50 million investment to expand sterile fill/finish manufacturing site in Bloomington, Ind
On Nov. 24, 2020, Baxter announced a $50 million expansion of its sterile fill/finish manufacturing facilities located in…
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MediciNova announced initiation of master virus seed stock production for intranasal COVID-19 vaccine
On Nov. 24, 2020, MediciNova announced development progress on its intranasal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine for COVID-19 utilizing BC-PIV, a…
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Commonly used antibiotic showed promise for combating Zika infections
On Nov. 24, 2020, preclinical study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggested FDA-approved tetracycline-based antibiotics may…
