Emory University helped lead research on drug to treat COVID-19 patients
On Apr. 29, 2020, Emory University played a leading role in the government-sponsored clinical trial of the COVID-19…
Albert Einstein College of Medicine invented compound tested in COVID-19 clinical trial
On Apr. 29, 2020, researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine announced that a…
Moderna announced IND Submitted to FDA for phase 2 study of mRNA vaccine (mRNA-1273) against novel Coronavirus
On Apr. 27, 2020, Moderna announced it had submitted an Investigational New Drug application to the U.S. Food…
BioAegis demonstrated Gelsolin therapy can quell the cytokine storm and promote tissue repair
On Apr. 27, 2020, BioAegis Therapeutics announced it had published gene expression data in animal studies where recombinant…
FDA warns of ‘Off-Label’ use of antimalarial drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients
On Apr. 24, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Drug Safety Communication regarding known…
ViralClear submits investigational New Drug Application to FDA for phase II clinical trials for merimepodib
On Apr. 24, 2020, BioSig Technologies announced that subsidiary ViralClear had submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application…
OHSU team designed low-cost ventilators using 3D-printing technology
On Apr. 24, 2020, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that a research team led by Albert…
ViralClear published comparative in vitro data on merimepodib and remdesivir activity against COVID-19 novel Coronavirus in F1000 research
On Apr. 23, 2020, BioSig Technologies announced that an article titled, ‘The IMPDH inhibitor merimepodib has similar antiviral…
Mayo Clinic partnered with state of Minnesota, University of Minnesota on breakthrough COVID-19 initiative
On Apr. 23, 2020, the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Department of Health and University of Minnesota announced a breakthrough…
BARDA, Tangen Biosciences partnership pursues SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic
On Apr. 22, 2020, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and Tangen Biosciences announced teaming up…
Tyson Foods indefinitely suspended operations in Waterloo, Iowa
On Apr. 22, 2020, Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Food, planned to indefinitely…
Expert U.S. panel developed NIH treatment guidelines for COVID-19
On Apr. 21, 2020, a panel of U.S. physicians, statisticians, and other experts developed treatment guidelines for coronavirus…
Hydroxychloroquine study reported no benefit from malaria drug in Veteran Affairs virus study
On Apr. 21, 2020, a study posted on medRxiv found no evidence that use of hydroxychloroquine, either with…
Tyson Fresh Meats resumed limited operations at Columbus Junction Pork Plant
On Apr. 21, 2020, Tyson Fresh Meats resumed limited operations at its pork plant in Columbus Junction, Iowa,…
Novartis announced plan to initiate clinical study of Jakavi in severe COVID-19 patients
On Apr. 20, 2020, Novartis announced it had reached an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Anixa Biosciences and OntoChem announced collaboration to develop novel COVID-19 therapeutics
On Apr. 20, 2020, Anixa Biosciences announced it had entered into a strategic collaboration with OntoChem GmbH to…
Biogen, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Partners HealthCare consortium build and share COVID-19 biobank
On Apr. 16, 2020, a team of researchers at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT, the…
OpGen subsidiary Ares Genetics demonstrated feasibility and next generation sequencing based antibiotic susceptibility testing in multi-center study
On Apr. 16, 2020, OpGen announced that a study on the feasibility and potential of antibiotic susceptibility testing…
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IVI, INOVIO, and KNIH partner with CEPI in phase 1/2 clinical trial of INOVIO’s COVID-19 DNA vaccine in South Korea
On Apr. 16, 2020, the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) announced that the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)…
Mammoth Biosciences announced peer-reviewed validation of its rapid, CRISPR-based COVID-19 diagnostic
On Apr. 16, 2020, Mammoth Biosciences announced the publication of a study demonstrating the power of its platform…
Mayo Clinic prepared to commenced phase II FDA clinical trial for treatment of COVID-19 with Vicromax
On Apr. 16, 2020, BioSig Technologies announced that its subsidiary ViralClear Pharmaceuticals, had updated its clinical development program…
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Biogen, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Partners HealthCare launched consortium to build and share a COVID-19 Biobank
On Apr. 16, 2020, Biogen, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Partners HealthCare announced a consortium that…
Moderna announced BARDA award for up to $483 million to accelerate development of mRNA vaccine (mRNA-1273) against novel Coronavirus
On Apr. 16, 2020, Moderna announced an agreement for a commitment of up to $483 million from the…
U of A virology lab finds drug originally meant for Ebola effective against key enzyme of coronavirus that causes COVID-19
On Apr. 15, 2020, scientists at the University of Alberta have shown that the drug remdesivir is highly…
Fujifilm accelerated production of its influenza antiviral drug ‘Avigan tablet’ for COVID-19
On Apr. 15, 2020, FUJIFILM announced that it had expanded its manufacturing capacity at FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co.,…
Mayo Clinic Laboratories launched serology testing in support of COVID-19 response
On Apr. 13, 2020, a new serology test from Mayo Clinic Laboratories that is used to identify the…
Alberta Hope COVID-19 study tested early treatment option
On Apr. 13, 2020, a province wide trial was announced by Alberta Hope that will investigate the effectiveness…
NIH began clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as potential therapy for COVID-19
On Apr. 9, 2020, the first participants were enrolled in the trial at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville,…
Laurent Pharmaceuticals joined battle against COVID-19
On Apr. 9, 2020, Laurent Pharmaceuticals announced that a spin off from McGill University planned to test its…
Positive data generated by Biosig subsidiary ViralClear on Covid-19 Coronavirus published in bioRxiv
On Apr. 9, 2020, BioSig Technologies announced that an article titled “The IMPDH inhibitor merimepodib suppresses SARS-COV-2 replications”…