Chugai started phase III clinical trial of Actemra for COVID-19 pneumonia in Japan
On Apr. 8, 2020, Chugai Pharma announced that it is working to start a phase III clinical trial…
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Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union to track the virus
On Apr. 8, 2020, TGen, an affiliate of City of Hope, The Pathogen and Microbiome Institute at Northern…
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Mateon expanded its COVID-19 therapeutic program to include Artemisinin
On Apr. 8, 2020, Mateon Therapeutics announced that its COVID-19 directed antiviral screening program discovered that Artemisinin is…
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MediciNova announced plans to initiate a clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) for COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
On Apr. 8, 2020, MediciNova announced that it had initiated a clinical trial of MN-166 (ibudilast) for acute…
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Nanomix awarded BARDA contract for development of rapid, mobile, point-of-care assays to detect COVID-19
On Apr. 8, 2020, Nanomix announced that the company had been awarded $570,000 in funding from Biomedical Advanced…
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Novavax identified Coronavirus vaccine candidate; accelerated initiation of first-in-human trial to mid-May
On Apr. 8, 2020, Novavax announced it had identified a coronavirus vaccine candidate, NVX-CoV2373, a stable, prefusion protein…
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Mesa Biotech to ship 10,000 Accula SARS-CoV-2 tests for 30 minute rapid molecular point of care diagnosis
On Apr. 7, 2020, Mesa Biotech announced it was shipping 10,000 of its Accula SARS-CoV-2 molecular rapid point…
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FDA approved Emory University human clinical trials for Emory COVID-19 antiviral
On Apr. 7, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an Investigational New Drug application by…
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Karyopharm to evaluate low dose Selinexor as potential treatment for hospitalized patients with COVID-19
On Apr. 7, 2020, Karyopharm Therapeutics announced plans to initiate a global randomized clinical trial for low dose…
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Cumberland Pharma expanded availability of Vaprisol to treat Hyponatremia for critical care COVID-19 patients
On Apr. 7, 2020, Cumberland Pharma announced an initiative to increase availability of Vaprisol (conivaptan hydrochloride) injection for…
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New antiviral drug from Emory University heading into clinical trials for COVID-19 treatment
On Apr. 6, 2020, Emory’s Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit (VTEU) announced its participation in a clinical trial…
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3M and White House announced plan to import 166.5 million additional respirators into the U.S. over the next three months
On Apr. 6, 2020, 3M and the White House announced a plan to import 166.5 million respirators over…
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Seattle area philanthropists responded to COVID-19 care and research needs
On Apr. 6, 2020, the University of Washington Medicine (UW) announced that more than $20 million has been…
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INOVIO initiated phase 1 clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine
On Apr. 6, 2020, Inovio Pharma announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had accepted the company’s…
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OraSure Technologies received BARDA contract for Rapid Oral Fluid Pan-SARS-Coronavirus in-home self-test
On Apr. 6, 2020, OraSure Technologies announced it had been awarded a $710,310 contract from the Biomedical Advanced…
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Luminex received FDA Emergency Use Authorization for ARIES SARS-CoV-2 assay to detect virus responsible for COVID-19 disease
On Apr. 6, 2020, Luminex announced announced that the FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for its…
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VGXI supported rapid timeline to clinical testing for Coronavirus vaccine
On Apr. 6, 2020, VGXI, announced it had completed manufacturing and release of a DNA vaccine to combat…
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VGXI established pilot mRNA manufacturing capabilities
On Apr. 6, 2020, VGX announced successful implementation of new RNA production services through completion of all Phase…
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Biotechnology | COVID-19 | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics | Vaccine
Rice University established COVID-19 research fund
On Apr. 6, 2020, Rice University announced it had established a research accelerator fund to support projects –…
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FDA cleared Mesoblast IND for remestemcel use in COVID-19 ARDS patients
On Apr. 6, 2020, Mesoblast announced it had received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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Mateon achieved milestone in development of OT-101, a phase 3 clinical drug candidate, against COVID-19
On Apr. 6, 2020, Mateon Therapeutics announced that it has delivered the requisite testing results to Golden Mountain…
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Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation engaged in COVID-19 STEMI research study
On Apr. 6, 2020, the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) announced it was serving as the international coordinating…
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Biotechnology | COVID-19 | Diagnostics | Infectious Disease | Influenza | Non-Profit Research | Therapeutics
Mesa Biotech to develop molecular point-of-care diagnostic test for novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
On Apr. 4, 2020, Mesa Biotech announced the addition of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) to its active influenza…
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Mayo Clinic named national site for Convalescent Plasma Expanded Access Program
On Apr. 3, 2020, the FDA announced that the Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic will be the lead institution…
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BD, BioGX announced FDA Emergency Use Authorization for new COVID-19 diagnostic for use in U.S.
On Apr. 3, 2020, BD (Becton, Dickinson) and BioGX announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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OHSU launched in-house COVID-19 testing lab
On Apr. 3, 2020, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that it had established an in-house COVID-19…
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Mary and Ryan Finley donated $3 million to Legacy Health, OHSU to combat COVID-19
On Apr. 3, 2020, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) announced that Mary and Ryan Finley, moved by…
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Penn Medicine launched trial to evaluate hydroxychloroquine to treat, prevent COVID-19
On Apr. 6, 2020, a trial led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania…
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Texas A&M Researchers designed 3D-printed diffuser to treat COVID-19 patients
On Apr. 3, 2020, a team of Texas A&M University researchers led by Michael R. Moreno, in collaboration…
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Novartis announced plan to initiate clinical study of Jakavi in severe COVID-19 patients and establish international compassionate use program
On Apr. 2, 2020, Novartis announced plans to initiate a phase III clinical trial in collaboration with Incyte…
