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”…
Washington University launched Clinical trial to evaluate COVID-19 treatment
On Apr. 9, 2020, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis launched a clinical trial for patients…
LabCorp and Ciox Health announced an agreement to create a comprehensive COVID-19 patient data registry
On Apr. 9, 2020, LabCorp and Ciox Health announced an agreement to collaborate on a comprehensive U.S.-based COVID-19…
Pfizer and BioNTech announced details on collaboration to accelerate global COVID-19 vaccine development
On Apr. 9, 2020, Pfizer and BioNTech disclosed additional details of their collaboration to advance candidates from BioNTech’s…
iBio announced signing of agreements with Infectious Disease Research Institute in support of iBio’s SARS-CoV-2 Virus-Like Particle vaccine development
On Apr. 9, 2020, iBio announced the signing of two agreements with the Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI)…
Severely Ill COVID-19 patient at Southern California medical center extubated three days after treatment with CytoDyn’s leronlimab
On Apr. 9, 2020, CytoDyn announced a patient with severe COVID-19 under the care of a leading medical…
Blood samples for Severely Ill COVID-19 patients indicate leronlimab has significantly reduced the Cytokine Storm in all patients
On Apr. 9, 2020, CytoDyn announced results of immunological metrics from blood samples of seven severely ill COVID-19…
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…
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…
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…
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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Seattle area philanthropists responded to COVID-19 care and research needs
On Apr. 7, 2020, the University of Washington Medicine (UW) announced that more than $20 million has been…
Redhill Biopharma announced first Covid-19 patient treated with Opaganib in Israel under Compassionate Use
On Apr. 6, 2020, RedHill Biopharma announced the first patient with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnosis had been dosed…
RedHill Biopharma announced approval of Compassionate Use of Opaganib for COVID-19 in Italy
On Apr. 6, 2020, RedHill Biopharma announced it has received authorization from the Italian National Institute for Infectious…
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)…
Mateon achieved milestone in development of OT-101, a phase 3 clinical drug candidate, against COVID-19
On Apr. 6, 2020, Mateon Therapeutics announced an update on its rapid antiviral response program targeting coronaviruses, initially…
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…
Rice University established COVID-19 research fund
On Apr. 6, 2020, Rice University announced it had established a research accelerator fund to support projects –…
New IHME COVID-19 forecasts find lower hospital bed need, epidemics starting to peak confirms social distancing works
On Apr. 5, 2020, updated COVID-19 estimates from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) found that…
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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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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Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene
On Apr. 3, 2020, a new study in Neuron offers clues to why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is…
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…
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…
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…
Penn Medicine launched trial to evaluate hydroxychloroquine to treat, prevent COVID-19
On Apr. 3, 2020, a trial led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania…
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…
Cerus announced inclusion of pathogen reduction technology in ISBT recommendations for preparation of COVID-19 convalescent plasma
On Apr. 2, 2020, Cerus announced that the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) Working Party on Global…
Incyte initiated phase 3 clinical trial of Ruxolitinib (Jakafi) as treatment for patients with COVID-19 cytokine storm
On Apr. 2, 2020, Incyte announced it was working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to…
Emergent BioSolutions partnered with U.S. Government to expedite development of plasma-derived therapy for COVID-19
On Apr. 2, 2020, Emergent BioSolutions announced it had entered into a formal partnership with the U.S. government…