USC study showed Alzheimer’s gene triggers early breakdowns in the blood-brain barrier, predicting cognitive decline
On May 1, 2020, a University of Southern California (USC) study suggested that temporarily suppressing the body’s immune…
CDC launched the National Healthcare Safety Network COVID-19 Module Data Dashboard
On May 1, 2020, the CDC launched the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) COVID-19 Module Data Dashboard showing…
US Dept of Veterans Affairs participated in drug, plasma trials in fight against COVID-19
On May 1, 2020, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced participation in a series of clinical…
CDC launched national viral genomics consortium to better map SARS-CoV-2 transmission
On May 1, 2020, the CDC launched the SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing for Public Health Emergency Response, Epidemiology and Surveillance…
Landmark partnership announced for development of COVID-19 vaccine
On Apr. 30, 2020, the University of Oxford announced an agreement with the UK-based global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca…
City of Hope began CIRM-funded Coronavirus study
On Apr. 30, 2020, The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) awarded $750,000 to City of Hopeﾒs John…
Vaxart announced additional positive pre-clinical data for oral COVID-19 vaccine program
On Apr. 30, 2020, Vaxart announced it has obtained positive pre-clinical results for its COVID-19 vaccine candidates, with…
Mateon announced peer reviewed publication on its R&D effort against COVID-19
On Apr. 30, 2020, Mateon Therapeutics reported several peer-reviewed publications derived from its R&D effort against COVID-19. Published…
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals Announces First COVID-19 Patients Dosed with Peginterferon Lambda
On Apr. 30, 2020, Eiger BioPharmaceuticals announced that the first patients have been dosed in a Phase 2…
Nature publication presents new ‘Blueprint’ revealed how SARS-CoV-2 virus hijacks human cells
On Apr. 30, 2020, an international team of more than 120 scientists has detailed the impact of 75…
Emory University launched study on COVID-19 immune responses
On Apr. 30, 2020, Emory University researchers are taking part in a multi-site study across the U.S. to…
INOVIO expanded manufacturing of COVID-19 DNA vaccine INO-4800 with new funding from CEPI
On Apr. 30, 2020, INOVIO announced an agreement to expand its manufacturing partnership with the German contract manufacturer…
FDA included ventilator developed by NASA in ventilator Emergency Use Authorization
On Apr. 30, 2020, the FDA included, under the ventilator emergency use authorization (EUA), a ventilator developed by…
Mesoblast began enrollment in phase 2/3 clinical trial of remestemcel-L in 300 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
On Apr. 30, 2020, Mesoblast announced a Phase 2/3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial to rigorously confirm whether its allogeneic…
AstraZeneca and Oxford University announced landmark agreement for COVID-19 vaccine
On Apr. 30, 2020, AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford announced an agreement for the global development and…
Oxford University announced a landmark partnership for development of COVID-19 vaccine
On Apr. 30, 2020, University of Oxford announced an agreement with the UK-based global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca for…
Fujifilm Diosynth teamed with COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator to reserve manufacturing capacity for COVID-19 therapies
On Apr. 30, 2020, FUJIFILM announced that it will reserve manufacturing capacity for a future COVID-19 therapy for…
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…
University of Nebraska Medical Center remdesivir clinical trial show accelerated recovery from advanced COVID-19
On Apr. 29, 2020, hospitalized patients with advanced COVID-19 and lung involvement who received remdesivir recovered faster than…
Catalent signs agreement with Johnson & Johnson to be US manufacturing partner for lead COVID-19 vaccine candidate
On Apr. 29, 2020, Catalent announced a collaboration with the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, whereby…
Chimerix announced initiation of phase 2/3 study of DSTAT in acute lung injury for patients with severe COVID-19
On Apr. 29, 2020, Chimerix announced initiation of a Phase 2/3 study of dociparstat sodium (DSTAT) in COVID-19…
OPKO Health’s BioReference Laboratories partnership with New York State initiated testing for COVID-19 antibodies
On Apr. 29, 2020, BioReference Laboratories, an OPKO Health company, announced that it will continue to prioritize COVID-19…
Clinical trial began to see if convalescent plasma can treat COVID-19
On Apr. 29, 2020, researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine and NYU Langone…
NIH mobilized national innovation initiative for COVID-19 diagnostics
On Apr. 29, 2020, the NIH announced a new $1.5 billion federal stimulus funding initiative aimed to speed…
NIH clinical trial shows remdesivir accelerated recovery from advanced COVID-19
On Apr. 29, 2020, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that hospitalized patients with advanced COVID-19 and…
Clinical trial of drug hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19 began at Montefiore and Einstein
On Apr. 29, 2020, researchers at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine announced that they…
Texas A&M researchers lead testing of tuberculosis vaccine to fight COVID-19
On Apr. 29, 2020, a team of Texas A&M University researchers asked hundreds of frontline medical workers to…
The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs joined XPRIZE Pandemic Alliance to combat COVID-19 and future outbreaks
On Apr. 29, 2020, the U.S. Dep. of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a partnership with the XPRIZE Foundationﾒs…
NIH mobilized national innovation RADx initiative for COVID-19 diagnostics
On Apr. 29, 2020, the NIH announced a new initiative aimed at speeding innovation, development and commercialization of…
Gilead announced results from phase 3 trial of investigational antiviral Remdesivir in patients with severe COVID-19
On Apr. 29, 2020, Gilead announced topline results from the open-label, Phase 3 SIMPLE trial evaluating 5-day and…