Kleo Pharmaceuticals announced $5 million grant to advance development of COVID-19 hyperimmune globulin mimic as therapeutic for infected patients
On Jul. 8, 2020, Kleo Pharmaceuticals announced that it had received a $5 million grant from the Bill…
Cerus reported successful inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 with the INTERCEPT Blood System for Plasma
On Jul. 7, 2020, Cerus announced study results that demonstrated the INTERCEPT Blood System inactivates SARS-CoV-2, the causative…
ADMA Biologics opened its newest ADMA BioCenters plasma collection facility
On Jul. 6, 2020, ADMA Biologics announced the commencement of operations and initiation of collections at its newest…
LabCorp launched new neutralizing antibody test
On Jun. 25, 2020, LabCorpï¾® announced the launch of a new test that can be used to assess…
The US Dept of Defense launched effort to collect COVID-19 convalescent plasma
On Jun. 1, 2020, U.S. Dept. of Defense announced it had begun an effort to collect 8,000 donated…
Study of BioAegis’ lead product, Gelsolin, key component of NIAID strategic plan for COVID-19 research
On May 21, 2020, BioAegis Therapeutics announced that the National Institute of Health Clinical Center began measuring patient…
ADMA Biologics commenced collection of COVID-19 plasma from recovered patients
On May 21, 2020, ADMA Biologics announced it had commenced the collection of convalescent plasma through its wholly-owned…
Arbutus Biopharma announced research initiative to identify novel antiviral therapies for treatment of Coronavirus infections
On May 11, 2020, Arbutus Biopharma announced the establishment of a new research initiative focused on the identification…
The CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance was established
On May 8, 2020, the CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance was announced, an unprecedented partnership of the world’s leading plasma…
CoVIg-19 Plasma Alliance builds strong momentum through expanded membership and clinical trial collaboration
On May 7, 2020, the CoVId-19 Plasma Alliance, an unprecedented plasma industry collaboration recently established to accelerate the…
ACON Laboratories announced international availability of SARS-CoV-2 rapid test
On May 5, 2020, ACON Laboratories announced the availability of its SARS-COV-2 IgG/IgM Rapid Test. ACONï¾’s test is…
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Mayo Clinic received $26 million from BARDA for COVID-19 convalescent plasma expanded access program
On May 4, 2020, Mayo Clinic was awarded a $26 million contract from the Biomedical Advanced Research and…
Cerus announced FDA approval for INTERCEPT Blood System for plasma with alternate plastic disposable kits
On May 4, 2020, Cerus announced FDA regulatory approval for manufacture of INTERCEPT plasma with a new, alternative…
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 Hopeï¾’s John…
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…
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…
CIRM Board funded first clinical study for COVID-19
On Apr. 24, 2020, the governing Board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) awarded $749,999 to…
Roche developed new serology test to detect COVID-19 antibodies
On Apr. 17, 2020, Roche announced the development and upcoming launch of its Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology test to…
NantKwest and ImmunityBio announced therapeutics and vaccines for combatting COVID-19
On Apr. 14, 2020, NantKwest and ImmunityBio announced discussions with the FDA for vaccines and therapeutics to combat…
Chembio Diagnostics and Stony Brook Medicine collaborated to identify Coronavirus survivors
On Apr. 9, 2020, Chembio Diagnostics has been selected for use in a Stony Brook Medicine effort to…
CSL Behring and SAB Biotherapeutics joined forces to deliver new potential COVID-19 therapeutic
On Apr. 8, 2020, CSL Behring and SAB Biotherapeutics announced a partnership to combat the coronavirus pandemic with…
CSL Group collaborated with global plasma leaders to accelerate development of COVID-19 hyperimmune therapy
On Apr. 6, 2020, Biotest, BPL Group, LFB, and Octapharma joined an alliance formed by CSL Behring and…
XBiotech and BioBridge Global collaborate on FDA program to develop potential COVID-19 antibody-based treatment
On Apr. 3, 2020, XBiotech and BioBridge Global announced a collaboration to participate in a FDA investigational program…
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…
University Hospital Basel, Switzerland transfused first two COVID-19 patients with INTERCEPT treated Coronavirus convalescent plasma
On Apr. 2, 2020, Cerus announced that the University Hospital Basel transfused the first two COVID-19 patients with…
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…
Emergent BioSolutions partnered with US Government to expedite development of plasma-derived therapy for COVID-19
On Apr. 2, 2020, Emergent BioSolutions announced it has entered into a formal partnership with the U.S. government…
BioAegis accelerated multiple clinical trial submissions for severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients
On Apr. 2, 2020, BioAegis Therapeutics announced that it was preparing to evaluate plasma gelsolin replacement in severe…
Cerus formed group to research optimal production of COVID-19 convalescent plasma
On Mar. 26, 2020, Cerus announced it had formed a collaborative research group with the aim of optimizing…
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CSL Group to help battle Coronavirus
On Mar. 23, 2020, CSL announced that it was exploring development of a hyperimmune serum that could be…