Infection Control

FDA Roundup: June 16, 2023

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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:  Today, the FDA posted information on its website regarding the formula for COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 fall and winter seasons. The FDA has advised manufacturers seeking to update … Read more

FDA Roundup: June 2, 2023

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SILVER SPRING, Md., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency:  Today, the FDA provided an update on medical device reports it received that are reportedly associated with the breakdown or suspected breakdown of the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam used … Read more

Brii Biosciences Announces First Subject Dosed in Phase 1 Clinical Trial of BRII-297, Long-Acting Injectable for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders USA – English APAC – English

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BRII-297, a first-of-its-kind treatment option for anxiety and depressive disorders, has the potential to enable greater therapeutic adherence and convenience for patients DURHAM, N.C. and BEIJING, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Brii Biosciences Limited (“Brii Bio” or the “Company”, stock code: 2137.HK), a biotechnology company developing therapies to improve patient health and choice across diseases with … Read more

Novavax’s Nuvaxovid™ Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Full Marketing Authorization for the Prevention of COVID in the EU

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GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its novel Matrix-M™ adjuvant, today announced that Nuvaxovid™ (NVX-CoV2373) has been recommended for full Marketing Authorization (MA) for use as a primary series in individuals aged 12 and older and as a booster in individuals aged 18 … Read more

Amendment to BAA Outlines New BARDA Funding Opportunities for Next-generation COVID-19 Vaccines, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Antivirals

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By Laura Powell, Managing Consultant and Eric Jia-Sobota, Founder CHARLESTON, S.C. , May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In the latest amendment to its Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) is seeking proposals for the development of cost-effective and adaptable therapeutic platforms to treat viral infections, as well as next-generation COVID-19 vaccines. … Read more

Miso Robotics announces Ecolab partnership and investment

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Companies to Work Together on Next-Generation Automation and Cleaning Solutions PASADENA, Calif., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Miso Robotics – the company transforming the restaurant industry with robotics and intelligent automation – announced a new partnership and multi-million dollar investment from the world’s water, hygiene and infection prevention company, Ecolab. Ecolab + Miso Robotics announce … Read more

Parliamentarians from 23 countries call on G7 leaders to invest in neglected tropical diseases

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Uniting to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (unitingtocombatntds.org) releases letter signed by 36 Parliamentarians from 23 countries calling on G7 Leaders to invest in NTDs. LONDON, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — To: Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister, Japan (Host) Joe Biden, President, United StatesEmmanuel Macron, President, FranceGiorgia Meloni, Prime Minister, ItalyOlaf Scholz, Chancellor, GermanyRishi Sunak, Prime Minister, … Read more