Tuesday, March 21, 2023
News on Pathogens and Preparedness
Global Biodefense
  • Featured
  • COVID-19
  • Funding
  • Directory
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
  • Featured
  • COVID-19
  • Funding
  • Directory
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Subscribe
No Result
View All Result
Global Biodefense
No Result
View All Result
Home Biodetection

HHS Awards Contract to Create Test to Identify Resistant Influenza Viruses

by Global Biodefense Staff
April 8, 2013

Technician Performing Diagnostics (HHS)The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) last week announced a $1.8 million contract award to support development of a diagnostic test to identify antiviral resistance in influenza.

HHS states that rapid identification of antiviral resistance will lead to more effective treatment for patients.

The test is to be developed by Becton, Dickinson and Co., Franklin Lakes, N.J. The development work will be done over two years at BD Technologies, the technology development arm of BD, in Research Triangle Park, N.C.  

The test would combine detection of influenza virus with identification of antiviral drug resistance in clinical respiratory samples.  It will use a platform that combines the development of a test for identification of influenza antiviral resistance with a test cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for detection of influenza A and B, the most common human influenza viruses.

“Knowing that patients are infected with viruses that are resistant to antiviral drugs can help guide physicians to appropriate treatment and management for controlling the spread of influenza infections in health care facilities and communities,’’ said Robin Robinson, Ph.D., director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “This type of test, which could be performed easily in local laboratories, holds the potential to guide treatment options, helping to provide the best care to patients.”

The contract for advanced development is supported by BARDA, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.  The contract supports the development of a critical test that is part of a national pandemic preparedness strategy, which includes accelerating the advanced development of new methods for identifying antiviral drug resistance.

BARDA develops and procures medical countermeasures that address the public health and medical consequences of pandemic influenza and other emerging infectious diseases, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) accidents, incidents and attacks.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Tags: AntiviralsASPRAwardsBARDAChemical DetectionHHSInfluenza

Related Posts

small glass vials on an assembly line await filling of vaccine solution
Industry News

Sabin Vaccine Institute to Advance Ebola Sudan and Marburg Vaccines with New BARDA Funding

January 12, 2023
DoD Awards ENA Respiratory $4.38M for Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Development
Industry News

DoD Awards ENA Respiratory $4.38M for Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Development

January 10, 2023
New Material Helps Train First Responders on Biothreats
Biodetection

New Material Helps Train First Responders on Biothreats

January 4, 2023
New Virus Discovered in Swiss Ticks
Biosurveillance

New Virus Discovered in Swiss Ticks

December 7, 2022
Load More

Latest News

Biodefense Headlines – 12 March 2023

Biodefense Headlines – 12 March 2023

March 12, 2023
Partner Therapeutics’ Novel Approach to Stratify Sepsis Patients Gains Backing From BARDA

Biopreparedness Research Virtual Environment (BRaVE) Initiative Backed by $105M DOE Funding

January 25, 2023
Influenza Proteins Tilt and Wave in ‘Breath-like’ Motions

Influenza Proteins Tilt and Wave in ‘Breath-like’ Motions

January 25, 2023
Biodefense Headlines – 24 January 2023

Biodefense Headlines – 24 January 2023

January 24, 2023

Subscribe

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Subscribe

© 2022 Stemar Media Group LLC

No Result
View All Result
  • Featured
  • COVID-19
  • Funding
  • Directory
  • Jobs
  • Events
  • Subscribe

© 2022 Stemar Media Group LLC