Recce Pharmaceuticals Continues Strategic Partnership with Murdoch Children'S Research Institute

credit: via leastofthesefoodpantry

A synthetic drug being developed for the treatment of life-threatening infections has the potential to become the first new treatment for antibiotic-resistant superbugs in more than 50 years, the New York Times reports.

According to the Pew Charitable Trusts, the drug, called RECCE 327, is the only synthetic polymer and drug candidate in development that has been "approved by the FDA for the treatment of serious and potentially life-threatening infections due to Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including their superbug forms."

It has also been designated a "Qualified Infectious Disease Product" under the Generating Antibiotic Initiatives Now (GAIN) Act and given 10 years of market exclusivity post approval by the FDA.

But it's not yet approved for use in humans.

"The threat of antibiotic resistance is greater now than ever, and commercial-academic partnerships are crucial to advance antibiotic discovery," Andrew Steer, theme director of infection, immunity, and global health at Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia, says in a press release.

"The synergy between our organizations will undoubtedly lead to ground-breaking discoveries that have the potential to transform the landscape of infectious disease treatment."

Recce Pharmaceuticals, which is based in Australia, says its synthetic polymer anti-infectives have the potential to

Read the Entire Article

How's Your Community Doing?
Check Out it's
Community Vital Signs

Donorbox: $3 Billion in Charitable Giving Announced

Donorbox's comprehensive fundraising platform helps nonprofits grow sustainably and maximize impact.As a trusted fundraising partner, Donorbox provides scalable features, expert guidance, and...more

Black History Month: Black Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists Strengthen Communities

Booker T.Washington was one of the leading Black intellectuals and philanthropists of the Reconstruction era.Oseola McCarty dropped out of school in the sixth grade to care for her ailing aunt.John...more

Enjoy Chipotle While Supporting the Kidsmatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative!

February Coffee & Conversation: Saturday, 10:00 amNaperville, IL.Free Chamber Concert presented by Fox Valley Music Consortium: Sunday, 3:00 pm.Partner Yoga: Sunday evening, 5:00pm.Free Ice Cream...more

Medwish Medworks Hosts Dental Clinic For Youth At Juvenile Detention Center

MedWish Medworks hosted a dental clinic at the Cleveland Juvenile Detention Center.Clinic provided 51 youths with vital dental services, including cleanings, fillings, and extractions.Clinic was...more

Impact Measurement From A Global Perspective

Join Stanford Social Innovation Review and the Institute of Philanthropy for this FREE LIVE session to discuss how funders and organizations around the world approach impact measurement today.Lisa...more

Thon: Learn About the Impact of the Largest Student-Run Philanthropy in the World

PENN STATE THON raises money and awareness for kids with cancer.All the money raised goes to the FOUR DIAMONDS FUND, which helps families and kids with the disease.THon is held every year on the...more

Wvcsd Artist of the Week: Olive Weaver

Warwick Valley High School freshman Olive Weaver has been creating art for as long as she can remember.Olive has a genuine interest in art, and she goes that extra mile to learn and grow.Olive Weaver...more

Sustainability Takes Centre Stage in Jungle Book Production

Sustainability Takes Centre Stage in Jungle Book Production.Students have taken on the challenge of crafting costumes for iconic characters such as Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo, and Shere Khan using...more

Lights, Camera, and Award-Winning Action At Milford School

RTE's Sinead Kennedy hosted the student awards.Sixth class at Milford National School with their short film Dimension Disturbance won the Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Stopmotion award.The...more

Rmb 100 Dining Vouchers &Amp; More: Make A Day of It At Jise

RMB 100 Dining Vouchers & More: Make a Day of it at JISE.The first 200 arrivals to the Jingkids booth will get their pick of RMB 100 vouchers to some of The Jing's nicest eateries.There will also be...more