IPF Research

See below for the latest in research news related to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). This is where the PFF will share relevant news articles, press releases, and study results in the field of IPF.

Baricitinib in Combination with Remdesivir Reduces Time to Recovery in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in NIAID-Sponsored ACTT-2 Trial
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Sep 15, 2020
Full story: Baricitinib in Combination with Remdesivir Reduces Time to Recovery in Hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in NIAID-Sponsored ACTT-2 Trial
Galecto, Inc. Receives U.S. and EU Orphan Drug Designations for GB0139 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Sep 1, 2020
Full story: Galecto, Inc. Receives U.S. and EU Orphan Drug Designations for GB0139 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Development of COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 expands into US Phase III clinical trial across all adult age groups
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Sep 1, 2020
Full story: Development of COVID-19 vaccine AZD1222 expands into US Phase III clinical trial across all adult age groups
Moderna Announces Publication in The New England Journal of Medicine of Interim Results From Phase 1 Study of Its mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Jul 17, 2020
Full story: Moderna Announces Publication in The New England Journal of Medicine of Interim Results From Phase 1 Study of Its mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)
NIH Awards Major Grant In Pulmonary Fibrosis Research
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Jul 17, 2020
Full story: NIH Awards Major Grant In Pulmonary Fibrosis Research
Galecto Advances Phase 2b Study of GB0139 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Recruitment Remains on Track Despite COVID-19 Crisis
- by Kelsey Overberg
- May 12, 2020
Full story: Galecto Advances Phase 2b Study of GB0139 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Recruitment Remains on Track Despite COVID-19 Crisis
I-Mab Announces IND Clearance from FDA for TJM2 to Treat Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Associated with Severe Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Apr 17, 2020
Full story: I-Mab Announces IND Clearance from FDA for TJM2 to Treat Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Associated with Severe Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19)
FDA GRANTS CALCIMEDICA PERMISSION TO BEGIN DOSING CM4620-IE IN PATIENTS WITH SEVERE COVID-19 PNEUMONIA UNDER A NEWLY OPENED IND
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Apr 17, 2020
Full story: FDA GRANTS CALCIMEDICA PERMISSION TO BEGIN DOSING CM4620-IE IN PATIENTS WITH SEVERE COVID-19 PNEUMONIA UNDER A NEWLY OPENED IND
How a 100-year-old vaccine for tuberculosis could help fight the novel coronavirus
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Apr 17, 2020
Full story: How a 100-year-old vaccine for tuberculosis could help fight the novel coronavirus
Novant Health Initiates Phase 2 COVID-19 Trial with CytoDyn’s Leronlimab
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Apr 13, 2020
Full story: Novant Health Initiates Phase 2 COVID-19 Trial with CytoDyn’s Leronlimab
INOVIO Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine and Plans First Dose Today
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Apr 13, 2020
Full story: INOVIO Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine and Plans First Dose Today
Capricor Initiates Compassionate Use Program for Severe COVID-19 Patients using CAP-1002, its Novel Cell Therapy
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Apr 13, 2020
Full story: Capricor Initiates Compassionate Use Program for Severe COVID-19 Patients using CAP-1002, its Novel Cell Therapy
Gilead Sciences Initiates Two Phase 3 Studies of Investigational Antiviral Remdesivir for the Treatment of COVID-19
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Mar 31, 2020
Full story: Gilead Sciences Initiates Two Phase 3 Studies of Investigational Antiviral Remdesivir for the Treatment of COVID-19
Investigational COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma - Emergency INDs
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Mar 31, 2020
Full story: Investigational COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma - Emergency INDs
FDA grants IND “Study May Proceed” for COVID-19 trial to NeuroRx, Inc. in partnership with RELIEF THERAPEUTICS (SIX:RLF) for treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Mar 31, 2020
Full story: FDA grants IND “Study May Proceed” for COVID-19 trial to NeuroRx, Inc. in partnership with RELIEF THERAPEUTICS (SIX:RLF) for treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress
Genentech Announces FDA Approval of Clinical Trial for Actemra to Treat Hospitalized Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Mar 30, 2020
Full story: Genentech Announces FDA Approval of Clinical Trial for Actemra to Treat Hospitalized Patients With Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia
Pliant Therapeutics raises $100 million in Series C financing to advance therapies for fibrotic diseases
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Mar 20, 2020
Full story: Pliant Therapeutics raises $100 million in Series C financing to advance therapies for fibrotic diseases
FDA Grants Bellerophon Emergency Expanded Access for INOpulse® for the Treatment of COVID-19 Virus
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Mar 20, 2020
Full story: FDA Grants Bellerophon Emergency Expanded Access for INOpulse® for the Treatment of COVID-19 Virus
Bellerophon Announces Agreement with the FDA on its Planned Pivotal Phase 3 Study for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Pulmonary Fibrosis
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Mar 20, 2020
Full story: Bellerophon Announces Agreement with the FDA on its Planned Pivotal Phase 3 Study for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Pulmonary Fibrosis
FDA Approves First Treatment for Group of Progressive Interstitial Lung Diseases
- by Kelsey Overberg
- Mar 18, 2020
Full story: FDA Approves First Treatment for Group of Progressive Interstitial Lung Diseases

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