Immuron Signs New Research Agreement with Naval Medical Research Command
Immuron announced a new research agreement with the Naval Medical Research Command - NMRC - and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, or WRAIR, Silver Spring, MD, USA funded by a U.S. Department of Defense subaward.The Naval Medical Research Command and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, in collaboration with Immuron, are progressing the development of novel vaccines targeting Campylobacter jejuni and Shigella sonnei. Under a recently executed collaborative research agreement with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, new vaccine preparations against these pathogens have been developed and formulated at the military research institutes and subsequently provided to Immuron. Immuron will produce two hyper-immune bovine colostrum products for pre-clinical evaluation, with the objective of advancing a combined colostrum-based therapeutic specifically designed for the US military. Also, the Uniformed Services University topline results from its clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of enterotoxigenic E. coli hyperimmune bovine colostrum in maintaining gut health during deployment and travel are anticipated to be announced at the end of next week. In P2TD study, IMM-124E - the active ingredient in Travelan - was delivered in 600 mg powder sachets and administered twice daily in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Infectious diarrhea is the most common illness reported by travelers visiting developing countries and among US troops deployed overseas. In the last decade, several enteric pathogens have an increasing resistance to commonly prescribed antibiotics.
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- New Contract Awarded: Immuron has secured a new contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop oral therapeutics targeting Campylobacter and Shigella, which is expected to significantly enhance gut health protection for U.S. military personnel.
- Vaccine Development Progress: Collaboration with the Naval Medical Research Command and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is advancing the development of new vaccines aimed at combating Shigella infections, which cause approximately 600,000 deaths annually worldwide.
- Clinical Trial Update: Topline results from the Uniformed Services University's clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of IMM-124E in maintaining gut health are anticipated soon, potentially providing critical data for future military applications.
- Strong Market Demand: With an estimated 1.5 billion episodes of diarrhea occurring globally each year, particularly in developing countries, there is a pressing need for preventative treatments, positioning Immuron's new products to fill this market gap.

- New Contract Award: Immuron has secured a new contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop two novel oral therapeutics targeting Campylobacter and Shigella, marking a significant advancement in the company's military biopharmaceutical initiatives.
- Vaccine Development Collaboration: The collaboration with the Naval Medical Research Command and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is advancing the development of new vaccines, utilizing Immuron's proprietary technology platform to produce hyper-immune bovine colostrum products aimed at enhancing military preventive capabilities.
- Clinical Trial Update: Results from the Uniformed Services University's clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of hyper-immune bovine colostrum in maintaining gut health are expected to be announced soon, potentially providing strong data support for future market promotion.
- Global Health Impact: With an estimated 1.5 billion episodes of diarrhea leading to 2.2 million deaths annually, particularly in developing countries, Immuron's new therapies are poised to mitigate the impact of these pathogens and enhance global public health outcomes.
FDA Approval: Immuron Limited has received FDA approval for its Investigational New Drug application for IMM-529, allowing the company to proceed with a Phase 2 clinical trial targeting Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI).
Clinical Trial Details: The Phase 2 trial will involve up to 60 subjects and will assess the safety and efficacy of IMM-529 in combination with standard care for patients with first episode or recurrent CDI.
Market Potential: If successful, IMM-529 could be positioned early in treatment protocols, with an estimated annual revenue potential of $400 million, addressing a significant health threat posed by CDI, which affects over 400,000 people in the U.S. annually.
Innovative Approach: IMM-529 utilizes bovine colostrum-derived antibodies targeting multiple components of C. diff, showing promising pre-clinical results in preventing and treating CDI, and is unique in its therapeutic potential across all disease phases.
FDA Approval: Immuron's Investigational New Drug application for IMM-529 has been approved by the FDA, allowing the company to proceed with a Phase 2 clinical trial.
Clinical Trial Details: The Phase 2 trial will focus on individuals with Clostridioides difficile infection and is set to begin in the first half of 2026, enrolling up to 60 subjects in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.






