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U.S. Army, Hawaii Biotech join for dengue vaccine effort

Seeking a dengue fever vaccine that can offer broad protection in a short time, the U.S. Army has awarded Hawaii Biotech a Phase I contract to support the company's work against the "potentially mission-aborting" disease, according to a press release.

Hawaii Biotech rises from Chapter 11

One year after selling its dengue vaccine research, Hawaii Biotech has come out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company filed for reorganization protection back in December 2009. "This is a significant

Merck buys vax unit from bankrupt Hawaii Biotech

Merck (NYSE: MRK) has agreed to purchase bankrupt Hawaii Biotech 's dengue fever vaccine unit for an undisclosed sum. It's a critical move for Hawaii, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Hawaii Biotech power struggle heads into bankruptcy court

With its biggest shareholder expected to make a power grab at an annual meeting on Wednesday, Hawaii Biotech has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A report in Pacific Business News notes

Hawaii Biotech: Phase I West Nile vax trial a success

Hawaii Biotech announced the successful completion of a Phase I clinical trial for its West Nile Virus vaccine. The recombinant sub-unit vaccine was found to be safe among healthy volunteers who had

Hawaii Biotech: Phase I West Nile vax trial a success

Hawaii Biotech announced the successful completion of a Phase I clinical trial for its West Nile Virus vaccine. The recombinant sub-unit vaccine was found to be safe among healthy volunteers who had

Brazilian Dengue outbreak highlights vaccine need

An outbreak of dengue fever in and around Rio de Janeiro has afflicted more than 75,000 people since the beginning of the year, with 12 people dying in just the past week. No vaccine is available

Hawaii Biotech moves West Nile vaccine into clinic

Hawaii Biotech has passed a key milestone in its development, winning approval to begin a small human trial of its experimental vaccine to combat West Nile disease. Hawaii Biotech says that the FDA