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Alexion to Present Data Reinforcing Effectiveness of Ultomiris and Soliris in Treating Rare Neurological Disorder at ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS Meeting

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, October 2023

(IN BRIEF) Alexion, a subsidiary of AstraZeneca Rare Disease, is set to present new data at the 9th Joint Meeting of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis and Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Presents Promising Data from Phase III Trials Advancing Cancer Treatments at ESMO Congress

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, October 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has unveiled data from four pivotal Phase III trials at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, demonstrating advances in cancer treatments across multiple types of cancers. These trials include TROPION-Lung01 and TROPION-Breast01, showcasing the significance … Read the full press release

World Health Organization Recommends University of Oxford’s Malaria Vaccine for Children

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, October 2023

(IN BRIEF) The University of Oxford’s R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine, developed in collaboration with the Serum Institute of India and leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology, has received a recommendation for use by the World Health Organization (WHO). After rigorous scientific review by … Read the full press release

Alexion and AstraZeneca Acquire Rare Disease Gene Therapy Portfolio from Pfizer for $1 Billion

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) Alexion, in collaboration with AstraZeneca Rare Disease, has finalized an agreement to acquire a collection of preclinical rare disease gene therapy programs and related technologies from Pfizer Inc. This strategic move combines the expertise of Alexion and AstraZeneca … Read the full press release

Jacob Lund Appointed as Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainability at Investor

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Head of Global Media Relations, Jacob Lund, has been chosen as the new Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainability and a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Investor. With a decade of experience at AstraZeneca, holding … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Showcases Promising Advances in Lung Cancer Treatments at IASLC Conference 2023

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca is advancing its lung cancer portfolio at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer. The company is aiming to have an AstraZeneca medicine for over half of all … Read the full press release

FDA Accepts AstraZeneca’s NDA for Capivasertib Combination Therapy in Advanced Breast Cancer

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s new drug application (NDA) for capivasertib, in combination with Faslodex, has been accepted and granted Priority Review by the US FDA for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. The NDA is being reviewed under Project Orbis, which … Read the full press release

Innovative Partnership: AstraZeneca and Quell Therapeutics Targeting Autoimmune Diseases with Engineered Treg Cell Therapies

PRESS RELEASE -- 9, June 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Quell Therapeutics have announced a collaboration to develop innovative treatments for Type 1 Diabetes and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Quell’s T-regulatory cell engineering technology will be used to create potential curative therapies. AstraZeneca has the option to … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca to Present Data on Vaccines and Immune Therapies Portfolio at ECCMID 2023

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca is set to present data on its Vaccines and Immune Therapies portfolio at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. Among the data to be presented will be details on the progress of AstraZeneca’s Vaccines … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca showcases potential of Imfinzi-based treatment for early-stage lung cancer

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca will showcase new data from its industry-leading Oncology pipeline and portfolio at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting. A total of 70 presentations will be given, including a plenary presentation on the AEGEAN Phase III … Read the full press release

Ghana approves Oxford-developed malaria vaccine for use in children

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana has granted full national licensure for the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India using Novavax’s adjuvant technology. This marks the … Read the full press release

Sanofi gains full control of nirsevimab in US with new contractual agreements

PRESS RELEASE -- 12, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has simplified its contractual arrangements with AstraZeneca and Sobi for the development and commercialization of Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in the United States. Under the new arrangements, Sanofi will have full commercial control of nirsevimab in the U.S. Sanofi … Read the full press release

Study Shows Linear Association Between Salt Intake and Atherosclerosis in Heart and Neck Arteries

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) A study published in the European Heart Journal – Open has found that excessive salt intake is associated with clogged arteries of the heart and neck, which is linked with increased risks of heart attack and stroke. Atherosclerosis, … Read the full press release

L’ancien directeur financier du groupe DS Smith rejoint le conseil d’administration de la coopérative

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2023

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) The Co-operative Group Limited a annoncé qu’Adrian Marsh rejoindrait la société en tant qu’administrateur non exécutif indépendant et président du comité des risques et d’audit. Marsh prend sa retraite de son poste de directeur financier du groupe … Read the full press release

Former DS Smith Group Finance Director joins Co-op Board

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Co-operative Group Limited has announced that Adrian Marsh will join the company as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee. Marsh is retiring from his role as Group Finance Director at FTSE … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca cherche la prochaine vague d’innovation thérapeutique avec le défi postdoctoral R&D 2023

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2023

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) AstraZeneca a lancé le Défi postdoctoral R&D 2023, qui invite les étudiants en dernière année de médecine et/ou de doctorat et les chercheurs postdoctoraux du monde entier à soumettre leurs propres propositions de recherche. L’initiative est conçue … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca seeks next wave of therapeutic innovation with 2023 R&D Postdoctoral Challenge

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has launched the 2023 R&D Postdoctoral Challenge, which invites final-year MD and/or PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from around the world to submit their own research proposals. The initiative is designed to promote diversity of thought and … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca completes acquisition of Neogene Therapeutics, expanding its portfolio in immuno-oncology

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, January 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN), a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Neogene Therapeutics Inc. Neogene is a global clinical-stage biotechnology company that specializes in the discovery, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca completa la adquisición de Neogene Therapeutics, ampliando su cartera en inmunooncología

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, January 2023

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) CAMBRIDGE, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN), una multinacional británica-sueca farmacéutica y de biotecnología, ha anunciado la finalización de su adquisición de Neogene Therapeutics Inc. Neogene es una compañía global de biotecnología en etapa clínica que … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Tezspire receives EU approval for self-administration in a convenient pre-filled pen for severe asthma patients

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, January 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) CAMBRIDGE, 13-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN), a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has announced that its drug Tezspire (tezepelumab) has been given the green light for self-administration by the European Medicine Agency’s Committee for Medicinal … Read the full press release