(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN has launched an upgraded version of its clinical decision support software, QIAGEN Clinical Insight Interpret (QCI Interpret), tailored for high-throughput next-generation sequencing (NGS) labs. The new release enhances performance metrics like turnaround time and diagnostic yield through … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SAS and the Maxwell Centre at the University of Cambridge are teaming up to propel healthcare innovation with advanced analytics. This partnership aims to integrate SAS expertise and its SAS® Viya® data and AI platform into the University’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Dr. Aga Iwasiewicz-Wabnig, Dr. Alex Samoshkin, Dr. Jim Goodnight, Healthcare Innovation, Maxwell Centre, partnership, Roderick Crawford, SAS, sustainability, University of Cambridge
(IN BRIEF) A recent study led by the University of Helsinki reveals a concerning link between periodontitis and stroke risk in individuals under 50 years old without known predisposing factors. The severity of periodontitis correlates with the severity of stroke, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Jukka Putaala, oral health, periodontitis, Pirkko Pussinen, stroke, Susanna Paju, University of Helsinki, wellness, Young Adults
(IN BRIEF) In a significant stride towards combating metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), Boehringer Ingelheim unveils groundbreaking results from a Phase II trial sub-analysis of survodutide. Demonstrating impressive efficacy, up to 64.5% of adults with moderate to advanced fibrosis stages F2 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking bioengineering breakthrough that could revolutionize bone regeneration treatments, offering hope for patients with severe skeletal injuries or bone loss due to diseases like cancer. This innovative approach, developed by researchers in Scotland, harnesses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Senior leaders from the University of Liverpool, including the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Black, recently visited the Malawi-Liverpool Wellcome Programme (MLW) in Blantyre, Malawi, to observe advancements in research, facilities, and healthcare initiatives. Established in 1995, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Healthcare, Innovative Research, MALAWI, Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Programme (MLW), partnership, Professor Louise Kenny, Professor Pete Clegg, Richard Black, sustainability, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Merck, a leading science and technology company, has inaugurated its expanded Life Science distribution center in Schnelldorf, Germany, following a €180 million investment that nearly doubled its size to 25,000 square meters. The upgraded facility now includes manual … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented new data at the 2024 European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress, showcasing the sustained efficacy and safety of remibrutinib, a selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Results … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, has introduced the Advanced Healthcare Cybersecurity Certification (AHCC), marking a significant milestone in cybersecurity for hospitals. This pioneering certification, available globally, aims to help healthcare organizations enhance their cybersecurity systems, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announces a partnership with Inserm, Lille University Hospital, and Inserm Transfert to identify novel therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers in obesity and metabolic diseases. The collaboration, centered around the ABOS/DIABOMICS study led by Lille University Hospital, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Dr Cord Dohrmann, Evotec, France, Inserm, Lille University Hospital, metabolic disease, Noémie Pellegrin, Obesity, partnership, Prof. Bart Staels, Prof. Francois Pattou, RESEARCH, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has once again secured certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for excellence in life sciences and healthcare transportation, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in air freight. The renewed CEIV Pharma … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air freight, DHL, Dominique Mayer, IATA Certification, leadership, Max Sauberschwarz, partnership, pharma, safety, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Almirall’s new data highlights the alarming lack of awareness regarding actinic keratosis (AK), a common precancerous dermatological condition linked to sun exposure, with more than one-third of affected individuals unaware of its causes. The survey, conducted across Spain, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study commissioned by Boehringer Ingelheim, conducted across eight G20 countries, sheds light on the challenges obstructing access to mental health care worldwide. The analysis reveals pervasive stigma, a shortage of mental health professionals, and inconsistent service … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €120 million in the first tranche of financing, out of a total of €175 million, to the regional government of Castilla y León in Spain. The loan aims to facilitate the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Castilla y León, EIB, Healthcare, infrastructure, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament has achieved a significant milestone by approving the first reading of extensive reforms to EU pharmaceutical legislation aimed at fostering innovation and ensuring equitable access to medicines. While commending the progress, the European Society of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Industrial, Law, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged ESC, European Parliament, Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform, Professor Piotr Szymański
(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips announces the introduction of its real-time 3D Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) catheter, VeriSight Pro, in hospitals across Hong Kong, marking its first clinical use outside the US or Canada. The catheter, guided into the heart’s chambers through … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Bert van Meurs, Dr. Edris Aman, Dr. Michael Lee, Hong Kong Hospitals, Image-Guided Cardiac Procedures, partnership, Philips, Professor Gagan Singh, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Mary Hospital, sustainability, VeriSight Pro Catheter
(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has successfully introduced its ambulatory cardiac monitoring service nationwide in Spain, employing its wearable ePatch paired with the AI-driven Cardiologs analytics platform. Fourteen healthcare providers across Spain are utilizing the ePatch extended wear Holter monitors to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the University of Jyväskylä, and the University of Manchester suggests that mental disorders could be transmitted between individuals within social … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Christian Hakulinen, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, mental disorders, Social Networks, transmission, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Manchester
(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and OSE Immunotherapeutics announce a significant expansion of their partnership, introducing two novel projects to develop pioneering treatments alongside their ongoing anti-SIRPα immuno-oncology initiatives. The expansion includes broadening therapeutic evaluations to encompass cardiovascular-renal-metabolic (CRM) diseases and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Boehringer Ingelheim, Clive R. Wood, Disease Treatment, Nicolas Poirier, OSE Immunotherapeutics, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Roche Diagnostics has announced that its Tina-quant® lipoprotein Lp(a) RxDx assay has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Developed in collaboration with Amgen, this innovative test aims to identify individuals at risk … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Amgen, Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Jay Bradner, Lp(a) Test, Matt Sause, partnership, Roche, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca is set to revolutionize cancer care with a slew of groundbreaking data presentations at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Over 100 abstracts will showcase 25 approved and potential new medicines, including two late-breaking … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged ADRIATIC, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024, AstraZeneca, cancer care, Dave Fredrickson, DESTINY-Breast06, Enhertu, Imfinzi, Laura, Susan Galbraith, Tagrisso
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool celebrates as Professor Reecha Sofat and Professor Saye Khoo are elected as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, recognizing their exceptional contributions to biomedical and health sciences. Professor Sofat, the first participant of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture Federal Services has finalized its acquisition of Cognosante, a provider of digital transformation solutions for federal health, defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. With this strategic move, Accenture Federal Services aims to bolster its federal health portfolio, leveraging … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At the Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt am Main, shareholders of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA overwhelmingly approved proposals from the General Partner and the Supervisory Board. Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Wolfgang Kirsch, commended Fresenius’ resilience amidst … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged #FutureFresenius Agenda, AGM, Financial, Fresenius, investment, Michael Sen, Wolfgang Kirsch
(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips presents compelling retrospective study results at the Heart Rhythm Annual Meeting in Boston, showcasing the clinical and economic benefits of its AI-powered cardiac care solutions. The studies demonstrate the efficacy of Philips’ Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sartorius, a prominent life science group, is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to advance the development of new therapies by integrating NVIDIA’s AI-powered computing platforms with Sartorius’ expertise in life sciences and bioprocessing. Since 2020, Sartorius has integrated … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health, in collaboration with the International Food Information Service (IFIS Publishing), has introduced Ovid NutriHealth, an exclusive interdisciplinary health research database. With over 500,000 records sourced from publishers worldwide, the platform provides comprehensive information on the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has entered into an uncommitted credit facility of EUR 100 million with the Wellbeing Services County (WSC) of North Savo, Finland, marking their second loan agreement. This 20-year loan is designated for the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and McMaster University have announced a strategic partnership aimed at fostering collaborative research and knowledge exchange. As part of this initiative, the universities have established a £300k/$500k seed fund to support joint projects in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged CANADA, David Farrar, McMaster University, partnership, Professor Tariq Ali, RESEARCH, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Philips’ latest campaign, “Close to the Heart,” intertwines the narratives of interventional cardiologists and mountain climbers, epitomized by the inspiring journey of Dr. Qaisra Yasmin Saeed M.D. This campaign showcases the parallel challenges of both professions and highlights … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Greek startups and SMEs in life sciences, healthcare, and sustainability sectors are set to receive a significant boost with the launch of a €200 million equity agreement managed by the EIF arm of the EIB Group. The agreement, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, EIF, Equity Fund, Greece, INNOVATION, Ioannis Tsakiris, life sciences, Marjut Falkstedt, Nikos Papathanasis, partnership, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has finalized its equity investment with Cellectis, a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, following a successful research collaboration agreement announced in November 2023. This partnership aims to harness Cellectis’ gene editing technologies to design up to 10 novel cell … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Kemp, AstraZeneca, Cell and Gene Therapy Development, Cellectis, France, investment, partnership
(IN BRIEF) CIMIC Group subsidiary Leighton Asia, in partnership with China Railway First Group, has been awarded the A$4.3 billion North District Hospital (NDH) expansion project by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority. Expected to generate up to A$2.4 billion in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Spain
Tagged ACS Group, Brad Davey, China Railway First Group, CIMIC Group, Expansion Project, Hong Kong, Juan Santamaria, Leighton Asia, North District Hospital, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips and Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) have entered a hospital-wide, long-term strategic partnership to provide the latest patient monitoring applications across all Radboudumc departments. This collaboration ensures access to Philips’ patient monitoring portfolio, including continuous software … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Léon Kempeneers, partnership, patient monitoring, Philips, Radboud University Medical Center
(IN BRIEF) Bayer and Evotec have updated their strategic collaboration to focus on developing precision treatments for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Leveraging Evotec’s expertise in disease modelling using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), the collaboration aims to identify and validate … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Bayer, Cardiovascular Therapies, Dr Cord Dohrmann, Dr. Christian Rommel, Evotec, Juergen Eckhardt, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu, a HER2-directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC), has demonstrated significant progress in treating HER2-low and HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer following one or more lines of endocrine therapy. The high-level results from the DESTINY-Breast06 Phase … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AstraZeneca, Breast Cancer Patients, Daiichi Sankyo, DESTINY-Breast06, Enhertu, HER2-Low, HER2-Ultralow, Ken Takeshita, partnership, safety, Susan Galbraith
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Truqap, in combination with Faslodex, has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for treating estrogen receptor-positive, HER2‑negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with specific genetic alterations. The recommendation follows promising results from … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering Mongolia’s healthcare sector with a $43.2 million sovereign loan and a €5 million capital grant to the Government of Mongolia for the construction of a modern 250-bed hospital … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, investment, Mongolia, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Healthcare
(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has released its Q1 2024 results, showcasing a mixed performance marked by steady sales growth, significant litigation settlements, and ongoing operational challenges. Despite a 2.4% increase in group sales, comparable order intake saw a decline of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Abhijit Bhattacharya, Financial, investment, Philips, Roy Jakobs
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has enhanced its capabilities for RESOMER® powder biomaterials at its Darmstadt site in Germany with the implementation of advanced solvent-free micronization technology. This innovation allows for the production of customized powders with varied particle sizes and material … Read the full press release
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