(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen and the University Medical Center Groningen have appointed Anne Been as quartermaster to explore the establishment of a joint valorization organization designed to strengthen the translation of academic research into societal and economic impact. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, Science, Technology
Tagged academic innovation ecosystem, Academic Startup Competition, academic startups Netherlands, Anne Been, Anne Been appointed quartermaster to assess joint valorization organization linking UG, Faculty of Medical Sciences Groningen, Groningen innovation ecosystem, Hans Biemans, IMChip, knowledge transfer, MimeCure, Northern Netherlands innovation, QT Sense, regional economic development, regional technology transfer initiatives, research commercialization, research impact, science commercialization, UG and UMCG explore new joint valorization organization to accelerate research commercialization and regional economic development, UMCG, UMCG and regional innovation partners, university industry collaboration, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, valorization organization, Wiro Niessen
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a prototype smart pillow designed to help reduce the negative effects of bedtime smartphone use by allowing users to access digital audio content without looking at screens. The device integrates … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged bedtime smartphone use, Chicago, digital content streaming, digital wellbeing, Dr Ilyena Hirskyj Douglas, Dr Xianghua Sharon Ding, human-computer interaction, Kejin Yu, music podcasts audiobooks, School of Computing Science, screen free sleep, sleep onset research, sleep research, sleep technology, smart pillow, tactile interface technology, technology for sleep health, TEI 2026 conference, University of Glasgow, University of Glasgow research team explores screen-free bedtime technology with smart pillow designed to support sleep onset and relaxation, University of Glasgow unveils innovative smart pillow technology that lets users control music and podcasts through touch while drifting to sleep, wearable and embedded devices, Weiyun Wang
(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips introduced its next-generation CT imaging system, Rembra, at ECR 2026 in Vienna. The system is designed to address the growing demands on radiology departments caused by rising patient volumes, complex clinical cases and workforce pressures. Rembra … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, Science, Technology
Tagged advanced detector technology, AI-enabled radiology workflows, bariatric imaging, computed tomography imaging, CT imaging throughput, CT scanner technology, Dan Xu, diagnostic imaging, ECR 2026 Vienna, emergency imaging, extended field of view CT, healthcare technology, high-acuity imaging, high-speed image reconstruction, Hospices Civils de Lyon, hospital imaging departments, Improved Patient Access and AI-Driven Imaging Efficiency, medical imaging equipment, medical imaging technology, NanoPanel Precise XD detector, New Philips Rembra CT System Combines Advanced Detector Technology, Olivier Rouvière, Philips Unveils Rembra CT at ECR 2026 Delivering Faster Image Reconstruction, radiology innovation, radiology workflow efficiency, Rembra CT system, Royal Philips, RSNA 2025, spectral CT innovation, trauma imaging, Verida spectral CT system, wide-bore CT scanner, Wide-Bore Design and High Throughput for Modern Radiology Departments
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has launched new online resources designed to support families acting as “Nearest Relatives” for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. Developed over nearly a decade with funding from UK Research and Innovation, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Law, Management, Marketing, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Cardiff University Jeremy Dixon, Hannah carer lived experience mental health advocacy, Mental Health Act nearest relative role, mental health advocacy families UK, mental health carers support resources, Mind mental health charity Emma Mack, nominated person reform mental health law UK, Professor Judy Laing mental health law, psychiatric detention legal rights families, Rethink Mental Illness Carers Service Bristol, UK Research and Innovation UKRI funding, University of Bath Harry Bark, University of Bristol, University of Bristol Project Provides Guidance for Families Advocating for Relatives in Mental Health Care, University of Bristol Research Team Develops New Resources to Help Carers Navigate Mental Health System, University of South Wales Kevin Stone
(IN BRIEF) A research consortium led by the University of Liverpool has received funding from Hilfsaktion Noma e.V. to investigate noma, a severe gangrenous disease that affects the mouth and face and primarily impacts malnourished children in regions of extreme … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Non Profit, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases, child malnutrition infectious disease, Dr Stuart Ainsworth, global health research collaboration, Hilfsaktion Noma eV, immunopathology research, infection resilience programme University of Liverpool, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Mathis Winkler, Médecins Sans Frontières MSF, microbiology of noma, neglected tropical diseases WHO, Noma disease research, PathNoma consortium, PathNoma Research Alliance Launches Study to Understand and Prevent Devastating Childhood Disease, Professor Adam Roberts, Sokoto Nigeria Noma Children Hospital, University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool Scientists Lead Global Study into Neglected Tropical Disease Noma, Ute Winkler Stumpf
(IN BRIEF) The Academy of Medical Sciences has launched a UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce to address growing challenges affecting the country’s medical research workforce. Co-chaired by Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed of the University of Liverpool and Dr Tony Wood … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 10 Year Health Plan for England, Academy of Medical Sciences, Academy of Medical Sciences Launches UK Taskforce to Strengthen Medical Science Career Pathways, AI and data science in healthcare, Andrew Morris, biomedical research careers UK, clinical academic workforce shortage, GlaxoSmithKline, Life Sciences Sector Plan UK, medical research workforce development, medical science career pathways, MedTech industry workforce, New UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce Led by University of Liverpool and Industry Leaders to Address Workforce Gaps, NHS research workforce, pharmaceutical research careers, Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed, Tony Wood, UK health research policy, UK life sciences sector, UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer is developing the gammaSTAR software platform and SpinIt project to accelerate the transfer of innovative MRI technologies into clinical routine use. The vendor-neutral gammaSTAR platform allows researchers to develop and test MR sequences independently of scanner manufacturers … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Science, Technology
Tagged clinical certification, Daniel Hoinkiss, digital medicine, EXIST program, Fraunhofer, Fraunhofer MEVIS, Fraunhofer MEVIS Advances Manufacturer Independent MRI Software Framework for Clinical Imaging Innovation, Fraunhofer SpinIt Initiative Establishes New Pathway for Certified Third Party MRI Sequences in Clinical Practice, gammaSTAR platform, magnetic resonance imaging, medical device approval, medical imaging software, MR sequences, MRI reconstruction, MRI technology, multicenter clinical studies, Nora Josefin Breutigam, Siemens Healthineers, Simon Konstandin, SpinIt project, vendor neutral MRI
(IN BRIEF) University of Copenhagen researchers have found that poor dental health during childhood is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes later in life. The study, based on data from more than 568,000 individuals … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Science, Technology
Tagged cardiovascular disease, childhood health, cohort study, Coronary Artery Disease, Danish Health Authority, dental caries, epidemiology, gingivitis, heart attack, inflammation, Large Danish Study Shows Childhood Tooth Decay and Gum Disease Associated with Future Cardiovascular Risk, Merete Markvart, National Child Odontology Registry, National Patient Register, Nikoline Nygaard, oral health, preventive dentistry, stroke, type 2 diabetes, University of Copenhagen, University of Copenhagen Research Highlights Long Term Health Impact of Childhood Tooth Decay and Gingivitis
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has obtained orphan drug designation in Japan for rilzabrutinib as a treatment for IgG4-related disease, a rare immune-mediated condition with limited treatment options. The designation from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is supported by positive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor, BTK inhibitor, IgG4-RD, IgG4-related disease, immune thrombocytopenia, immune-mediated diseases, ITP, MHLW, Ministry of Health Labour and Welfare Japan, orphan drug designation, phase 2 clinical trial NCT04520451, rare disease treatment, rare diseases, rheumatology, RILIEF phase 3 study NCT07190196, rilzabrutinib, Sanofi, Sanofi Expands Global Regulatory Recognition of Rilzabrutinib for Rare Immune Mediated Diseases, Sanofi Secures Japanese Orphan Drug Status for Rilzabrutinib Following Positive Clinical Study Results, SCD, sickle cell disease, wAIHA, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have created the world’s largest open-source tumour registry for dogs and cats, containing more than one million diagnostic records. The project integrates veterinary … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Non Profit, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Animal Health, BattLab, cancer risk research, canine tumours, David Killick, epidemiology, feline tumours, Francesco Cian, Jose Rodríguez Torres, open source database, pet cancer research, Petplan Charitable Trust, SAVSNET, Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network, tumour registry, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool Collaboration Builds Extensive Global Resource for Studying Cancer in Companion Animals, University of Liverpool Researchers Develop World Leading Open Source Cancer Database for Dogs and Cats, Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, veterinary data science, Veterinary Data Science Group, veterinary oncology, veterinary pathology
(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler SE and Molecular Partners AG have entered into a partnership to develop and potentially manufacture DARPin-based radiopharmaceutical therapies for cancer treatment. Eckert & Ziegler will provide development services for Radio-DARPins using Actinium-225 and Lutetium-177 isotopes, … Read the full press release
Posted in Berlin, Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Actinium-225, alpha emitters, Berlin development laboratory, biotechnology collaboration, DARPin technology, Eckert & Ziegler and Molecular Partners Collaborate on DARPin-Based Radiopharmaceutical Development for Targeted Cancer Therapy, Eckert & Ziegler Expands Radiopharmaceutical Development Capabilities Through Partnership with Molecular Partners, Eckert & Ziegler SE, Harald Hasselmann, isotope technology, Lutetium-177, Molecular Partners AG, nuclear medicine, oncology therapeutics, Radio-DARPins, radiochemistry, radiolabeled therapeutics, radiopharmaceuticals, targeted cancer therapy, TecDAX
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London have created a next-generation PROTAC degrader that successfully eliminates the cancer-related protein Aurora A while overcoming the hook effect that has limited earlier degraders. The new molecule, CCT400028, demonstrates improved … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged alisertib, Aurora A kinase, Cancer Research UK, cancer therapeutics, CCT400028, chemical probes, Children’s Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence CBTCE, Gary Newton, glioma, hook effect, Institute of Cancer Research Develops Advanced Aurora A PROTAC Degrader That Overcomes Hook Effect and Improves Stability, Institute of Cancer Research London, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, leukaemia, Lindsay Evans, Neuroblastoma, New Aurora A Degrader from Institute of Cancer Research Demonstrates Improved Selectivity and Reliability in Cancer Studies, paediatric cancers, Paul Workman, PROTAC, protein degradation technology, targeted protein degradation, University of Kiel
(IN BRIEF) A randomized double-blind study of 74 healthy adults has shown that a single night of exposure to typical urban traffic noise can negatively affect cardiovascular health by impairing blood vessel function, increasing heart rate and triggering inflammatory and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Science, Technology
Tagged Andreas Daiber, blood vessel function, cardiovascular health, Cardiovascular Research journal, environmental noise, European Environment Agency, European Society of Cardiology, flow mediated dilation, hypertension risk, inflammation markers, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, MARKOPOLO consortium, New Study Shows Single Night of Traffic Noise Can Trigger Measurable Cardiovascular Stress, Nighttime Traffic Noise Identified as Potential Cardiovascular Risk Factor in New Clinical Study, Omar Hahad, sleep disruption, Thomas Münzel, traffic noise, urban noise pollution, World Health Organization
(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Inge Herrmann has secured 8 million Swiss francs in funding from the Werner Siemens Foundation to develop SonoGuard, a novel system designed to detect and treat complications after surgery. The five-year project aims to create an … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Balgrist University Hospital, Benjamin Suter, biomedical research, Empa, ETH Zurich, gastrointestinal surgery, hydrogel patch, implant infections, Inge Herrmann, medical technology, postoperative monitoring, sepsis prevention, SonoGuard, SonoGuard Project at Empa Receives Major Funding to Develop Early Warning System for Surgical Complications, surgical complications, Switzerland research funding, ultrasound contrast agent, University of Zurich, Werner Siemens Foundation, Werner Siemens Foundation Supports Empa SonoGuard Project for Early Detection of Surgical Complications
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Growth Equity Fund III has made a significant investment in Finnish fitness chain Kuntokeskus Liikku to support the company’s expansion and strengthen its position in the national fitness market. Liikku operates more than 70 gyms across Finland … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Real Estate
Tagged Antti Kummu, CapMan Growth, CapMan Growth Backs Continued Expansion Strategy of Finnish Gym Chain Kuntokeskus Liikku, CapMan Growth Equity Fund III, CapMan Growth Equity Fund III Invests in Kuntokeskus Liikku to Support Expansion of Finnish Fitness Chain, commercial real estate, COR Group, Finland fitness market, Finnish SMEs, fitness industry Finland, fitness services Finland, growth investment, gym chain Finland, gym expansion, health and wellness sector, Ilari Kerola, Johanna Riihijärvi, Kuntokeskus Liikku, Private equity investment, self-service gyms
(IN BRIEF) GSK has entered an agreement to acquire Canadian biotechnology company 35Pharma for $950 million in order to strengthen its pipeline of therapies for pulmonary hypertension and related cardiopulmonary diseases. The acquisition includes HS235, an investigational activin signalling inhibitor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 35Pharma, activin signalling inhibitor, biotechnology acquisition, CANADA, cardiopulmonary diseases, clinical trials, drug development, GSK, GSK Targets Next Generation Pulmonary Hypertension Treatments with Acquisition of 35Pharma, GSK to Acquire 35Pharma for 950 Million Dollars to Strengthen Pulmonary Hypertension Drug Pipeline, HS235, Ilia Tikhomirov, PH-HFpEF, pharmaceutical industry, pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH, pulmonary hypertension, Respiratory Immunology and Inflammation portfolio, Tony Wood
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced plans to establish a 46,000-square-foot radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in Denton, Texas, with operations expected to begin in 2028. The new site will expand the company’s U.S. manufacturing network and support growing demand for targeted … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland
Tagged advanced manufacturing, bioengineering jobs, cancer treatment manufacturing, Dallas Fort Worth biotech, Denton Texas, Greg Abbott, Novartis, Novartis Expands Radioligand Therapy Network with New Manufacturing Site in Denton Texas, Novartis Strengthens US Radioligand Therapy Production with Planned Texas Manufacturing Investment, nuclear medicine, oncology pipeline, pharmaceutical manufacturing, radioligand therapy RLT, radiopharmaceuticals, targeted radiation therapy, US investment program, Vas Narasimhan
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR (IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has been awarded USD 6 million by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to continue development of its investigational oral antibiotic ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil for treating complicated urinary … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland
Tagged antibiotic development, antimicrobial resistance, ASPR, BARDA, Basilea Advances Antibiotic Pipeline with BARDA Funding for Oral Beta Lactam Combination Therapy, Basilea Pharmaceutica, Basilea Receives USD 6 Million BARDA Funding to Advance Development of Oral Antibiotic for Drug Resistant Urinary Infections, beta lactam beta lactamase inhibitor, ceftibuten ledaborbactam etzadroxil, complicated urinary tract infections cUTI, Cresemba®, David Veitch, FDA Fast Track designation, multidrug resistant bacteria, pyelonephritis, Qualified Infectious Disease Product QIDP, US Department of Health and Human Services, Zevtera®
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University researchers, together with partners from the University of Bristol and the University of Melbourne, have found that social media algorithms on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram often direct people with eating disorders toward harmful diet … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Science, Society, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged body image, dieting content, Digital Literacy, digital wellbeing, eating disorders, Instagram, Loughborough University, mental health research, Paula Saukko, qualitative study, recovery content, Research Finds Algorithm Driven Social Media Content Influences Eating Disorder Experiences and Recovery Efforts, social media algorithms, social media research, TikTok, UK research, University of Bristol, University of Melbourne, University Study Shows Social Media Algorithms Can Both Harm and Support People With Eating Disorders
(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has approved Ranluspec, a ranibizumab biosimilar developed by Lupin and commercialized by Sandoz, for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration and several other retinal disorders. The therapy has demonstrated comparable efficacy and safety to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Healthcare, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland
Tagged access to medicines, Afqlir, Basel Switzerland, biosimilars Europe, choroidal neovascularization, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, EU commercialization rights, European Commission approval, eye disease treatment, Lucentis reference medicine, lupin, neovascular age-related macular degeneration, ophthalmology treatments, pharmaceutical partnership, ranibizumab biosimilar, Ranluspec, retinal vein occlusion, Sandoz, Sandoz and Lupin Advance European Market Entry for Ranluspec Following Regulatory Clearance, Sandoz Secures European Approval for Ranluspec to Expand Access to Biosimilar Treatment in Retinal Diseases
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