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University of Twente and Labmicta Partner to Revolutionize Laboratory Diagnostics with AI and Robotics

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente and Labmicta have formed a strategic partnership to advance laboratory diagnostics through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. This collaboration aims to optimize diagnostic processes, reduce turnaround times, and improve patient care … Read the full press release

ZEISS Axioscan 7 Spatial Biology Revolutionizes Clinical Research with Scalable Workflow Automation

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS has launched the Axioscan 7 spatial biology, a high-performance slide scanner designed for clinical research applications in spatial biology. The system supports high-throughput, automated imaging for multiplex immunofluorescence (mIF) assays, providing researchers with faster, more efficient, and … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Foundation S and Sobi Renew Partnership with WFH Humanitarian Aid Program

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Sobi have renewed their partnership with the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) to support the WFH Humanitarian Aid Program for up to five years. The new agreement includes the donation of up to 100 million international … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Researchers Create ‘Super Stem Cells’ with Enhanced Regenerative Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have created “super stem cells” by altering the cells’ diet, enhancing their ability to differentiate into various cell types such as liver, skin, and nerve cells. This development has significant implications for … Read the full press release

New Study Links Testicular Cancer Risk to Rare Genetic Variants Involved in Cell Structure and Movement

(IN BRIEF) The largest study to date on testicular germ cell tumours (TGCTs) has revealed a potential link between testicular cancer risk and rare genetic variants affecting cellular movement and structure. Conducted by The Institute of Cancer Research, London, the … Read the full press release

Evotec Achieves Major Milestones in Molecular Glue Degrader Collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, Unlocks $75 Million in Payments

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has reached key milestones in its molecular glue degrader collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb, earning $75 million in performance- and program-based payments. The partnership, built on Evotec’s AI-driven drug discovery platforms and BMS’s CELMoD™ technology, continues … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler to Supply Clinical-Grade Y90-PentixaTher Doses for Pentixapharm Trials

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler Radiopharma GmbH has entered into a clinical manufacturing agreement with Pentixapharm AG to supply GMP-grade Y90-PentixaTher doses for use in ongoing trials. The radiolabeled therapy targets cancers overexpressing the CXCR4 receptor and supports a theranostic … Read the full press release

Basilea Achieves Second Consecutive Sales Milestone for Cresemba in Japan Through Asahi Kasei Pharma Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has received a CHF 1.7 million milestone payment from its partner Asahi Kasei Pharma following continued strong sales of Cresemba® in Japan—marking the second consecutive quarterly milestone. Cresemba, now marketed in over 70 countries, achieved USD … Read the full press release

Southampton Leads £4.5M UK-Wide Research Network Exploring How Gut Health Influences the Brain and Immune System

(IN BRIEF) A new UK research network led by the University of Southampton is investigating how the gut microbiome influences the brain and immune system. With £4.5 million in BBSRC funding, the four-year project brings together scientists from Southampton, Cambridge, … Read the full press release

TUM Breakthrough: Synthetic Peptides Disrupt Protein Aggregation Across Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Diabetes

(IN BRIEF) A team at the Technical University of Munich has developed synthetic macrocyclic peptides that inhibit harmful protein aggregation linked to Parkinson’s disease. The peptides also block the interactions between proteins involved in Alzheimer’s and type 2 diabetes, which … Read the full press release

Roche Unveils AI-Powered Chest Pain Triage Algorithm to Streamline Emergency Cardiac Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched a CE-marked Chest Pain Triage algorithm developed with Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg to improve emergency diagnosis of chest pain. Integrated into the navify® Algorithm Suite, the tool uses high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing and ESC guidelines to support … Read the full press release

M&S Newtownbreda’s Pat Miller Runs Seven Marathons in Seven Days for Cancer Support

(IN BRIEF) Pat Miller, a longtime M&S Newtownbreda employee, is taking on an extraordinary physical and mental challenge: running seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for Action Cancer. Motivated by a recent event marking M&S’s 15-year partnership with … Read the full press release

SGS Belgium Designated as EU Notified Body for In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices

(IN BRIEF) SGS Belgium NV has been designated as a Notified Body under the EU’s In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), expanding Europe’s limited capacity for regulatory assessments. Approved by the European Commission and Belgian authorities, the Antwerp-based facility … Read the full press release

CCRM Nordic and AFRY Join Forces to Launch Sweden’s Next-Gen ATMP Production Facility

(IN BRIEF) CCRM Nordic is building a new ATMP production facility in GoCo Health Innovation City, Sweden, to support the development of next-generation gene, cell, and tissue-based therapies. AFRY will serve as engineering partner and project manager, leading the design, … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and Cue Biopharma Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Targeted Autoimmune Therapy

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Cue Biopharma to develop and commercialize CUE-501, a first-in-class bispecific compound designed to selectively deplete harmful B cells in autoimmune diseases. The innovative therapy uses Cue’s Immuno-STAT™ platform to … Read the full press release

Empa Develops 3D-Printed Fish Gelatin Hydrogel to Engineer Living Skin Models

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a printable, non-swelling hydrogel made from cold-water fish gelatin, enabling the creation of 3D living skin models. Designed to replicate the full complexity of human skin, including its layered architecture and cellular composition, the … Read the full press release

Lizl Veldsman Wins Top ASPEN Award for Groundbreaking ICU Nutrition Study

(IN BRIEF) South African clinical dietitian Lizl Veldsman has won the 2025 Harry M. Vars Award from ASPEN for her innovative ICU study supported by Fresenius Kabi. The study examined the impact of intravenous protein and in-bed cycling on muscle … Read the full press release

Groningen Researcher Harnesses Bacterial Enzymes to Break Down Plastics and Clean Up Environments

(IN BRIEF) Edita Jurak, a biochemical technologist at the University of Groningen, is leading research on how bacteria-derived enzymes can be used to break down plastics sustainably and effectively. Her work, part of a wider initiative in the Faculty of … Read the full press release

UK-South Korea Partnership Led by Liverpool Spin-Out to Transform Global Corneal Treatment with AI and Biomechanical Modelling

(IN BRIEF) A University of Liverpool spin-out company, Ocuwell Ltd, is leading an ambitious UK-South Korea collaboration to advance personalised treatment for common corneal conditions like myopia and astigmatism, which affect over 30% of the global population. Supported by £1.4 … Read the full press release

UEA’s Integrated NQP-IP Programme Sets a New Standard as First Triple-Credentialled Pharmacists Graduate

(IN BRIEF) Graduates of UEA’s pioneering NQP-IP programme have become the first pharmacists in England to secure the triple recognition comprising a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice, Independent Prescriber status, and the RPS Post-registration Foundation Credential. This integrated programme uniquely … Read the full press release