(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has announced a joint venture with Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Private Limited to establish a standalone health insurance business in India. Under the new arrangement, Prudential Group Holdings Limited will hold a 70% stake, while Vama … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Insurance, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged 100 years of India’s independence, Amar Joshi, Anil Wadhwani, asset management, digital transformation, FTSE100, HCL Group, ICICI Prudential, inclusive healthcare, INDIA, Indian health insurance, Insurance for All by 2047, joint venture, Kolkata, life insurance, Prudential Group Holdings Limited, Prudential plc, regulatory approvals, Shikhar Malhotra, Vama Sundari Investments
(IN BRIEF) The final report from the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, set up by the Health Foundation, has been released after a nine-month study. Aviva was actively involved in the process, providing evidence on maintaining employee health and … Read the full press release
Posted in Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Aviva Group Protection, Commission for Healthier Working Lives, corporate transparency, employee health, final report, group income protection, Health Foundation, Jason Ellis, Keep Britain Working Review, national Health at Work standard, nine-month study, return to work, state vocational rehabilitation benefit, universal credit reform, workplace health
(IN BRIEF) Aviva’s recent research, conducted during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, reveals significant gaps in the knowledge of ovarian cancer symptoms among UK women. The study found that 62% of women overall, and 73% of those over 55, feel … Read the full press release
Posted in Healthcare, Insurance, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged 400 cases by 2040, 500 new cases, 53% increase, 62% lack knowledge, 7, 73% over 55, 9, 91% claims over 40, age, Aviva, Aviva UK Health, awareness, bloating, BRCA1, BRCA2, delayed GP consultation, Diabetes, diagnostic tests, Dr Suba M, genetic mutations, irritable bowel syndrome, ovarian cancer, pelvic examination, smear test misconception, stomach bug, swollen abdomen, symptoms, UK women, £6.4 million claims
(IN BRIEF) Bayer has opened a new maize seed facility in Kabwe, Zambia, with a 32-million-euro investment that triples its current production capacity. The facility, part of Bayer’s growth strategy in Africa, is expected to provide high-yielding maize seeds to … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Germany, Healthcare
Tagged 10 million, 30 million people, 32-million-euro investment, 6.4 million, agronomic training, Bayer, Bill Anderson, community development, Crop Science Division, food security, Hakainde Hichilema, health center, high-yielding seeds, job creation, Kabwe, maize seed facility, smallholder farmers, sub-Saharan Africa, sustainable growth, water infrastructure, Zambia
(IN BRIEF) At NVIDIA GTC 2025, Barco will present its latest advancements in surgical technology, focusing on AI-powered displays and computing platforms specifically designed for operating room environments. The company, in collaboration with SoftAcuity, introduces the Brilliant Assistant surgical display, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Healthcare, News, Technology
Tagged AI-enabled applications, AI-powered surgical display, Barco, Brilliant Assistant, Bruce Kennedy, David Niewolny, Independent Software Vendors, Johan Fornier, Medical Device Manufacturers, Nexxis Compute, Nexxis software, NVIDIA GTC 2025, NVIDIA Holoscan, NVIDIA Jetson Orin, OR Integrators, real-time video processing, SoftAcuity, surgical compute technology
(IN BRIEF) The Fresenius healthcare group is constructing a new facility, KabiLab D20, at Daimlerstrasse 20 on its Bad Homburg campus, set to cover 5,000 m². This modern laboratory and office building will feature state-of-the-art laboratories, 90 shared workstations, meeting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged 000 m², 5, Bad Homburg, clinical nutrition leader, CO₂ reduction, Daimlerstrasse 20, Diabetes, employee relocation, Fresenius healthcare group, Fresenius Kabi Business Unit Nutrition, Fresubin enteral nutrition, heat pump, innovative products, KabiLab D20, laboratory and office building, metabolic disorders, Oberursel, patient-specific parenteral nutrition, Photovoltaic Systems, Rainwater harvesting, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) GEA has introduced a major update to its NexGen Tablet Press by launching a new set of enhanced labels designed to improve clarity and usability. The updated labels feature high-contrast visuals, refreshed icons, and integrated QR codes, enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Technology
Tagged customer feedback, efficiency, enhanced labeling, equipment update, GEA, high-contrast graphics, INNOVATION, NexGen Tablet Press, process technology, QR codes, regulatory compliance, safety, sustainability, tablet production, upgrade, user-friendly
(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has announced that its incubator programs have successfully launched more than 80 startups, highlighting the institution’s dedication to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. These startups, which cover a spectrum of industries such as technology, digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged academic-industry collaboration, digital services, economic growth, Entrepreneurship, incubators, INNOVATION, innovation ecosystem, job creation, life sciences, mentorship, research commercialization, Startups, sustainable solutions, technology, University of Helsinki
(IN BRIEF) MR CoilTech, a partner in the University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory programme, has been awarded the Innovative Collaboration Award at the 2025 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards. The award, which recognizes breakthrough partnerships that integrate industry, academic, and clinical … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 7 Tesla MRI, advanced diagnostics, Awards, clinical validation, Coil Development project, Dr Shajan Gunamony, healthcare collaboration, imaging innovation, Innovative Collaboration Award, leadership, life sciences, Living Laboratory, MR CoilTech, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, radiofrequency head coil, Research Excellence, Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards, University of Glasgow, Wideblue Limited
(IN BRIEF) The FORESIGHT consortium, comprising leading researchers from UMC Groningen, Amsterdam UMC, NKI/AVL, and TU/e, has launched a pioneering initiative to advance immunotherapy drug development by leveraging molecular imaging and AI technologies. With a grant of at least €9 … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI, Amsterdam UMC, autoimmune, cardiovascular, clinical studies, Fons van der Sommen, FORESIGHT consortium, Guus van Dongen, Health~Holland, imaging biomarkers, immunotherapy drug development, John Haanen, Liesbeth de Vries, Life Sciences & Health, molecular imaging, neurodegenerative, NKI/AVL, nuclear imaging, oncological, optical imaging, personalized medicine, Peter de With, precision medicine, preclinical studies, Public Private Partnership, Roy van der Meel, TU/e, UMC Groningen, Willem Mulder, €18 million funding, €9 million grant
(IN BRIEF) The MATTERHORN Phase III trial has demonstrated that a perioperative regimen combining AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) with FLOT chemotherapy significantly improves event-free survival in patients with resectable gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancers compared to standard chemotherapy alone. Interim findings … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged adjuvant, AstraZeneca, clinical trial, Cristian Massacesi, durvalumab, early-stage, EFS, event-free survival, FLOT chemotherapy, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction, GEJ cancers, global, Imfinzi, immunotherapy, locally advanced, MATTERHORN, Memorial Sloan Kettering, neoadjuvant, OS, overall survival, pathologic complete response, PCR, Phase III Trial, randomized, resectable, safety profile, tumor regression, Yelena Y. Janjigian
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has teamed up with Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy and Prostate Cancer UK to promote prostate cancer awareness through an online risk checker campaign. Donating £4 from every pack of Autograph men’s underwear sold, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 61000 higher risk, 75000 completions, Autograph men's underwear, campaign, early screening, M&S, Marks & Spencer, men's health, online Risk Checker, partnership, Prostate Cancer UK, PSA blood test, public awareness, QR code, Sir Chris Hoy, UK market, £4 donation, £55000 raised
(IN BRIEF) Roche announced the launch of the Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus in Allston, establishing a hub that will drive breakthroughs in Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism research while also leveraging data science and AI … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, Alan Garber, Allston, Boston, cardiovascular, data science, drug discovery, Genentech, Harvard Enterprise Research Campus, Healthcare Innovation, Manu Chakravarthy, Maura Healey, METABOLISM, Michelle Wu, Mixed-Use Campus, partnership, Public Private Partnership, Renal, research and development, Roche, Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston, Thomas Schinecker, USD11 Billion Investment
(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN has received FDA approval for its QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B, expanding its syndromic testing offerings for gastrointestinal infections in the U.S. This new panel targets five major bacterial pathogens and complements the previously cleared QIAstat-Dx … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged bacterial pathogens, Campylobacter, clinical needs, diagnostic solutions, diagnostic workflows, FDA clearance, Gastrointestinal Infections, healthcare flexibility, healthcare providers, Infectious Diseases Society of America, laboratories, Nadia Aelbrecht, outpatient use, partnership, QIAGEN, QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B, QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 Mini B&V, QIAstat-Dx Rise, QIAstat-Dx system, real-time PCR, Salmonella, Shigella, STEC, syndromic testing, Yersinia enterocolitica
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Twente, in collaboration with Amalia Children’s Hospital Nijmegen and Emma Children’s Hospital Amsterdam, have developed a solution to reduce the number of neonatal transfers in the Netherlands. Their study suggests that by allowing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Amalia Children's Hospital Nijmegen, Capacity, CHOIR research centre, collaboration, Emma Children's Hospital Amsterdam, flexible staffing, Gréanne Leeftink, Health Care Management Science, Health Risks, inter-organizational pooling, Kimberley Morris, neonatal intensive care unit, neonatal transports, Netherlands, NICU, nurse deployment, Operations Management, parents, patient transfers, pilot project, Randstad region, simulation-optimization, specialized nurses, TechMed Center, University of Twente
(IN BRIEF) Yun Bing, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Liverpool, has won the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award for her AI-based speech therapy platform, Beautiful Voice. The award, which celebrates women leading in innovation, was presented by … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 000 grant, 10 Downing Street, 75, AI speech therapy platform, Awards, Beautiful Voice, business coaching, communication rehabilitation, computational modeling, digital health, Healthcare, inequalities in access, Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award, INNOVATION, leadership, Networking, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speech and language therapy, stroke rehabilitation, technology, treatment outcomes, University of Liverpool, Yun Bing
(IN BRIEF) Professor Christopher Stewart from Newcastle University has become the first from his institution to win the esteemed Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in the Life Sciences category. Honored with £100,000 in unrestricted funds, he is recognized for his … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 000, 15-year research journey, Awards, black-tie gala, Blavatnik Award, Blavatnik Family Foundation, climate change, clinical practices, green manufacturing, gut microbiome, human breast milk, infant mortality, international recognition, King’s College London, Lady Emily Blavatnik, leadership, life sciences, microbiome-based therapies, Newcastle University, pre-natal infant mortality, premature gut organoid models, Professor Christopher Stewart, Professor Shitij Kapur, Sir Leonard Blavatnik, The New York Academy of Sciences, The Orangery at Kensington Palace, YOUNG SCIENTISTS, £100
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €150 million to a pioneering financing initiative exclusively supporting women entrepreneurs in Spain’s pharmacy sector. The investment, delivered through a covered bond issued by CBNK—a bank formed by the merger of Banco … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Spain, Technology
Tagged 000 loans, 600 pharmacies, Banco Caminos, Bancofar, CBNK, commercial bank advisory programme, EIB, EIB Group Forum, Enrique Serra González, equipment, European Commission, European Investment Bank, gender equality, Gender Finance Lab, inclusive economic growth, intermediated financing programme, InvestEU Advisory Hub, license acquisition, Luxembourg, Moody's Aa1 rating, Nadia Calviño, partnership, pharmacy sector, Spain, Spanish healthcare system, women entrepreneurs, working capital, €150 million investment, €450
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Institute of Cancer Research in London have identified genetic markers that predict a significant survival benefit from combining ipatasertib with abiraterone in treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. In the phase III IPATential150 trial, patients whose … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged abiraterone, AKT inhibitor, biomarkers, clinical trial, genetic markers, Institute of Cancer Research London, ipatasertib, IPATential150 trial, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer mCRPC, overall survival, personalized medicine, PIK3CA/AKT1/PTEN pathway, Professor Johann de Bono, PTEN gene, Roche, sequencing techniques, synthetic lethality, targeted therapy, UK patients
(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London have developed an innovative algorithm named SYLVER, which analyzes data from over 9,300 patients to identify synthetic lethal gene pairs that cancer cells depend on for survival. Unlike previous … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 300 patients, 9, algorithm, backup genes, BRCA mutations, Breast Cancer Now, buffering mechanism, Cancer, Cancer Genome Atlas, Cancer Research UK, Dr Hattie Brooks, Dr Simon Vincent, Dr Syed Haider, inhibitor drugs, Institute of Cancer Research, London, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Professor Chris Lord, protein targets, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, SYLVER, synthetic lethality, targeted therapies, tumour-suppressor genes, Walk the Walk
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