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Bayer and Acuitas Therapeutics Join Forces for Targeted Gene Editing Delivery

Not intended for U.S. and UK Media (IN BRIEF) Bayer AG has partnered with Acuitas Therapeutics, Inc. to enhance its gene therapy portfolio. Acuitas’ lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery technology will enable targeted and efficient delivery of gene editing RNA components … Read the full press release

Bayer and Cedilla Therapeutics Partner to Develop Targeted Cancer Therapies

Not intended UK Media (IN BRIEF) Bayer and Cedilla Therapeutics have entered into an exclusive license agreement to develop and commercialize Cedilla’s CyclinE1/CDK2 complex inhibitors for precision oncology. These inhibitors target oncogenic drivers and offer a unique method of action, … Read the full press release

Novel Small Molecule Probe Developed by Loughborough University and Oxford Opens New Avenues in Cellular Biology

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University and the University of Oxford have collaborated on a groundbreaking study that has resulted in the development of a small molecule probe. This probe specifically binds to inositol pyrophosphate (5-PP-InsP5), a crucial cellular messenger involved in … Read the full press release

Loughborough University Start-Up ORB Innovations Acquired by Glidewell for Dental Wearable Technology

(IN BRIEF) Glidewell, a global leader in custom dental solutions, has acquired ORB Innovations, a start-up founded by Loughborough University engineering alumni. ORB Innovations has developed a pioneering technology platform called ORB, which measures physiological parameters and biomechanics. Unique among … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Chosen for Bundeswehr’s Modular Medical Facility Renovation Project

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has selected Rheinmetall to remodel modular medical facilities. The project involves creating specialized modular medical facility containers, including food safety laboratories, for the Bundeswehr. The contract … Read the full press release

Partnership Between Guiné Bissau and Eni to Drive Environmental and Health Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The Government of Guiné Bissau and Eni have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to explore collaboration opportunities in various areas, including exploration, climate solutions, agriculture, sustainability, and health. The MoI aims to promote sustainable growth, protect forests, … Read the full press release

Groundbreaking Whole-Body Scanning Study by UK Biobank Enters Second Phase

(IN BRIEF) UK Biobank has entered the second stage of its whole-body scanning study, where 60,000 volunteers will be re-scanned to analyze changes that have occurred since their initial scans. The study, conducted in collaboration with organizations such as the … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Scientists Bring Science to Pubgoers at Pint of Science Festival

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter is participating in the Pint of Science festival, where leading researchers will present scientific talks in pub venues across the city. The festival, celebrating its tenth anniversary, will take place from May 22 to … Read the full press release

EuroPCR 2023: Philips Revolutionizes Cardiology with Comprehensive Solutions for Patient Journey

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips is showcasing its end-to-end cardiology solutions at EuroPCR 2023 to deliver improved heart care with greater efficiency. The company’s comprehensive cardiology portfolio integrates imaging, devices, software, informatics, and services at every stage of the patient journey. … Read the full press release

AMBROSIA – A MULTIPLEXED PLASMO-PHOTONIC BIOSENSING PLATFORM FOR RAPID AND INTELLIGENT SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE

HORIZON-RIA PROJECT GRANTED FOR THE EARLY DETECTION OF SEPSIS AT THE POINT-OF-CARE DISRUPTIVE SOLUTION FOR SEPSIS DIAGNOSIS AT THE POINT OF CARE THAT WILL OFFER MULTIPLEXED (WITHIN A SINGLE TEST) (IN BRIEF)The AMBROSIA project has been granted under the call … Read the full press release

Sandoz’s distribution and collaboration agreement to bring more affordable treatments to the US

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz to commercialize six products exclusively in the US following distribution and collaboration agreement with Adalvo. The products are aimed at treating disorders that affect millions of people in the US each year, including antifungal/antibiotic, oncology, and pulmonary. … Read the full press release

Freiburg Researchers find potential target for triple-negative breast cancer immunotherapy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Freiburg have found that triple-negative breast cancer stem cells are invisible to the immune system due to changes in their metabolism. The study discovered that the cells adapt to become undetectable by downregulating … Read the full press release

Philips’ AI-Powered MRI Magnet Wins MedTech Breakthrough Award

(IN BRIEF) Philips’ BlueSeal MR operations magnet has received the ‘Best New Technology Solution for Radiology’ award at the 7th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards program. The BlueSeal Magnet is the first and only fully sealed magnet in the industry that … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space Unveils New GVTC for Safe Transport of Sick and Injured

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first of 13 protected-wounded transport containers (GVTC) to the German Armed Forces. The GVTC, developed in partnership with Drehtainer GmbH and Binz Automotive, is based on the international ISO standard 20-foot … Read the full press release

Study: Minimising red meat and processed foods can reduce heart attack and stroke risks in patients with cardiovascular disease

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that a high-quality diet that emphasises whole foods and minimises packaged and processed foods reduces the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. The study, … Read the full press release

La technologie de documentation médicale basée sur l’IA de Smart Reporting reçoit un prêt de 15 millions d’euros de la Banque européenne d’investissement pour stimuler sa croissance

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Smart Reporting, une start-up de technologies de la santé basée à Munich, a obtenu un prêt de 15 millions d’euros de la Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) pour soutenir sa phase de croissance. La société a développé une … Read the full press release

Smart Reporting’s AI-based Medical Documentation Technology Receives €15M Venture Debt Loan from European Investment Bank to Boost Growth

(IN BRIEF) Smart Reporting, a health-tech start-up based in Munich, has secured a €15 million venture debt loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support its growth phase. The company has developed medical documentation technology based on artificial intelligence … Read the full press release

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

(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

Evonik wins award for innovative Cell Culture Solutions portfolio at Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, the global specialty chemicals company, has won the Best New Bioprocessing Supplier in Upstream Processing award for its innovative Cell Culture Solutions portfolio at the Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards (ABEA). The awards celebrate exceptional organizations and technologies … Read the full press release