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Ghana approves Oxford-developed malaria vaccine for use in children

(IN BRIEF) The Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana has granted full national licensure for the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India using Novavax’s adjuvant technology. This marks the … Read the full press release

University of Cambridge study finds positive outcomes for children born via third-party assisted reproduction

(IN BRIEF) A recent study by University of Cambridge researchers has found that children born by third-party assisted reproduction (e.g., egg or sperm donation or surrogacy) have no difference in psychological wellbeing or quality of family relationships compared to those … Read the full press release

La BEI investe in un’azienda irlandese di dispositivi medici per un dispositivo per il trattamento dell’acufene

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) La Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) ha investito 15 milioni di euro in Neuromod Devices Ltd per supportare la commercializzazione del suo dispositivo per il trattamento dell’acufene, Lenire. Il dispositivo ha ottenuto l’approvazione De Novo dalla … Read the full press release

EIB invests in Irish medical device company for tinnitus treatment device

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested €15 million in Neuromod Devices Ltd to support the commercialization of its tinnitus treatment device, Lenire. The device has been granted De Novo approval from the US FDA and has shown … Read the full press release

Patients as Partners Europe Returns to London and Announces Agenda Highlights

(IN BRIEF) The Conference Forum has announced that the 7th annual European Patients as Partners® in Clinical Research conference will take place in London on June 12-13, 2023. The event will focus on achieving greater representation in clinical research, building … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk et Aspect Biosystems collaborent pour créer des traitements modificateurs de la maladie pour le diabète et l’obésité

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Novo Nordisk a annoncé une collaboration avec Aspect Biosystems pour développer des thérapies tissulaires bio-imprimées pour le traitement du diabète et de l’obésité. La collaboration tirera parti de la technologie de bioimpression d’Aspect et de l’expertise de … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk and Aspect Biosystems collaborate to create disease-modifying treatments for diabetes and obesity

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has announced a collaboration with Aspect Biosystems to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics for diabetes and obesity treatment. The collaboration will leverage Aspect’s bioprinting technology and Novo Nordisk’s expertise in stem cell differentiation and cell therapy development … Read the full press release

Sanofi gains full control of nirsevimab in US with new contractual agreements

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has simplified its contractual arrangements with AstraZeneca and Sobi for the development and commercialization of Beyfortus (nirsevimab) in the United States. Under the new arrangements, Sanofi will have full commercial control of nirsevimab in the U.S. Sanofi … Read the full press release

Neutron analysis offers insight into biomolecules for vaccine development

(IN BRIEF) Researchers have used neutrons from the Research Neutron Source Heinz Maier-Leibnitz to explore the structure of biomolecules, specifically a promising vaccine against multidrug resistant bacteria. The vaccine consists of biomolecules with sizes in the order of 100 nanometers, … Read the full press release

New study highlights financial struggles of people with dementia

(IN BRIEF) A new study funded by the Alzheimer’s Society and the National Institute for Health and Care Research has found that people with dementia are being forced to reduce their use of social care and support services due to … Read the full press release

LMU researchers find regular chromatin structure important for DNA replication

(IN BRIEF) A team led by Dr. Christoph F. Kurat from LMU’s Biomedical Center has discovered that a regular nucleosome structure is crucial for DNA replication to occur at certain points in the genome. Contrary to the textbook view that … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft to showcase AI-based healthcare solutions at DMEA 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, a German research organization, is showcasing digital solutions for the healthcare industry at the DMEA 2023 event in Berlin. The organization is working with partners to develop digital solutions for prevention, diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation of … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank et Elekta AB poursuivent leur coopération avec un prêt R&D de 50 millions d’euros pour des innovations dans le traitement du cancer

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) et Elekta AB, un fabricant suédois d’équipements médicaux, ont conclu un accord de prêt de 50 millions d’euros sur 7 ans pour financer des investissements de R&D dans des solutions et des traitements … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank and Elekta AB continue cooperation with €50 million R&D loan for cancer treatment innovations

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Elekta AB, a Swedish medical equipment manufacturer, have agreed to a 7-year loan deal worth €50 million to finance R&D investments in oncology solutions and treatment. The loan will support Elekta’s research and … Read the full press release

TUM Professor Matthias Hebrok awarded Bavarian Distinguished Professorship for stem cell and organoid research

(IN BRIEF) Matthias Hebrok, a biologist and medical researcher, has been awarded a Bavarian Distinguished Professorship to support his scientific activities as Professor of Applied Stem Cell and Organoid Systems at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Hebrok is highly … Read the full press release

El nuevo centro logístico de Kuehne+Nagel ofrecerá soluciones de almacenamiento a los clientes del sector sanitario y farmacéutico

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Kuehne+Nagel, una empresa de logística global, ha abierto un nuevo centro de cumplimiento de logística de contratos en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Dallas/Fort Worth. El centro logístico de 400 000 pies cuadrados está ubicado a tres millas de … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel’s new fulfillment center to provide storage solutions to healthcare and pharma customers

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, has opened a new contract logistics fulfillment center at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The 400,000 sq. ft fulfillment center is located three miles from the terminals and will offer storage solutions to … Read the full press release

Evonik to separate amino acids and specialty nutrition business for cost-leadership

(IN BRIEF) Specialty chemical company Evonik is to operate its animal nutrition business under two separate models, with the amino acids business and the specialty nutrition business to operate according to different requirements and market conditions. The company will streamline … Read the full press release

University of Oxford and MedUni Vienna develop new type of nerve guide for nerve repair

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Oxford and MedUni Vienna have developed a new type of nerve guide for nerve repair, made of natural silk produced by silkworms and silk fibers from golden orb-web spiders. In a study on … Read the full press release

Study Shows Linear Association Between Salt Intake and Atherosclerosis in Heart and Neck Arteries

(IN BRIEF) A study published in the European Heart Journal – Open has found that excessive salt intake is associated with clogged arteries of the heart and neck, which is linked with increased risks of heart attack and stroke. Atherosclerosis, … Read the full press release