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Pharma & Biotech Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Institute of Cancer Research study identifies blood-based marker of chemotherapy resistance in advanced prostate cancer

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research has led a study showing that chromosomal instability in circulating tumour cells can predict resistance to cabazitaxel in men with advanced prostate cancer. Using blood samples from more than 200 patients enrolled in … Read the full press release

ZEISS and WEHI Establish First Australian labs@location Hub for Advanced Imaging

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS has launched its labs@location program in Australia, naming the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research’s Centre for Dynamic Imaging as its first local partner. The collaboration brings ZEISS’ advanced microscopy technologies together with WEHI’s long-standing … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Farmalogist with €14 Million Loan for Energy-Efficient Logistics Expansion in Serbia

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a €14 million loan to Farmalogist to build a new, energy-efficient logistics centre in Belgrade, with €1.2 million in concessional financing from the Global Environment Fund. The project will centralise and automate operations, significantly … Read the full press release

AI-Enhanced FFR-CT Shown to Predict Heart Attacks and Death in Patients With Suspected Coronary Disease

(IN BRIEF) A nationwide retrospective study presented at EACVI 2025 found that AI-derived fractional flow reserve from coronary CT (FFR-CT) is a strong independent predictor of future cardiovascular events in patients undergoing evaluation for suspected stable coronary artery disease. Using … Read the full press release

EACVI 2025 Study Finds Severe Valve Disease Raises Mortality Risk in Cancer Patients but Treatment Markedly Improves Outcomes

(IN BRIEF) A major observational study presented at EACVI 2025 found that valvular heart disease is common in patients with prior cancer diagnoses, with 7.2% showing severe disease on echocardiography. Conditions such as tricuspid and mitral regurgitation and aortic stenosis … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Enable High-Precision Biosensing for Medical Wearables and Agricultural Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Technical University of Munich researchers have found a way to boost oxidase biosensor accuracy from about 50% to 99% by using an alcohol oxidase oxygen scavenger that prevents signal loss, eliminating the need for calibration. The advancement enhances … Read the full press release

Novartis reports four-year progression-free durability for one in four Kisqali-treated metastatic breast cancer patients

(IN BRIEF) Novartis announced new MONALEESA pooled analysis results showing that 25% of HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer patients treated first-line with Kisqali plus endocrine therapy remained progression-free for four or more years, with a median PFS of 6.8 years. Durable … Read the full press release

Empa researcher Robert Zboray appointed titular professor by University of Bern in X-ray imaging and biomedical engineering

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Robert Zboray has been appointed titular professor at the University of Bern, effective December 1, 2025. Zboray lectures in biomedical engineering and advanced X-ray imaging and leads a research group at Empa’s Center for X-ray Analysis. … Read the full press release

Clinical Progress Continues as Evotec and Bayer Move Kidney Disease mAb Candidate Into Phase 2 Testing

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announced that Bayer has initiated a Phase 2 clinical study for BAY 3401016, a Semaphorin-3A-targeting monoclonal antibody being developed as a potential therapeutic option for patients with Alport syndrome. As part of the companies’ kidney disease … Read the full press release

Fresenius’ mAbxience and HP Develop AI Digital-Twin Platform to Enhance Biopharma Production

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius’ mAbxience has partnered with HP Inc. to co-develop an AI and digital-twin solution that can model and optimise biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The technology uses real plant data to simulate production scenarios, helping increase reliability, stabilise yields and shorten … Read the full press release

University of Southampton trial finds promising results for next-generation whooping cough vaccine aimed at preventing colonisation

(IN BRIEF) A new University of Southampton–led human challenge trial has shown that BPZE1, a nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough, can prevent the bacteria from colonising the nose and throat — a first for any whooping cough vaccine. Conducted … Read the full press release

EIB Financing Strengthens Xeltis’ Path Toward Market Approval for Breakthrough Hemodialysis Technology

(IN BRIEF) EIB is providing up to €37.5 million in venture debt to Xeltis as part of a new €50 million financing package that will help bring aXess, the company’s regenerative vascular access conduit, to market. The investment follows excellent … Read the full press release

GEA and Hovione Strengthen Partnership with Next-Generation CDC Flex System for More Agile and Cost-Efficient Tablet Production

(IN BRIEF) GEA and Hovione have expanded their long-term partnership with the introduction of the ConsiGma® CDC Flex, an advanced platform designed to bring new levels of flexibility, efficiency, and usability to continuous direct compression. The system, unveiled at the … Read the full press release

European Introduction of Denosumab Biosimilars Strengthens Fresenius Kabi’s Position in Affordable Oncology and Osteoporosis Care

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi has launched its denosumab biosimilars Conexxence® and Bomyntra® across Europe following European Commission approval in July 2025 for all indications of their reference medicines Prolia® and Xgeva®. The products target a range of conditions including osteoporosis, … Read the full press release

AI-enhanced MRI analysis shows potential to accelerate metastatic prostate-cancer assessment and improve treatment decisions

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust have developed AI software that automates the complex interpretation of whole-body diffusion-weighted MRI scans, which are increasingly used to evaluate advanced prostate cancer. The … Read the full press release

Novonesis launches Quara® Supreme to reduce oil-processing losses with drop-in enzymatic degumming

(IN BRIEF) Novonesis has launched Quara® Supreme, a thermostable enzymatic water-degumming solution developed to improve crude vegetable oil yield without generating free fatty acids. The biosolution enables processors to reduce typical degumming losses by as much as 2%*, while operating … Read the full press release

GEA Strengthens Freeze-Drying Efficiency with Independently Validated ECO Mode and Resource-Saving Technologies

(IN BRIEF) GEA has launched the LYOVAC®ECO mode to significantly reduce the energy consumption of pharmaceutical freeze-drying systems, achieving validated savings of about 20 percent. The feature improves efficiency by dynamically adjusting condenser temperature and plate valve settings without affecting … Read the full press release

Sandoz Advances Biosimilar Leadership with EU Introduction of Afqlir for Vision-Saving Retinal Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz has launched Afqlir®, its biosimilar to aflibercept, across Europe following European Commission approval in 2024. Equivalent in efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics to Eylea®, Afqlir® provides a lower-cost treatment option for serious retinal diseases such as nAMD, RVO, … Read the full press release

Institute of Cancer Research Helps Drive Landmark National Trial Aiming to Transform Early Prostate Cancer Detection

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has announced the launch of the £42 million TRANSFORM trial, the UK’s largest prostate cancer screening study in more than 20 years. The first men have now been invited by their GPs … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Secures FDA Approval for Koselugo to Treat Adults with NF1 Plexiform Neurofibromas Following Positive Phase III KOMET Results

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Alexion division has received FDA approval for Koselugo (selumetinib) to treat adults with NF1 who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. The decision is based on strong results from the Phase III KOMET trial, which showed a 20% … Read the full press release