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Report Reveals Record £17.2 Billion NHS Spending on Prescription Medicines in England

(IN BRIEF) According to an independent report, the cost of prescription medicines to the NHS in England reached a record high of £17.2 billion in the financial year 2021-2022. The report reveals that NHS spending on branded medicines has been … Read the full press release

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

EBRD Extends $23 Million Loan to Meros Pharm to Drive Expansion in Uzbekistan’s Pharmaceutical Industry

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted a loan of $23 million to Meros Pharm, a leading pharmaceutical distributor in Uzbekistan. The loan will support Meros Pharm’s expansion plans by providing the necessary working capital … 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

Boehringer Ingelheim’s New €285m Chemical Plant to Boost Pharmaceutical Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has begun construction on a new Chemical Innovation Plant at its headquarters in Ingelheim, Germany. The €285 million investment will develop manufacturing processes for active pharmaceutical ingredients and produce drugs for clinical trial phases, enabling Boehringer … Read the full press release

Krka recognized for sustainable energy management at Dnevi energetikov conference

(IN BRIEF) Krka, a Slovenian pharmaceutical company, has been awarded the title of the most energy-efficient company at the 25th conference of energy experts in Slovenia. The awards were given to Krka for its integrated, efficient, and sustainable management of … Read the full press release

La BEI collabora con il produttore farmaceutico rumeno Antibiotice SA per migliorare lo sviluppo di farmaci generici ed espandere la presenza sul mercato

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Antibiotice SA, uno dei principali produttori rumeni di farmaci generici, ha firmato un nuovo accordo di consulenza con la Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) per contribuire a sviluppare la sua capacità di sviluppare nuovi farmaci generici, … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Romanian Drug Maker Antibiotice SA to Enhance Generic Drug Development and Expand Market Presence

(IN BRIEF) Antibiotice SA, a leading Romanian manufacturer of generic drugs, has signed a new advisory agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help build its capacity to develop new generic drugs, improve production processes, and strengthen its local … Read the full press release

Vereinbarung zur Herstellung von nachhaltigem E-Methanol, unterzeichnet von LEGO Group, Novo Nordisk und European Energy

(IN KÜRZE) Die LEGO Group und Novo Nordisk haben sich mit European Energy zusammengetan, um E-Methanol, eine kohlenstoffärmere Alternative zu herkömmlichem Kunststoff, für einen Teil ihrer Materialproduktion zu verwenden. European Energy wird E-Methanol aus erneuerbarer Energie und biogenem CO2 produzieren, … Read the full press release

Sustainable e-methanol production agreement signed by LEGO Group, Novo Nordisk, and European Energy

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Novo Nordisk have partnered with European Energy to use e-methanol, a lower-carbon alternative to conventional plastic, for some of their material production. European Energy will produce e-methanol from renewable energy and biogenic CO2, and … Read the full press release

Die Europäische Investitionsbank finanziert das neue Gebäude des BioSense-Instituts in Novi Sad für wissenschaftliche Forschung und Start-ups

(IN KÜRZE) Das BioSense Institute in Novi Sad hat ein neues Gebäude eröffnet, das moderne Einrichtungen für wissenschaftliche Forschung und Geschäftsvorhaben in den Bereichen Landwirtschaft und Biotechnologie bietet. Das 34-Millionen-Euro-Projekt wurde mit 14 Millionen Euro an EU-Zuschüssen, 20 Millionen Euro … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank funds new BioSense Institute building in Novi Sad for scientific research and startups

(IN BRIEF) The BioSense Institute in Novi Sad has opened a new building offering modern facilities for scientific research and business ventures in the fields of agriculture and biotechnology. The €34 million project was financed by €14 million in EU … Read the full press release

La exministra francesa de Igualdad de Género se une al consejo asesor DE&I de Sanofi

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Sanofi ha nombrado a Elisabeth Moreno, exministra francesa de Igualdad de Género, Diversidad e Igualdad de Oportunidades, para su Junta de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DE&I) para los próximos tres años. El consejo asesor se creó en … Read the full press release

Former French Minister for Gender Equality joins Sanofi’s DE&I advisory council

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has appointed Elisabeth Moreno, former French Minister for Gender Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities, to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Board for the next three years. The advisory council was created in 2022 to support Sanofi’s … 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