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Sanofi’s Dupixent Receives FDA Priority Review for the Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s Dupixent has been granted FDA priority review for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid (BP), a chronic skin disease. If approved, Dupixent would be the first targeted medicine for BP in the U.S., with the FDA’s decision expected … Read the full press release

Bayer Supports Personalized Cardiovascular Risk Assessment with New Research on Aspirin and Ultrasound Tools

(IN BRIEF) Recent studies suggest that current cardiovascular risk assessment methods may be inadequate and call for a more personalized approach. Tools like carotid ultrasound offer promising solutions for more precise evaluations, enabling targeted interventions such as aspirin therapy, which … Read the full press release

Telefónica and Vithas Secure Quantum-Safe Communications for Healthcare with Cutting-Edge Technology

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, in collaboration with Vithas, LuxQuanta, and QoolNet, has successfully implemented a Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system to protect healthcare data transmitted between two hospitals in Madrid. This project marks a significant step toward ensuring the security of … Read the full press release

NWO Approves Seventeen Groundbreaking Grant Applications for Scientific Research in the Open Competition Domain Science-M Programme

(IN BRIEF) The NWO Executive Board has approved seventeen groundbreaking grant applications aimed at advancing fundamental, high-impact scientific research. These projects cover a diverse range of topics, from cancer research and immune systems to climate change and sustainable technology, all … Read the full press release

Professor Theunis Piersma of University of Groningen Honored as Knight in Mauritania

(IN BRIEF) Professor Theunis Piersma of the University of Groningen has been named a Knight in the National Order of Mauritania in recognition of his decades-long dedication to nature conservation in the Bay of Arguin. Piersma, whose work has strengthened … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Welcomes 12 New MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows for Groundbreaking Research

(IN BRIEF) Twelve researchers at the University of Groningen have been awarded the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship, a European initiative promoting academic mobility and research innovation. These fellows, working with supervisors from UG and UMCG, will embark on … Read the full press release

Jenoptik Presents Record Donation to Support Children with Cancer in Jena

(IN BRIEF) On February 13, Jenoptik CFO and patron of the Parents’ Initiative, Prisca Havranek-Kosicek, presented a record donation to the Jena Parents’ Initiative for Children with Cancer during the “Heroes’ Celebration” at the pediatric cancer ward of Jena University … Read the full press release

New Research Unlocks Key to Predicting Aggressive Tumours and Tackling Cancer Spread

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and Barts Cancer Institute have discovered how the extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding tumours influences cancer cells to become aggressive and spread throughout the body. Their study, published in Nature Communications, … Read the full press release

Clean Rivers Joins Forces with Project STOP to Advance Waste Management and Combat Plastic Pollution in Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) Clean Rivers has partnered with Project STOP to help reduce plastic waste leakage and improve waste management in Indonesia through the Banyuwangi Hijau Phase 3 project. This partnership is part of a broader agreement between the UAE and … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Risks of Intermittent Fasting for Teenagers, Impairing Insulin-Producing Cells

(IN BRIEF) A study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), LMU Hospital Munich, and Helmholtz Munich found that while intermittent fasting benefits adult mice by improving insulin sensitivity, it harms beta cell development in adolescent mice, which could have … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Study Reveals Challenges Faced by Paramedics in Providing End-of-Life Care in England

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Southampton reveals significant challenges faced by paramedics in responding to end-of-life patients in England. Key issues identified include a lack of patient information, barriers to medication administration, and insufficient training, which … Read the full press release

New Trial Aims to Boost Independence for Older Adults with Heart Failure and Frailty Through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

(IN BRIEF) The £2.3 million CHART trial, set to launch in February 2025, will test the impact of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in helping older adults with heart failure and frailty maintain or improve their daily activities. The trial aims … Read the full press release

Professor Massimo Palmarini Steps Down as Director of CVR, Professor Emma Thomson Named Interim Director

(IN BRIEF) After over a decade of leading the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Professor Massimo Palmarini is stepping down as Director to take on the role of Head of Viroscience at Erasmus University Medical Centre in … Read the full press release

Evonik Showcases Cutting-Edge Biotechnology and Local Innovations at PCHi 2025 in Guangzhou

(IN BRIEF) Evonik will present its expanded portfolio at PCHi 2025 in Guangzhou, showcasing advanced biotechnology and products tailored to the regional market across various sectors. The company’s Care Solutions business focuses on meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly and … Read the full press release

Alexion and DHL Express Lead with 100% Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, has partnered with DHL Express to become the first company in Ireland to fully transition its air freight operations to 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This switch will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over … Read the full press release

Novartis Acquires Anthos Therapeutics to Advance Abelacimab in Stroke and Thrombosis Prevention

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced its acquisition of Anthos Therapeutics, a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing abelacimab, an investigational monoclonal antibody currently in Phase 3 trials for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. This acquisition … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki’s Teachers’ Academy Welcomes 2025 Fellows to Drive Educational Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki’s Teachers’ Academy has selected ten new fellows for 2025, recognizing their innovative contributions to teaching. These fellows will receive four-year grants to further enhance their educational practices. New projects include AI-generated model patients in … Read the full press release

Global Survey Reveals Majority Support for Social Media Moderation to Combat Harmful Content

(IN BRIEF) A global survey conducted by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Oxford revealed that the majority of social media users want content moderation to prevent harmful material, including violence and defamation. Most respondents favored … Read the full press release

Solvay Partners with IUCN to Accelerate Biodiversity Protection and Support Global Conservation Goals

(IN BRIEF) Solvay has entered a three-year partnership with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to enhance its biodiversity efforts and contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework. Through the collaboration, Solvay will dedicate 30% of its permeable … Read the full press release