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Evotec and Esperion Achieve Key Milestone with Preclinical Candidate for Rare Liver Disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has announced that Esperion Therapeutics has nominated an oral preclinical development candidate for primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), marking a major milestone in their collaboration. The PDC, developed through Evotec’s integrated small molecule discovery platform and Esperion’s … Read the full press release

GSK Achieves Landmark NMPA Approval for Shingrix as First Shingles Vaccine for Immunosuppressed Patients in China

(IN BRIEF) GSK’s Shingrix vaccine has been approved by China’s NMPA for adults aged 18 and over who are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed, marking the first shingles vaccine available for this group in the country. Affecting about six million people annually … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Online Lichen Sclerosus Guide Wins National Award for Empowering Patients and Improving Communication

(IN BRIEF) The Lichen Sclerosus Guide, co-produced by the University of Bristol, University of Nottingham, and NHS partners, has won the 2025 Picker Experience Network Award for excellence in patient communication. The online guide provides vital information and support for … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Researchers Develop Promising Gene Therapy to Protect Type 1 Diabetes Patients from Kidney Disease

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a promising new gene therapy that could help prevent diabetic kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver the VEGF-C protein directly … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and Spanish Partners Launch Strategic Initiative for Theranostics Research in Barcelona

(IN BRIEF) The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has partnered with the Spanish government, Government of Catalonia, and city of Barcelona to establish a joint framework for advancing theranostics research in Spain — a field that combines diagnostics and therapy for personalized medicine. The … Read the full press release

FIGO and SOGC Announce Montréal as Host City for the FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2027

(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has selected Montréal, Canada, as the host city for the XXVI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, scheduled for 31 October–5 November 2027. Organised in partnership with the Society … Read the full press release

Solvay and Veolia Achieve 94% Water Reuse at Santo André Plant, Advancing Industrial Water Circularity in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Solvay (Rhodia) and Veolia have achieved a 94% water reuse rate at Solvay’s Santo André plant in Brazil, saving the equivalent of 133 Olympic swimming pools of fresh water each year. Using Veolia’s ZeeWeed™ MBR membrane technology, the … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki and Aalto University Collaborate for Finland’s COP30 Delegation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki will join Finland’s pavilion at COP30, the United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. In collaboration with Aalto University, the university will present a multidisciplinary group of professors … Read the full press release

Prof. Chiara Manfletti Brings International Expertise to Her New Role as Technical University of Munich Senate Chair

(IN BRIEF) Prof. Chiara Manfletti has been elected Chair of the Senate at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), following her first election to the Senate earlier this year. She brings vast international experience from academia, the European Space Agency, … Read the full press release

Institute of Cancer Research reveals dual treatment breakthrough for pancreatic cancer using ultrasound and viral therapy

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by researchers at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has identified a promising new combination therapy for pancreatic cancer that could transform future treatment. The dual approach — combining boiling histotripsy and oncolytic reovirus … Read the full press release

Institute of Cancer Research renews Athena Swan Silver Award for leadership in gender equality and inclusion

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research has renewed its Athena Swan Silver Award for 2025–2029, recognising continued progress in promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive workplace. The award highlights key achievements such as improved recruitment and flexible working … Read the full press release

Europe’s RNA Immunotherapy Enters a New Phase: Trials Scale Up, Deals Consolidate, and Regulators Move

Europe’s RNA immunotherapy sector is gaining speed with new in vivo CAR-T and mRNA vaccine trials. Germany approved the region’s first in vivo CAR-T study, marking regulatory progress. The UK’s Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad advances personalised mRNA cancer vaccine trials … Read the full press release

Empa pioneers fully biodegradable wood-based circuit boards to drive sustainable electronics

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed fully biodegradable printed circuit boards made from lignocellulose, a wood-based composite of cellulose and lignin. This sustainable alternative to petroleum-based epoxy resin boards can be composted after use, significantly reducing electronic waste. Created as … Read the full press release

CREATE Medicines Rebrand From Myeloid Therapeutics Reflects Strategic Expansion into Multi-Lineage RNA Immunotherapy as Europe’s Biotech Sector Embraces In Vivo Therapies

Rebrand: Myeloid Therapeutics becomes CREATE Medicines, reflecting a shift to multi-lineage RNA immune programming. Scientific Focus: Expanding beyond myeloid cells to include T and NK cells for scalable, redosable in vivo CAR therapies. Clinical Data: Over 40 patients treated with … Read the full press release

New Thales Alenia Space Smart Factory in Rome Redefines European Satellite Production with Digital and Sustainable Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has inaugurated its €100 million Space Smart Factory in Rome’s Tecnopolo Tiburtino. Supported by Italy’s PNRR funds and the Italian Space Agency, the facility integrates digital, robotic, and … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Reports Positive Phase III Bax24 Results, Reinforcing Baxdrostat’s Potential as a Novel Treatment for Hard-to-Control Hypertension

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca reported positive Phase III Bax24 trial results showing that baxdrostat achieved a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension. The once-daily oral therapy was well tolerated and maintained … Read the full press release

FIGO Recognises Nineteen Trailblazing Women for Transformative Contributions to Global Women’s Health

(IN BRIEF) FIGO has presented the 2025 FIGO Women’s Awards to nineteen exceptional women from around the world for their transformative contributions to gynaecology, obstetrics, and women’s health. The awards, announced during the FIGO General Assembly at the XXV FIGO … Read the full press release

International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Welcomes New Members, Strengthening Global Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has expanded its international network to 142 national societies with the inclusion of new members from Angola, Chad, and Guyana. These associations—Associação de Ginecologistas e Obstetras de Angola, Association Tchadienne … Read the full press release

XXV FIGO World Congress in Cape Town Brings Together Global Experts to Drive Women’s Health and Rights Forward

(IN BRIEF) FIGO will host over 5,000 participants at the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 5–9 October 2025. Returning to Africa for the first time since 2009, the Congress will … Read the full press release

FIGO Awards Celebrate Global Trailblazers Advancing Women’s Health, Equality, and Reproductive Rights

(IN BRIEF) At the XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Cape Town, six outstanding figures were honoured for their global impact on women’s health and rights. The FIGO Distinguished Merit Award was presented to Ethiopia’s Health Minister … Read the full press release