(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net zero greenhouse gas reduction targets, aligning its climate goals with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. This endorsement positions GRAHAM among a select few in … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Bill, Awards, climate change, construction, environmental, GRAHAM, leadership, Lianne Taylor, net zero goals, SBTi Validation, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care (FME), a global leader in renal healthcare, has earned a spot at #4 on Massachusetts’ Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list, compiled by The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe. CEO Helen Giza’s leadership has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Fresenius Medical Care, Helen Giza, leadership, Massachusetts, Top 100 Women-Led Businesses
(IN BRIEF) Newcastle and Northumbria universities have renewed their partnership through the Collaborative Newcastle Universities Agreement, aiming to support Newcastle’s health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. This partnership focuses on community initiatives like expanding educational access, promoting student well-being, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Catharina Hospital, including cardiologist Prof. Lukas Dekker and PhD candidate Carlijn Buck, are pioneering the use of “digital twins” to advance personalized care for heart patients. This innovative approach creates … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Carlijn Buck, Catharina Hospital, COMBAT-VT initiative, Digital Twins, Healthcare, Heart Care, INNOVATION, partnership, Prof. Lukas Dekker, sustainability, Thomas Møller Christensen, TU/e, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has invested in 1910 Genetics, a biotech firm leveraging AI-driven lab automation to enhance drug discovery for small and large molecule therapies. This partnership aims to provide biopharma clients with a powerful AI platform, streamlining the drug … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged 1910 Genetics, Accenture, AI-Driven Solutions, Dr. Cecil Lynch, Dr. Jen Nwankwo, Dr. Kailash Swarna, drug discovery, partnership, Petra Jantzer, sustainability, Tom Lounibos, USA
(IN BRIEF) Roche announced the publication of pivotal phase III results for its Itovebi™ (inavolisib)-based regimen at the Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease congress, demonstrating a 57% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death in patients with HR-positive, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Dr. Komal Jhaveri, Healthcare, HR-Positive Breast Cancer, Itovebi, Levi Garraway, PIK3CA mutation, Roche, safety, Survival Benefits, wellness
(IN BRIEF) At the CTAD 2024 congress in Madrid, Roche presented new data on its Elecsys® Amyloid Plasma Panel and Elecsys ptau181, demonstrating their effectiveness in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The blood-based test showed a negative predictive value of 96.2% in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Spain, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Alzheimer, Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease congress (CTAD) 2024, diagnostics, Elecsys ptau181, Elecsys® Amyloid Plasma Panel, Healthcare, Matt Sause, Roche, Spain
(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) warn that climate change may threaten key seaweed species in the North Atlantic, potentially reducing yields of cold-affiliated species like Alaria esculenta and Laminaria digitata by 2070. As ocean … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alaria esculenta, climate change, environmental, Laminaria digitata, North Atlantic Seaweed Farms, Resilience Measures, Rising Ocean Temperatures, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kantonsspital Baden (KSB) is set to become one of Switzerland’s leading smart hospitals through a collaboration with Siemens Smart Infrastructure, which will deploy its Siemens Xcelerator platform. This advanced IoT system, comprising over 7,000 sensors and 2,000 smart … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Adrian Schmitter, Healthcare, Janina Beilner, Kantonsspital Baden, partnership, Siemens, Smart Hospital Platform, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of Edinburgh and the University of East Anglia suggests that earlier surgical intervention for severe aortic stenosis can improve elderly patients’ quality of life and reduce hospitalizations. The EVOLVED study, involving 224 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aortic Stenosis, Dr. Neil Craig, Early Surgery, Hospital Visits, partnership, Prevent Symptoms, Professor Vassilios Vassiliou, University of East Anglia, University of Edinburgh
(IN BRIEF) RWE has partnered with leading marine scientists to launch the SeaMe project at its Kaskasi offshore wind farm, aiming to monitor biodiversity through an ecosystem-based approach. This three-year initiative employs advanced monitoring tools like AI-driven drones, underwater vehicles, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Ecosystem-Based Monitoring, Kaskasi offshore wind farm, Marine Science Experts, partnership, RWE, SeaMe project, sustainability, Sven Utermöhlen
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a new chemical method that dramatically extends the lifespan of zinc-ion batteries, potentially reaching hundreds of thousands of charge cycles. This innovation uses a special protective layer on … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN has announced FDA clearance for its QIAstat-Dx Respiratory Panel Mini, marking the third such approval for the QIAstat-Dx system in 2024. Tailored for outpatient settings, this panel quickly detects five common respiratory pathogens—including influenza strains and SARS-CoV-2—enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged FDA approval, influenza strains, Nadia Aelbrecht, Outpatient Respiratory Diagnostics, QIAGEN, QIAstat-Dx Mini Panel, Rapid Results, safety, SARS-CoV-2
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Fasenra (benralizumab) has been approved in the European Union as an add-on treatment for adults with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare and severe form of vasculitis. The approval follows positive results from the MANDARA Phase … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AstraZeneca, Bernhard Hellmich, Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA), EU, Fasenra, patients, Rare Vasculitis, Ruud Dobber, safety
(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers, in collaboration with the University of Limerick, have identified a highly active type of protein fibril, termed “superspreader,” that may play a key role in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Using advanced atomic force microscopy, they … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Superspreader", Alzheimer's, ANDREA SIX, Dan Cîmpean, Empa, Ireland, partnership, Peter Nirmalraj, Protein Fibrils, sustainability, University of Limerick
(IN BRIEF) Thales and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics have achieved a new milestone in nuclear fusion by setting a world record with Thales’s TH1507U gyrotron, which generated 1.3 megawatts of radiofrequency for 360 seconds. Developed for the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Orano has signed the “Working with Cancer” pledge, joining a global initiative led by Publicis Chair and CEO Arthur Sadoun to promote cancer prevention and support employees affected by cancer. The pledge reflects Orano’s commitment to employee well-being … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Science, Technology
Tagged "Working with Cancer", Agathe Bousquet, Arthur Sadoun, Cancer Prevention, employee well-being, Healthcare, Hélène Derrien, Laura Denêtre, Nicolas Maes, Orano, partnership, Publicis, sustainability, well-being
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Lipid Saver™, a new solution designed for the collection, transport, and storage of fatty acids from whole blood samples. The innovative card allows for easy sample collection and long-term preservation at room temperature, eliminating the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, Collection and Storage, Fatty Acid, Giuseppe Costa, Healthcare, INNOVATION, Lipid Saver™, RESEARCH, sustainability, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Exeter have been awarded nearly £400,000 from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge to explore innovative treatments for type 1 diabetes. Led by Dr. Craig Beall and Dr. Tom Piers, the project will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lifecare, a Norwegian medtech company developing implantable sensors for glucose and biomarker monitoring, has transitioned from Euronext Growth Oslo to the main Euronext Oslo Børs market. This marks a significant milestone for the company, with a market capitalization … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is expanding its research team with five new positions to enhance its understanding of ocean processes, particularly in response to climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The new hires, including principal … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biodiversity loss, climate change, Climate Impact, Ocean Changes, OSNAP array, pollution, Professor Mark Inall, RESEARCH, SAMS, SIOS Arctic observing, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Neuberger Berman, EQT, and CPP Investments, along with a consortium of global investors, have signed agreements to acquire Nord Anglia Education for USD 14.5 billion. Nord Anglia, a leading international schools organization with over 80 schools in 33 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Andrew Fitzmaurice, CPP Investments, David Stonberg, Education, EQT, investments, Neuberger Berman, Nord Anglia Education, partnership
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Ionis’ drug Wainzua (eplontersen) has been recommended for approval in the European Union for treating hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN) in adults with stage 1 or 2 polyneuropathy. Based on the positive results from the NEURO-TTRansform Phase … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Adrian Kemp, AstraZeneca, Dr. Laura Obici, EU, Hereditary Amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN), Ionis Pharmaceuticals, safety, Wainzua
(IN BRIEF) GSK and the University of Cambridge have announced a £50 million, five-year collaboration called the Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC) to accelerate research and development in kidney and respiratory diseases. The initiative combines GSK’s expertise in immunology and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Cambridge University, Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC), GSK, immunology, investment, Kidney and Respiratory Diseases, Nicolas Wisniacki, partnership, Peter Kyle, Professor David Thomas, safety, sustainability, Tony Wood
(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk’s SOUL trial has shown that oral semaglutide reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 14% in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease. The trial involved 9,650 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and CD&R have entered exclusive negotiations for CD&R to acquire a 50% controlling stake in Opella, Sanofi’s consumer healthcare business, while Sanofi retains a significant share. The partnership aims to support Opella’s growth as a global leader … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Allegra, CDR, Doliprane, expansion, France, Healthcare, Julie Van Ongevalle, Opella, partnership, Paul Hudson, Sanofi
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of York, led by Professor Mark Hodson, are launching a two-year study to examine how climate change and increasing flooding in the UK are affecting earthworm populations. Earthworms play a vital role in maintaining … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Ben Pile, climate change, Earthworm Populations, flooding, Megan Klaar, Michael Berenbrink, Professor Mark Hodson, sustainability, Tom Willis .environmental, University of York
(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo® (concizumab) has been recommended for approval by the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). If approved, Alhemo® will become the first once-daily subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for people aged 12 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Alhemo®, Haemophilia A and B with Inhibitors, Novo Nordisk, Once-Daily Subcutaneous Treatment, safety, Stephanie Seremetis, sustainbility
(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Orano Med have partnered to accelerate the development of next-generation radioligand therapies (RLTs) for rare cancers. By combining their expertise, they aim to advance treatments using lead-212 (212Pb) alpha-emitting isotopes, which target and destroy cancer cells … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Cancer Therapies, Nicolas Maes, Orano Med, partnership, Paul Hudson, radioligand therapies (RLTs), rare cancers, safety, Sanofi, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TU Dresden are leading initiatives to develop 6G mobile communication technologies, with commercial availability expected by 2030. These projects focus on key advancements such as digital twins for reliable … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 6G Future Lab Bavaria, 6G Technology, 6G-life, Digital Twins, Holger Boche, Professors Wolfgang Kellerer, SECURITY, Technical University of Munich, Telediagnostics
(IN BRIEF) Researchers have identified the genetic variant HLA-DRB1*01:03, which is strongly linked to severe ulcerative colitis. About 3% of patients carry this variant, and of those, over 40% required major surgery within three years of diagnosis. (PRESS RELEASE) AALBORG, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Aalborg University, Anne Krogh Nøhr, Genetic Marker, Henrik Krarup, HLA-DRB1*01:03, Kristine Allin, Lone Larsen, Marie Vibeke Vestergaard, Personalized Treatment, Professor Aleksejs Sazonovs, Severe Ulcerative Colitis, Tine Jess
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca presented significant advancements in the prevention of infectious diseases at IDWeek 2024, showcasing its dedication to addressing respiratory infections caused by RSV, hMPV, and COVID-19. The company revealed promising data across its portfolio, including Beyfortus, an antibody … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AstraZeneca, Beyfortus, COVID-19, FluMist, hMPV, IDWeek 2024, Iskra Reic, IVX-A12, Respiratory Disease Prevention, RSV, safety, Vaccine Innovation
(IN BRIEF) University of York alumnus Daron Acemoglu has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, alongside Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson, for their research on how societal institutions influence a country’s economic prosperity. Their work highlights the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Daron Acemoglu, Economic Prosperity and Institutions, Jakob Svensson, James A. Robinson, leadership, nobel prize, Professor Charlie Jeffery, Professor Michael Thornton, Simon Johnson, University of York
(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care’s subsidiary, Xenios AG, has launched Xenios 2.0, a new system for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) that serves patients from neonates to adults. Approved under the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR), Xenios 2.0 offers advanced safety … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Connectivity Features, Dr. Benjamin Waldmann, extracorporeal life support (ECLS) System, Fresenius Medical Care, safety, Xenios 2.0, Xenios AG
(IN BRIEF) BASF has partnered with Acadian Plant Health™ to expand its BioSolutions portfolio by incorporating seaweed-based biostimulants. These biostimulants, derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, help crops withstand stressors like heat and drought, supporting sustainable agriculture. The collaboration will distribute these … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Acadian Plant Health, Ascophyllum nodosum, BASF, CANADA, Climate-Resilient Farming, Marko Grozdanovic, partnership, Seaweed Biostimulants, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed €2 million to support Akagera Medicines Africa Limited in Rwanda, facilitating the early-stage development of vaccines for infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, HIV, Ebola, and Lassa fever. This funding aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged Akagera Medicines, Belen Calvo Uyarra, Ebola, EIB Global, HIV, investment, Lassa fever, Michael Fairbanks, partnership, Regis Rugemanshuro, Rwanda, sustainability, Thomas Östros, tuberculosis, vaccine, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a division of the Atos Group, has unveiled its “Cloud for Clinics,” a secure and pre-integrated platform tailored for healthcare providers in Germany and the DACH region, built on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This initiative aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged "Cloud for Clinics" Platform, DACH region, Eviden, Healthcare, innovative, Max Peterson, Michael von Wagner, partnership, sustainability, Udo Littke
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland to enhance research and innovation focused on improving health outcomes and addressing health inequalities. This partnership aims to align with Roche’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged health innovation, Healthcare, inequalities, partnership, Professor Sarah Coupland, Professor Tim Jones, Roche, sustainability, University of Liverpool, wellness
(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has announced positive results from its Phase III ANCHOR trials for depemokimab, a biologic treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). The trials demonstrated a significant reduction in nasal polyp size and nasal obstruction after … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged chronic rhinosinusitis, Depemokimab, GSK, Kaivan Khavandi, Nasal Polyps, safety
(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced positive two-year data from its RAINBOWFISH study, showcasing the effectiveness of Evrysdi® (risdiplam) in treating children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) when administered before symptoms appear. The study revealed that most children achieved key motor … Read the full press release
EuropaWire (EW) is the first truly pan-European and leading press release distribution and newswire service for Europe and the European Union working towards consolidating Europe’s voice on the global newswire and media scene. The newswire service comes with advanced submission forms, flexible pricing and PR budgeting, granular targeting, nearly uncapped reach across countries, markets, verticals, industries, audiences, languages, etc., translation and localisation for greater local PR impact, in-depth distribution reporting, metrics and insights including measured PR reach, reads, engagements, impact, etc., no cap on words, images and multimedia to go along with your release, among others. Your press releases will be seen among the releases of Europe’s biggest and most prominent companies, brands and institutions.
HOW TO GET STARTED?
PHARMA & BIOTECH: The largest repository of EU/European pharma & biotech press releases spanning 12 years (2012-2024)
