Category Archives: Science

Science Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

GSK Acquires Global License for Empirico’s Phase I siRNA Candidate EMP-012 Targeting Novel Inflammatory Pathway in COPD

(IN BRIEF) GSK has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Empirico Inc. for EMP-012, a first-in-class siRNA candidate currently in Phase I trials for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). EMP-012 targets a distinct inflammatory pathway, offering potential therapeutic benefit … Read the full press release

Roche’s INShore Trial Shows Gazyva/Gazyvaro Significantly Improves Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease Compared With MMF

(IN BRIEF) Roche announced that its Phase III INShore trial evaluating Gazyva/Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) in children and young adults with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome met its primary endpoint, showing superior sustained remission rates at one year compared to mycophenolate mofetil (MMF). The … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Appoints Danish MP Simon Kollerup to Its Board to Enhance Policy and Innovation Links

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University (AAU) has appointed Danish Member of Parliament Simon Kollerup, former Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, as its new external board member. Currently serving as Chair of the Finance Committee and Defence Spokesperson, Kollerup brings … Read the full press release

TUM Expands Research Frontiers with Endowed Chairs in AI Protein Design and Technology-Driven Marketing Supported by Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM), with the support of the Wübben Stiftung Wissenschaft, has established two endowed professorships in Marketing & Technology and AI-Guided Protein Design. Behavioral scientist Dr. David Finken joins TUM from ETH Zurich to … Read the full press release

Newcastle University-led project Sharing Stories for Wellbeing Explores How Creativity Can Improve Children’s Health and Emotional Resilience

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University’s Dr Emily Murphy is leading a pioneering project, Sharing Stories for Wellbeing, to explore how creative activities can improve the health and emotional wellbeing of children with long-term medical conditions. With the number of children living … Read the full press release

University of Leeds Alumna Catherine Connolly Becomes First Woman Deputy Speaker to Rise to Irish Presidency

(IN BRIEF) University of Leeds graduate Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland, following the national vote on 24 October. A 1981 MSc Clinical Psychology alumna, Connolly brings decades of experience as a psychologist, barrister, and … Read the full press release

Evotec Receives US$ 25 Million Milestone Payment from Bristol Myers Squibb for Progress in Neurodegenerative Disease Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announced it has received a US$ 25 million payment from Bristol Myers Squibb, marking progress in their joint neuroscience partnership focused on neurodegenerative diseases. The milestone payment will further advance the companies’ preclinical pipeline and research … Read the full press release

Det Norske Veritas Foundation Launches Major Research Fund to Drive Scientific and Societal Development Across the Nordic Region

(IN BRIEF) The Det Norske Veritas Foundation has launched a NOK 2 billion (USD 200 million) research fund aimed at supporting basic scientific research in the Nordic region. Expected to provide NOK 50–100 million annually, the fund will finance projects … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric and Roca Group strengthen global operations through unified digital transformation and sustainability strategy

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric and Roca Group have partnered to advance a global digital transformation that enhances operational efficiency, energy performance, and sustainability across Roca’s industrial network. Through technologies like AVEVA MES, AVEVA System Platform, and Power Monitoring Expert, Roca’s … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric’s Boost Pro empowers industries to optimize energy costs and strengthen grid stability across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has introduced Schneider Boost Pro, a scalable battery energy storage system designed for European commercial and industrial users to manage energy more efficiently, lower costs, and maintain operational continuity. The system supports renewable energy integration, electric … Read the full press release

NWO Vidi Awards Empower TU/e Scientists to Drive Innovation in Light Technology, Policy Design, and Secure Sensing Systems

(IN BRIEF) Three researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology — Ahmed Dorrah, Jaime Bonnin Roca, and Hamdi Joudeh — have each received NWO Vidi grants worth up to €850,000 to advance their individual research programs. The funding enables them to … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s JOINER Platform Recognized with National AI Award for Innovation in Telecommunications

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s JOINER Platform, led by its Smart Internet Lab, has won the AI Award for High Tech & Telecom at the National AI Awards 2025. Recognized for its pioneering open testbed for AI-native network development, … Read the full press release

New Report Supported by Bayer Highlights Urgent Need for Allergy-Friendly Schools and Evidence-Based Treatment for Children

(IN BRIEF) A new expert-led publication in the European Medical Journal, supported by Bayer, highlights the growing global burden of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) among children. Affecting 20% of children worldwide, the condition is linked to reduced academic performance, poor … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Welcomes Early Music as Education and Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats as New Affiliate Organisations at The Tung Auditorium

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has selected Early Music as Education (EMAE) and Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats as its new Affiliate Organisations at The Tung Auditorium for 2025–2027. The partnership will allow both groups to present regular … Read the full press release

TUM Develops Ultra-Precise Eye Surgery Robot to Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration with 15-Micrometer Accuracy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), led by Professor Mohammad Ali Nasseri, have developed a robotic assistant capable of delivering ultra-precise eye injections to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The system, requiring less than five minutes … Read the full press release

Revolutionary 4MOST Telescope Captures First Glimpse of the Universe, Marking a New Era in Cosmic Exploration

(IN BRIEF) The 4MOST telescope, a pioneering international project based at the European Southern Observatory in Chile, has captured its first data, launching a new era in astronomical discovery. Capable of observing 2,500 celestial objects simultaneously, the instrument will study … Read the full press release

Newcastle and Birmingham Scientists Develop Green Method to Recycle Teflon into Valuable Fluorine Compounds

(IN BRIEF) A joint team from Newcastle University and the University of Birmingham has discovered a simple, energy-efficient method to recycle Teflon® using only sodium metal and mechanical motion at room temperature. The process breaks carbon–fluorine bonds, converting the plastic … Read the full press release

SCHOTT Pharma debuts world’s first 5.5 ml prefillable staked-needle glass syringe, paving the way for next-generation biologic therapies at home

(IN BRIEF) SCHOTT Pharma has launched the industry’s first 5.5 ml prefillable staked-needle glass syringe, expanding its syriQ BioPure® platform to support biologic therapies designed for home administration. The syringe integrates seamlessly with Ypsomed’s YpsoMate® 5.5 ml autoinjector and Datwyler’s … Read the full press release

New RAMPART trial results show combination immunotherapy significantly improves disease-free survival in kidney cancer patients after surgery

(IN BRIEF) The Phase III RAMPART trial has demonstrated that combining the immunotherapy drugs durvalumab and tremelimumab after surgery significantly improves disease-free survival in patients with early-stage renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Led by the Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit … Read the full press release

New monarchE trial data shows long-term survival gains for high-risk early breast cancer patients receiving abemaciclib with hormone therapy

(IN BRIEF) Long-term data from the international monarchE trial has confirmed that patients with HR+ and HER2- node-positive high-risk early breast cancer achieve better survival outcomes when treated with the targeted therapy abemaciclib in combination with standard hormone therapy. Presented … Read the full press release