Best in Biotech 15 Mar 2023
7 biotechs in Hungary you should know about
Hungary is famous for many things: thermal baths, goulash, beautiful architecture and, of course, the Rubik's cube. But, what is…
Alex Dale
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A former journalist intern at Labiotech, Alex now works as a copywriter in healthcare advertising. When he’s not writing, he enjoys playing sports and long-distance cycling.
Articles by Alex Dale
Infographics by Merck
11 Oct 2022Infographic: The biopharmaceutical factory of the future
The biologics market is increasingly important and continues to grow. Hence, biopharmaceutical companies must adapt to meet the greater demand.…
Sponsored by Eurofins CDMO
1 Feb 2022Why Biotechs Should Make Enhancing Bioavailability a Priority
The road to drug approval is littered with challenges, such as tight timelines, spiraling costs, and, of course, the need…
Sponsored by Synthego
17 Feb 2021Can Better Disease Modeling Help Fight Neurological Diseases?
The prevalence of neurological diseases has increased rapidly, and they are now the second biggest cause of death globally. With…
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Sponsored by Merck
12 Jan 2021How the Vaccine Industry and Biotechs Can Accelerate Pandemic Responses
The global Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to put our lives on hold, and a vaccine is the most likely…
News and Trends 23 Jan 2019
Update: The FDA Green-lights Clinical Trials for Huntington’s Disease Gene Therapy
Update (23/01/2019): The FDA has given uniQure regulatory clearance to begin a phase I/II trial of its gene therapy for…
In Depth 19 Mar 2018
How is Biotech Putting a Spring into the Step of Sportsmen and Women Around the World?
Biotech has helped the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Nadal to return to fitness after injury. What else could this…
News and Trends 15 Mar 2018
New Antibiotic for MRSA Infections is Ready for US Clinical Trials
Update (15/03/2018): The FDA has granted Fast Track Designation to XF-73, an antibody being developed by Destiny Pharma against post-surgical…
News and Trends 12 Mar 2018
A Flick of a Switch Can Cause Age-Related Brain Deterioration
Switching certain genes on or off causes the premature aging of stem cells that repair the brain. Identifying them could…
Best in Biotech 8 Mar 2018
Say Hello to the Top 14 Entrepreneurial Women in European Biotech
Today, March 8, is international women's day. To celebrate the achievements of women we're revisiting our list of the women…
More News! 1 Mar 2018
Just a Single Dose of this Drug Boosts the Survival of Heart Failure Patients
Berlin Cures' drug fights off self-reactive antibodies that are associated with 80% of heart failure cases to improve heart function…
News and Trends 28 Feb 2018
Novo Holdings Pumps €135M into New Antibiotic Development to Fight Resistance
Novo Holdings has launched a $165M (€135M) impact fund to support companies that are developing new drugs to overcome antibiotic…
News and Trends 28 Feb 2018
Now We Know How the Brain Controls Pain, Better Analgesia Should Be on the Way
Researchers at the University of Cambridge believe that they have found the region of the brain that is responsible for…
News and Trends 28 Feb 2018
Like Finding a Needle in a Haystack: How Are Biotechs Fighting Rare Diseases?
Rare diseases affect fewer than 1 in 2,000 people in Europe and less than 200,000 Americans at any given time.…
News and Trends 27 Feb 2018
This Small Molecule Protects the Muscles of Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Summit Therapeutics' treatment for the devastating disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, reduces inflammation, which could protect muscle fibers from damage. Summit…
News and Trends 27 Feb 2018
Update: Deinove is About to Launch a Bacterial Anti-Aging Skincare Product
Update (27/2/2018): Deinove produced the first industrial batch of its carotenoid product and plans to launch the cosmetic skincare treatment…
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News and Trends 27 Feb 2018
DBV Technologies’ Milk Allergy Patch Helps Kids in a Phase II Trial
DBV Technologies' candidate could be the first treatment for allergies to cow milk after its Viaskin Milk skin patch achieved…
News and Trends 26 Feb 2018
This Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Help to Fight Another Autoimmune Disease
The FDA has awarded Orphan Drug Designation to GeNeuro's antibody for the treatment of a rare autoimmune disease following promising…
News and Trends 26 Feb 2018
This Oral Vaccine for Typhoid Raises €8M from International Investors
Prokarium has raised $10M (€8M) from Saudi, Swedish and Korean investors to support the clinical development of its oral vaccines…
Interview 26 Feb 2018
This Biotech Could Replace Opioids with Safe and Effective Pain Relief for Osteoarthritis
The use of opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is a massive public health issue. I spoke with Simon Westbrook,…