In Depth 14 Sep 2022 Rivaling the Golden Triangle at Bristol’s Science Creates hub The Golden Triangle region hosts much of the U.K.’s biotech innovation. However, there are many hubs emerging across the nation, with Bristol’s Science Creates network being one thriving example. The U.K. hosts one of Europe’s leading biotech industries in terms of startup formation, scientific publications and investments. “The U.K. punches well above its weight with […] September 14, 2022 - 9 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Interview 12 Sep 2022 Orchestrating the evolving cell therapy supply chain In a few decades, the cell and gene therapy sector has diversified into many complex technologies. Paul Viggers, chief commercial officer at the U.K. firm TrakCel, explains how the company’s platform can tackle the intricacies of developing cell and gene therapies. After cell and gene therapy funding smashed records in 2021, the emerging sector has […] September 12, 2022 - 5 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Startup Scout 8 Sep 2022 Stratosvir is overcoming the viral immunotherapy delivery bottleneck The U.K. startup Stratosvir is working to tackle the barriers to developing viral immunotherapies for cancer, including allowing intravenous delivery and making it possible to dose multiple times. Cancer immunotherapies have made great strides in the last decade, with some of the most important advances including CAR-T cell therapy and checkpoint inhibitors. One oncology field […] September 8, 2022 - 6 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 7 Sep 2022 The biggest private biotech investments in August 2022 The healthcare-focused companies Orna Therapeutics, F2G and Sironax bagged the biggest biotech investments in August 2022, with mRNA vaccines, genomics and fermentation technology attracting big funding rounds. As many took a well-deserved vacation in the month of August 2022, the world of biotech remained busy with fundraising. Sit back and browse our lists of the […] September 7, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Interview 31 Aug 2022 How CDMOs keep pace with trends in advanced therapies Advanced therapies including cell and gene therapies are exploding in demand, but the manufacturing process can be difficult. Jean-Christophe Hyvert, president of biologics and cell & gene at the CDMO Lonza, sheds light on the latest trends in advanced therapies and how manufacturers are keeping up. In 2021, global funding going to cell and gene […] August 31, 2022 - 8 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 30 Aug 2022 Biotech incubators scramble to tackle lab space crunch Biotech startups are finding it hard to source lab space in London. Incubators such as Scale Space in the White City hub aim to ease up the pressure by opening flexible lab leases in the city. The COVID-19 pandemic has hammered home the importance of biotechnology in society. As a result, the last few years […] August 30, 2022 - 9 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Startup Scout 26 Aug 2022 Epic Bio makes gene therapies by editing the epigenome CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing has changed the game for gene therapy, but carries safety risks when cutting DNA. The new U.S. firm Epic Bio aims to reduce these risks by targeting epigenetic controls on gene expression. The development of the genome-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 caused a paradigm shift in the biotech industry because it made it easier […] August 26, 2022 - 4 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 25 Aug 2022 Biotech stocks enjoy brief rally with uncertain winds ahead Global biotech stocks have briefly risen after sinking steadily over the last year. Whether this recovery lasts is another question. Here are the latest biotech stock trends for 2022. In early 2021, biotech stock markets began a long period where stocks dropped in value caused by investors fleeing the sector. This season, known as a […] August 25, 2022 - 6 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 23 Aug 2022 Five industrial biotech companies making Japan more sustainable Japan has big plans to lead the world’s push to become more sustainable. Here are five local sustainable tech companies that could help it meet this mission. Japan is best known for its well-developed technology and manufacturing firms. The nation also hosts a thriving biotechnology sector, with players across sectors including healthcare and industrial biotechnology. […] August 23, 2022 - 6 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Interview 22 Aug 2022 Hiring practices are shifting as biotech goes digital Cloud computing is becoming increasingly prevalent as demand for global collaborations grows. Sajith Wickramasekara, founder and CEO of the cloud lab software provider Benchling, explains how this shift is affecting the labor market in the biotech industry. The biotech industry is becoming increasingly enmeshed with the world of digital technology, as companies search for ways […] August 22, 2022 - 5 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Interview 19 Aug 2022 Delaying menopause could slow the aging process After decades of neglect, women’s health is attracting increasing interest in the biotech industry. The U.S. startup Oviva Therapeutics aims to develop hormonal therapies that can delay menopause as part of the aging process. Many biotech companies fighting aging are attracting massive cash infusions. One well-known example is Altos Labs, which launched in Silicon Valley […] August 19, 2022 - 6 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 18 Aug 2022 How technology transfer offices can navigate biotech commercialization Technology transfer offices are vital departments for commercializing an academic’s biotech innovations, yet they can also be resource-stretched and averse to risk. Here are some ways they can streamline their process and land more deals with investors and big pharma. Technology transfer offices (TTOs) perform vital functions in universities by guiding academics through the process […] August 18, 2022 - 8 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email