Willow Shah-Neville, Author at Labiotech.eu

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Graduated with a degree in BA Journalism from the University of South Wales (Cardiff) in 2021. Shortly afterwards, I fell into content writing for a couple of different companies writing about different subjects including science, tech, crypto, lifestyle etc. But journalism is where my heart truly lies, and just before I landed my role here, I did a journalism internship with an online publication called TheSocialTalks, where I finally had an opportunity to get my journalistic work published. The rest is history and, having always been interested in biology and medical science, I’m now living my dream as a junior reporter here at Labiotech. Outside of work, hobbies include reading, TV & Film, cooking, travelling, eating out, and a decent amount of wine tasting…

Articles by Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 6 Jul 2023

The biggest private biotech investments in June 2023

The companies Upstream Bio, Alkeus Pharmaceuticals and Worg Pharmaceuticals bagged the biggest biotech investments in June 2023, with oncology and ophthalmology players in particular attracting the most funding rounds. Overall, more funding rounds took place in June 2023 than in May, and the U.S. healthcare sector once again attracted particularly big rounds. We’ve gathered the […]

July 6, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 30 Jun 2023

Five biotech companies making a name for themselves in Vancouver

British Columbia has become a major hub of biotech innovation within the last decade or more, and the popular coastal city of Vancouver is the center of the life sciences sector in the province. In this article we take a look at five of the top biotech companies located in the city. According to a […]

June 30, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 26 Jun 2023

Five animal health companies you should know about

The animal health market initially emerged because of the demand for a specific segment within biotech and pharma that focuses on improving the life of animals, including companion animals, such as dogs and cats, and farm animals, such as cattle and poultry. Now, there are lots of animal health companies trying to make a difference […]

June 26, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 21 Jun 2023

Five latest advancements in osteoporosis research

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become extremely weak, making them more likely to break. In fact, in extremely serious cases of osteoporosis, even a cough or a minor bump can result in a fracture. Often referred to as a ‘silent disease’, many people who develop the condition will not be aware they […]

June 21, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 19 Jun 2023

Gene therapy: a promising solution for sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease is debilitating, and many people who suffer with it find that their lives are defined by pain. This means a curative treatment would be completely life–altering, and, as we observe World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, we explore how gene therapy could be the most promising solution for curing sickle cell […]

June 19, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 16 Jun 2023

Can ChatGPT be used to advance drug discovery?

Chat GPT – which is a large language model (LLM) and belongs to a family of artificial intelligence (AI) known as generative AI – has been a revelation for many people around the world, and, since its launch, has been used by professionals in many industries to assist with work-related tasks, such as editing and […]

June 16, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 13 Jun 2023

5 air quality biotech companies making an impact

Whether it be indoor or outdoor air quality, there certainly seems to be a growing number of biotech companies looking to tackle air quality issues, in the hope of helping to tackle climate change or helping to prevent further pandemics like COVID-19. We’ve recently seen scary levels of air pollution in North America due to […]

June 13, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 9 Jun 2023

Enhancing canine wellness: The promise of immunotherapy for dogs

Given that dogs are widely regarded as ‘man’s best friend’, it makes sense that we are constantly striving to find ways to improve canine health and extend their lives. One method that has been – and is still being – explored is the use of immunotherapy, which uses a dog’s own immune system to fight […]

June 9, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 8 Jun 2023

Six companies that have made their name in the cardiovascular space

Cardiovascular disease is a general term used to describe a disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, with statistics from 2019 stating that an estimated 17.9 million people died from some type of cardiovascular disease, making up 32% […]

June 8, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 5 Jun 2023

The biggest private biotech investments in May 2023

The companies ElevateBio, ReNAgade Therapeutics and Carmot Therapeutics bagged the biggest biotech investments in May 2023. Around the world, biomanufacturing and oncology players attracted the biggest funding rounds. A lot of private biotech fundraising took place in May 2023, with some particularly big rounds in the U.S. healthcare sector, as five companies took home $100 […]

June 5, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Best in Biotech 1 Jun 2023

Five ophthalmology biotech companies to look out for

There are hundreds of different eye diseases, with some of the most common major eye diseases including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – an age-related eye disease that can blur central vision – glaucoma – a condition where the optic nerve becomes damaged – and diabetic retinopathy (DR) – a complication of diabetes in which high […]

June 1, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 31 May 2023

Biotechnology in developing countries: challenges and opportunities

Choosing to grow their biotechnology sectors can offer developing countries vast opportunities, helping them to grow economically, providing new jobs, and supporting sustainable development, public health, and environmental protection. In recent times, significant growth has been achieved by the developing world in biotechnology fields, mainly tied to food production, healthcare, and other dimensions of human […]

May 31, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

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The biggest private biotech investments in June 2023

Five biotech companies making a name for themselves in Vancouver

Five animal health companies you should know about

Five latest advancements in osteoporosis research

Gene therapy: a promising solution for sickle cell disease

Can ChatGPT be used to advance drug discovery?

5 air quality biotech companies making an impact

Enhancing canine wellness: The promise of immunotherapy for dogs

Six companies that have made their name in the cardiovascular space

The biggest private biotech investments in May 2023

Five ophthalmology biotech companies to look out for

Biotechnology in developing countries: challenges and opportunities

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