Best in Biotech 19 Sep 2023 Five biotech companies taking Los Angeles by storm Known throughout history for being home to the iconic scene of Hollywood, in recent years Los Angeles has also become a thriving biotech hub, after years of playing second fiddle in the U.S. to the likes of South San Francisco and Boston. In this article, we take a look at five of the best Los […] September 19, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 15 Sep 2023 Five latest advancements in NASH research Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a severe form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – a condition where fat builds up in the liver, potentially causing liver damage or cirrhosis. Despite the severity of the disease, and the fact that approximately 25% of U.S. adults have NAFLD, while 5% have NASH, there is yet to be […] September 15, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Startup Scout 13 Sep 2023 PIM kinase inhibition: a Swiss startup’s unique approach to tackling complex autoimmune disorders A healthy immune system is supposed to defend the body against disease and infection, but in autoimmune diseases, the immune system malfunctions, and instead attacks the body’s healthy cells, tissues, and organs. Despite recent progress in therapeutic options for autoimmune disorders, a significant unmet need remains, which is why Mysthera Therapeutics is aiming to take […] September 13, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 11 Sep 2023 Evolving biotech funding trends: VCs lead new series B deals, but early-stage deals require insider support With biotech funding trends always evolving, HSBC Innovation Banking’s inaugural Venture Healthcare Report lays out the trends seen in the first half (1H) of 2023, where valuations underwent a necessary reset, and venture capitalists emerged from their cautious stance, eventually embarking on a fresh wave of investments. However, an overall decline in investment was still […] September 11, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 8 Sep 2023 The rise of lab-grown dairy: a sustainable solution for the future Recently, there has been a lot of talk surrounding cultivated meat, especially after Upside Foods and Good Meat received final U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval to sell lab-grown meat for the first time in the U.S.. And, although perhaps less talked about, cultivated – or lab-grown – dairy could also be set to take […] September 8, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Startup Scout 6 Sep 2023 Meet the startup developing novel cancer therapies from snake venom crotoxin Snake venom is probably not the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about treatments or therapies, but the potential biotechnological and biomedical applications of animal venom components are actually widely recognized in scientific research. Now, Dublin-based startup Celtic Biotech is harnessing the potential of snake venom in an attempt to come up with […] September 6, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 4 Sep 2023 The biggest private biotech investments in August 2023 The companies Genesis Therapeutics, ADARx Pharmaceuticals, and Abcuro bagged the biggest biotech investments in August 2023. Around the world, companies focused on immunology, genetic disorders, and metabolic disorders attracted the biggest funding rounds. Overall, quite a lot of biotech fundraising took place in August 2023. As always, there were some big rounds within the U.S. […] September 4, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 30 Aug 2023 Five North Carolina biotech companies making their mark North Carolina is home to Research Triangle Park, an R&D sanctuary situated between the cities of Raleigh and Durham, which just happens to be one of the biggest biotech hubs in the U.S., with a multitude of renowned companies. The southeastern state even rivals the likes of Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, […] August 30, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 22 Aug 2023 Lab-grown babies on the horizon: how IVG could transform human reproduction Lately, there seems to have been a lot of talk about the possibility of ‘lab-grown babies’. Proper research into this area kicked off around a decade ago, and is still largely experimental in humans. But the technique used to potentially develop lab-grown babies could hold the power to provide a novel treatment option for human […] August 22, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 10 Aug 2023 Is Latin America becoming an investment hotspot for biotech and deep tech? Latin America has traditionally lagged behind in areas such as biotech and deep tech, but recently, it seems as though some countries in the region are starting to benefit from increasing investment in these areas. The reason Latin America has been slow to develop its biotech scene is largely due to the fact that government […] August 10, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 8 Aug 2023 The patient perspective on clinical trials: what needs to change? In order to better understand clinical trials from a patient’s perspective and find out what they would ideally like to change throughout the trial process, a survey was launched earlier this year entitled “The Patient Perspective on Clinical Trials – What’s Going Well, What Needs to Change?”. In this article, we take a look at […] August 8, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 2 Aug 2023 The biggest private biotech investments in July 2023 The companies Sinotau, Septerna, and Kriya Therapeutics bagged the biggest biotech investments in July 2023. Around the world, drug discovery and oncology attracted the biggest funding rounds. Biotech fundraising seemed to dry up a little bit in July 2023 compared to previous months, but that’s only to be expected as the summer kicks in. And, […] August 2, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email