In Depth 17 Jan 2024 Bladder cancer treatment: where are we standing? Bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer. Delve into the most promising strides in bladder cancer treatment. January 17, 2024 - 8 minutesmins - By Jules Adam Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 10 Jan 2024 The biggest private biotech investments in December 2023 The companies Tome Biosciences, Bicara Therapeutics, and Seismic Therapeutic bagged the biggest biotech investments in December 2023. Around the world, food, immunology, oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and biofermentation players attracted the biggest funding rounds overall. Although December is generally a quiet time for biotech fundraising, there were still some big rounds raised in the […] January 10, 2024 - 3 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 4 Jan 2024 Can GLP-1 agonists, the miraculous obesity drugs, treat cardiovascular diseases? Discover how GLP-1 agonists, known for treating diabetes and obesity, are now being studied for their potential in tackling heart diseases. January 4, 2024 - 6 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 11 Dec 2023 European patents in biotech: how to prevent invalid patents? The ongoing patent battle between COVID-19 vaccine giants, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, has seen a new development when the European Patent Office (EPO) invalidated one of Moderna’s patents related to “respiratory virus vaccines.” BioNTech, in collaboration with Pfizer and Sanofi, opposed the patent, leading to its invalidation. The European patent process is complex but essential. As […] December 11, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Jules Adam Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 7 Dec 2023 The biggest private biotech investments in November 2023 The companies Cambrian Innovation, Terremoto Biosciences, and VectorY Therapeutics bagged the biggest biotech investments in November 2023. Around the world, oncology and central nervous system players attracted the biggest funding rounds. As we edge closer to Christmas, biotech fundraising appears to be drying up a bit; there was a significant decrease in funding rounds in […] December 7, 2023 - 3 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 30 Nov 2023 Could an Alzheimer’s vaccine make treatment more affordable? Alzheimer’s research has come a long way since the disease was first identified more than a century ago. Now, as treatments have been developed to reduce the harmful proteins in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer’s, vaccine trials are underway to eliminate these proteins. But how far along are these vaccines in the clinic? […] November 30, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 27 Nov 2023 How are R&D Tax Incentives shaping Australia’s biotech future? Research and development (R&D) stands as a cornerstone for driving innovation, particularly within the biotech industry. The pivotal role of R&D extends beyond immediate commercial implications and encompasses a broader spectrum of societal and economic benefits. R&D represents significant expense, and if big companies can afford the risk, it may not be the case for […] November 27, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Jules Adam Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 23 Nov 2023 The next frontier in immunotherapy? CAR-Macrophages as a novel cancer treatment strategy Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, offering promising avenues beyond traditional methods. Recent breakthroughs showcased at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) annual meeting have spotlighted innovative approaches, notably chimeric antigen receptor macrophage (CAR-M) therapy, offering new strategies in the fight against solid tumors and addressing the limitations of current treatments. Navigating the labyrinth: immunotherapy’s […] November 23, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Jules Adam Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 22 Nov 2023 Apellis’ Syfovre vs Astellas’ Izervay: the battle for a geographic atrophy treatment Until the approval of Apellis’ Syfovre earlier this year, there was no treatment for geographic atrophy. Shortly after, Astellas’ Izervay was also approved for the eye condition. Now, as the only two companies with approved geographic atrophy treatments, there appears to be an ongoing rivalry between them to see who can come out on top […] November 22, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 16 Nov 2023 uniQure: is the gene therapy pioneer en route to becoming a biotech rebuff? Once thought to be a frontrunner in gene therapy, uniQure’s fame may no longer be coveted, as the biotech looks to reorganize by slashing its workforce, in an attempt to stay afloat. But how did things go awry for the company that was once in its prime in the DNA game? The Danish company, which […] November 16, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 16 Nov 2023 Meet the ‘biotech mafia’: how specialized biotech VC firms are dominating industry funding once again Between 2020 and 2022 – largely due to the biotech innovations that came about by the COVID-19 pandemic – there was an influx of generalist investors in the biotech industry, betting big on new technologies like mRNA vaccines. But, now, these investors appear to have backed off, leaving room for specialized biotech venture capital (VC) […] November 16, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 15 Nov 2023 Beyond oil and gas: Biotech’s significant place in the Qatar Investment Authority’s strategy Since 2020, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has been taking part in important biotech fundings reaching its peak in 2021 and remaining strong in 2023. They recently led a $250 million round in the company BridgeBio specialized in transformative medicine for patients suffering from cancer or genetic diseases. This investment is not an isolated case […] November 15, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Jules Adam Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email