News and Trends 14 Sep 2022 Pancreatic cancer study using dual-cell therapy yields positive results Australian biotech company Noxopharm Limited has revealed encouraging new preclinical data from its long-term collaboration with UNSW Sydney. The results were reported this week at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer in Boston. The study involves Noxopharm’s novel preclinical drug, which attacks pancreatic cancer in a different and innovative […] September 14, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
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
News and Trends 14 Sep 2022 Tumors destroyed in five types of cancer by cell therapy from LIfT BioSciences LIfT BioSciences announced today (September 14) that its cell therapy has shown tumor destruction across five different solid tumor types in tumoroid models. The N-LIfT cell therapy destroyed on average more than 90% of the tumoroid in a PDX organoid across five of the most challenging to treat solid tumor types. A PDX organoid is […] September 14, 2022 - 4 minutesmins - By Liza Laws Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 14 Sep 2022 SparingVision raises €75M for genomic medicines for ocular diseases SparingVision, a genomic medicine company developing vision-saving treatments for ocular diseases, has raised €75 million ($75 million) in series B financing. The round was co-led by Jeito Capital and UPMC Enterprises, with additional participation from 4BIO Capital, Bpifrance, the RD fund, venture arm of Foundation Fighting Blindness, and Ysios Capital. Proceeds from the financing will […] September 14, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 14 Sep 2022 Collaboration to explore gene therapy products for neurodegenerative disorders Coave Therapeutics is collaborating with the Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases (IMN) of Bordeaux to develop gene therapy proteins targeting protein degradation in neurodegenerative disorders. The IMN is a joint research unit associating the University of Bordeaux and the French National Centre of Scientific Research (CNRS) developing gene therapy programs targeting protein degradation in neurodegenerative disorders. […] September 14, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Liza Laws Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 14 Sep 2022 New study reveals first genetic links in ME and chronic fatigue syndrome For the first time in more than 30 years, replicable genetic findings have been reported in the study into myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). UK-based PrecisionLife today (September 14) unveiled the results offering new approaches for better diagnosis and treatments of patients. The data has also been submitted for peer reviewed publication and is available […] September 14, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Liza Laws Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 13 Sep 2022 Results of phase 3 trial of injection for ovarian cancer imaging published An injection for intraoperative imaging of folate receptor positive ovarian cancer can identify more of the disease than is unable to be identified conventionally. Biotech company On Target Laboratories announced that the results from its phase 3, 006 study of the Cytalux (pafolacianine) injection had been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology yesterday (September […] September 13, 2022 - 2 minutesmins - By Liza Laws Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 13 Sep 2022 WhiteLab Genomics raises $10M for AI-powered genomic therapies platform WhiteLab Genomics has announced the completion of a $10 million funding round. The round was led by French venture capital firm Omnes Capital, and Debiopharm, a Switzerland based biopharmaceutical company with a venture arm focused on digital health. WhiteLab Genomics said it aims to “revolutionize genomic therapy development” using public and private data and in-house […] September 13, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 13 Sep 2022 New predictive biomarkers to be developed for larynx and hypopharynx carcinomas A study to develop new, potential precision therapies in larynx and hypopharynx carcinomas has been announced today (September 13) by One Biosciences. The company was co-founded by Céline Vallot, Institut Curie and Home Biosciences, combining artificial intelligence (AI) and single-cell technologies to discover new therapeutic targets and develop novel precision medicines. The LARYCARE study, for […] September 13, 2022 - 2 minutesmins - By Liza Laws Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 13 Sep 2022 Faron Pharmaceuticals’ Traumakine data shows promise for military applications Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd presented data from its preclinical salvage, preservation, and advanced resuscitation through endothelial stabilization (SPARES) study at the Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) in Orlando, Florida, this week. The data was featured in the “Multi-Organ Dysfunction in Prolonged Field Care Scenarios” breakout session. The SPARES study was a preclinical study, conducted on […] September 13, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 13 Sep 2022 Ilya Pharma partners with US Defense Department for wound healing drug A drug to accelerate wound healing and reduced scar volume has had a major breakthrough shown in results from a first in human trial. Ilya Pharma, a clinical stage immunotherapy company presented the findings at the US Defense Department’s (DoD) Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) Conference in Florida and made the announcement yesterday (September […] September 13, 2022 - 3 minutesmins - By Liza Laws Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 13 Sep 2022 Arpeggio Biosciences raises $17M in Series A funding to support drug pipeline Arpeggio Biosciences has raised $17 million in series A funding in a round led by Builders VC. Support for the U.S.-based preclinical therapeutics company making technology targeting transcriptional dysregulation in disease, also came from its seed round investors. These include Khosla Ventures, TechU Ventures, FundersClub, Alice Zhang, and Fifty Years, as well as new participants […] September 13, 2022 - 2 minutesmins - By Liza Laws Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email