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News and Trends 15 Jun 2020

Novo Nordisk Foundation Commits €100M Grant to Developing Green Tech

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a five-year grant of €100M to the DTU Biosustain research center near Copenhagen to support the development of sustainable green technology. DTU Biosustain was founded in 2011 and forms part of the Danish Technical University. The Novo Nordisk Foundation, which is one of the largest charitable foundations in the […]

June 15, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Helen Albert

In Depth 15 Jun 2020

Drug Development in Covid-19 Times: Is Going Remote the Answer?

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing scientific research labs to close around the globe, it seems almost inevitable that the ongoing crisis will accelerate the growing demand for remote drug development. A number of European companies see this as an opportunity to introduce computer-aided biology and robot-driven labs. In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has been […]

June 15, 2020 - 7 minutesmins - By David Cox

News and Trends 11 Jun 2020

AbbVie and Genmab Strike €3.4B Immuno-Oncology Megadeal

AbbVie and Genmab have announced a €3.4B collaboration deal that ranks as the second biggest strategic alliance in European biotech in 2020. The partners aim to commercialize three phase I-stage antibody drugs for undisclosed types of solid and liquid cancer. Upfront, the US AbbVie will pay the Danish biotech €659M, with up to €2.77B available […]

June 11, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 11 Jun 2020

Evox and Lilly Partner to Develop Neuro RNA Drugs in Deal Worth €1.1B

British biotech Evox Therapeutics has signed a collaboration deal worth up to €1.1B with US big pharma Eli Lilly to develop RNA drugs that are delivered in exosomes to the brain to treat neurological diseases. As part of the deal, Evox will get €17.6M upfront to fund research for the next three years and Lilly […]

June 11, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Helen Albert

In Depth 11 Jun 2020

How the Biotech Industry Makes Flavors Healthy and Eco-Friendly

The food industry is under pressure to create products that don’t just taste great, but that are also good for our health and for the environment. Biotechnology is emerging as a solution to enjoy the flavors we love without damaging our bodies or nature. We’ve been adding flavor to our food since ancient times. Throughout […]

June 11, 2020 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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News and Trends 9 Jun 2020

Bavarian Nordic’s Vaccine Shows Biodefense Potential in Phase I

With a successful phase I clinical trial, Danish biotech Bavarian Nordic has come a step closer to commercializing the first vaccine to protect humans against equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne infection that has been explored for use as a bioweapon. The trial was fully funded by the US Department of Defense. The vaccine was well-tolerated and […]

June 9, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By External Contributor

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News and Trends 9 Jun 2020

French Manufacturing Plant Launches to Make Cell Therapy Cheap and Scalable

The Bordeaux-based company Treefrog Therapeutics has opened an industrial demonstration plant with the aim of producing cell therapies 10 times more efficiently than with current technology. The €2M plant occupies an area around a fifth of the size of a football field and is expected to produce 80 billion cells per year when it reaches […]

June 9, 2020 - 4 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith

News and Trends 8 Jun 2020

UK Startup Launches with €10M to Detect Epigenetic Signs of Cancer in Blood

A seed round of €10.1M will fund the launch of the University of Oxford spinout Base Genomics, which aims to improve cancer detection by measuring epigenetic changes to tumor DNA circulating in the blood. The company’s oversubscribed seed funding round was led by Oxford Sciences Innovation, a local early-stage investment firm linked to the University […]

June 8, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By David Kirk

Why Biotechs Should Invest in Good Outsourcing Management of CROs

The relationship between biotechs and their CRO partners has been long in the making. These days, a collaboration with CROs is seen as a standard in the drug development industry. However, the management of drug development partners and providers can be highly challenging for biotechs. This is where outsourcing expertise can make the difference between […]

June 8, 2020 - 8 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 8 Jun 2020

Regulations on Genetic Data Could Threaten Genomics Innovation

As genetic research relies more and more on digital technology, international regulations are straining to catch up and some fear they threaten to stifle innovation. Is it possible to develop a regulatory framework for genetic data that is fair for everyone? In just a couple decades, the digital revolution has taken over all sorts of […]

June 8, 2020 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 6 Jun 2020

Boost For Inflammatory Disease Biotech NodThera With €49M Series B

The UK-US biotech NodThera has raised €48.7M in Series B funding to progress its drug candidate through clinical trials for the treatment of inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease. This round follows an impressive €32M Series A that Nodthera carried out in 2018. Danish firm Novo Ventures, part of the investment arm of Novo […]

June 6, 2020 - 3 minutesmins - By Helen Albert

News and Trends 5 Jun 2020

Upsized Nasdaq IPO Yields Calliditas €80M to Commercialize Kidney Drug

Swedish company Calliditas Therapeutics has raised an €80M IPO on the Nasdaq Global Select Market — 20% above its initial target — to fund an ongoing phase III trial of its lead candidate treatment for an inflammatory kidney condition. Calliditas plans to use the net proceeds together with its existing cash resources to fund an […]

June 5, 2020 - 2 minutesmins - By Laura Cowen

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Novo Nordisk Foundation Commits €100M Grant to Developing Green Tech

Drug Development in Covid-19 Times: Is Going Remote the Answer?

AbbVie and Genmab Strike €3.4B Immuno-Oncology Megadeal

Evox and Lilly Partner to Develop Neuro RNA Drugs in Deal Worth €1.1B

How the Biotech Industry Makes Flavors Healthy and Eco-Friendly

Bavarian Nordic’s Vaccine Shows Biodefense Potential in Phase I

French Manufacturing Plant Launches to Make Cell Therapy Cheap and Scalable

UK Startup Launches with €10M to Detect Epigenetic Signs of Cancer in Blood

Why Biotechs Should Invest in Good Outsourcing Management of CROs

Regulations on Genetic Data Could Threaten Genomics Innovation

Boost For Inflammatory Disease Biotech NodThera With €49M Series B

Upsized Nasdaq IPO Yields Calliditas €80M to Commercialize Kidney Drug

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