Opinion 18 Dec 2023 What to expect from biotech clinical trials in the coming year As cancer research has seen an increase in funding lately, here are some of the key clinical trends that you can expect in 2024. December 18, 2023 - 11 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Weekly Roundup 15 Dec 2023 Pharvaris’ $300 million public offering; Genentech’s breast cancer trial success; new neuromuscular disease target discovered What’s been going on in the world of biotech of late? Find out with Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. December 15, 2023 - 14 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Podcast 15 Dec 2023Vaxxinity making vaccines to change the world Discover how Vaxxinity’s vaccine approach aims to democratize global health, potentially reshaping access to innovative treatments worldwide. December 15, 2023 Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 14 Dec 2023 Seven companies shaping the future of precision medicine Explore the forefront of healthcare innovation with these seven cutting-edge biopharma companies specializing in precision medicine. December 14, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Best in Biotech 12 Dec 2023 Five biotech companies based in Dubai you should know about The Middle East’s industry is rapidly growing, with several key players emerging in the region. Notably, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are at the forefront of this expansion. Our focus today zeros in on the UAE, particularly Dubai and its biotech companies, renowned for being one of the most strategic and […] December 12, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Jules Adam 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
Weekly Roundup 8 Dec 2023 Xenon’s $345 million public offering; EyePoint Pharmaceuticals’ trial success; gene therapy found to reduce liver cancer What’s been going on in the world of biotech of late? Find out with Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. December 8, 2023 - 14 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Podcast 8 Dec 2023Can worms provide treatments for some diseases? U.S. company Holoclara is looking to tackle diseases through the development of worm-derived therapeutics. Allergic and autoimmune diseases were first described in the early 1900s, which Holoclara said is the same time that gut-resident worms such as the roundworm, Caenorhabditis elegans, were removed from people in industrialized countries. The company, led by CEO Andrea Choe, […] December 8, 2023 Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 7 Dec 2023 BIO-Europe 2023: top ten highlights The biopharma community met at Munich in Germany for BIO-Europe 2023, where attendees from across the world took part in networking events to foster collaboration, last month. With a turnout of nearly 6000 participants and more than 150 exhibitors, the event hosted a number of panel discussions. In collaboration with our parent company, life science […] December 7, 2023 - 24 minutesmins - By Dylan Kissane 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
News and Trends 6 Dec 2023 A gene editing milestone: The FDA approves CASGEVY, the first CRISPR-based therapy Still a relatively new technology, CRISPR has been heralded in recent years as having the potential to tackle a range of diseases. And now, it has finally proved its worth. In a world first, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CASGEVY – the CRISPR-based gene therapy developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR […] December 6, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
More News! 4 Dec 2023 FDA CAR-T cell therapy warning: Are T cells malignant? Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapies have emerged as groundbreaking treatments for various hematologic cancers, demonstrating remarkable efficacy in targeting specific cancer cells. However, recent concerns raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sparked an investigation into potential risks associated with these therapies. The FDA CAR-T cell therapy warning comes at […] December 4, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jules Adam Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email