Best in Biotech 4 Nov 2019 Top 10 Biotech Companies Leaving a Mark in Munich These are the top 10 biotech companies in Munich, one of the hottest hubs for the biotechnology industry. One of the largest cities in Germany, Munich is a hub for science and technology. Biotechnology is one of its many strengths, supported by strong academic research at the city’s two top universities: Ludwig Maximilian University and […] November 4, 2019 - 4 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 2 Oct 2019 RNA Therapies, Immunotherapies and Cancer Tests Showcased in Spain Biotech companies around the world gathered in Barcelona, Spain, to present breakthroughs in cancer diagnostics and treatments such as cell therapies and cancer vaccines. Here’s our take on the most interesting offerings from the European crop. Barcelona is the home of Gaudi and Barcelona Football Club. Over the last few days, it was also the […] October 2, 2019 - 6 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 13 Sep 2017 Epigenetics Drug Proves Effective in Phase I for Lethal Cancer 4SC’s partner Yakult Honsha has presented positive results at ESMO 2017 for the epigenetics drug resminostat in a Phase I trial run in Japan. The histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor resminostat has shown to induce tumor shrinkage or disease stabilization in all patients with biliary tract cancer in a Phase I trial. The goal was to determine […] September 13, 2017 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
In Depth 5 Sep 2017 The Next Generation of Genetic Medicine: A Review of Epigenetics The field of genetics has long been an object of global fascination, beginning with Mendel’s pea plant experiments in the 19th century and peaking when the human genome was sequenced (albeit not completely) in 2003. But epigenetics as the next level up from genetics is still mysterious to most. Efforts are already underway to make […] September 5, 2017 - 9 minutesmins - By Evelyn Warner Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
News and Trends 18 Jul 2017 German Biotech Strikes License Deal with Japanese Dermatology Firm 4SC has granted an exclusive worldwide license to the Japanese dermatology firm Maruho on a class of compounds against the Kv1.3 ion channel. Under the agreement, 4SC could receive up to €105M in upfront and milestone payments plus royalties on future sales. The deal is part of the German company’s strategy to out license non-core […] July 18, 2017 - 1 minutemin - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email