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News and Trends 1 Dec 2023

Arvinas raises $350 million; Exonate’s trial reaps success; new cancer drugs discovered

Here is Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter for direct updates to your inbox. The latest biotech news in fundraising In the news this week, biotech Arvinas raises $350 million PIPE American protein degradation company Arvinas has bagged $350 million in a private placement (PIPE). The […]

December 1, 2023 - 11 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Weekly Roundup 24 Nov 2023

Viva’s $210 million round; Merck grabs Caraway for $610 million; Genentech signs a deal with NVIDIA

Here is Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Whether it is partnerships, clinical trials, or fundraising, we have got you covered. Stay in the loop by subscribing to our newsletter for direct updates to your inbox. Viva Biotech closes $210 million funding round Chinese company Viva Biotech closed a funding round worth $210 […]

November 24, 2023 - 14 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 21 Nov 2023

Beyond insulin: six cutting-edge diabetes biotech companies you should know about

As we predicted last year, the diabetes market is booming, particularly after the incredible success of new diabetes drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro. There are now several diabetes biotech companies that are garnering attention, all with their own innovative solutions to tackling both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence […]

November 21, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Weekly Roundup 10 Nov 2023

Korro Bio and Frequency’s merger; Lexeo’s $100 million IPO; Gate Biosciences new class of drugs

You are reading Labiotech’s weekly roundup of the latest biotech news. Korro Bio and Frequency Therapeutics close merger Last Friday, Korro Bio announced the completion of the previously announced business combination between Frequency Therapeutics, Inc. and the entity formerly known as Korro Bio. The combined company will now operate under the name Korro Bio, Inc. […]

November 10, 2023 - 12 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

In Depth 2 Nov 2023

How French pharma giant Sanofi is betting big on AI

The benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping clinical research and trials have given rise to many new AI-driven biotech startups. According to a recent report, the number of AI companies involved in drug discovery and development increased from 62 in 2011 to 400 in 2022. This AI-driven transformation is catching the attention of big pharma […]

November 2, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Top 10 tips on how to start an early phase clinical trial

Expert Advice 23 Oct 2023

Top 10 tips from an expert on how to start an early phase clinical trial

Early phase clinical trials can be complicated and time-consuming, with their success dependent on several different factors. The outcome of these early phase clinical trials will determine the future of your drug development project, and so ensuring safety and efficiency at every step since the start is vital for its overall success. The clinical operations […]

October 23, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By External Contributor

In Depth 25 Sep 2023

Base editing hits the clinic in the U.S.

Over the past couple of years, base editing, a recent offshoot of the heralded CRISPR/Cas 9 technology, has been doing its rounds in the biotech space. Now, base editing has finally set foot into clinical trials for the first time in the U.S.. American precision medicine company Beam Therapeutics treated its first patient with its […]

September 25, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

News and Trends 22 Sep 2023

U.S. approval for psychedelic drug MDMA nears after success in clinic

The psychedelic drug MDMA edges closer towards FDA approval for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the U.S., after promising results of a trial were published. This comes after Australia became the first country to allow doctors to prescribe the drug to those struggling with mental health disorders like PTSD and depression. Recognizing […]

September 22, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 21 Sep 2023

Recent advancements in prostate cancer research over the past year

Prostate cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer in men. More than 1.4 million people were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International. While some prostate cancers develop too slowly, to the extent that some people will not need any treatment during their lifetime, some grow very […]

September 21, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 12 Sep 2023

Here are five biotech companies in Montreal to keep an eye on

Montreal, the largest city in Canada’s Quebec province, has seen a boom in life sciences over the years. Home to The Biotech City, a hub that connects and supports biopharmaceutical companies within the region as well as attracts talent from across the world, Montreal rivals the likes of Vancouver and Toronto, in being the leading […]

September 12, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Podcast 1 Sep 2023

Beyond Biotech podcast 61 – Blood Cancer Awareness Month

On this week’s podcast, to recognize Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we have a conversation with Affimed’s CMO, Andreas Harstrick, to talk about blood cancers, and what Affimed is doing to tackle blood cancers. One of the main challenges in treating blood cancers is the limited options for therapeutic intervention. Treatment relies primarily on chemotherapy, which […]

September 1, 2023

In Depth 9 Aug 2023

Meet the startup working to help treat a rare pediatric cancer

Nearly 50% of the children diagnosed with neuroblastoma are considered high-risk, where the tumor has spread, making surgery no longer a viable treatment option. Owing to this stark statistic, the disease is quite difficult to treat. But there might be light at the end of the tunnel. U.K.-based Renaissance Pharma’s drug candidate, which has shown […]

August 9, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

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Arvinas raises $350 million; Exonate’s trial reaps success; new cancer drugs discovered

Viva’s $210 million round; Merck grabs Caraway for $610 million; Genentech signs a deal with NVIDIA

Beyond insulin: six cutting-edge diabetes biotech companies you should know about

Korro Bio and Frequency’s merger; Lexeo’s $100 million IPO; Gate Biosciences new class of drugs

How French pharma giant Sanofi is betting big on AI

Top 10 tips from an expert on how to start an early phase clinical trial

Base editing hits the clinic in the U.S.

U.S. approval for psychedelic drug MDMA nears after success in clinic

Recent advancements in prostate cancer research over the past year

Here are five biotech companies in Montreal to keep an eye on

Beyond Biotech podcast 61 – Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Meet the startup working to help treat a rare pediatric cancer

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Catalonia: A biotech hub going from strength to strength, with Barcelona at its core

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