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In Depth 9 Dec 2019

As Big Pharma Abandons Neuroscience, Can Biotech Provide Answers?

With big pharma exiting the neurology space in droves, biotech innovation might be the key to bring about a much-needed shift. At the Bio-Europe conference in Hamburg last month, experts weighed in on the challenges and future of neuroscience. Over the last decade, big pharma has become disillusioned with neuroscience research. Eli Lilly, Amgen, Pfizer, […]

December 9, 2019 - 9 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

News and Trends 5 Sep 2019

Orchard’s Gene Therapy Improves Children’s Motor Ability

Orchard Therapeutics’ gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) resulted in motor ability improvements more than six times over the target endpoint, according to data released at a recent symposium. “Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare disease that affects the brain,” explained Mark Rothera, CEO of Orchard Therapeutics. “Kids born with MLD lose motor function very fast […]

September 5, 2019 - 3 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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Startup Scout 31 May 2019

This Biotech Treats a Neurological Autoimmune Disorder Using DNA

We’re jumping into Poland this week. Pure Biologics is a biotech based in Wrocław developing DNA molecules that could treat the incurable neurological condition Devic’s disease with fewer side effects than existing treatments. Mission: To develop a treatment that makes an existing treatment for Devic’s disease, plasmapheresis, more targeted and with fewer side effects than […]

May 31, 2019 - 4 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith

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News and Trends 28 Mar 2019

Swiss Biotech Raises €20M to Develop Decoy Drugs in Autoimmune Disease

The biotech Polyneuron has raised a Series A round of €20.1M (CHF 22.5M) to start human testing with a treatment for a rare autoimmune disease. Based in Basel, Polyneuron is developing drugs to treat anti-MAG peripheral neuropathy. This debilitating disease is caused by the immune system producing autoantibodies that attack nerve support cells, which stops […]

March 28, 2019 - 2 minutesmins - By Jonathan Smith

News and Trends 21 Feb 2018

Early Autism Diagnosis Could be Possible With New Blood and Urine Tests

The detection of damaged proteins in blood and urine tests could help to diagnose autism quicker so that children can be given appropriate treatment. Researchers at the University of Warwick have developed new blood and urine tests that detect damaged proteins, which are associated with autism spectrum disorders. The study, published in Molecular Autism, explains how […]

February 21, 2018 - 3 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

Interview 9 Nov 2017

Meet the Spin-Out Queen Taking on Neurological Diseases

Mary Kerr, CEO of NeRRe and Managing Director of KanDy, told us how its approaches could change the face of therapies for neuronal hypersensitivity and women’s health indications. Mary Kerr’s career has taken her through the rigorous world of big pharma, which she says gave her “the skillset… the development, the exposure and the opportunity to work […]

November 9, 2017 - 4 minutesmins - By Alex Dale

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News and Trends 30 Oct 2017

French Biotech Closes €19M IPO to Treat Narcolepsy and Alzheimer’s

Theranexus debuts on Euronext Paris raising €19.6M that will support the development of its pipeline of CNS drugs for narcolepsy, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and neuropathic pain. Theranexus, based in Lyon, starts trading on Euronext Paris today. The company starts off with a market cap of €47.5M after closing a €19.6M IPO. With the money raised, the company […]

October 30, 2017 - 4 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

More News! 14 Sep 2017

New Dutch Spin Out will Treat Stroke with RNA Therapy

ProQR has spun out Amylon Therapeutics, a company that will treat central nervous system disorders with a lead candidate based on RNA technology. Amylon Therapeutics, a brand new spin-out from RNA company ProQR, has announced its first seed investment round. The funds, of an undisclosed amount, will help the new company kick off the development of its drug candidates. Based in Leiden, Amylon […]

September 14, 2017 - 2 minutesmins - By Clara Rodríguez Fernández

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News and Trends 2 Jun 2017

Austrian Researchers build an improved Mini-Brain to support Psychiatry

Researchers from Austria and the UK have made new advances in engineering brain-like structures. These lab-grown organoids mimic important functions of the real thing and could help improve understanding of mental illness and test new therapies. The Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (IMBA) in Vienna is a pioneer of brain […]

June 2, 2017 - 2 minutesmins - By Denise Neves Gameiro

News and Trends 26 May 2017

UPDATE: UK Cannabis Biotech ready for a Blockbuster in Rare Epilepsy

UPDATE (26/05/2017): GW has released more positive results in The New England Journal of Medicine demonstrating that Epidiolex dramatically reduces convulsive seizures in children with Dravet syndrome. The results have primed the drug for its NDA submission to the FDA and led some to forecast blockbuster success. Original Publication 30/03/2016 GW Pharmaceuticals (UK) has announced positive results […]

May 26, 2017 - 4 minutesmins - By Ekaterina Perets

News and Trends 18 May 2017

Heptares receives €4.5M Milestone for New Migraine Drug Candidate

The UK biotech attacking notoriously evasive GPCRs has discovered a small molecule that could be used to treat migraine headaches. Heptares, owned by Sosei and based just outside London, will take home €4.5M ($5M) from Teva for discovering a drug candidate for migraine treatment. The small molecule is an calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) agonist that could relieve patients […]

May 18, 2017 - 1 minutemin - By Evelyn Warner

News and Trends 12 May 2017

UPDATE: Italian Pharma receives €11M for Parkinson’s Drug Approval

UPDATE (12/05/2017): Newron has received €11.3M as a milestone payment for the approval from its partner, Zambon, which has the rights to commercialise Xadago globally. Originally published on 21/04/2017 Newron, an Italian biotech focused on CNS diseases, is on a roll. The latest win? FDA approval of its Parkinson’s drug, Xadago. Just in time for World […]

May 12, 2017 - 2 minutesmins - By Evelyn Warner

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Neurological disorders

As Big Pharma Abandons Neuroscience, Can Biotech Provide Answers?

Orchard’s Gene Therapy Improves Children’s Motor Ability

This Biotech Treats a Neurological Autoimmune Disorder Using DNA

Swiss Biotech Raises €20M to Develop Decoy Drugs in Autoimmune Disease

Early Autism Diagnosis Could be Possible With New Blood and Urine Tests

Meet the Spin-Out Queen Taking on Neurological Diseases

French Biotech Closes €19M IPO to Treat Narcolepsy and Alzheimer’s

New Dutch Spin Out will Treat Stroke with RNA Therapy

Austrian Researchers build an improved Mini-Brain to support Psychiatry

UPDATE: UK Cannabis Biotech ready for a Blockbuster in Rare Epilepsy

Heptares receives €4.5M Milestone for New Migraine Drug Candidate

UPDATE: Italian Pharma receives €11M for Parkinson’s Drug Approval

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