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News and Trends 27 May 2016

Biotech of the Week: Pharnext, developing next level drugs against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

The Scandinavian charm is wonderful but this week we are (finally) heading back to Central Europe. Do I really need to say what happens in Paris? We all know that: The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the pretty sights, la Seine and it’s also the cité de l’amour. However, it is also where Pharnext, our Biotech of the Week, is […]

May 27, 2016 - 2 minutesmins - By Joachim Eeckhout

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News and Trends 11 Apr 2016

It’s World Parkinson’s Disease Day! #EndParkinsons

Today (April 11th) is the birthday of the memorable Dr James Parkinson, who discovered this major neurodegenerative disease. So what is Parkinson’s Disease, and who is researching it? First described in 1817 by James Parkinson, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common chronic progressive neurodegenerative disorder in the elderly after Alzheimer’s. Since PD mainly affects […]

April 11, 2016 - 4 minutesmins - By Dani Bancroft

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News and Trends 8 Jan 2016

Epigenetics Baby of Proteros is Signing Up with Top US Neurology Specialists

Founded in just 2013 by German Proteros and the US Atlas Ventures, Rodin Therapeutics is working epigenetics into discovery of novel therapies for Neurological diseases. Now they have hooked one of the largest players in the field, Biogen, into a €446M partnership. Since its inception within Atlas Venture’s company-creating seed program in March 2013, Rodin […]

January 8, 2016 - 3 minutesmins - By Dani Bancroft

News and Trends 24 Nov 2015

2015 Review: What Exciting Developments Have Been Made in Neurodegenerative Disease?

Since both Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s combined affect up to 50 million people worldwide, it is no wonder this new wave of break-through milestones is getting the industry excited… The Central Nervous System (CNS) comprises many complex tissues and highly specialized cell types, mutation in which can cause an array of deadly and chronic diseases. […]

November 24, 2015 - 9 minutesmins - By Dani Bancroft

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News and Trends 20 Nov 2015

Get to Know the Top 50 Women in the UK’s Biotech Scene

The Movers & Shakers Report 2015 lists 50 of the Top female Bio-Entrepreneurs… here’s a select few I found particularly impressive in the Biotech Industry! Written by Miranda Weston-Smith, the BioBeat15 report is sponsored by Horton Ruston Poole, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, MedImmune and Pfizer to celebrate what women working in bio-business have brought to […]

November 20, 2015 - 5 minutesmins - By Dani Bancroft

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News and Trends 16 Nov 2015

Swissmedic Approves Zambon and Newron Therapy against Parkinson’s

Italian Pharma Newron and its partner Zambon (from Milan) have been granted a license by Swissmedic (the regulatory agency in Switzerland) for Xadago, a new combo ‘add-on’ therapy for Parkinson’s Disease. Zambon, is a Pharmaceutical Company with a strong commitment in central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Its partner, Newron Pharmaceuticals, is a research and development biotech from northern […]

November 16, 2015 - 2 minutesmins - By Julie Lellouche

News and Trends 15 Oct 2015

Neurodegenerative Disease in the UK: Takeda, NIHR & UCL Research Collaboration

Takeda Cambridge (the UK subsidiary of global biotech Takeda Pharmaceuticals) will now collaborate with University College London‘s Institute for Neurology and their NHS teaching hospital to search for novel gene targets with significance in neurodegenerative disease. Takeda has already got massive Alzheimer‘s clout in the industry for its blockbuster Galantamine Hydrobromide (branded REMINYL in Japan), […]

October 15, 2015 - 2 minutesmins - By Dani Bancroft

News and Trends 2 May 2015

Newron raised new funds to continue the development of Neurological therapies

Newron Pharmaceuticals, a public company focused on novel Central Nervous System (CNS) and pain therapies, announces that it has completed a capital increase of approximately €23.2M (CHF24.3 million). This fundraising will be used to accelerate the development of Newron’s pipeline of innovative CNS therapeutics: The company priority seems to be on NW-3509, an add-on therapy for schizophrenia, for […]

May 2, 2015 - 2 minutesmins - By Joachim Eeckhout

News and Trends 1 May 2015

Addex Therapeutics: When one of the leading Swiss Biotech startups relives

Biotech startups are risky. They need lot of cash to come across the very regulated clinical path and can fail rapidly when bad results show up. Addex Therapeutics, a Swiss Geneva-based Biotech company, has raised more than €200M throughout its existence and signed deals worth more than €1Bn with Merck and J&J. Yet, on the 31st May 2013, the company almost […]

May 1, 2015 - 4 minutesmins - By Philip Hemme

News and Trends 29 Apr 2015

Giant Baupost Group bets on Biotie

Finland-based Biotie Therapies will receive an investment of more than €92M from Baupost group. However, the investment is conditional and linked to the result of the appointment of a new board member expected for the 26th of May. Seth Klarman’s billionaire Baupost group will back Biotie on its way to develop tozadenant, its lead product candidate. The […]

April 29, 2015 - 2 minutesmins - By Lourdes Riquelme

News and Trends 18 Feb 2015

#BioFigures: 3,000 whole genomes sequenced to fight Parkinson!

WHO? 23andMe, founded in 2006, is the leading personal genetics company dedicated to helping people access, understand and benefit from the human genome. The vision for 23andMe is to personalize healthcare by making and supporting meaningful discoveries through genetic research. Photo credit: 23andMe WHAT? 23andMe, announced an agreement with Genentech, a member of the Swiss Roche Group, […]

February 18, 2015 - 2 minutesmins - By Marie Godar

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