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AlzProtect crowdfunding neurodegenerative disease

News and Trends 15 Feb 2017

French Biotech bids for Crowdfunding in Neurodegenerative Disease

AlzProtect is aiming to raise €1M via equity crowdfunding to fund a Phase Ib trial in progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). AlzProtect is a biotech in Lille, France, fighting neurodegenerative disease. To support the progression of its lead candidate, AZP2006, the company has decided to turn to an unusual source of money that seems to be […]

February 15, 2017 - 2 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 15 Feb 2017

Optogenetics: What Makes It a Powerful Neuroscience Tool?

It’s a brand-new field and possibilities seem infinite. Here’s what you need to know about its rapid development into a powerful genetic tool. What is Optogenetics? What if you could activate and deactivate neurons by simply switching on the lights? That’s the basis of optogenetics, the control of cell behavior via light-sensitive proteins. Optogenetics is a […]

February 15, 2017 - 3 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 9 Feb 2017

Alma Bio Therapeutics is Aiming to Revolutionize the Treatment of IBD

A new immune modulator to treat Inﬂammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) is the lead asset in development at Alma Bio Therapeutics. We had the opportunity to meet up with the company’s co-founder and CEO, Binah Baum, to hear more about their fresh approach to treating IBD and other autoimmune diseases. Binah Baum, another female leader in […]

February 9, 2017 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor

More News! 8 Feb 2017

The FDA lays down Laws of Interchangeability: New Era for Biosimilars?

The new guidelines from the FDA on interchangeability may bring the US biosimilar market up to speed and a new opportunity for European companies. Though the US has long been seen as the most promising market for biosimilars due to the size of the market and high drug prices driving an interest in more affordable options, […]

February 8, 2017 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 25 Jan 2017

Cryopreservation: Can you Cheat Death by Freezing Yourself?

Some people have already decided to take a leap of faith by cryogenically freezing themselves, often in the attempt to beat a yet incurable disease. Is science ready for it? And are we? Cryopreservation is a fairly common practice in sci-fi cinema. Several film directors – from Stanley Kubrick in his masterpiece “2001: A Space […]

January 25, 2017 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

More News! 19 Jan 2017

I heard about these Hot Topics at JPM: Devices, Politics & Personalities

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending one of the smaller satellite events of the JP Morgan biotech conference. Here are some of the day’s themes. The JP Morgan conference extends far beyond the confines of the Westin that hosts the main event with smaller, more specific or exclusive events, networking nights, and happy […]

January 19, 2017 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 19 Dec 2016

Why don’t more Biotech Startups Succeed? Merck might have a Solution

Merck is supporting startups with its Emerging Biotech Initiative, which grants winners up to €100K in products and services. As the number of R&D projects started by biotech companies and academic institutions increases, biotech is proving itself to be a vital part of medicine. So what’s holding startups back? Funding trouble is one of the […]

December 19, 2016 - 5 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 14 Dec 2016

Liquid Biopsies: Lowering the Defenses of Resistant Lung Cancer

In response to new treatments, cancer came back stronger and more resistant than ever. Medicine’s counterattack will be more effective with a clear target. How do you solve a problem like drug resistance in cancer research? There’s no clear-cut answer yet, not least because the disease can vary so widely. But there has been some […]

December 14, 2016 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 7 Dec 2016

Ask the Biotech Recruiter: Here are 7 Signs it’s Time to Talk to the Headhunters

Finding a new executive is never easy. Is it time to ask for help? The biotech headhunters at Pact & Partners can lend a hand! How long have you been looking to fill a top-level position at your company? Is it taking more time than expected, and are you stuck scratching your head? Are you […]

December 7, 2016 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 23 Nov 2016

This Company joins a Tech Initiative to Repair the Heart with Stem Cells

Eppendorf joins a Horizon 2020 consortium to support bioreactor development for stem cell cultivation for heart attack patients. Stem cells have huge potential to treat or even cure a wide variety of medical conditions. Efforts to mitigate damage after a heart attack with stem cells are making a lot of progress. Researchers have successfully grown […]

November 23, 2016 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

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News and Trends 17 Nov 2016

What’s in the Cards for a Biosimilar after it Launches

As legal frameworks and regulatory pathways for biosimilars are in evolving all around the world, how will they affect the future of biosimilars? A biosimilar is a biological medicine that is similar to another already authorized for use, and they enter the market after the end of the patent of a biological drug. Biosimilars are […]

November 17, 2016 - 5 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 17 Nov 2016

Find Out what’s Hot in the Latin American Biotech scene

You’ve probably heard about BIO-Europe, but what about BIO Latin America? The Latin American counterpart to BIO-Europe, Biolatam, was a success last year: over 250 attending companies from 20 countries participated in 400 one-on-one partnering meetings. Now, Biolatam kicks off in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 29th. It will feature over 300 dealmakers representing pharma, biotech and the accompanying […]

November 17, 2016 - 4 minutesmins - By External Contributor

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French Biotech bids for Crowdfunding in Neurodegenerative Disease

Optogenetics: What Makes It a Powerful Neuroscience Tool?

Alma Bio Therapeutics is Aiming to Revolutionize the Treatment of IBD

The FDA lays down Laws of Interchangeability: New Era for Biosimilars?

Cryopreservation: Can you Cheat Death by Freezing Yourself?

I heard about these Hot Topics at JPM: Devices, Politics & Personalities

Why don’t more Biotech Startups Succeed? Merck might have a Solution

Liquid Biopsies: Lowering the Defenses of Resistant Lung Cancer

Ask the Biotech Recruiter: Here are 7 Signs it’s Time to Talk to the Headhunters

This Company joins a Tech Initiative to Repair the Heart with Stem Cells

What’s in the Cards for a Biosimilar after it Launches

Find Out what’s Hot in the Latin American Biotech scene

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

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These 7 biotechs are shaping the next generation of endometriosis care

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

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