The made-in-Italy fast-track acceleration program dedicated to projects in life science
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ZCube, Research Venture of the pharmaceutical group Zambon, announced the second edition of Open Accelerator, the made-in-Italy fast track acceleration program dedicated to projects in life science fields. Open Accelerator is a 12-steps program providing training to international researchers, scientists and aspiring entrepreneurs that following a selection could receive a seed investment of up to a maximum of 100.000 EUR for each project.
Merck Ventures creates new immuno-oncology company iOnctura
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Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announced its corporate venture arm Merck Ventures created iOnctura SA, Geneva, Switzerland. This immuno-oncology spin-out company was formed around two assets from the Healthcare R&D portfolio of Merck and three assets from Cancer Research Technology (CRT).
New patient survey highlights need for more action to help severe asthma patients gain control of their disease
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Novartis announced the results of a new survey of 904 severe asthma patients, presented for the first time at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress[1]. Data from the 'Still Fighting for Breath' survey demonstrate that, despite the widespread availability of oral and inhaled treatments, asthma still places a huge burden on the personal and professional lives of those living with the disease in Europe.
Bristol-Myers Squibb to sell manufacturing facility in Swords, Ireland to SK Biotek Co., Ltd.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and SK Biotek Co., Ltd. today announced the companies have signed a definitive purchase agreement to sell Bristol-Myers Squibb's small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing facility in Swords, Ireland, to SK Biotek, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SK Holdings, based in Seoul, South Korea.
Boehringer Ingelheim presents phase III results demonstrating clinical equivalence of adalimumab biosimilar candidate to HUMIRA®
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Boehringer Ingelheim has announced results from the pivotal Phase III VOLTAIRE®-RA(1) study, confirming that its adalimumab biosimilar candidate BI 695501 and HUMIRA®* have similar efficacy, safety and immunogenicity in patients with moderately-to-severely active rheumatoid arthritis. The 24 week results will be presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2017) in Madrid.
Tresiba® demonstrated no increased risk of major cardiovascular events and significant reduction in rates of severe hypoglycaemia compared to insulin glargine U100 in the DEVOTE trial
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Novo Nordisk has announced the primary results from DEVOTE - the first randomised, double-blind, treat-to-target, event-driven trial comparing two basal insulins, Tresiba® (insulin degludec injection 100 U/mL) and insulin glargine U100, in adults with type 2 diabetes at high risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease.
Roche's employee-driven philanthropic campaign sets new record
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Today, Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) employees from 145 company sites in 70 countries participate in the 14th Roche Children's Walk. The annual event raises funds for children’s education and health initiatives in more than 90 communities around the world. The company matches all funds raised for the campaign.
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