French Defense Innovation Agency Investigates the Use of DNA Script’s SYNTAX System to Synthesize Custom qPCR Probes for On-demand Detection of Biothreats

In response to strong results, the Agency has extended DNA Script’s contract SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#DNASynthesis–DNA Script, a world leader in Enzymatic DNA Synthesis (EDS) for DNA on demand, has announced the first successful qPCR assays using primers and probes synthesized by a customer via enzymatic synthesis using the company’s SYNTAX System … [Read more…]

Global Wearable Medical Devices Market to 2027 – Featuring Fitbit, Phillips and Garmin Among Others – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Wearable Medical Devices Market to 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Wearable medical devices are the type of handheld monitoring tools which are used in monitoring and identification of diseases. The demand for wearable medical devices are continuously increasing in the market, where disposable income, innovations, and technological advancements are … [Read more…]

UbiPharm and Imperial Form Strategic Alliance to Create One of Africa’s most Expansive Healthcare Distribution Networks

ROUEN, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This strategic alliance formed by UbiPharm and Imperial, both significant logistics and distribution players in the healthcare industry in Africa, will provide complementary continental route-to-market solutions to healthcare principals and clients, leveraging best-in-class operations and commercial services. While UbiPharm and Imperial will each maintain their individual business autonomies, the strategic alliance will drive … [Read more…]

Confo Therapeutics Awarded EUR 1.7M VLAIO Grant to Expand Application of ConfoBody® Drug Discovery and Development Technology in Rare Diseases

GHENT, Belgium–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Confo Therapeutics announced today that it has been awarded a EUR 1.7 million grant from Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO). The award further validates and supports Confo’s leadership in the discovery of novel GPCR (G protein-coupled receptor) drug candidates using its proprietary universal ConfoBody® technology, specifically for the purpose of developing needed new … [Read more…]

Turkish Medical Team Separates Conjoined Twins in 9 Hours, Breaking World Record

The team led by Prof. Karaaltin, employed revolutionary techniques to save lives of conjoined twins ISTANBUL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A Turkish medical team has successfully separated conjoined twins shortly after birth by employing a range of innovative techniques, including virtual simulations and 3D modeling. Carried out at Istanbul’s Acibadem Hospital, the successful procedure set a new world record … [Read more…]

Iktos Announces Collaboration With Galapagos in AI For Drug Design

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Iktos, a company specialized in Artificial Intelligence for new drug design, today announced a collaboration with Galapagos, a leading global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative medicines, to apply Iktos’s generative modelling artificial intelligence (AI) technology in one of Galapagos drug discovery programs. Under the agreement, Iktos will apply … [Read more…]

Transgene and BioInvent Announce Clinical Trial Collaboration and Supply Agreement with MSD to Evaluate BT-001 in Combination with KEYTRUDA®

STRASBOURG, France & LUND, Sweden–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#HBV–Regulatory News: Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapeutics against cancer, and BioInvent International AB (“BioInvent”) (Nasdaq Stockholm: BINV), a biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel and first-in-class immuno-modulatory antibodies for cancer immunotherapy, today announced a clinical trial collaboration and … [Read more…]

Owens & Minor Breaks Ground on Center of Excellence for Medical Supply Logistics in West Virginia

Center slated to open in late 2023; will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for managing and coordinating complex medical supply logistics for WVU Medicine Groundbreaking advances the long-term strategic collaboration between WVU Medicine and Owens & Minor to help strengthen healthcare resiliency and preparation in West Virginia and beyond RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Owens & Minor, Inc. … [Read more…]

Greenbrook TMS Provides an Update on the Success TMS Acquisition

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greenbrook TMS Inc. (TSX: GTMS, NASDAQ: GBNH) (“Greenbrook” or the “Company”), a leading provider of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (“TMS”) therapy in the United States, announced today an update on the status of its previously-announced proposed acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of Check Five LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (doing business as “Success TMS”) (“Success TMS”). … [Read more…]

Gilead Resubmits New Drug Application to U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Lenacapavir, an Investigational, Long-Acting HIV-1 Capsid Inhibitor

– NDA Resubmission Addresses Issues Related to Vial Compatibility – – If Approved, Lenacapavir Would be the First and the Only HIV-1 Treatment Option Administered Twice-Yearly – FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the resubmission of the New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for lenacapavir, … [Read more…]