Exceptional inventors from all over Europe have been honoured with the European Inventor Award 2016. With the award, the European Patent Office recognises the achievements of inventors from Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the US.
Gene-editing expert
AppointmentsRS Genomics, formed to provide broad access to CRISPR/Cas9 IP, has appointed Eric Rhodes as its new CEO. He joins the company from Horizon Discovery where he held the role of Senior Vice President of R&D and Chief Technology Officer.
EPO celebrates Europes top inventors
Latest NewsExceptional inventors from all over Europe have been honoured with the European Inventor Award 2016. With the award, the European Patent Office recognises the achievements of inventors from Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the US.
Stratifying depression treatment
Latest NewsFinding a treatment for depression that is well-tolerated and effective is difficult and time-consuming. UK scientists have now developed a blood test to predict whether common antidepressants will work in a patient.
Magyosz chair
AppointmentsIn early June, the Hungarian National Association of Drugmakers (Magyosz) elected István Hodász as its general chairman. Hodász is CEO and managing director of the Egis Pharmaceuticals Plc, a unit of France’s Servier.
Boost for bio-based isobutene plant
Latest NewsFunded with €9m by the French government, biomaterial player Global Bioenergies is getting closer to its goal to build the first bio-isobutene plant. IBN-One, sugar beet producer Cristal Union and cosmetics giant LOreal are also on board.
INVIEW ONCOPANEL
ProductsGATC Biotech, a leading provider of advanced genome analysis and diagnostic services, launched today INVIEW ONCOPANEL, a comprehensive multigene cancer panel for solid tumour profiling.
Going home
AppointmentsWhen Sanofi sells its animal health division Merial, CEO Carsten Hellmann will join Danish allergy specialist ALK Albello as the next President and CEO. He will also give up his seat on the Executive Committee and his position of Executive Vice President at Sanofi.
EMA: Quick review for four meds
Latest NewsA few months ago, the EMA introduced its new accelerated access scheme, PRIME. Now, the agency has published the first few therapies that will use the chance to speed their breakthrough meds through the approval process.
BioMérieux bags endotoxin detector
Latest NewsFrench Dx play BioMérieux has acquired German Hyglos. The leader in industrial microbiological control paid around €24m for the German company and its innovative endotoxin detection method.
Go West
AppointmentsBritish research service provider Envigo has appointed Scott Schulz to the post of Director, North American Operations. Schulz joins Envigo from Taconic Biosciences, where he was VP of Operations.