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.
Gilde closes €250m growth fund
Latest NewsEuropean specialist investment firm Gilde Healthcare has closed its €250m fund for later stage and growth capital in medtech, digital health and therapeutics. The oversubscribed fund will invest in both Europe and North America.
Oncology expert
AppointmentsIn early May, Alfredo Zurlo took over the role of Chief Medical Officer at Berlin-based clinical-stage immuno-oncology company Glycotope. He joins from Mologen, where he held the position of CMO, too, and was also a member of the Executive Board.
Auditing matters
AppointmentsDutch gene therapy play uniQure has nominated Jack Kaye to its Board of Directors. Kaye will also chair the uniQure’s Audit Committee.
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 Europe’s 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 L’Oreal 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.