Dutch autoimmunity specialist Argenx SE has raised $700m to prepare commercialisation of subcutanous efgartigimod as treatment for generalized myasthenia gravis.

Biotechnology is a key market segment for Coherent. We provide innovative solutions for academic research, pharma discovery, translational research, clinical testing, and interventional therapeutics. We support these applications with lasers, laser engines, fibers, and fiber optic components.

TCR-T cell therapy specialist Affini-T Therapeutics Inc. (Seattle, Boston) has raised $175m Series A fnancing co-Led by Vida Ventures and Leaps by Bayer

Bavarian Nordic is to receive up to US$225 and double-digit royalties for granting exclusive Chinese commercialisation rights for MVA-BN® RSV to Nuance Pharma.

In the 1990s, the first clinical IVR systems (Interactive Voice Response Systems) were developed in ­order to randomise patients over the phone, and later, to dispense drug and resupply sites as well.

The life sciences location of Austria has gained considerable momentum since the ­founding of the very first Austrian biotech company Intercell at the turn of the millennium. Today the who’s who of the biotech sector relies on Austria, in particular on its capital city of Vienna.

The development of a sustainable bio-based economy will lead to disruptive economic changes. Venture capitalists focused on targets to drive digitisation in the past are now moving their attention to the bioeconomy

The development of a sustainable bio-based economy will lead to disruptive economic changes. Venture capitalists focused on targets to drive digitisation in the past are now moving their attention to the bioeconomy

Switzerland is keeping its moratorium on GMO cultivation until 2025, but paving the way for exceptions in precision breeding.