Entries by Georg Kääb

Qiagen joins Newborn genomic screening of NHS

The aim of this unique initiative, part of the so-called Generation Study, is to sequence the genomes of 100,000 newborns in England to enable the early detection of over 200 selected conditions and to accelerate the treatment of rare diseases.

How to build on Europe’s strengths

The region regulated by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has been the most proactive globally in the early adoption of biosimilars. By February 2023, it had approved around 75 products containing them. The distribution of such compounds within Europe, however, has been uneven, with some countries offering more market opportunities than others. Beyond Europe, few producers have a strategy for the Middle East and/or Africa, and India and South Korea could soon jump in to fill the gap.

Spatial Biology Company Navinci (Olink) closes EUR9m Series A

Navinci Diagnostics AB, a Swedish life science company formerly known as Olink developing innovative tools for spatial proteomics research, announces the closing of SEK 90 million financing. The round was led by Segulah Medical Acceleration, a Scandinavia-based life science-focused investment company, together with existing shareholders, including Landegren Gene Technology AB, Nexttobe AB, and Beijer Ventures AB.