Entries by Michael Kuhrt

Fulfilling the Promise of Biosimilars

Biologics have transformed treatment for life-threatening diseases and benefited millions of patients – but remain out of reach for too many other patients around the world. Ten years after the first biosimilar medicine was approved, competition from these products has driven increased access and healthcare system savings.

Dab hand at finances

US- and UK-based genomics company Inivata has appointed Timothy Shannon as Chief Financial Officer. Shannon joins Inivata fom Baxano Surgical, where he held the position of CFO and treasurer.

Keeping an eye on monitoring

Philippe Dro is taking over the helm of NeMoDevices AG, a Switzerland-based developer in the innovative monitoring of brain blood flow and oxygen levels. The previous CEO Michael Oberle will serve as COO in future.

Trading up

Eduardo Bravo takes over as President of the Board of Directors of European Biopharmaceutical Enterprises (EBE). Bravo is CEO of Belgian stem cell-based drug developer TiGenix NV.

Neurological disorder specialist

Uwe Meya is taking over as Chief Medical Officer at Barcelona-based orphan drug developer Minoryx Therapeutics. Meya will advance the clinical development of Minoryx’ lead candidate MIN-102 for adrenoleukodystrophy.

Moving on up

In July, British research service provider Envigo appointed Adrian Hardy as President and CEO. Hardy will also join Envigo’s Board of Directors.

Founder relief

US-Dutch medical device company EndoStim, developer of neurostimulation therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease, has named ­Rohan Hoare as president and CEO. He succeeds founder Bevil Hogg, who will continue to serve the company as a consultant.

Kymab: Old into new

Antibody veteran David Chiswell, Interim CEO and Chair of Cambridge-based antibody developer Kymab, is taking over at the company’s helm for good. Kymab’s new old CEO is stepping down from his role as Chairman, however.

Veterinary Mandate

The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) has unanimously appointed David Murphy from Ireland as its new Chair for the next three years. Murphy, a qualified veterinarian, is the Veterinary Assessment Manager at the Health Products Regulatory Authority in Ireland.