Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Over 800 Participants from 40 Countries in 2,000 Meetings

Six times as many decision-makers attended the 3rd European Chemistry Partnering today- compared to the initial event two years ago: with participants from Brazil, Morocco and Australia, all six continents were represented for the first time. More than 2,000 partnering meetings formed the basis of interdisciplinary exchanges regarding innovation. In addition, there were countless discussions in the exhibition area, at the speaker corners and during the many networking opportunities.

AMR network CARB-X expands reach

The global antibacterial innovation network CARB-X has expanded its reach by adding six new life-science organisations to its fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). 

How salt triggers allergy

Sodium chloride can promote immune responses that have been linked to atopic dermatitis. Researchers have now unraveled the mechanistic details between salt intake and activation of T cells.

Digital solutions to serialisation

It‘s only been nine years since the first blockchain technology applications in finance were introduced. Big players are now working to use distributed computing to protect pharma logistics from counterfeit drugs. Unlike current Internet-based solutions, the decentralised blockchain network is immune to manipulation or hacks, as transactions can be verified, recorded, and coordinated autonomously without third-party involvement.