Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

BIO Europe with new record numbers

Despite declining numbers of IPOs, financing rounds and licensing deals, the European biotech sector presented itself optimistic and self-confident during BIO-Europe in Cologne. The three-days partnering event again see a record number of participants. 

AZ withdraws lung cancer drug from EU lead market

After AstraZeneca removed its NSCLC drug osimertinib from the German market following a benefit assessment of German health technology assessor G-BA negatively impacting price negotiations, the German oncologist association DGHO accuses the G-BA not to act in the best interest of lung cancer patients.

Bioregions deliver action plan blueprint

While DG Research has delayed its update on the European Bioeconomy Strategy and Action Plan until next June, the Central and Eastern Bioregions presented a blueprint that proposes key actions aimed at integrating the goals of the European Commission’s circular economy and the bioeconomy strategies.