Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Biosimilars climb the alps

Generic and biosimilar manufacturer Sandoz is expanding with a new biologics production facility in Lendava, Slovenia to prepare for more demand in Europe for biosimilar products.

Sweden: Biobank law

The Sweden Biobank Act governs the collection, storage, and usage of identifiable human material samples for specific purposes.

Cell & Gene Therapies: time for celebration?

Six years after the first approved cell and gene therapy, the field is living a renaissance. 5 additional FDA-approved therapies were added in 2022 and could be doubled in 2023, setting a new pace to cell & gene therapies. The BioRN Annual Conference on September 29th in Heidelberg will highlight next-generation approaches in the field.

Cell & Gene Therapies: time for celebration?

Six years after the first approved cell and gene therapy, the field is living a renaissance. 5 additional FDA-approved therapies were added in 2022 and could be doubled in 2023, setting a new pace to cell & gene therapies. The BioRN Annual Conference on September 29th in Heidelberg will highlight next-generation approaches in the field.

Donaldson Acquires Belgian Univercells Technologies for €138m

Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a heritage provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, announced the acquisition of Univercells Technologies (Belgium), a global provider of innovative biomanufacturing solutions for cell and gene therapy research, development and commercial manufacturing.

Mega Series C in Switzerland

Alentis is the only company developing potential treatments for solid cancers and fibrosis targeting Claudin-1 (CLDN1). The molecule is significantly involved in the tight junction between cells. Now the company closed a three digit million Seriec C round.

Tumor Exosomes: A Messenger for Cancer Progression

Exosomes are extracellular vesicles ranging from 30 to 150 nm in diameter that are released from various types of cells, including tumor cells. They can induce apoptosis, modulate the immune system, and function as biomarkers for diagnosis. In addition, as an important component of cell-to-cell communication, exosomes can regulate the tumor microenvironment and are involved in the development, progression, and metastasis processes of numerous cancers1,2.