Analysts say Roche’s bispecific antibody Hemlibra will rock the US$15bn haemophilia A market, given that it may circumvent therapy resistance that affects the 30% of patients who form antibodies against recombinant factor VIII products. European Biotechnology spoke with Dr. Gallia Levy, Associate Group Medical Director at Roche, who led clinical development of Hemlibra.
Crowdfunding goes blockchain
BackgroundSpanish Capital Cell continues to be a pioneer in the health crowdfunding scene and launched a new self-funding fundraising round to create the first ICO marketplace for health via Blockchain.
Nanobiotix signs €40m deal with EIB
Latest NewsA financing agreement with the European Investment Bank will allow the French cancer specialist Nanobiotix to borrow up to €40m through loan – money the company needs to boost its research, development and innovation activities.
Morphosys launches US subsidiary, appoints lead
AppointmentsMorphosys has named Jennifer Herron President of MorphoSys US Inc. to build up sales presence overseas.
CRISPR & Co are GMOs, says EU court
Latest NewsThe EU Court of Justice has ruled that plants created using novel genome editing methods will be classed as genetically modified organisms and therefore have to follow the strict EU guidelines for GMOs.
Nabriva nabs market-ready antibiotic
Latest NewsIrish Nabriva Therapeutics plc has acquired San Diego-based antibiotics developer Zavante Therapeutics for 8.2 million shares plus US$97.5m in milestone payments.
TxCell snapped up by Sangamo
Latest NewsUS gene editing expert Sangamo Therapeutics is set to acquire French biotech TxCell in an all-cash buyout of €72m on a debt- and cash-free basis.
Determined to reduce the risk of bleeds
BackgroundAnalysts say Roche’s bispecific antibody Hemlibra will rock the US$15bn haemophilia A market, given that it may circumvent therapy resistance that affects the 30% of patients who form antibodies against recombinant factor VIII products. European Biotechnology spoke with Dr. Gallia Levy, Associate Group Medical Director at Roche, who led clinical development of Hemlibra.
Sobi in €387m orphan drug deal with Novimmune
Latest NewsSwedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (Sobi) has signed a €387 deal with Swiss drug developer Novimmune for a late stage antibody targeting a rare haematology disorder.
Novartis pays €945m for eczema programme
Latest NewsEuropean biotechs Morphosys and Galapagos have handed over their joint atopical dermatitis programme MOR106 to Novartis for up to €945m. The Swiss pharma giant aims to strengthen its commitment to lead immuno-dermatology, the company said.
IMI to spur on antibiotics research amidst big pharma pullback
Latest NewsThe Innovative Medicines Initiative has launched a new Antimicrobial Resistance Accelerator Programme after Novartis announced its retreat from antibiotics research only days ago.