T cell therapy developer Crescendo Biologics Ltd (Crescendo) has named Eva-Lotta Allan Non-Executive Director of the company. The former CFO of Immunocore brings in over 30 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with special expertise in strategic partnerships with Big Pharma. The Board member of the British Industry Organisation (BIA) is currently a non-executive director for cancer immunotherapy specialist Targovax ASA which recently announced new patents for its colon cancer RAS-targeting candidate drug TG02. Prior to Immunocore, Eva-Lotta was Chief Business Officer at Ablynx NV.
Chemspec Europe 2018 starting
Latest NewsFor two days, innovation in synthetic and bio-based fine chemicals will be in the focus of experts who meet at Chemspec Europe in Cologne (20-21 June, 2018, Koelnmesse).
New Director
AppointmentsT cell therapy developer Crescendo Biologics Ltd (Crescendo) has named Eva-Lotta Allan Non-Executive Director of the company. The former CFO of Immunocore brings in over 30 years’ experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with special expertise in strategic partnerships with Big Pharma. The Board member of the British Industry Organisation (BIA) is currently a non-executive director for cancer immunotherapy specialist Targovax ASA which recently announced new patents for its colon cancer RAS-targeting candidate drug TG02. Prior to Immunocore, Eva-Lotta was Chief Business Officer at Ablynx NV.
Roche pays US$2.4bn for FMI take-over
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Deinobiotics reports novel antibiotics class
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EPO under pressure not to lower quality standards
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Adrenomed reveals MOA of sepsis antibody
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Dirk Kersten joins Forbion as General Partner
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Cell Medica Appoints Julia P. Gregory
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Angiogenesis, Cell Migration & Invasion Assays
ProductsAngiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels from pre-existing vasculature, is a normal process in growth and development, as well as in wound healing and tissue granulation.
AMR: FDA provides financing model for novel antibiotics
Latest NewsAs first regulatory body in the world, the FDA has presented a market-driven reimbursement mechanism for antibiotics that may incentivise drug development in a niche market with currently low return on investment.