Solein protein powder. © Solar Foods

Finnish Solar Foods Ltd has got the first ever novel food authorisation for its microbially-produced protein powder Solein.

Digitisation has entered the pharma lab, Picture: © Gorodenkoff Productions OU

After two years online, PharmaLab 2022 returns on site for its 10th edition. Over three days, the congress will offer the opportunity to share the latest experiences with ­colleagues and to exchange ideas in person.

In 2020, Catalent took over Bone Therapeutics' tcell therapy manufacturing subsidiary, Skeletal Cell Therapy Support SA, including all of its assets located in Gosselies, Belgium. © Bone Therapeutics

Bone Therapeutics has merged with French inflammatory/autoimmune company Medsenic in a €40m deal and changed its name into BioSenic.

 

© Resolve Biosciences

Molecular cartography company Resolve Biosciences has raised $71m in series B funding co-led by Patient Square Capital, EDBI, Alafi Capital and NRW.BANK as well as other existing investors.

Picture: Bioxodes

Bioxodes SA,based in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium, has appointed Marc Dechamps as its new CEO. Company founder, Edmond Godfroid, will take up the post of Chief Operations Officer (COO) alongside his existing responsibilities as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
 

© Peter Fraser

Cambridge-based Enhanc3D Genomics Ltd has raised £10m in Series A financing led by BGF and Parkwalk Advisors.

Univercells SA

Belgian CDMO Univercells SA has raised €44m through the first close of its Series D financing round led by Belgian and international investors. I

Newly emerging biopharma innovation centre PULSE

Most people know Switzerland for its watches, mountains, and chocolate. But biopharma professionals know that this country in the heart of Europe offers much more: the ideal setting for innovation and production in the fields of pharma and biotech.

Patients with emerging sepsis can be stratified on the basis of blood concentrations of bio-ADM. © Spingotec GmbH

German Adrenomed AG has got a recommendation from the EMA to push its Adrenomedullin-binding antibody Adrecizumab into a pivotal Phase III study.

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The CRO industry is predicted to grow considerably over the next five years. Trials are becoming more complex, and technology is becoming increasingly interwoven with processes. The CRO of tomorrow must be tech smart, agile, and environmentally conscious to remain relevant. In this changing landscape, how does a CRO cut through the noise in 2022-30?