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This year, the most highly endowed award in the neurosciences and neuromedical research honors pioneering work on the interactions between the nervous system and brain tumors: Neurologist Frank Winkler, who conducts research at the University of Heidelberg and at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and treats patients with brain tumors at Heidelberg University Hospital, […]
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Zukunft braucht Menschen: Podiumsdiskussion zu Fachkräften im Gesundheitswesen
Nicht nur in der Versorgung, sondern auch in der Wirtschaft fehlen Fachkräfte in der Gesundheitsindustrie. Bei einer Podiumsdiskussion am 11. März 2025, die am Vortag der Jobmesse T5 in Stuttgart stattfindet, will das Forum Gesundheitsstandort Baden-Württemberg zu den Themen Fachkräfte gewinnen, Wirtschaft stärken und Gesundheit fördern diskutieren. Ob Medizintechnik, Pharma oder Biotechnologie – Baden-Württemberg ist […]
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Heart drug Beyonttra™ (acoramidis) approved in EU for treatment of transthyretin amyloidosis in adults with cardiomyopathy
Approval based on positive results from Phase III ATTRibute-CM study / Beyonttra™ is a near-complete (≥90%) stabilizer of transthyretin (TTR) minimizing amyloid formation / Phase III ATTRibute-CM study with Beyonttra™ has shown clear benefits on cardiovascular endpoints already starting as early as 3 months after treatment initiation Berlin, February 11, 2025 – The European Commission has […]
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EU Project: New Molecular Interventions against Virus Infections
International project consortium is coordinated at Heidelberg University Targeted molecular interventions in the replication cycle and the immune recognition of viruses are intended to prevent viral entry into cells and virus replication. That is the goal of an international research project in which scientists work on new approaches to combating highly dangerous viral diseases such […]
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Celonic Group Signs Long-Term Multi-Year Manufacturing Service Agreement with LINDIS Biotech for the Commercial Supply of Catumaxomab
February 19, 2025 Basel, Switzerland, 19 February 2025 – Celonic Group, a “Pure Play” biologics contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced today the signing of a multi-year commercial manufacturing agreement with LINDIS Biotech for the production of catumaxomab for Commercial Supply. Catumaxomab is a first-in-class, trifunctional bispecific monoclonal antibody designed for the intraperitoneal treatment of […]
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Deutschlands wichtigste Wette auf die Zukunft (Handelsblatt, erschienen am 07.02.2025)
Handelsblatt | 07.02.2025 —Innovation — Deutschlands wichtigste Wette auf die Zukunft Handelsblatt Insight Biotechnologie zählt zu den vielversprechendsten Wirtschaftsfeldern. Die Bundesrepublik zeigt dabei laut einer neuen Studie überraschende Stärken. Experten sehen allerdings Probleme, die dringend gelöst werden müssen. Der deutsche Mikrobiologe Robert Koch findet 1882 den Erreger für die Krankheit Tuberkulose. 1895: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen entdeckt in […]
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BioMed X Launches New Institute in Barbados
BioMed X Institute, in collaboration with the Government of Barbados and the European Commission, is launching BioMed X Barbados, a new research initiative focused on better treatment of cardiometabolic diseases in individuals of African descent. Heidelberg, Germany / Bridgetown, Barbados – February 20, 2025. BioMed X Institute is proud to announce a partnership with the […]
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Taking biological imaging to the next level
Extraordinary funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative supports two large collaborative projects that will boost imaging technology development By Stephanie Alexander, EMBL Imaging Centre Research & Service Coordinator Developing advanced imaging technologies is critical to advancing life sciences research. It is especially important to explore the detailed structure and function of tissues, cells, and macromolecules […]
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Funding for globally accessible rapid identification of tumor cells
A combination of new laboratory technology and artificial intelligence is set to make the rapid and precise differentiation of subgroups of brain tumours widely available. An international research group led by Professor Dr. Dr. Felix Sahm from the Department of Neuropathology at Heidelberg University Hospital and the Heidelberg Faculty of Medicine at Heidelberg University is […]
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