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Unique partnership with Medtronic will enable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors based on Abbott's FreeStyle Libre sensing technology to integrate with Medtronic's insulin delivery systems Abbott now has partnerships with four of the largest companies that develop automated insulin delivery systems – offering more choices to people around the world to benefit from connectivity with Libre technology ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced a unique global partnership with Medtronic to collaborate on an integrated continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system based on Abbott's most advanced, world-leading1 FreeStyle Libre technology that will connect with Medtronic's automated insulin delivery (AID) and smart insulin pen systems. The in…

Partnership Expands Reach of C2N’s Precivity™ Blood Tests in Over 75 Countries to Transform Alzheimer’s Disease Early Diagnosis and Research Agreement Plans to Facilitate a Technology Transfer of C2N’s Proprietary Portfolio of Alzheimer’s Blood Biomarkers to Deliver a Unilabs Testing Network Across Europe LOUIS, MO. and GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — August 7, 2024   Unilabs (“Unilabs”), a leading international provider of diagnostic services, and C2N Diagnostics, LLC (“C2N”),  a pioneer in advanced diagnostic solutions in the field of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related neurological disorders, today announced a major milestone in brain health diagnostics and research across Europe and beyond. Unilabs and C2N have signed a multi-year partnership agreement that will increase access to C2N’s Pr…

EQS-News: QUANTRO Therapeutics GmbH / Key word(s): MiscellaneousQUANTRO Therapeutics secures important Austrian research grant to accelerate development of cutting-edge platform06.08.2024 / 10:00 CET/CESTThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. QUANTRO Therapeutics secures important Austrian research grant to accelerate development of cutting-edge platform Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG awards funding to QUANTRO, accelerating the next development phase of its transcriptomic discovery platform Vienna (Austria), 06 August 2024: QUANTRO Therapeutics GmbH, a pioneer in the discovery of first-in-class transcription factor targeting cancer treatments, announced today that the company received an 18-month research grant awarded by the Austrian Research Promot…

Achievement of This Major Milestone Further Simplifies and Strengthens the Company and Positions Viatris to Achieve its Key Priorities and Accelerate Future Growth PITTSBURGH, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that it has closed the divestiture of its Over-the-Counter (OTC) business to Cooper Consumer Health, a leading European over-the-counter drug manufacturer and distributor, bringing to substantial completion all previously announced divestitures. In October, the Company announced it had entered into agreements to divest substantially all of its OTC business, as well as its Women's Healthcare business, its Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) business in India and commercialization rights in certain non-core marke…

Cerevel's clinical-stage assets complement AbbVie's emerging neuroscience pipeline and leading on-market brands in psychiatry, migraine and Parkinson's disease Emraclidine, a potential best-in-class, next-generation antipsychotic, is in trials designed to be registration enabling for schizophrenia Cerevel is a strong strategic fit for AbbVie and has potential to meaningfully impact revenue into the next decade AbbVie reaffirms previously issued 2024 full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance range of $10.71-$10.91; reaffirms previously issued third-quarter adjusted diluted EPS guidance range of $2.92-$2.96 NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Cerevel Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CERE). With the completion of…

BURLINGTON, N.C., and FREMONT, Calif., July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, today announced an expanded collaboration with Ultima Genomics to utilize its UG 100TM sequencing solution and ppmSeqTM technology to explore new whole genome sequencing (WGS) clinical applications, including molecular residual disease (MRD) in patients with early-stage solid tumor cancers. Labcorp recently introduced Labcorp® Plasma Detect™, the first clinically validated, tumor-informed, WGS-based circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) MRD solution for research and investigational use. Labcorp intends to use Ultima's UG 100 platform and ppmSeq technology, which, combined with Plasma Detect, have demonstrated in preliminary data the ability t…

Today marks a significant step for Boehringer Ingelheim’s immuno-oncology pipeline as the company is adding an innovative preclinical program with the acquisition of Nerio Therapeutics Inc. (“Nerio”) for a total of up to USD 1.3 billion. Boehringer Ingelheim aims to develop this program as a potential key centerpiece component for its immuno-oncology portfolio to achieve its aim of improving cancer patient outcomes. Nerio’s small molecules inhibit the protein tyrosine phosphatases N1 and N2 (PTPN1 and PTPN2), which act as immune checkpoints. Through this mechanism, PTPN1/2 inhibition can activate the immune system to fight cancer cells.  Immune checkpoint blockade with current checkpoint inhibitors has transformed the cancer treatment landscape. However, while this approach works for so…

The acquisition of LumiraDx’s Point of Care technology received all required antitrust and regulatory clearances. LumiraDx’s transformative Point of Care solution will complement Roche’s diagnostics portfolio across Clinical Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Coagulation and Molecular, and across multiple disease areas. By integrating LumiraDx, Roche will further its ambition to deliver decentralised solutions that expand global access to testing in primary care settings worldwide. Basel, 29 July 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today the completion of the acquisition of LumiraDx’s Point of Care technology, following the receipt of all required antitrust and regulatory clearances. Roche will now embark on the full integration of the company’s innovative multi-assay point of c…

A one-time dose of DURVEQTIX has reduced bleeds post-treatment compared to standard of care with a median annualized bleed rate (ABR) of zero bleeds (range 0 to 9.9) after up to four years of follow-up, providing sustained bleed protection and potentially avoiding years of treatment burden with prophylaxis for many patients. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorization for DURVEQTIX® (fidanacogene elaparvovec), a gene therapy for the treatment of severe and moderately severe hemophilia B (congenital factor IX deficiency) in adult patients without a history of factor IX inhibitors and without detectable antibodies to variant AAV serotype Rh74. DURVEQTIX is designed to enable people l…

CHINO HILLS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 25, 2024 / SOHM, Inc. (OTC PINK:SHMN) (the "Company"), a pharmaceutical and upstart biotechnologycompany that manufactures and markets generic drugs covering numerous treatment categories, announced that it has signed a new agreement with Standford University. In an exciting development, SOHM announces a groundbreaking collaboration of ABBIE Technology with Stanford University, one of the world's leading research institutions. This strategic partnership aims to bring together the innovative prowess of SOHM Inc. with the cutting-edge expertise of Stanford University to drive forward advancements in cell engineering and gene editing, Dr. David Aguilar, COO, said. Further, Dr. Aguilar added that the collaboration would encompass joint research projects, kno…

ramarketing this week announced that it has become the first fully AI-empowered life science marketing agency in the UK and North America.  The agency has invested heavily in AI technology and training over the past year to enable its team to deliver more efficient, effective, and personalized marketing for global clients keen to harness AI capabilities who have consented to its utilization within their strategy and delivery. "We are excited to be at the forefront of AI adoption in life science marketing," said Emma Banks, CEO of ramarketing. "AI is rapidly changing the way we work, and we believe that the companies that embrace AI will be the ones who succeed in the future." The agency is taking a proactive approach to incorporating AI into its day-to-day operations - covering everything…

New facility in San Diego will support continued development of Vividion’s global discovery and clinical portfolio and pave the way for future programs aimed at bringing first-in-class therapeutics to patients in need / Chemoproteomics screening capacity will increase by 50 percent to enable Vividion to pursue an expansive range of previously undrugged disease targets San Diego, USA, July 23, 2024 – Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. (Vividion), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company utilizing novel discovery technologies to unlock high-value, traditionally undruggable targets with precision therapeutics for devastating cancers and immune disorders, today announced it will expand its global innovation capabilities with a new research and development (R&D) center and corporate headquart…

– RADIAN’s Five-Year, $25 Million Extension Will Increase Support for Local Organizations and Drive Progress to Help Turn the Tide on HIV Across the Region – – RADIAN Will Expand Geographic Focus to Provide Key Populations and Communities Impacted by the Conflict in Ukraine with HIV Prevention and Care Services – FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) and the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) today announced a five-year extension of the RADIAN ® partnership to help meet the needs of the most vulnerable key populations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) where the HIV epidemic is growing. RADIAN will continue supporting the initiatives of trusted, grassroots organizations who are working to address HIV-related challenges in the region. Anne Asle…

DH Diagnostics LLC Centers aim to accelerate drug development by speeding and streamlining development and commercialization of companion diagnostics. Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP)-certified laboratories will bring technologies and assays from multiple Danaher subsidiaries together under a single roof. WASHINGTON, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) ("Danaher"), a global science and technology innovator, announced the launch of two new Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP)-certified labs intended to accelerate the development of Companion Diagnostics (CDx) and Complementary Diagnostics (CoDx). "Our investments in these centers of innovation uniq…

Stryker has been once again named a top-scoring business on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) by the nation’s largest disability rights organization, the American Association of People with Disabilities, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, for our efforts to advance inclusion for people with disabilities. The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. “We are thrilled to be recognized as a 'Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion' for the third consecutive year,” said Bernard O'Connor, president of Stryker's Allies for All Abilities (3A) employee resource group and Vice President, Advanced Ope…

Kalamazoo, Mich., USA – July 15, 2024 – Stryker (NYSE: SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Artelon, a privately held company specializing in innovative soft tissue fixation products for foot and ankle and sports medicine procedures. “Integrating Artelon’s portfolio into Stryker’s offerings will allow us to deliver best-in-class soft tissue fixation solutions,” said Tim Lanier, president of Stryker’s Trauma & Extremities division. “This acquisition strengthens our competitive edge. Leveraging Artelon’s unique synthetic technology and extensive expertise positions us to continue driving innovation and solidify our leadership in the foot and ankle and sports medicine segments.” Artelon’s technologies complement and expand th…

AstraZeneca today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Amolyt Pharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel treatments for rare endocrine diseases. The acquisition bolsters the Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease late-stage pipeline and expands on its bone metabolism franchise with the notable addition of eneboparatide (AZP-3601), a Phase III investigational therapeutic peptide with a novel mechanism of action designed to meet key therapeutic goals for hypoparathyroidism. In patients with hypoparathyroidism, a deficiency in parathyroid hormone (PTH) production results in significant dysregulation of calcium and phosphate, which can lead to life-altering symptoms and complications, including chronic kidney disease.1  This programme, together…

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.– July 11, 2024 – IQVIA™ (NYSE:IQV) today announces that a leading, independent research firm, Everest Group, has recognized IQVIA as a Leader in its Life Sciences Regulatory and Medical Affairs Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2024 survey, which measures both market impact and delivery effectiveness. The Everest Group report highlights IQVIA’s focus on innovation and its comprehensive portfolio of solutions that accelerates drug development from molecule to market. IQVIA partners with customers to plan, generate and disseminate trustworthy clinical and medical evidence which drives the right stakeholder dialogue throughout the asset lifecycle to advance regulatory and healthcare decision making that improves patient outcomes. A strong global footprint, along…

Cambridge, UK—10 July 2024: Cambridge Cognition, a leading provider of digital health solutions for brain health assessments has been included in the Bio-Hermes 2 project for its voice and touch-screen cognitive assessments, funded by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK.  The Bio-Hermes 2 trial, led by the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP), aims to determine how accurately digital and blood-based biomarkers, individually and in combination, can predict Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed definitively with positron emission tomography (PET) brain scans and clinical assessments. The upcoming trial will involve 1,000 participants over 24 months. Cambridge Cognition will collect speech biomarkers through its voice picture description tasks and conduct three touchscreen tasks tha…

Multi-year collaboration will initially focus on early discovery research for metabolic and infectious diseases Hamburg, Germany, 10 July 2024:Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, ISIN: DE0005664809; NASDAQ: EVO) today announced it has entered into a multi-year master research collaboration and option and license agreement with Pfizer. Under the agreement, Evotec and Pfizer will initially focus on early discovery research for metabolic and infectious diseases. The research will be carried out at Evotec’s sites in France, including Campus Curie in Toulouse, a state-of-the-art research site with capabilities spanning high throughput screening, in vitro and in vivo biology, proteomics and metabolomics. Evotec will receive research support funding from Pfizer and be eligibl…