FORESIGHT consortium receives €9 million grant to accelerate drug development through advanced imaging technologies, addressing challenges in treating rising disease burdens across multiple therapeutic areas.
The Cambridge-based biotech company Shift Bioscience has announced the establishment of new facilities in Toronto, Canada, marking a strategic expansion of their AI capabilities in the development of virtual cell technology. The move follows their recent $16M seed funding round and positions the company to tap into North America’s rich pool of artificial intelligence talent.
Artificial Inc has successfully demonstrated the integration of NVIDIA’s BioNeMo generative AI platform with its laboratory orchestration system, showcasing capabilities for self-driving virtual screening in drug discovery applications. The proof-of-concept represents a significant technical advancement in applying AI technologies to pharmaceutical research workflows.
Sapio Sciences has announced significant leadership changes designed to strengthen its position in the AI-driven lab informatics sector. The Baltimore-based company, known for its “science-aware” platform, has appointed Mike Hampton as Chief Commercial Officer while simultaneously establishing a dedicated Scientific Office to enhance its research and development capabilities.
bioMérieux has announced the acquisition of SpinChip Diagnostics ASA, a privately held Norwegian company specialising in rapid immunoassay diagnostics. The €138 million deal will see bioMérieux acquire 100% ownership of the company, with a cash outlay of approximately €111 million, accounting for the 20% minority stake bioMérieux has held since March 2024.
Nuclera, the Cambridge-based biotechnology company focused on accelerating protein expression and optimisation, has appointed William J. Kullback to its Board of Directors. The appointment comes as the company implements its global commercial strategy following a successful $75 million series C funding round.
Glox Therapeutics has announced strategic appointments to accelerate the development of its novel bacteriocin-based antibiotic platform, with Dr Michael Murray joining as Chair and Dr Nel Moore strengthening the Scientific Advisory Board. The Glasgow-based biotechnology company is pioneering a distinctive approach to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through engineered protein bacteriocins that selectively target drug-resistant pathogens.
Eleva, the Freiburg-based biopharmaceutical company specialising in difficult-to-produce biologics via its proprietary moss-based expression system, has announced a significant addition to its leadership team as it prepares to enter a crucial clinical development phase.
University of Bern makes landmark move to AWS-powered HALO AP platform for diagnostic tissue analysis
Laboratories are among the most resource-intensive environments in scientific research, consuming vast quantities of energy, water, and disposable materials. However, a growing movement towards sustainable laboratory practices is gaining momentum within the bioanalytical sector, as evidenced by Synexa Life Sciences’ recent achievement.
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