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EU’s new proposals seek to tie the loose-ends on blood, tissue, cell donations safety rules

15 July 202215 July 2022

BELGIUM – The European Commission has proposed updated rules on blood, tissue and cells to provide greater protection to donors and recipients and to increase access to innovative transfusion and…

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Salmonella poisoning in 11 countries linked to chocolate products: WHO

28 April 202228 April 2022

SWITZERLAND – The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported more than 150 suspected cases of Salmonellosis, a bacterial intestinal disease that has affected people in Europe and the United States.…

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UCB completes acquisition of Zogenix for US$1.9bn

13 March 202213 March 2022

BELGIUM – UCB has completed the previously announced acquisition of international biopharmaceutical firm Zogenix for up to US$1.9 billion (€1.7 billion). UCB signed a definitive agreement in January to acquire…

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Medtronic’s Hugo robotic system performs first surgical procedure in Europe

4 February 20224 February 2022

BELGIUM – Medtronic has announced that the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system was used for the first time in Europe. The robotic prostatectomy was performed by Dr. Alexandre Mottrie, head…

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Univercells acquires SynHelix, makes debut into synthetic biology space

7 January 20227 January 2022

BELGIUM – Univercells has entered the synthetic biology space with the acquisition of SynHelix, a French DNA synthesis firm. Univercells, a Belgian bioprocess firm, adds technology aimed at simplifying biotherapeutic…

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AstraZeneca’s Evusheld scores FDA approval for pre-exposure prevention of COVID-19

10 December 202110 December 2021

UNITED KINGDOM – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Evusheld for the pre-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 in certain individuals 12 years of age and older weighing at least…

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Novartis pays US$150 million to gain rights to UCB’s Parkinson’s drug

9 December 20219 December 2021

BELGIUM – Novartis is putting US$150 million into a Parkinson’s disease drug candidate that is competing with drugs in development at companies such as Roche and AstraZeneca. Novartis will pay…

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PDC*line Pharma raises US$20.3 million in Series B2 financing round

9 December 20219 December 2021

BELGIUM – PDC*line Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company developing a new class of potent and scalable active off-the-shelf cancer vaccine, has completed its Series B2 round of funding, raising €17.5…

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Aptar Pharma in exclusive partnership with Stallergenes Greer to develop new medical device

27 October 202127 October 2021

USA – Aptar Pharma, a global leader in drug delivery systems, services, and active material science solutions, has formed an exclusive partnership with Stallergenes Greer, a global healthcare company specializing…

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EU launches new authority to prepare for future health crisis

23 September 202125 September 2021

BELGIUM – The European Union has set up a new authority to prevent and rapidly respond to health emergencies based on the lessons learned from the coronavirus crisis. About 30…

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