Biological Industries

BioMed X Starts New Research Program in Autoimmune Diseases with Merck

BioMed X has announced the start of a new joint research group in collaboration with Merck, which will focus on the role of the intestinal epithelial barrier in the development and exacerbation of autoimmune diseases.

Avacta and Daewoong Pharmaceutical Form Immunotherapy Focused Joint Venture

Avacta and Daewoong Pharmaceutical have announced a collaboration to develop the next generation of cell and gene therapies incorporating Affimer proteins to enhance the immune-modulatory effects.

Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium Grants Announced

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has announced the establishment of the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium, a clinical trials network that will encompass the Institute’s long-standing Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (VTEUs) and create a new consortium leadership group.

Pistoia Alliance Report Predicts a Decade of Change for Life Sciences and Healthcare

The Pistoia Alliance has announced the publication of a new report into the future of the life science and healthcare industries: ‘2030: Life sciences and Health in the Digital Age’.