Droia Ventures raises a new fund of EUR 220 million to target genetic diseases and expands leadership team with George Golumbeski
Brussels, Belgium, 11 May 2021 – Droia Ventures today announced the final closing of its third fund, having raised EUR […] May 11, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsPulsify Medical closes second round Series A funding of EUR 5.4 million for wearable ultrasound heart monitor patch
Pulsify Medical is developing wearable ultrasound patches to monitor vital human organs such as the heart. The company has announced […] May 4, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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To fund or not to fund: the psychology of investment decisions
Much has been written about the psychology of decision making and how venture capitalists choose which companies they want to […] April 28, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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Beer, bread and bioethanol: SUPERYEAST project to improve industry sustainability
Prof. Kevin Verstrepen, of the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology, has received a prestigious ERC Proof of Concept grant for […] April 28, 2021 · BioVox
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Antwerp start-up to convert CO2 into industry building blocks
The University of Antwerp spin-off D-CRBN is helping carbon-emitting industries transform greenhouse gases into useful products. Using plasma technology, the […] April 28, 2021 · BioVoxProteomics PharmaFluidics Launches Next Generation µPAC™ Technology for Routine Proteomics
Microfluidic chips for use in high-resolution nanoLC/MS workflows Ghent, Belgium, 27 April 2021 – PharmaFluidics NV, innovative life sciences instruments […] April 27, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsV-Bio Ventures invests in new start-up Protealis to uplift sustainable plant protein production
Ghent, Belgium, 8 April 2021 – Today V-Bio Ventures announces its investment in Ghent-based company Protealis, a new spin-off from […] April 8, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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AgomAb’s journey of growth in regenerative medicine
Ghent-based AgomAb Therapeutics recently raised a Series B of $74 million, the largest round ever for a Belgian biotech in […] March 31, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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Soy in 1000 gardens: citizen science project to map soil microbes in Flanders
Good science takes many hands. In the case of a new citizen science project by VIB, UGent, ILVO, KU Leuven, […] March 31, 2021 · BioVox
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Augustine Therapeutics developing new medicines for neuromuscular diseases
Augustine Therapeutics had a lot of announcements this month: the VIB spin-off just appointed Dr. Sylvain Celanire as CEO, strengthened […] March 31, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Wallonia to invest in plant-based proteins as meat substitutes
The Walloon region is taking major steps towards becoming an important player in the business of plant-based proteins. In the […] March 31, 2021 · BioVoxMontis Biosciences appoints René Hoet as Chief Scientific Officer
Leuven, Belgium, 31 March 2021 – MONTIS BIOSCIENCES, a discovery stage biotech company focused on the development of novel immuno-oncology therapeutics […] March 31, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsAugustine Therapeutics awarded EUR 1.2 million VLAIO research grant to develop new medicines for neuromuscular diseases
Leuven, Belgium, 23 March 2021 – Augustine Therapeutics, a biotech spin-out company from VIB that focuses on the development of […] March 23, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsAugustine Therapeutics strengthens Board of Directors and sets up Scientific Advisory Board
Leuven, Belgium, 19th March 2021 – Augustine Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on the development of innovative medicines for rare […] March 19, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsAugustine Therapeutics appoints Sylvain Celanire as CEO to accelerate development of innovative medicines for rare neuromuscular diseases
Leuven, Belgium, 18th March 2021 – Augustine Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on the development of innovative medicines for rare […] March 18, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Lessons learned from COVID-19: how do we prepare for the next pandemic?
Although the crisis has not yet passed, COVID-19 has already taught us many valuable lessons. This past year has tested […] March 10, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Record-breaking pollen levels linked to increased risk of COVID-19
Increased pollen concentrations are correlated with higher rates of COVID-19. Hot on the heels of record-breaking European pollen counts, this […] March 10, 2021 · BioVox
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Saving man’s best friend: Volition blood test allows cheap and easy cancer screenings for dogs
A Belgian invention is revolutionizing cancer diagnostics for dogs by making it possible to screen for two common canine cancers […] March 10, 2021 · BioVoxRejuvenate Biomed Secures EUR 3.2 Million Series A Round to Advance Development of Healthy Aging Products
Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, 2 March 2021 – Rejuvenate Biomed NV (“Rejuvenate”), a biomedical company developing prescription drugs for age-related diseases, announces […] March 2, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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V-Bio Ventures: a fresh fund with a difference
V-Bio Ventures recently announced their second fund, with the first closing already totaling 78 million euros. As a VC fund […] February 24, 2021 · V-Bio VenturesNewton Biocapital invests in Flemish start-up DeuterOncology
Brussels, Belgium, 24 February 2021 – Newton Biocapital I (“Newton Biocapital”), a life sciences investment fund active in Europe and […] February 24, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsPreventive saliva test for detecting the COVID-19 virus is now available to companies and organizations
Ghent, Belgium, 23 February 2021 – The Ghent company Biogazelle and the medical laboratory Labo Nuytinck (Ghent, Evergem), together with […] February 23, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsPharmaFluidics Announces Ultra-Sensitive Second Generation µPAC™ Technology for Unbiased Single Cell Proteomics
Micro-chip based µPAC™ LC columns – key component in Vienna IMP study measuring the proteome at picogram level Ghent, Belgium, […] February 17, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsOnco-immunology Company Pan Cancer T Launched as Spin-off from Erasmus Medical Center
– Dutch biotech company developing first-in-class T-cell Receptor (TCR) T-cell therapies – Seed investment by Swanbridge Capital and Van Herk […] February 8, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsV-Bio Ventures launches its second fund at EUR 78 million
– First Closing of V-Bio Fund 2 is announced at EUR 78 million – V-Bio Fund 2 will ensure seamless […] February 4, 2021 · V-Bio VenturesDoseVue obtains CE Mark for its first in-vivo dosimetry product for radiation therapy
Diepenbeek, Belgium – January 28, 2021 – DoseVue NV, a privately held medical device company developing in-vivo dosimetry solutions for […] January 28, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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One year of COVID-19: a look back at 2020 and where we are now
One year on from the emergence of SARS-COV-2 in Wuhan, China, this novel coronavirus continues to devastate the world. Since […] January 27, 2021 · BioVox
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Prestigious prize for Belgian breakthrough in brain research
Prof. Dr. Pierre Vanderhaeghen from VIB-KU Leuven has been awarded the Generet Prize for Rare Diseases for his research on […] January 27, 2021 · BioVox
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New VIB incubator gives agbiotech start-ups a chance to flourish
In mid-2021, research institute VIB will open its brand-new agbiotech incubator. The new complex will provide entrepreneurs with access to […] January 27, 2021 · BioVox
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How to build the right team for start-up success
One of the key ingredients to start-up success is a stellar management team. Attracting (and retaining) the right kind of […] January 27, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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Decades-old discoveries cause paradigm shifts in modern medicine
Complete paradigm shifts in medicine are rare, but there have nevertheless been several major examples in the past hundred years. […] December 16, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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The rapid evolution of Chinese biotech
The world is smaller today than it has ever been. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen the advantages of […] December 2, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Belgian biotechs partnering with China: deals of 2020
In 2019, a delegation of Belgian biotechs participated in an economic mission to China led by H.R.H. Princess Astrid. Co-organized […] December 2, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Long-term loyalty: A Belgian fund’s perspective on Chinese investors
Over the past few years, an increasing number of European biotechs have been signing deals with Chinese investors. The Chinese […] December 2, 2020 · Turnstone CommunicationseTheRNA and China Grand Pharma enter a strategic collaboration in the Greater China Region focussed on eTheRNA’s proprietary mRNA development products and manufacturing capabilities
Niel, Belgium, 1 December 2020 – eTheRNA immunotherapies NV (“eTheRNA”) announced it has entered into a strategic cooperation and product […] December 2, 2020 · Turnstone CommunicationsNewton Biocapital I invests in Perseus Proteomics Inc. in Japan to develop therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of blood cancers
Brussels, Belgium / Tokyo, Japan – 1 December 2020 – Newton Biocapital I (“Newton”), a life sciences investment fund active in Europe […] December 1, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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A life-changing discovery: CRISPR scientists awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
After several years of nominations, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna have finally been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry […] November 4, 2020 · BioVox
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An insightful solution to eye injections
Developing new therapies is sometimes not enough: for retinal indications, accurate delivery is key to making a drug work. Lowering […] November 4, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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Vascular dysfunction meets immune suppression
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New initiative to promote transition to Organ-on-Chip technology
In an effort to raise awareness for alternatives to animal models, BioVox is helping to promote an Organ-on-Chip initiative by […] October 29, 2020 · BioVoxV-Bio Ventures invests in new start-up Animab in a EUR 3.4 million Seed Financing to improve health and performance of livestock animals
Gent, Belgium, 27 October 2020 – Today V-Bio Ventures announces its investment in Animab, a new venture spin-off from VIB, in a EUR […] October 27, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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Belgium: the number one biotech country in Europe!
For the third year in a row, Belgium has been ranked the number one country in Europe for biotech! Belgium […] September 30, 2020 · BioVox
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Get to know Lewis Cantley: winner of the 2020 Dr. Paul Janssen Award
Every year, the Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research is granted to a scientist who embodies the eponymous man’s […] September 30, 2020 · Janssen Pharmaceutica
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UAntwerp researchers find cause for mysterious nodding syndrome
For decades, researchers have been trying to uncover the cause of nodding syndrome, a mysterious and deadly form of epilepsy […] September 30, 2020 · BioVox
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Can Darwin’s theory explain why we get sick?
While physicians care for their individual patients and are interested in the factors contributing to the individual’s condition, evolutionary biologists […] September 30, 2020 · V-Bio VenturesMontis Biosciences appoints Karen Zinkewich-Péotti as Chief Executive Officer
Leuven, Belgium, 29 September 2020 – Montis Biosciences, a discovery stage biotech company focused on novel immuno-oncology therapeutics targeting the […] September 29, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Countering COVID-19 with llama antibodies
Last month, VIB spin-off ExeVir Bio raised €23 million to advance a llama-derived antibody against COVID-19. The company is based […] August 31, 2020 · BioVox
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A novel approach to neurology could bring relief to people in pain
In August 2020, V-Bio Ventures announced their investment in Biodol Therapeutics, a French start-up looking to make a difference to […] August 31, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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Belgian stem cell company GST bought by German pharmaceutical giant
The German pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim has acquired GST, a stem cell specialist based in Belgium. A part of the […] August 31, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Drug combos: how much is 1 + 1?
Many of our current antiviral, antibacterial and anti-tumour medications are comprised of combinations of two or three active substances, selected […] August 31, 2020 · V-Bio VenturesBiodol Therapeutics receives EUR 4.5 million to progress its novel pain medication in a Series A led by V-Bio Ventures
V-Bio Ventures, a leading Belgian life sciences VC, invests in Biodol Therapeutics, a French biotech specialized in next-generation chronic pain […] August 31, 2020 · V-Bio VenturesNewton Biocapital I invests in J-Pharma Co., Ltd. in Japan focusing on drug development targeting L-type Amino Acid Transporter 1 (LAT1) for cancer and autoimmune diseases
Brussels, Belgium / Tokyo, Japan – 27 August 2020 – Newton Biocapital I (“Newton”), an investment company in life sciences, […] August 27, 2020 · Turnstone CommunicationsLewis Cantley awarded Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research 2020
Johnson & Johnson Celebrates Role of Scientists In Society with 2020 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research, Part of […] August 21, 2020 · Janssen PharmaceuticaV-Bio invests into ExeVir Bio to accelerate development of new treatment conferring broad protection against Covid-19
Ghent, Belgium, 28 July 2020 – Today V-Bio Ventures announces its investment in a EUR 23 million Series A financing into ExeVir Bio. […] July 28, 2020 · V-Bio VenturesAnacura, a Belgian biotech company, sells stem cell business to Boehringer Ingelheim
Ghent, Belgium, 27 July 2020 – GST, the stem cell specialist for horses and pets within the Anacura Group, has […] July 27, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Building bigger for Belgium’s maturing biotech scene
Biotech is booming in Belgium. To support the evolving needs of this world-class ecosystem, the Mariën family initiated and are […] July 7, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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VIB: the driving force behind a booming biotech ecosystem
Since VIB was established, the world class research institute has been led by a duo of managing directors. As Johan […] July 7, 2020 · BioVox
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The opioid epidemic: solutions to a painful problem
Opioid misuse is a public health crisis that has resulted in debilitation, deaths, and significant social and economic impact. The […] July 7, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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Colorectal cancer discovery raises hope for microbiome treatment
A new mechanism causing colorectal cancer has been discovered by researchers from VIB and Ghent University. A specific protein was […] July 7, 2020 · BioVoxMax Planck researchers feed Proteome AI with PharmaFluidics technology
Micro-chip based µPAC™ LC columns – key component in NATURE study doubling the universe of known proteins across all kingdoms […] June 18, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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To prevent another pandemic, we need to improve our relationship with animals
The new coronavirus did not come as a bolt from the blue. For many years, the World Health Organization (WHO) […] June 8, 2020 · BioVox
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How changing diets gave rise to the world’s deadliest diseases
This article was authored by Ward Capoen from V-Bio Ventures. In a recent article, we discussed how the most prescribed […] June 8, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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Fundamental research leads to treatment breakthrough in rare genetic diseases
A basic research breakthrough is improving patient lives, as researchers realized their rare genetic condition could be treated by repurposing […] June 8, 2020 · BioVox
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Talking T cells with David Masopust
Immunology is a complex but vitally important branch of the life sciences. Earlier this year, we attended a Keystone Symposia […] June 8, 2020 · BioVoxPharmaFluidics awarded VLAIO research grant
Funding will support product range extension of micro-chip based µPAC™ nano, capillary and microflow LC columns, and accelerated development of […] June 2, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Onno van de Stolpe talks Belgian biotech
At this year’s Innovation for Health, we sat down for a chat with Onno van de Stolpe. Winner of the […] May 5, 2020 · BioVox
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Cell therapies: opportunities and challenges
This article was authored by Christina Takke from V-Bio Ventures. Recent activities in the cell therapy field have prompted many […] May 5, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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TheSocialMedwork: equal access to medicines for everyone, everywhere
We recently sat down with Sjaak Vink, the visionary entrepreneur behind TheSocialMedwork. This enterprise gives patients all over the world […] May 5, 2020 · BioVox
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Belgian clinical trials for COVID-19
With COVID-19 cases soaring into the millions, and a vaccine still a ways off, patients are desperate for a treatment. […] May 5, 2020 · BioVoxBioVox: the global network for Belgian life sciences turns five and launches a new website!
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Potential impact of the corona crisis on the life sciences industry
This article was authored by Christina Takke from V-Bio Ventures Over the past few months, every news headline has focused […] March 26, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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University Hospital Ghent and VIB are testing medication to treat COVID-19-associated respiratory illness
University Hospital Ghent and VIB are assessing a drug called Leukine® to treat patients with respiratory illness associated with COVID-19. Major medical centers in [...] March 25, 2020 · BioVox
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Why Are Start-Ups Such Hotbeds For Innovation?
A large proportion of new treatments and life sciences breakthroughs can often be traced back to humble beginnings in a […] January 20, 2020 · V-Bio VenturesBiogazelle initiates large-scale testing of COVID-19 in Belgium
Ghent, Belgium, April 2, 2020 – Biogazelle NV, a CRO specialized in RNA analytics, has announced the initiation of large-scale testing of patient samples for SARS-CoV-2. [...] April 2, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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ElmediX wants to stop coronavirus by heating patients in a controlled manner
Mechelen, Belgium, 24 March 2020 – The coronavirus has brought the whole world to a standstill. The Belgian company ElmediX wants to contain the virus with intensive [...] March 24, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Janssen Pharmaceutica and Filliers Distillery make disinfectant hand gel
Pharmaceutical company Janssen Pharmaceutica and gin distillery Filliers Distillery are making disinfectant hand gel from Sunday. They will distribute it among the Belgian hospitals. March 24, 2020 · Janssen Pharmaceutica
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Professors of Product Development from UAntwerp are looking at emergency production of mouth masks
At the University of Antwerp, twelve product developers are working day and night to develop oral masks. “Together with industrial partners, we try to set up an [...] March 24, 2020 · BioVox
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The long-distance race for a corona vaccine
Developing a vaccine takes a long time and occurs in different phases. A virus spreads quickly and unpredictably. Therefore, the outcome is a gamble for anyone in the race for the corona vaccine. March 24, 2020 · BioVox
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Gates Foundation commissions large coronavirus study from KU Leuven
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is to provide samples of 15,000 therapeutic molecules to the Gasthuisberg hospital at the University of Leuven, to aid research into therapies to combat the coronavirus COVID-19, De Standaard reports. March 24, 2020 · BioVox
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VIB achieves important milestone in the development of a COVID-19 drug
Earlier this year, the lab of Xavier Saelens (VIB-UGent) announced the discovery of a unique antibody that is capable of binding the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). [...] March 24, 2020 · BioVox
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Augustine Therapeutics: bridging the valley of death with VIB Discovery Sciences
Augustine Therapeutics is one of VIB’s latest spinoffs, developing a first-in-class drug for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The company recently announced a seed-funding [...] February 26, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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Why everyone needs to be a part of the CRISPR conversation
With the soaring cost of drugs for rare indications, many biotech and pharmaceutical companies are focusing R&D efforts on orphan diseases. Will the pendulum swing back towards more common maladies? February 26, 2020 · BioVox
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Belgian initiatives boosting animal-free innovation
Animals have been used throughout history to understand human physiology and to resolve scientific questions related to health and disease. Nowadays, however, both scientists [...] February 26, 2020 · BioVoxMontis Biosciences launched with €8.4 million seed financing and a novel approach to immuno-oncology
Montis Biosciences announces its launch with €8,4 million in seed financing from an international investor syndicate to investigate interactions between perivascular macrophages [...] February 20, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Inari: shaking things up in the agriculture business
Inari Agriculture has been awarded the 2020 Newcomer of the Year Trophy by Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). Inari (US) opened its first foreign R&D branch in Ghent’s biotech [...] February 12, 2020 · Turnstone CommunicationsPharmaFluidics announces product range extension for its µPACᵀᴹ chromatography chips to serve new biopharma markets
PharmaFluidics NV, an innovative player in the field of analytical chromatography, announces a product range extension into capillary flow rate liquid chromatography (capillary LC). [...] February 10, 2020 · Turnstone Communications
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Predictions for Belgian Biotech in 2020
With the Belgian biotech landscape blooming, BioVox reached out to some of the investors in our network to see what their predictions are for the coming year. From trends to companies to keep an eye on, here’s their take on 2020! January 22, 2020 · BioVox
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Battling antibiotic resistance: new strategy targets bacterial slime
Researchers have developed a new antibacterial strategy that weakens bacteria by preventing them from cooperating. The method involves attacking the protective biofilm [...] January 22, 2020 · BioVox
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Signposts inspired by bat sonar improve self-driving robots
To improve sonar navigation systems used by self-driving robots, researchers from Belgium, The Netherlands and Germany have turned to nature for an ingenious solution. [...] January 22, 2020 · BioVoxV-Bio Ventures invests in RootWave in a EUR 6.5 M Series A financing to develop and market electrical weed killing solutions
Today V-Bio Ventures announces its investment in RootWave, a pioneer in electrical weed killing solutions. RootWave secured ca. EUR 6.5m in a Series A investment round [...] January 20, 2020 · V-Bio Ventures
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How business models shaped our current drug development trends
December 17, 2019 · V-Bio VenturesV-Bio Ventures invests in Augustine Therapeutics, a VIB and KU Leuven spin-off to fight neuromuscular diseases
Ghent, Belgium, December 16 2019 – Today V-Bio Ventures announces its investment in Augustine Therapeutics, a new venture developing innovative […] December 16, 2019 · V-Bio Ventures
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New immune system gene discovered in a Flemish boy
Researchers studying a rare disease have identified a new gene responsible for human immune system regulation. An international collaboration combined […] November 26, 2019 · BioVox
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Could tick saliva help save lives?
The biotech Bioxodes is using a molecule derived from tick saliva to stop blood clots. The Walloon company is focused […] January 23, 2020 · BioVox
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Magic mushrooms in modern medicine
This article was authored by Katja Rosenkranz from V-Bio Ventures. More than 75 years after the initial discovery of lysergic acid […] November 26, 2019 · V-Bio VenturesCaelus Health and Nestlé Health Science sign exclusive global development & option agreement on Caelus’ microbiome-based food supplements
PRESS RELEASE Amsterdam/Beerse, November 25, 2019 – Caelus Health, which develops food supplements and pharmaceutical products for the prevention, early […] November 25, 2019 · BioVox
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Combining disciplines for a simple sampling solution
Novosanis have been able to achieve great success with their clever yet simple urine sampling solution Colli-Pee® [...] November 25, 2019 · BioVox
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Pulsify Medical to develop a wearable heart monitor patch
Pulsify Medical, a joint imec and KU Leuven spin-off, has closed a seed funding round of €2.6 million. The investment, […] October 24, 2019 · Turnstone Communications
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