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Register now for Science for health 2022: Advancing Gene Therapy!
The 21st of November 2022, Science for health will plot the course for the Belgian life sciences ecosystem towards a bright future in gene therapy, based on expert insights into the field’s unique challenges and inspiring stories of success. The event will take place at SQUARE Brussels and online. […] November 21, 2022
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Cancer vaccines: not only treating tumors, but preventing them too
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought vaccines back into the drug development spotlight, and mRNA vaccines are stealing the show with […] November 23, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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New personalized cancer vaccine in the making thanks to unique Belgian collaboration
The young Belgian start-up Persomed is unique – it was founded in 2020 by four partners each with relevant expertise […] November 23, 2022 · BioVox
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Marfan patients team up with researchers to catch their silent killer
The world’s undiagnosed Marfan patients often go through life unaware of the hidden killer lurking in their DNA – a […] November 23, 2022 · SciMingoRejuvenate Biomed’s newly appointed Clinical Advisory Board endorses Clinical Phase 2b strategy in sarcopenia
Diepenbeek, Belgium, 15 November 2022 – Rejuvenate Biomed NV (“Rejuvenate”), a biomedical company developing novel combination drugs for age-related diseases, […] November 15, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsIs Belgium becoming a hub for gene therapy?
Ghent, Belgium, 10 November 2022 – Gene therapy provides solutions to deadly diseases. Is the technology ready for a big […] November 10, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsIntressa Vascular secures EUR 18 million in financing to support the development of its multilayer Allay™ Aortic Stent for the treatment of aortic dissection
Intressa Vascular is using its proprietary stent braiding technology to develop an innovative multilayer stent for the treatment of aortic […] October 25, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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Gene therapy challenges and the solutions in sight
Dr. Federico Mingozzi is the CSO of Spark Therapeutics, the company behind Luxturna – the world’s first FDA-approved gene therapy […] October 19, 2022 · BioVox
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We need more food and agtech start-ups – and we need them now!
How are we going to feed an expected 10 billion people by 2050 in a sustainable way? It is a […] October 19, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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Picking up early signals: SPINOVIT to prevent cardiovascular diseases with new monitoring method
Preventing cardiovascular diseases before the first symptoms arise? That’s the ambition of SPINOVIT – a Louvain-La-Neuve company using a new […] October 19, 2022 · BioVox
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BioVox: shining a light on Belgian biotech
Beer, chocolate, and… biotech! When it comes to life sciences, Belgium excels. It consistently ranks as one of the world’s […] October 19, 2022 · BioVox
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V-Bio Ventures leads Sibylla Biotech's EUR 23 million Series A to advance a novel therapeutic approach for undruggable diseases
Ghent, Belgium, 4 October 2022 – V-Bio Ventures announces the successful close of a EUR 23 million Series A financing […] October 4, 2022 · V-Bio VenturesNeuVasQ Appoints Former UCB Ventures VP and Partner Emmanuel Lacroix as Chief Executive Officer and Expands Its Board of Directors
Gosselies, Belgium, 15 September 2022 – NeuVasQ Biotechnologies, a ULB spin-off developing pharmaceuticals to restore blood-brain barrier function, announces the […] September 20, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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From pattern to patient: microbiome research needs to bridge the gap to the clinic
The microbiome has been a trending scientific topic in recent years. Researchers have uncovered correlations between the human microbiome and […] September 7, 2022 · BioVox
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VC opportunities for impact in the face of climate disaster
Venture capitalists have a vital role to play in guiding our planet’s future. By investing in technological advances that remediate […] September 7, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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The inspiring potential of gene therapy in neurology
Dr. Monica Bennett is Head of Gene Therapy Unit at Novartis, the company behind the world’s only gene therapy approved […] September 7, 2022 · BioVoxV-Bio Ventures portfolio company Biodol Therapeutics nominates its first preclinical candidate as a next-generation therapy for neuropathic pain
Ghent, Belgium, 31 August 2022 – V-Bio Ventures portfolio company Biodol Therapeutics, a French biotech company developing next-generation neuropathic pain […] August 31, 2022 · V-Bio VenturesKU Leuven spin-off AstriVax raises € 30 million to build vaccine platform
• Closing on € 30 million, AstriVax has raised the largest amount of seed capital in the history of spin-offs […] August 25, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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biotope by VIB: helping biotech startups take root in the ecosystem
VIB’s new incubator program biotope fosters early biotech startups looking to impact people’s lives through agrifood innovation. Based in the […] August 24, 2022 · BioVox
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Augustine Therapeutics: time to reverse nerve damage in patients undergoing chemotherapy or with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Augustine Therapeutics is a VIB and KU Leuven spin-off developing innovative therapies for peripheral and central nervous system disorders. The […] August 17, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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Bacterial biofilms: cooperative bugs cling to food surfaces even after cleaning
Current cleaning and disinfection practices in food industries are insufficient to destroy unwanted bacteria lurking on surfaces, according to recent […] August 17, 2022 · SciMingo
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Gene therapy pioneer Dr. Katherine High on the past and future of the field
Dr. Katherine High is one of gene therapy’s pioneers, who has contributed to a long list of firsts in the […] August 17, 2022 · BioVox
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New program fulfills the need for entrepreneurial talent in the life sciences
The vibrant Belgian life sciences sector needs a constant influx of young and ambitious entrepreneurs to sustain its growth. The […] June 22, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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Modern alchemy: turning microalgae into ‘green gold’
Much has been said about the huge economic potential of algae, but this ‘green gold’ has yet to meet expectations. […] June 22, 2022 · BioVoxBelgian stakeholders make recommendations for urgently needed data science strategy in healthcare
Antwerp, Belgium, 21 June 2022 – Inovigate, a consulting company for the healthcare industry, together with the Belgian Association of […] June 21, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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Belgian stakeholders unite to strive for data science integration in healthcare
Data science is booming, including in the healthcare sector. However, in order to extract insights and benefits from our health […] June 15, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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Beethoven and bone conduction: modern hearing solutions based on old tricks
The famous composer Ludwig Von Beethoven lost his hearing at a young age. To keep composing, he actively looked for […] June 15, 2022 · SciMingo
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Is the dot-com bubble bursting all over again?
The stock market value of biotech companies has been crashing lately, bitterly reminiscent of the dot-com bubble burst in the […] June 14, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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Dr. Ajit Shetty: breaking down barriers in the life sciences
A veteran of the life sciences industry, Dr. Ajit Shetty continues to have a huge impact on the ecosystem both […] May 18, 2022 · BioVox
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Obesity weighs heavy on healthcare and human lives
Being overweight is not only bad for one’s health – it also costs society a lot of money. Every year, […] May 18, 2022 · SciMingo
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Indigo develops device to make light work of diabetes management
Ghent-based Indigo aims to make a huge difference to the quality of life of people with diabetes. The company is […] May 17, 2022 · BioVoxSpearhead cluster flanders.healthTech turns into MEDVIA and is ready to make a change in healthcare innovation
Ghent, Belgium, 17 May 2022 – With a strong new name and a sleek website, the industry-driven network MEDVIA aims at […] May 17, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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Dualyx: restoring the body’s balance in autoimmune diseases
Belgian start-up Dualyx is developing a novel approach with the potential to treat a wide range of autoimmune disorders. The […] May 12, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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Rejuvenate Biomed appoints life sciences leader Dr. Ajit Shetty as Chair of the Board of Directors to help guide international ambitions
Diepenbeek, Belgium, 12 May 2022 – Rejuvenate Biomed NV (“Rejuvenate”), a biomedical company developing novel combination drugs for age-related diseases, appoints […] May 12, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsAugustine Therapeutics appoints Gerhard Koenig as Chairman of the Board, forms Clinical Advisory Board, and broadens therapeutic indications
Leuven, Belgium, 10 May 2022 – Augustine Therapeutics, a biotech company developing novel therapies for neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders, appoints […] May 10, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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miDiagnostics launches its CE-IVD certified ultra-fast COVID-19 PCR test
Leuven, Belgium, 2 May 2022 – miDiagnostics, a fast-growing POC diagnostics company announces the launch of its CE-IVD certified ultra-fast COVID-19 PCR […] May 2, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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IBA and SCK CEN partnership to produce rare radioisotope for cancer treatments
The radioisotope Actinium-225 shows clear promise in the battle against cancer, but to fulfil its potential we will need to […] April 20, 2022 · BioVox
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Drug development trends: from common to orphan indications… and back again?
Over the past few decades, pharma has gradually shifted its target patient focus for newly launched drugs from large to […] April 20, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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Genetic blindness: shining a light on Stargardt for future cures
The arrival of gene therapy in the ‘90s brought hope for the treatment of genetic diseases. In recent years, new […] April 20, 2022 · SciMingo
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VIB: a new focus on data science with Christine Durinx at the helm
Christine Durinx has been appointed as the new co-Managing Director of the world-class life sciences research institute VIB. Taking over […] April 20, 2022 · BioVox
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Christine Durinx joins VIB as co-managing director
Belgium, 20 April 2022 – VIB and Flemish Minister of Economy and Innovation Hilde Crevits announce the appointment of Dr […] April 20, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsV-Bio Ventures raises EUR 110 million for its second fund and expands team
Ghent, Belgium, 31 March 2022 – V-Bio Ventures announced the final closing of its second fund, V-Bio Fund 2, having […] March 31, 2022 · V-Bio VenturesSolvay Brussels School of Economics and Management joins forces with the Belgian life sciences ecosystem to train the next generation of Biotech and MedTech leaders
Brussels, Belgium, 31 March 2022 — Today, the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management in collaboration with the ULB […] March 31, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsmiDiagnostics welcomes Nicolas De Clercq as its new Chief Financial Officer
Leuven, Belgium, 30 March 2022 – miDiagnostics, a fast-growing POC diagnostics company backed by Belgian Family Offices, announces today that Nicolas De […] March 30, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsRejuvenate Biomed Started a Groundbreaking Clinical Trial and Expands for Future Growth
• Started clinical trial with lead candidate RJx-01 for treating sarcopenia • Expands the team and moved to new offices and lab Diepenbeek, […] March 29, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsNew incubator biotope by VIB launches to support biotech startup teams on their journey to success
Ghent, Belgium, 24 March 2022 – Incubator program biotope by VIB launches today to support biotech startup teams looking to impact people’s lives through […] March 24, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsQbic announces first close of new fund at EUR 49 million to invest in spin-offs from world-class knowledge partners
St-Denijs-Westrem, Belgium, 17 March 2022 – Qbic, an inter-university venture capital fund focusing on the transformation of technological breakthroughs into […] March 17, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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Antimicrobial Resistance – the hidden killer we’re ignoring
Antimicrobial Resistance has become an enormous challenge for global health, yet remains largely ignored by companies. As this deadly race […] March 16, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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Abscint labels antibodies with radioactive material to spot harmful cells
Abscint is one of several Belgian biotech companies using single-domain antibodies. But unlike the others, Abscint is using these antibodies […] March 16, 2022 · BioVox
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Eye implant from iSTAR Medical keeps glaucoma under control
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting around 100 million people worldwide. Good news though: the innovative implant […] March 16, 2022 · BioVox
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RE-Place project: Reducing animal research through alternative methods
If scientists could stop animal testing, most would do so immediately. So why is it taking so long to develop […] March 16, 2022 · SciMingoV-Bio Ventures’ Portfolio Company Precirix raises EUR 80 million in Series B to advance its pipeline of precision radiopharmaceuticals
Ghent, Belgium, 16 March 2022 – V-Bio Ventures today announced the completion of a EUR 80 million Series B round […] March 16, 2022 · V-Bio Venturesflanders.healthTech launches 14 unique innovation projects in healthcare
Ghent, Belgium, 10 March 2022 – Following the launch of the cluster flanders.healthTech in 2021, the first round of 14 […] March 10, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsV-Bio Ventures’ Portfolio Company Syndesi Therapeutics Acquired by AbbVie to Strengthen its Neuroscience Portfolio
Ghent, Belgium, 1 March 2022 – V-Bio Ventures today announced the completion of the acquisition of its portfolio company Syndesi […] March 1, 2022 · V-Bio VenturesmiDiagnostics ultra-fast COVID-19 PCR Test succeeds in Brussels Airport pilot study
Leuven, Belgium, 17 February 2022 – miDiagnostics, a fast-growing POC diagnostics company backed by Belgian Family Offices, announces the success of the […] February 17, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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SciMingo SciComm Academy launches spring program of workshops and lectures
The next couple of months, researchers can take part in science communication workshops organized by SciMingo, such as popular science […] February 16, 2022 · SciMingo
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Imitating nature: H2WIN’s innovative solution enables production of green hydrogen
Belgian GreenTech company H2WIN has developed H2GREEN: an ingenious system to make hydrogen production 100% renewable, more efficient, less expensive, […] February 16, 2022 · BioVox
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When should a biotech hire a CFO?
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CRISPR takes the ‘bitter’ out of Belgian endives and chicory
Researchers have identified the bitter substances in Belgian endives and chicory. Using the gene-editing technique CRISPR/Cas9, they have also succeeded […] February 16, 2022 · BioVox
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Listening to chaos: could you control a hearing aid with your brain?
February 16, 2022 · SciMingoNewton Biocapital launches a new fund with initial capital commitments of EUR 50 million and target size of EUR 150 million
Brussels, Belgium, 15 February 2022 – Newton Biocapital (“Newton”), a life sciences investor, announces the launch of its new fund […] February 15, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsV-Bio Ventures raises additional capital to support young biotech companies
Ghent, Belgium, 27 January 2022 – V-Bio Ventures, a venture capital company that focuses specifically on the segment of young […] January 27, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
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Economic Success: infinite growth is only possible in a diverse ecosystem
In recent public discussions on economic progress, people have been asking: is infinite growth really the best way to measure […] January 26, 2022 · V-Bio VenturesAnn Van Gysel appointed CEO of flanders.healthTech
Ghent, Belgium, 20 January 2022 – Dr. Ann Van Gysel has been appointed as CEO of the flanders.healthTech spearhead cluster. […] January 25, 2022 · Turnstone CommunicationsElmediX raises nearly 12 million euros to develop innovative heat technology to fight cancer
Mechelen, Belgium, January 25, 2022 – Belgian company ElmediX is developing intensive and controlled heat treatments for the treatment of […] January 25, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
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Belgium: The Health & Biotech Valley of Today and Tomorrow
As part of the ‘Health & Biotech Valley of Tomorrow’ initiative, the Belgian government recently signed a charter together with […] December 15, 2021 · BioVox
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Long COVID: what it means for the life sciences industry and other chronic conditions
Long COVID is a less talked-about aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet its impact on society is already profound. Although […] December 15, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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Saving kidneys with a test that improves early detection of transplant rejection
All too often, kidney transplants fail because signs of a possible rejection remained unnoticed for too long. That’s why Belgian […] December 15, 2021 · BioVoxV-Bio Ventures participates in the EUR 12 million seed round of heart failure biotech Corteria Pharmaceuticals
Ghent, Belgium, 9 December 2021 – Corteria Pharmaceuticals, a French biotechnology company specialized in the development of interceptive therapies for heart […] December 9, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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Unlocking doors: Key considerations for start-ups during Discovery and Development
Mark Hicken is Vice President of Strategy for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of […] December 6, 2021 · Janssen PharmaceuticaNew start-up Trince raises EUR 4 million for innovative technology to produce personalized cancer therapies safer, cheaper, and faster
Ghent, Belgium, 6 December 2021 – Trince, a spin-off of Ghent University (UGent), is developing innovative and efficient technology to insert […] December 6, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Rejuvenate Biomed: Expanding peoples’ health spans by boosting cell resilience
Aging will affect each and every one of us at some point; it is part of the covenant of life. […] November 24, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Confo-dently into the future!
Confo Therapeutics is a rising star in Belgium, featured on several local and international lists of up-and-coming biotechs. The company, […] November 24, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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International pharmaceutical consultant Amador Bioscience picks Belgium for its first European base
For its first European base, pharmaceutical consultant Amador Bioscience has chosen to set up shop in Limburg province, Belgium. The […] November 24, 2021 · BioVox
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Successes and setbacks for women’s health specialist Mithra
It has been a year with ups and downs for Mithra – the Liège-based specialist in women’s health. The company […] November 24, 2021 · BioVoxBelgium has all the ingredients to be a top country for data science in health – but we have to act now!
– Science for health will connect decisionmakers with researchers, clinicians, and company leaders on the topic of data science in healthcare – The event […] November 15, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Belgium has all the ingredients to be number one for real-world data in healthcare
Belgium is home to one of the world’s strongest health clusters and has long been ranked as the best country […] October 20, 2021 · BioVox
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Knowledge for Growth insights on sharing health data
Knowledge for Growth is Belgium’s largest life sciences conference, and with a mix of thought leaders from across the ecosystem, […] October 20, 2021 · BioVox
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New GMOs on the horizon: say ‘cheese’!
To meet the challenges of climate change and global food demand, more VCs are investing in AgTech companies. A lot […] October 20, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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The dark matter of the genome: Flamingo Therapeutics taps potential of mysterious RNA for cancer therapies
Things are moving fast for Flamingo Therapeutics, a Leuven-based biotech company developing innovative RNA-targeted cancer therapies. The start-up is a […] October 20, 2021 · BioVoxRejuvenate Biomed raises a EUR 15.7 million Series B to accelerate clinical development of its sarcopenia treatment for healthy aging
Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, Schlieren, Zürich, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, 12 October 2021 – Rejuvenate Biomed NV (‘Rejuvenate’), a […] October 12, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsEsoBiotec ready to transform cell therapy cancer treatments
– EsoBiotec, a recently founded biotech company, announces a EUR 6 million pre-series A round comprised of non-dilutive funding from […] September 30, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Maccabi safely unlocks a treasure trove of health data for research insights
Progress in the use of patient healthcare data is going slow for most countries, but some are racing ahead and […] September 22, 2021 · BioVox
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A vision of the future: smart contact lenses to treat patients with iris disorders and light sensitivity
A woman opens her front door and looks to the sky to judge the weather. It’s sunny and inside her […] September 22, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Fungi roots: the building blocks of a circular economy?
In the global search for more sustainable materials, one substance has recently begun attracting a lot of attention: mycelium, the […] September 22, 2021 · BioVox
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Biogen’s controversial Alzheimer’s drug approved by the FDA – what now?
It has been three months since the much-discussed FDA approval of Biogen’s Aduhelm, a treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. The drug […] September 22, 2021 · V-Bio VenturesNewton Biocapital invests in PRISM BioLab to support development of a unique peptide mimetic technology platform to discover new drugs for intractable diseases
Brussels, Belgium / Tokyo, Japan – 9 September 2021 – Newton Biocapital (“Newton”), a life sciences investment fund active in […] September 9, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Why keeping up with data science matters for our health
Data without science is nothing; just 1s and 0s, floating around a cloud waiting for someone to make sense of […] August 18, 2021 · BioVox
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Cancer diagnosis and therapy in one: Precirix tackles tumors with camelid antibodies
A new drug that can identify tumors, trace metastases, and treat cancer – all in one? Belgian start-up Precirix is […] August 18, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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Betting on the best egg: Aurora test doubles pregnancy chances in assisted conception
Assisted conception techniques have matured in the last few decades, with Belgian scientists playing a big part in the progress. […] August 18, 2021 · BioVoxSpectricity Raises €14 Million Series B Funding as it Accelerates Plans to Deliver Industry Leading Hyperspectral Sensing to Mobile and Consumer Devices
Funding Expands Growth for Tiny Chip-size Sensors for Unimaginable New Applications. Mechelen, Belgium, August 3rd, 2021 – Spectricity, a leading provider of hyperspectral […] August 3, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsArdena’s success leads to major €35 million investment for expansion in Belgium, Sweden and The Netherlands
Ghent, Belgium, 14 July 2021 – Ardena, a specialist pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), in partnership with GHO Capital, […] July 14, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsAzalea Vision closes € 8 million Series A to develop a smart contact lens for light sensitivity and ocular disorders
Azalea Vision develops autonomous smart solutions embedded inside a contact lens to improve the quality of life of people with […] July 8, 2021 · Turnstone CommunicationsNewton Biocapital invests in EditForce to support development of a unique DNA/RNA editing platform based on PPR protein technology
Brussels, Belgium / Tokyo, Japan – 1 July 2021 – Newton Biocapital (“Newton”), a life sciences investment fund active in […] July 1, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Moderna: from secretive platform company to vaccine superstar
Moderna Therapeutics has never really been a typical biotech. Sure, nowadays it is world famous thanks to its COVID-19 vaccine, […] June 23, 2021 · V-Bio Ventures
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Friend or foe: building a healthy relationship with your board
CEOs of start-ups face many challenges. Among many tasks, they have to set up the organization, write the business plan, […] June 23, 2021 · V-Bio VenturesNewton Biocapital invests in NeuVasQ: EUR 20 million Series A to develop unique blood-brain barrier therapy
– Newton together with public and private investment partners invests in NeuVasQ for the development of blood-brain barrier pharmaceuticals based […] June 22, 2021 · Turnstone Communications
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Malaria vaccine candidate shows promise for African children
Despite decades of research, scientists have so far been unable to develop a fully effective vaccine for malaria. Now, a […] June 16, 2021 · BioVox
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