In a new job - January 29, 2026
Gedea Biotech appoints new CEO
After close to ten years as CEO, Annette Säfholm has decided to step down from her role. The Board of Directors has appointed Julie Waras Brogren as the new Chief Executive Officer.
Business article - January 29, 2026
AstraZeneca plans to invest USD 15 billion in China through 2030
This investment will expand medicines manufacturing and R&D in China and leverage the country’s scientific excellence, advanced manufacturing, and China-UK healthcare ecosystem collaborations.
Science News - January 29, 2026
Artist to explore science and storytelling at MAX IV
For the first time, Sweden’s MAX IV synchrotron will welcome an artist in residence.
Biotech Business - January 29, 2026
Alvotech reaches settlement agreement with Regeneron and Bayer
Alvotech has reached a licensing and settlement agreement with Regeneron and Bayer, resolving all remaining patent disputes worldwide related to Alvotech’s biosimilar to Eylea 2mg, which is approved for marketing in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom and Japan.
In a new job - January 28, 2026
He is the new CEO of Sigrid Therapeutics
“Claus has a strong track record of building and scaling health-focused businesses, combining strategic clarity with deep customer and market insight. His experience across regulated health products, international commercialization, and partnership-driven growth makes him exceptionally well suited to lead Sigrid into its next phase. I would also like to thank Sana Alajmovic for building the […]
Collaboration - January 27, 2026
Philanthropic partners invest USD 60 million to counter the AMR crisis
The Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Wellcome has awarded a new grant funding over the next three years to research teams around the world exploring novel approaches to antibiotic discovery to deal with the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).