Global report - November 2, 2020
New England Journal of Medicine condemns Trump’s handling of COVID-19
In an editorial, The New England Journal of Medicine called for replacing “dangerously incompetent” political leadership in the United States. One of the world’s most prestigious medical journals, The New England Journal of Medicine, has never supported or condemned a political candidate before. In an editorial signed by 34 editors, the journal said the Trump […]
Global report - August 19, 2020
Historic partnership aims to tackle antimicrobial resistance
More than 20 biopharmaceutical companies have announced the launch of the AMR Action Fund, a partnership that aims to bring 2-4 new antibiotics to patients by 2030. These treatments are urgently needed to address the rapid rise of antibiotic-resistant infections – also called antimicrobial resistance, or AMR. Through the Fund, pharmaceutical companies will join forces […]
Global report - July 10, 2020
Pfizer starts Phase 3 clinical trials for investigational vaccines
Pfizer has announced the initiation of four Phase 3 clinical trials within its current pipeline of investigational vaccines. “The start of four Phase 3 studies across our portfolio of investigational vaccines is a testament to the talented and dedicated colleagues working throughout Pfizer, and the continued commitment to unlock the potential promise and value that […]
Business Award - June 9, 2020
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year
Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw from India is the winner of the 2020 EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is the founder of Asia’s largest biotech company, Biocon, and she is a role model for female entrepreneurs around the world. She was picked from among 46 award winners from 41 countries and territories vying for […]
Global report - March 31, 2020
The best in life science imaging worldwide
Olympus has announced the winners of its first Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award, a competition that recognizes the best in life science imaging worldwide. Ainara Pintor from Spain was selected as the global winner for her vibrant image of an immunostained mouse brain slice with two fluorophores. She named her […]
Global report - March 11, 2020
Nordic Precision Medicine Forum is postponed
The organizers have followed closely announcements and actions from the various health authorities and reports from the World Health Organization over recent days and have concluded that there is no alternative but to postpone Nordic Precision Medicine Forum and Nordic AI Healthcare and Medicine Forum 2020 as a consequence of COVID-19. The understanding of the […]
