Global report - February 15, 2022
New global study of pharmaceutical contamination in the environment
A new study by an international consortium, including researchers from Stockholm University, looking at the presence of pharmaceuticals in the world’s rivers, found concentrations at potentially toxic levels in more than a quarter of the locations studied. The new study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first truly global-scale investigation […]
Collaboration - February 9, 2022
International collaboration activities in clinical research receive financial support
Five proposals for activities aiming to promote Nordic clinical research cooperation related to international activities have been granted support from the Nordic Trial Alliance at NordForsk. The activities are intended to move Nordic collaboration within certain areas of clinical studies forward, strengthen knowledge transfer and have a concrete outcome that will enhance Nordic clinical research […]
Pharma article - November 17, 2021
Danish technology purifies pharmaceutical wastewater sustainably
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have developed a better and more cost-effective solution to purify pharmaceutical wastewater. The technology patented by the researchers comprises a novel microbial electrochemical ultraviolet cell that integrates the microbial management of hydrogen peroxide with ultraviolet radiation to produce hydroxyl radicals. These radicals can efficiently remove the organic pollutants […]
Pharma article - September 17, 2021
Interview: Jens Bjørheim, Chief Medical Officer, Ultimovacs
The company’s universal cancer vaccine, UV1, in combination with the checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab, has recently demonstrated a 60% objective response rate in metastatic malignant melanoma. Nordic Life Science asked the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Ultimovacs, Jens Bjørheim, about the new findings and the company’s further development of UV1. Describe your reactions to these new, […]
Business Award - June 16, 2021
EnginZyme awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has selected the company as one of the 2021 Technology Pioneers. “We are extremely honored to be acknowledged by such a globally respected organisation,” says Karim Engelmark Cassimjee, CEO and co-founder of EnginZyme. “Our team is committed to solving one of the fundamental challenges of our time – how to produce […]
Pharma article - September 24, 2020
Novo Nordisk launches 100% renewable power target for suppliers
Novo Nordisk has announced a target to ensure all its direct suppliers supply the company based on 100% renewable power by 2030. Novo Nordisk will work with all existing and new suppliers to meet the target. The plan will be presented in connection with Climate Week NYC. Circular for Zero This commitment is the next […]
