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The Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) has secured market authorization from Swissmedic to produce a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) medication, making it the first accredited center in Switzerland to manufacture this treatment under strict pharmaceutical standards. This breakthrough provides an effective solution for patients suffering from recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections, a debilitating condition characterized by repeated digestive blowouts and severe discomfort.

CHUV becomes first Swiss hospital to produce gut-balancing medication

29 January 2025

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Top Stories from Western Switzerland (January 2025)

28 January 2025

EPFL Innovation Park biotech company AB2 Bio has signed an option and licensing agreement with Japan-based Nippon Shinyaku to advance Tadekinig alfa, a novel treatment for Primary Monogenic IL-18 driven Hyperinflammatory Syndrome. The deal includes up to USD 36 million in early payments and milestone-based funding of up to USD 650 million.

AB2 Bio secures USD 650 million partnership with Nippon Shinyaku for rare disease therapy

27 January 2025

Lyncée Tec, a leader in Digital Holographic Microscope (DHM) technology, has been acquired by Park Systems, a South Korean nanometrology pioneer. This strategic move enhances Park Systems' optical metrology offerings and expands their capabilities in semiconductor applications.

Lyncée Tec joins forces with South Korea’s Park Systems

15 January 2025

Vandria, a Lausanne-based biotech pioneer in mitochondrial therapeutics, has dosed the first participants in a Phase 1 clinical trial for its lead compound, VNA-318, marking a critical step toward addressing neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Vandria begins clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drug VNA-318

7 January 2025

The FONGIT Innovation Fund has awarded funding to four innovative Geneva-based start-ups focused on transformative solutions in healthcare, cleantech, and luxury product technology.

FONGIT Innovation Fund supports four groundbreaking Geneva start-ups

16 December 2024

To meet the growing demand for hybrid expertise at the crossroads of life sciences and digital technologies, HES-SO Valais-Wallis has introduced a pioneering specialization in Digital Life Sciences, the first of its kind in Western Switzerland.

HES-SO introduces the first Digital Life Sciences program in Western Switzerland

10 December 2024

VÊPRES, the French cleanroom specialist, is setting up in Thônex in the canton of Geneva under the name Vêpres Suisse, marking a new stage in its international development to meet the growing demand for controlled atmosphere environments.

Cleanroom specialist VÊPRES establishes a subsidiary in Thônex

9 December 2024

Biopôle, the renowned life sciences campus in Epalinges-Lausanne, celebrates 20 years of groundbreaking achievements with the inauguration of the Leucine Building.

Biopôle celebrates 20 years of innovation with the inauguration of the Leucine building

9 December 2024

Siegfried, a prominent Swiss Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), has unveiled its new global Research and Development (R&D) center at its site in Evionnaz, in the canton of Valais.

Siegfried has inaugurated its global R&D center in Evionnaz

4 December 2024

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