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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

Fribourg-based digital health start-up Neuria, a spin-off from the University of Fribourg, is set to launch its patented brain recalibration platform in Switzerland and the US.

Fribourg’s Neuria prepares to launch its brain recalibration platform

13 January 2025

Vanarix, a Biopôle-based start-up specializing in cartilage regeneration, has received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its bioengineered cartilage mini-implants, Cartibeads.

Vanarix secures FDA Orphan Drug designation for its Cartibeads

7 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

ONWARD Medical has achieved a significant milestone with FDA de novo classification and market authorization for its non-invasive ARC-EX System, the first technology approved to enhance hand strength and sensation after chronic spinal cord injury.

ONWARD Medical receives FDA authorization for its spinal cord stimulation system

6 January 2025

Spirecut, a Swiss medtech pioneer in ultrasound-guided hand surgery, has inaugurated Switzerland’s first Center of Excellence at the Clinique de la Main in Geneva. The center aims to train surgeons in the SonoSurgery technique while supporting research into new applications for Spirecut’s Sono-Instruments®.

Spirecut opens Switzerland’s first Center of Excellence for ultrasound-guided hand surgery

17 December 2024

Rhovica Neuroimaging AG, an innovative bernse medtech start-up, has announced a strategic partnership with M2care, a European venture studio specializing in health technologies. This collaboration aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of Rhovica’s cutting-edge solutions in neurocritical care.

Rhovica Neuroimaging partners with M2care to advance neurosurgery

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

Biolux Technology, a Geneva-based pioneer in light-accelerated orthodontics, has raised CHF 4 million in seed funding to revolutionize orthodontic care with cutting-edge digital solutions.

Geneva’s Biolux Technology secures CHF 4 million to advance orthodontic innovation

20 November 2024

Bernese start-up AlveoliX has published a study confirming the efficacy of its Lung-on-Chip model the study of respiratory diseases. The study, conducted with leading academic and industrial partners, demonstrates the model's potential for personalized and ethical testing.

AlveoliX achieves breakthrough with Lung-on-Chip model in respiratory research

4 November 2024

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