In Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City, four scientists with massive computing power are trying to do in months what typically takes pharmaceutical giants years
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Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi inks MoU to build advanced life sciences labs in Masdar City
The agreement aims to support the development of infrastructure for laboratory spaces within Masdar City
Biotechnology
SMART Pharmaceutical Consulting Founder Nigel J. Smart PhD: Leading high-performance in pharma, business, and life
Since the beginning of his remarkable career, Smart has set himself apart from the crowd by standing vehemently against the tide of tradition and embracing change
Biotechnology
This stock surged 134% in a day after positive data in Parkinson’s trial
Positive results for buntanetap in late-stage trial; Drug is safe and effective in improving motor and non-motor activities and cognitive function
Biotechnology
Saudi Arabia announces biotechnology strategy, to boost health, food security and GDP
Saudi Arabia launches National Biotechnology Strategy as it looks to assume leading position in sector
Artificial intelligence
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Police Genome Centre
The Centre reduces the time required for obtaining critical forensic results to less than 24 hours; compared to global standards of 3-14 days
biotech
Saudi wealth fund PIF establishes Lifera to supercharge pharma manufacturing in the kingdom
The move is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to reduce its dependence on oil
Amgen
Amgen acquires Horizon Therapeutics in biggest pharma deal of the year
Total value of the acquisition is $27.8 billion; Amgen to pay a 20 percent premium with the agreed price of $116.5 per Horizon share
Biotechnology
Novavax’ Covid booster dose shows significant benefit against Omicron variants
Data from two studies – Phase 3 PREVENT-19 trial and Study 307 (Lot Consistency) – show NVX-CoV2373 has consistent immunogenicity and safety profile
AI in healthcare
Pfizer extends its faith in CytoReason for AI-driven drug discovery
The partnership would be worth up to $110m over the next five years, including a $20 million equity investment in CytoReason’s computational models
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Department of Health inks deal to develop clinical research hub, innovative treatments
The Abu Dhabi DoH and the Middle East arm of Johnson & Johnson will explore short- and long-term projects in the generation of data and real-world evidence to boost the region’s healthcare sector
Abu Dhabi economy
How Abu Dhabi aims to turn tech innovation into profits
Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council launches VentureOne, a new commercialisation arm
Biotechnology
Resilience: Prepping for the next virus
Looking at the history of viruses, we would be negligent to think that we can relax and stop worrying about viruses by overcoming the current pandemic
Biotechnology
UAE authorises emergency use of new treatment in fight against coronavirus
UAE has become the first country in the world to license and enable immediate patient use of Sotrovimab
Biotechnology
How coronavirus served as catalyst for growth for Dubai Science Park in 2020
More than 400 companies and 4,000 professionals are now based in Dubai Science Park after a global push to bolster healthcare systems
biomedical research
Everything you need to know about the coronavirus vaccines
Hala Fahs, senior research scientist, NYU Abu Dhabi, says people should not be worried that the vaccine was developed in record time
Biotechnology
Indian biotech firm plans $40m Dubai hub to fight superbugs
Wockhardt announces plan to open first manufacturing facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai
