October 5, 2021 Licensing, IP, and Legal Product Launch

Roche to present new data on OCREVUS in multiple sclerosis and ENSPRYNG in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder at ECTRIMS 2021

OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) data to show sustained reduction in disability progression through 8 years for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) and 7.5 years for relapsing MS (RMS) Long-term safety analysis of all clinical trials will reinforce the consistently favourable benefit-risk profile of OCREVUS ENSPRYNG (satralizumab) data to show efficacy and safety sustained over four years of... Read more

October 4, 2021 Acad, Gov/Utilities Licensing, IP, and Legal M&A, Partnerships

Xylem, Dragos Partner to Bring Cybersecurity Leadership to Water Utilities

RYE BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 4, 2021– Leading global water technology company, Xylem Inc., and Dragos, Inc., the global leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments, today announced they have partnered to bring best-in-class industrial cybersecurity to critical infrastructure in the water sector. The agreement will see Xylem and Dragos offering co-branded... Read more

September 30, 2021 Licensing, IP, and Legal

Xylem Reaffirms Growth Strategy and Digital Leadership at 2021 Investor Day

Provides Long-term Financial Framework and Updates Current Year Outlook RYE BROOK, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 30, 2021– Global water technology company, Xylem (NYSE:XYL), will reaffirm its growth strategy and set out its long-term financial framework at its Investor Day, to be held today. Xylem President and CEO Patrick Decker, along with other senior leaders, will provide an... Read more

September 22, 2021 Chemicals, Reagents & Kits Licensing, IP, and Legal

Zymo Research Receives CE IVD Mark for Its EZ DNA Methylation-Lightning Kit

PROVEN BISULFITE TECHNOLOGY IDEAL FOR CLINICAL APPLICATIONS IRVINE, Calif., (September 22, 2021) — Today Zymo Research announced its EZ DNA Methylation-Lightning Kit has received the CE IVD Mark allowing the technology to be distributed within the European Union (EU) common market. Chemical treatment of DNA with bisulfite is the prerequisite for many methylation-based diagnostic assays. Clinical diagnostic and... Read more

September 22, 2021 Licensing, IP, and Legal Microscopy PAI Top-10 Product Launch

Roche launches three respiratory test panels on cobas 6800/8800 Systems in CE markets to help identify multiple pathogens with overlapping symptoms in patients

Acute respiratory infections are one of the leading causes of death and disability globally, presenting substantial health challenges especially for infants, the elderly and the immunocompromised.1-3 Three new molecular diagnostic test panels for influenza and other common respiratory illnesses can be run together or alone using one patient sample. Flexible syndromic testing tailored to patient... Read more

September 15, 2021 Acad, Gov/Utilities Chromatography Clinical Research/Diagn. Lab Top-10 Licensing, IP, and Legal Life Science Tools PAI Top-10

FDA Approves Tissue-Based NGS Companion Diagnostic for Takeda's Targeted Therapy for NSCLC Patients with EGFR Exon20 Insertion Mutations

FDA Approves Tissue-Based NGS Companion Diagnostic for Takeda’s Targeted Therapy for NSCLC Patients with EGFR Exon20 Insertion Mutations Oncomine Dx Target Test now approved as CDx for five targeted NSCLC therapies in the U.S. CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted premarket approval to Thermo Fisher... Read more

September 13, 2021 Clinical Research/Diagn. Licensing, IP, and Legal Liq. Handling & Robotics

Quanterix Receives Label Expansion On Emergency Use Authorization For COVID Antigen Test

Simoa SARS-CoV-2 N Protein Antigen Test is first antigen test validated to detect all Variants of Concern currently designated by CDC, including Delta variant, and first authorized for use in saliva samples EUA label expansion demonstrates additional evidence showing potential for Simoa technology across range of clinical tests, including less-invasive testing BILLERICA, Mass., September 13,... Read more

September 6, 2021 Environ, Ag./Food & Bev Licensing, IP, and Legal Liq. Handling & Robotics Microscopy PAI Top-10

The Intricate Network of Immune Cells Revealed by Multiplex Tissue Microscopy

When our immune systems identify invaders – such as parasites, bacteria or viruses – it can spark inflammation, which brings fluid and immune cells to the area of infection. While this can be very effective in battling infection, it also has collateral damage on nearby healthy tissues. In our daily lives, just by eating or... Read more

September 2, 2021 Acad, Gov/Utilities Lab Top-10 Licensing, IP, and Legal PR/Corporate

Thermo Fisher Scientific Awarded $192.5 Million U.S. Government Contract to Expand Domestic Pipette Tip Manufacturing

Thermo Fisher Scientific Awarded $192.5 Million U.S. Government Contract to Expand Domestic Pipette Tip Manufacturing New capacity will help U.S. customers meet current and future demand surges for vital laboratory plastics WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced a $192.5 million contract... Read more