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Roche’s MabThera/Rituxan (rituximab) superior to mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pemphigus vulgaris
Roche’s MabThera/Rituxan (rituximab) superior to mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pemphigus vulgaris
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ERC Synergy Grant for research at the interface of viral infection and cellular regulation
ERC Synergy Grant for research at the interface of viral infection and cellular regulation
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Novartis data show Cosentyx treatment results in rapid and sustained resolution of signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in patients with and without enthesitis
Novartis data show Cosentyx treatment results in rapid and sustained resolution of signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in patients with and without enthesitis
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ERC Synergy Grant for research at the interface of viral infection and cellular regulation
The European Research Council has awarded one of the prestigious ERC Synergy Grants - the most competitive funding scheme from ERC - to a joint research project of the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, the ETH Zurich and the University of Bristol. The interdisciplinary team wants to investigate the molecular mechanisms of viral infection, which will contribute to fundamental knowledge about cellular regulation and new concepts for broad-spectrum anti-viral therapy.
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Young USI researchers on stage at the first Ph.D Biomed Day
They are 16, determined and ready to dive into the exciting world of research: the first Ph.D students from the new USI Faculty of Biomedical Sciences presented themselves on Friday 20 September at t
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How to construct a protein factory
The complexity of molecular structures in the cell is amazing. Having achieved great success in elucidating these structures in recent years, biologists are now taking on the next challenge: to find out more about how they are constructed. A joint research project between two groups from the University of Bern and ETH Zurich now provides insight into a very unusual construction process in the unicellular parasite Trypanosoma brucei.
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Prestigious grant to use Artificial Intelligence for improved glucose control
The ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research of the University of Bern is the recipient of a grant from JDRF, the leading global funder for type 1 diabetes research.
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Wyss Center and Osypka announce collaboration
Today the Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering, Geneva, Switzerland and OSYPKA AG/OSYPKA Medtec, Rheinfelden, Germany and Longmont, Colorado, USA, announced a collaboration to develop and integrate innovative technologies into implantable neuro-devices.
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Roche’s MabThera/Rituxan (rituximab) superior to mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pemphigus vulgaris
Phase III PEMPHIX study shows Roche's MabThera/Rituxan (rituximab) superior to mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pemphigus vulgaris 40% of patients with pemphigus vulgaris (PV) achieved sustaine
Phase III PEMPHIX study shows Roche's MabThera/Rituxan (rituximab) superior to mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pemphigus vulgaris 40% of patients with pemphigus vulgaris (PV) achieved sustaine
The European Research Council has awarded one of the prestigious ERC Synergy Grants - the most competitive funding scheme from ERC - to a joint research project of the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research, the ETH Zurich and the University of Bristol. The interdisciplinary team wants to investigate the molecular mechanisms of viral infection, which will contribute to fundamental knowledge about cellular regulation and new concepts for broad-spectrum anti-viral therapy.
Prostate cancer research, important SNF grant goes to the IOR
The Prostate cancer biology Group, led by Dr. Giuseppina Carbone at the Institute of Oncology Research (IOR, affiliated to USI Università della Svizzera italiana), has received a 4-year grant
The Prostate cancer biology Group, led by Dr. Giuseppina Carbone at the Institute of Oncology Research (IOR, affiliated to USI Università della Svizzera italiana), has received a 4-year grant
Novartis receives FDA approval for Beovu , offering wet AMD patients vision gains and greater fluid reductions vs aflibercept
In two head-to-head clinical trials, patients on Beovu (brolucizumab) achieved vision gains that were non-inferior to aflibercept at year one with longer treatment intervals in a majority of patients
In two head-to-head clinical trials, patients on Beovu (brolucizumab) achieved vision gains that were non-inferior to aflibercept at year one with longer treatment intervals in a majority of patients
Novartis positive 52-week PREVENT data confirm Cosentyx efficacy in addressing entire axSpA spectrum
Phase III PREVENT study met 52-week primary endpoint of ASAS40, showing a sustained response in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) Novartis plans FDA submission for nr-axSpA, having submitted to EMA previously.
Phase III PREVENT study met 52-week primary endpoint of ASAS40, showing a sustained response in patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) Novartis plans FDA submission for nr-axSpA, having submitted to EMA previously.
Novartis and Microsoft announce collaboration to transform medicine with artificial intelligence
Multiyear alliance underpins the Novartis commitment to leverage data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform how medicines are discovered, developed and commercialized Novartis to establish
Multiyear alliance underpins the Novartis commitment to leverage data & Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform how medicines are discovered, developed and commercialized Novartis to establish
Roche presents positive Phase III results for Tecentriq (atezolizumab) in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy in people with previously untreated advanced bladder cancer
Roche presents positive Phase III results for Tecentriq (atezolizumab) in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy in people with previously untreated advanced bladder cancer IMvigor130 is the fi
Roche presents positive Phase III results for Tecentriq (atezolizumab) in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy in people with previously untreated advanced bladder cancer IMvigor130 is the fi
They are 16, determined and ready to dive into the exciting world of research: the first Ph.D students from the new USI Faculty of Biomedical Sciences presented themselves on Friday 20 September at t
Novartis announces positive results from Phase III PALLADIUM study of inhaled combination QMF149 in patients with uncontrolled asthma
Once-daily QMF149 demonstrated superior improvement in lung function versus mometasone furoate, meeting primary endpoint PALLADIUM is part of Phase III PLATINUM clinical development program, which ev
Once-daily QMF149 demonstrated superior improvement in lung function versus mometasone furoate, meeting primary endpoint PALLADIUM is part of Phase III PLATINUM clinical development program, which ev
Roche to present results of first prospective trial using blood-based next generation sequencing which successfully identifies people for treatment with Alecensa
Efficacy of Alecensa (alectinib) in people identified to have ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer using liquid biopsy is consistent with efficacy in those identified by tissue analysis in the pivotal Phase III ALEX study Roche will today announce positive results from a single-arm cohort of the Phase II/III Blood First Assay Screening Trial (BFAST), the first prospective study to use only blood-based next generation sequencing (NGS) to detec
Efficacy of Alecensa (alectinib) in people identified to have ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer using liquid biopsy is consistent with efficacy in those identified by tissue analysis in the pivotal Phase III ALEX study Roche will today announce positive results from a single-arm cohort of the Phase II/III Blood First Assay Screening Trial (BFAST), the first prospective study to use only blood-based next generation sequencing (NGS) to detec
Novartis announces positive results from Phase III IRIDIUM study of inhaled combination QVM149 in patients with uncontrolled asthma
Once-daily QVM149 demonstrated statistically significant improvement in lung function versus QMF149, meeting primary endpoint , IRIDIUM is largest study in Phase III PLATINUM clinical development p
Once-daily QVM149 demonstrated statistically significant improvement in lung function versus QMF149, meeting primary endpoint , IRIDIUM is largest study in Phase III PLATINUM clinical development p
FDA approves Roche’s Rituxan (rituximab) in children with two rare blood vessel disorders
Rituxan is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for paediatric patients 2 years of age and older living with granulomatosis with polyangiitis or microscopic polyangiitis These two forms of vascu
Rituxan is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for paediatric patients 2 years of age and older living with granulomatosis with polyangiitis or microscopic polyangiitis These two forms of vascu
Novartis Kisqali delivers consistently superior overall survival - MONALEESA-3 trial demonstrates more life for postmenopausal HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer patients
In MONALEESA-3, Kisqali plus fulvestrant achieved statistically significant overall survival benefit vs.
In MONALEESA-3, Kisqali plus fulvestrant achieved statistically significant overall survival benefit vs.
Roche to present new and updated data at ESMO 2019 reinforcing the use of Alecensa in the first-line setting for advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer
New real-world data from the Flatiron database supports clinical benefits of Alecensa (alectinib) across time to treatment discontinuation, real-world progression free survival and overall survival Final PFS and updated data from the pivotal Phase III ALEX study reinforces efficacy of Alecensa in first-line ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer and shows progression free survival of nearly three years Roche will present new data at the Europea
New real-world data from the Flatiron database supports clinical benefits of Alecensa (alectinib) across time to treatment discontinuation, real-world progression free survival and overall survival Final PFS and updated data from the pivotal Phase III ALEX study reinforces efficacy of Alecensa in first-line ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer and shows progression free survival of nearly three years Roche will present new data at the Europea
Roche’s Tecentriq improves overall survival as a first-line monotherapy in certain people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Phase III IMpower110 study showed Tecentriq monotherapy helped people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with high PD-L1 expression live longer compared with chemotherapy alone Data wil
Phase III IMpower110 study showed Tecentriq monotherapy helped people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with high PD-L1 expression live longer compared with chemotherapy alone Data wil
Roche’s Tecentriq in combination with Avastin shows encouraging results in Phase Ib study of people with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
The study showed a confirmed objective response rate of 36% for people treated with the Tecentriq and Avastin combination in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who have not received prior systemic therapy The combination of Tecentriq and Avastin was shown to reduce the risk of disease worsening or death by 45% compared with Tecentriq monotherapy Data from the Phase Ib cancer immunotherapy combination study will be presented at the European So
The study showed a confirmed objective response rate of 36% for people treated with the Tecentriq and Avastin combination in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma who have not received prior systemic therapy The combination of Tecentriq and Avastin was shown to reduce the risk of disease worsening or death by 45% compared with Tecentriq monotherapy Data from the Phase Ib cancer immunotherapy combination study will be presented at the European So
Roche to present new data from its broad oncology portfolio at the European Society for Medical Oncology 2019 Congress
First positive results from a Phase III cancer immunotherapy combination study in people with previously untreated advanced bladder cancer First results from the BFAST study testing Foundation Medici
First positive results from a Phase III cancer immunotherapy combination study in people with previously untreated advanced bladder cancer First results from the BFAST study testing Foundation Medici
FDA approves cobas Babesia, Roche’s first whole blood test for donor screening
Roche is dedicated to helping save patients' lives by delivering state-of-the-art solutions to aid in the protection of the global blood supply from infectious diseases If undetected, Babesia infecti
Roche is dedicated to helping save patients' lives by delivering state-of-the-art solutions to aid in the protection of the global blood supply from infectious diseases If undetected, Babesia infecti
The complexity of molecular structures in the cell is amazing. Having achieved great success in elucidating these structures in recent years, biologists are now taking on the next challenge: to find out more about how they are constructed. A joint research project between two groups from the University of Bern and ETH Zurich now provides insight into a very unusual construction process in the unicellular parasite Trypanosoma brucei.
AveXis presents new data at EPNS continuing to show significant therapeutic benefit of Zolgensma in prolonging event-free survival now up to 5 years of age in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1
New interim data from SPR1NT study supports critical importance of early intervention in pre-symptomatic SMA patients, leading to age-appropriate major milestone gain Updated results from global STR1
New interim data from SPR1NT study supports critical importance of early intervention in pre-symptomatic SMA patients, leading to age-appropriate major milestone gain Updated results from global STR1
FDA grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Roche’s Gazyva (obinutuzumab) in Lupus Nephritis
There are currently no U.S. FDA-approved medicines for lupus nephritis The designation is based on the results of the phase II NOBILITY study that showed Gazyva, in combination with standard of care, helped more people achieve a complete renal response than standard of care alone Full results from the NOBILITY study will be presented at a medical meeting later this year Roche today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for adults with lupus nephritis.
There are currently no U.S. FDA-approved medicines for lupus nephritis The designation is based on the results of the phase II NOBILITY study that showed Gazyva, in combination with standard of care, helped more people achieve a complete renal response than standard of care alone Full results from the NOBILITY study will be presented at a medical meeting later this year Roche today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for adults with lupus nephritis.
The ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research of the University of Bern is the recipient of a grant from JDRF, the leading global funder for type 1 diabetes research.
Novartis Cosentyx positive 16-week PREVENT results advance potential new indication for patients with axial spondyloarthritis
Phase III PREVENT study met 16-week primary endpoint of ASAS40 in patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).
Phase III PREVENT study met 16-week primary endpoint of ASAS40 in patients with active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA).
Novartis Phase III ASCLEPIOS trials demonstrate robust efficacy of ofatumumab in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis
Both ASCLEPIOS I and II studies met their primary endpoints in patients with relapsing forms of MS (RMS) ; overall ofatumumab (OMB157), a subcutaneous, potent, fully-human antibody targeting CD20 pos
Both ASCLEPIOS I and II studies met their primary endpoints in patients with relapsing forms of MS (RMS) ; overall ofatumumab (OMB157), a subcutaneous, potent, fully-human antibody targeting CD20 pos
Roche presents new 6-year OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) data which showed that earlier initiation and continuation of treatment reduced disability progression in multiple sclerosis
Post-hoc analysis from a Phase III open-label extension study showed a 42 percent reduction in the risk of PPMS patients needing a wheelchair after 6.5 years of OCREVUS treatment compared with patients who started OCREVUS after the double-blind period Interim analysis of Phase IIIb study shows 87 percent of patients with suboptimal response to previous treatment had no evidence of disease activity one year after switching to OCREVUS Separ
Post-hoc analysis from a Phase III open-label extension study showed a 42 percent reduction in the risk of PPMS patients needing a wheelchair after 6.5 years of OCREVUS treatment compared with patients who started OCREVUS after the double-blind period Interim analysis of Phase IIIb study shows 87 percent of patients with suboptimal response to previous treatment had no evidence of disease activity one year after switching to OCREVUS Separ
Roche’s fixed-dose subcutaneous combination of Perjeta and Herceptin showed non-inferiority when compared to intravenous formulations for people with HER2-positive breast cancer
New fixed-dose combination is administered under the skin in just minutes, significantly reducing the time spent receiving treatment Data will be submitted to health authorities around the world, inc
New fixed-dose combination is administered under the skin in just minutes, significantly reducing the time spent receiving treatment Data will be submitted to health authorities around the world, inc
Roche’s satralizumab significantly reduced relapse risk in second positive phase III study for neuromyelitis optica spectrum
Roche's satralizumab significantly reduced relapse risk in second positive phase III study for neuromyelitis optica spectrum Pivotal phase III SAkuraStar study shows 55% reduction in the risk of rela
Roche's satralizumab significantly reduced relapse risk in second positive phase III study for neuromyelitis optica spectrum Pivotal phase III SAkuraStar study shows 55% reduction in the risk of rela
Roche’s Tecentriq as a first-line monotherapy helped certain people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer compared with chemotherapy
Data will be shared with health authorities globally, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA)Bullet Roche today announced positive data from the Phase
Data will be shared with health authorities globally, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA)Bullet Roche today announced positive data from the Phase
Today the Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering, Geneva, Switzerland and OSYPKA AG/OSYPKA Medtec, Rheinfelden, Germany and Longmont, Colorado, USA, announced a collaboration to develop and integrate innovative technologies into implantable neuro-devices.
Roche presents new OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) biomarker data that increase understanding of disease progression in multiple sclerosis at ECTRIMS
Blood neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels were significantly lowered following OCREVUS treatment in analyses of Phase III studies in RMS and PPMS New data show NfL may be a biomarker for predicting future disability outcomes Separate analyses presented from one of the first studies to demonstrate NfL levels are correlated with active MRI lesions in PPMS Roche today announced new data from OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) trials in relapsing and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
Blood neurofilament light chain (NfL) levels were significantly lowered following OCREVUS treatment in analyses of Phase III studies in RMS and PPMS New data show NfL may be a biomarker for predicting future disability outcomes Separate analyses presented from one of the first studies to demonstrate NfL levels are correlated with active MRI lesions in PPMS Roche today announced new data from OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) trials in relapsing and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
Novartis data confirm long-term efficacy and safety of Aimovig for majority of patients with episodic migraine
The 5-year open-label treatment period (OLTP) examines sustained efficacy and long-term safety of Aimovig (erenumab) in patients with episodic migraine, starting on 70mg and switched after two years
The 5-year open-label treatment period (OLTP) examines sustained efficacy and long-term safety of Aimovig (erenumab) in patients with episodic migraine, starting on 70mg and switched after two years
European Commission approves Roche’s Tecentriq in combination with chemotherapy for the initial treatment of people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
Tecentriq in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) is the first and only cancer immunotherapy approved by the European Medicines Agency for the initial treatment of extensive-stag
Tecentriq in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) is the first and only cancer immunotherapy approved by the European Medicines Agency for the initial treatment of extensive-stag
Vontobel Award: Systematic Remembering and Similar Surgical Consequences
This year's Vontobel Award for Research on Age(ing) goes to Burcu Demiray Batur from the University of Zurich, Jonathan Rychen from the University Hospital of Basel and Sarah Stricker from the Hôpital Necker in Paris.
This year's Vontobel Award for Research on Age(ing) goes to Burcu Demiray Batur from the University of Zurich, Jonathan Rychen from the University Hospital of Basel and Sarah Stricker from the Hôpital Necker in Paris.
Roche to present pivotal data for satralizumab in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and six-year OCREVUS data in multiple sclerosis at ECTRIMS
Investigational medicine satralizumab significantly reduces the risk of relapse in pivotal SAkuraStar monotherapy study for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder New data provide insights into neurofilament light chain levels as a potential biomarker for predicting MS disability progression; new longer-term OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) data of more than six years show reduction of disability progression in relapsing and primary progressive MS Breadth
Investigational medicine satralizumab significantly reduces the risk of relapse in pivotal SAkuraStar monotherapy study for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder New data provide insights into neurofilament light chain levels as a potential biomarker for predicting MS disability progression; new longer-term OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) data of more than six years show reduction of disability progression in relapsing and primary progressive MS Breadth
Entresto improved measures of heart structure and function in HFrEF patients in new Novartis study; additional data complement findings
Results from PROVE-HF trial show significant improvements in measures of cardiac structure and function at six months and one year in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients ; EVALUATE-HF results complement findings PROVE-HF establishes significant correlation between improvement in widely used cardiac biomarker and positive changes in heart structure and ability to pump blood in patients taking Entresto Safety and tole
Results from PROVE-HF trial show significant improvements in measures of cardiac structure and function at six months and one year in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients ; EVALUATE-HF results complement findings PROVE-HF establishes significant correlation between improvement in widely used cardiac biomarker and positive changes in heart structure and ability to pump blood in patients taking Entresto Safety and tole
Positive phase III results show Xofluza reduces risk of developing flu after contact with an infected person by 86%
BLOCKSTONE study reaches primary endpoint of fewer people testing positive for flu, with fever and at least one respiratory symptom, when treated with Xofluza versus placebo Xofluza may represent an
BLOCKSTONE study reaches primary endpoint of fewer people testing positive for flu, with fever and at least one respiratory symptom, when treated with Xofluza versus placebo Xofluza may represent an
Roche presents positive phase III study results for one-dose Xofluza in children with flu
Phase III MINISTONE-2 data are consistent with known safety profile of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) in children and show comparable efficacy to oseltamivir Xofluza was administered as a new one-dose
Phase III MINISTONE-2 data are consistent with known safety profile of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) in children and show comparable efficacy to oseltamivir Xofluza was administered as a new one-dose
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Roche’s MabThera/Rituxan (rituximab) superior to mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pemphigus vulgaris
Roche’s MabThera/Rituxan (rituximab) superior to mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pemphigus vulgaris
Health - Oct 11
ERC Synergy Grant for research at the interface of viral infection and cellular regulation
ERC Synergy Grant for research at the interface of viral infection and cellular regulation
Pharmacology - Oct 10
Novartis data show Cosentyx treatment results in rapid and sustained resolution of signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in patients with and without enthesitis
Novartis data show Cosentyx treatment results in rapid and sustained resolution of signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in patients with and without enthesitis