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Genmab CEO Jan van de Winkel and director general of The Confederation of Danish Industry, Lars Sandahl Sørensen. | Foto: Genmab / PR

Genmab has officially opened its new headquarters

The CEO describes the new premises as a symbol of the company’s commitment to advancing science and innovation.

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Foto: Colourbox

EU lags behind the US and China in artificial intelligence

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Hans Schambye, adm. direktør i Galecto Biotech | Photo: Henriette Dan Bonde / Pr

Galecto to lay off 70% of its workforce - announces plans to explore "strategic alternatives"

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Edward Lifescience specializes in heart disease and surgical monitoring. It is headquartered in Irvine, California. | Foto: Edward Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences subject to unannounced EU inspection

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Foto: Hendrik Schmidt/AP/Ritzau Scanpix

Investor alliance urges pharmaceutical companies to improve environmental impact

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There is a need to safeguard the European patent rules, which are currently being reformed in the EU. The protection of data "plays a central role in the development of new products", says Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, to MedWatch. (ARCHIVE) | Foto: Thomas Borberg

Minister: Several countries are against key proposal in controversial EU reform

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  • Foto: Philip Davali

    Bavarian Nordic discontinues RSV vaccine

    Phase 3 trial failed to achieve one of the primary endpoints.

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  • Almirall vil frem mod 2030 fortsat udvide dets solcelleparker. Her ses blandt andet et anlæg på taget af hovedkvarteret i Madrid.

    Almirall gets a thumbs up for climate goals

    The Spanish dermatology company wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.

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  • Foto: Joost Melis / Genmab / Pr

    J&J's Darzelex sales disappoint slightly

    The US is still the largest market for Darzalex.

  • Høreselselskabet Lizn, der har Michael Løvbjerg som medstifter og adm. direktør, har fået 10 mio. kr. fra eksisterende og et par nye investorer. | Foto: Lizn / Pr

    Seasoned audio professionals raise USD 1.5m to prepare for production of new hearing aid

    At the same time, the Danish hearing aid company Lizn is embarking on a major money round that will bring in USD 8.4m before the end of the year.

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  • Foto: Peter Hove Olesen

    Weight loss drug shortage now includes Saxenda

    Saxenda will have limited availability in the US through the end of the year.

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  • Foto: Paul J. Richards

    FTC says settlement talks to resolve blocked Amgen-Horizon deal have ended

    The FTC sued over the proposed acquisition in May.

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  • EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Enrico Vita, CEO of Amplifon, at the signing of the loan agreement in Milan. | Foto: Amplifon/PR

    Amplifon lends up to USD 393m for innovation and digitalization

    The European Investment Bank is providing millions for, among other things, the digitalization of the treatment of hearing impaired citizens.

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  • Foto: Moderna / Pr

    Moderna is the world's sixth most innovative company according to Boston Consulting Group

    Only tech giants like Apple and Amazon are more innovative than Moderna.

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  • Foto: David J. Phillip/AP/Ritzau Scanpix

    Norway to end reimbursement for Ozempic

    Too many patients are receiving Ozempic outside the reimbursement clause in Norway, according to the Norwegian Medicines Agency.

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  • Foto: Sebastien Ash

    Saniona and AstronauTx partner to discover new treatments of Alzheimer's disease

    Collaboration agreement gives British biotech firm AstronauTx access to Saniona’s platform.

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  • Foto: Andrew Kelly

    FDA will not act on European study of GLP-1 drugs

    The European Medicines Agency announced last week that it will investigate GLP-1 drugs for suicide risk. The US counterpart is not planning to follow suit.

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  • Foto: MedWatch

    Top news from MedWatch this week

    News about AGC Biologics, Amgen, Astrazeneca, Coloplast, Demant, Eargo, GN, Horizon, Leo Pharma, Novo Holdings, Novo Nordisk, Radiometer, Sonova and Zealand Pharma.

  • Foto: Coloplast / Pr

    Competition council forces Coloplast to adjust prices in Denmark

    The Danish Competition Council fears that Coloplast is abusing its dominant position to drive competitors out of the market for sales of ostomy products to Danish municipalities. 

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  • Foto: Stine Bidstrup

    Musical chairs on the Ferring board: Founder's grandson takes over Lars Rebien's chairmanship

    Lars Rebien takes a step down in Ferring’s board of directors.

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  • Leo Pharmas forsknings- og udviklingsdirektør Jörg Möller er fortid i selskabet. | Foto: MAGNUS MØLLER

    Chief Development Officer leaves Leo Pharma – internal replacement in place

    After a period of uncertainty about the future of Chief Development Officer Jörg Möller, he is now leaving Leo Pharma.

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  • Foto: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP/Ritzau Scanpix

    FDA approves cancer drug Epkinly from Genmab and Abbvie

    Abbvie and Genmab will jointly market the product in the US.

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  • Foto: Pr

    Ensoma completes purchase of Danish CRISPR firm

    US biotech company Ensoma invests millions of kroner in Danish university spin-off following takeover.

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  • Foto: Niels Christensen

    GN declared winner of major tender in Australia

    The deal runs for five years with an extension option for further five years.

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  • Tre ud af otte i Ambus øverste ledelse skal ikke længere møde på arbejde i medicoselskabets hovedkvarter i Ballerup. | Foto: Ambu/pr

    Ambu undertakes major reshuffle, leading to dismissals and departures

    Three of eight top executives are leaving Ambu.

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  • Foto: Novo Nordisk / Pr

    Media: FDA to probe accusations of paid weight-loss add in guise of news

    US authorities confirm plans to investigate alleged paid ad for Novo Nordisk obesity medication Wegovy in a US TV program. Pharma firm denies accusations.

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