WINSFORD, UK: Advanced Medical Solutions Group, the world-leading specialist in tissue-healing technologies, has acquired Connexicon Medical Limited, a tissue adhesive technology specialist. Consideration consists of an initial, up-front payment of €7 million with further deferred payments dependent on the delivery of certain research & development, regulatory and commercial milestones between 2023 and 2027. The acquisition…
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Scancell Holdings appoints Dr Jean-Michel Cosséry as Non-Executive Chairman
LONDON: Scancell Holdings plc (AIM: SCLP), the developer of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and infectious disease, announced the appointment of Dr Jean-Michel Cosséry, as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors with immediate effect. As previously announced, Dr John Chiplin who has served as Chairman since 2016, will step down following Jean-Michel’s…
Actinogen Medical appoints Dr Dana Hilt as Chief Medical Officer
SYDNEY: Actinogen Medical has appointed US-based Dr Dana Hilt as Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective today. Dr Hilt assumes the CMO role from Professor Paul Rolan who will continue with the Company as Head of Clinical Pharmacology and Lead Physician, Depression. Dr Dana C. Hilt MD has more than 25 years of drug development experience,…
Adherium launches new Interactive Investor Hub
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Adherium Limited, a leader in respiratory eHealth, remote patient monitoring and data management solutions, announced the launch of the company’s new interactive Investor Hub. For both existing and prospective shareholders, the new Adherium Investor Hub hosts the latest company announcements, reports, and presentations. It also provides an interactive online experience allowing the Adherium…
Mayfair Equity Partners offers to acquire Seraphine Group for 30 pence/share
LONDON, UK: Mayfair Equity Partners LLP (MEP), through a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary, Purple Bidco Limited, has offered to acquire entire share capital of Seraphine Group (excluding approximately 42.71 per cent of the voting rights in Seraphine, currently held by Mayfair). The offer of 30 pence/share values the entire issued and to be issued share capital…
Ilika and Cirtec Medical to collaborate in manufacturing of miniature Stereax solid-state batteries
LONDON: Ilika Plc, a pioneer in solid-state battery technology, announces it has broadened its relationship with Cirtec Medical (‘Cirtec’), an industry-leading strategic outsourcing partner of complex medical devices including minimally invasive and active implantable devices, by signing a memorandum of understanding (‘MOU’) which outlines the transfer of Stereax mm-scale battery manufacturing to Cirtec’s facility in…
AstraZeneca completes acquisition of Neogene Therapeutics
LONDON: AstraZeneca has completed the acquisition of Neogene Therapeutics Inc. (Neogene), a global clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the discovery, development and manufacturing of next-generation T-cell receptor therapies (TCR-Ts). Neogene will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca, with operations in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and California, US. AstraZeneca has acquired all outstanding equity of Neogene…
Totally Plc awarded new contract worth £10 million per annum
LONDON: Totally plc, a leading provider of frontline healthcare services, corporate fitness and wellbeing services across the UK and Ireland, has been awarded a new contract by NHS England to provide national NHS 111 contingency services. The contract, awarded to Vocare Limited (“Vocare”), part of Totally’s Urgent Care division, will run from 1 March 2023…
Ways in which healthcare can use artificial intelligence (AI)
Healthcare is all set to avail benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make it smarter and enhance the customer experience. Will AI change the way healthcare exists right now? From faster diagnosis, better patients’ understanding to drug management; artificial intelligence in healthcare is becoming a popular discussion. Though AI shows high potential to transform the…
MD Medical Group opens new medical centre in Moscow region
LONDON, UK: MD Medical Group Investments, a leading Russian private healthcare provider, announced the opening of a new out-patient medical centre “Mother&Child Mytishchi” in Moscow Region. The new medical centre with a total area of 235 sq. m. offers a wide range of pregnancy and birth preparation services for women, such as diagnosis and treatment…