Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Roche and Novartis react to US tariffs

Despite the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) ban of tariffs on pharmaceuticals, US President Donald Trump has announced he would consider imposing tariffs on pharmaceutical products. In a fast reaction, Swiss pharmaceutical giants Roche and Novartis, which are heavily dependent on the US market, have announced upcoming investments in the US as a production location by 2030.

Whey Waste Finds New Life as Protein

French dairy heavyweight Bel Group has teamed up with Standing Ovation in a bid to transform surplus whey from cheese production into high-value casein proteins using precision fermentation. The collaboration is set to address the longstanding issue of under-utilised acid whey, a by-product that often goes to waste in the dairy sector.

NLS and Kadimastem: Swiss-israeli merger in ALS

NLS Pharmaceutics secures US$2m equity funding and signs US$25m equity facility to support merger with Kadimastem (Israel) to combine expertise in aiming to become a leader in regenerative medicine in neurodegenerative disorders.

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Swedish TIRmed Pharma raises 4,3m€ against atopic dermatitis

TIRmed Pharma secures 4,3m€ to advance immunomodulatory treatment options for atopic dermatitis into clinical development. Stockholm-based TIRmed Pharma has closed this funding round, led by Sciety and its investment network, Sciety Venture Partners. The capital shall support the company’s progress toward clinical development of its novel treatment for atopic dermatitis.

Switzerland needs more efforts in biomedicine

In February 2025, the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) announced that the Masterplan in Biomedicine will be discontinued. This sends a troubling signal at a time of growing protectionism and potential trade conflicts. While other nations are actively collaborating with industry to secure the future of their pharmaceutical sectors, Switzerland is abandoning the only federal initiative aimed at improving conditions for biomedical research. The organisation scienceindustries calls for a renewed effort by the government to develop a new master plan.

Morphosys’ antibody still shining – for J&J

The case of the psoriasis antiinflammation antibody guselkumab is a story of deals and cooperation and selling and buying royalties to fuel other innovation paths. J&J is right in the middle of the game and has now full ownership while expanding the indications further.