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.

Zürich, 31 March 2025 –

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.