GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and BELLUS Health Inc. (TSX/NASDAQ: BLU) today announced GSK has completed the acquisition of BELLUS, a biopharmaceutical company working to better the lives of patients suffering from refractory chronic cough (RCC), by way of a plan of arrangement in accordance with Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “Arrangement”). The Arrangement was approved by BELLUS’ shareholders on 16 June 2023.
Read MoreOTTAWA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) launched a new 60-day Notice and Comment period today, encouraging stakeholders and interested members of the public to provide their input on new proposed Interim Guidance.
Read MoreQUÉBEC CITY, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Feldan Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in the development of treatments based on intracellular delivery of therapeutics, has announced the initial closing of a $16.5 million Series B investment. The funds will primarily be used to conduct clinical phases I/II for Feldan's FLD-103, an intralesional treatment against basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and to advance its pulmonary program to the preclinical stage.
Read MoreBOSTON — The Manitoba government’s visionary new Life Sciences Strategy will power innovation and boost the province’s reputation as an internationally renowned hub for biosciences, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Jeff Wharton announced today at the BIO International Convention in Boston.
Read MoreBoston, Massachusetts – June 5, 2023 – CQDM is delighted, at BIO2023, in the presence of Minister Fitzgibbon, Quebec’s Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE) to announce that Merck Canada, has renewed its commitment to CQDM with $3.0M in funding to support the development of innovative technologies in biopharmaceutical research.
Read MoreMONTREAL and BOSTON, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Oncopole, Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS) cancer division, is proud to announce major investments that bolster its unique public-private partnership model dedicated to the fight against cancer. Building on its dynamism and ability to mobilize stakeholders in the life sciences community, Oncopole will continue to pursue its mission thanks to a $3 million reinvestment from founding partner Merck Canada.
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