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Recap of the 4th Edition of Sweet Biopharma Day

The fourth edition of Sweet Biopharma Day, which concluded successfully on October 9 at Espace Tonik in Sainte-Julie, once again showcased the vitality and collaborative spirit of Quebec's biopharmaceutical industry. Organized by adMare BioInnovations, AmorChem, BIOQuébec, CQDM, and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, this invitation-only event allowed 16 innovative companies to present their projects to a prestigious audience, composed of influential industry representatives.

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New Facilities for Biodextris

On October 4th, Biodextris, a member of BIOQuébec, inaugurated its brand-new facilities, made possible through an investment of nearly $25 million. These state-of-the-art infrastructures are designed to support the development of complex bioprocesses and biological products, further solidifying the company's role in life sciences innovation in Quebec.

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Second close of financing

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neurenati Therapeutics is delighted to announce the Quebec Government’s investment of $1.38 million via its Impulsion PME program, for which Investissement Québec acts as agent. With the addition of angel investors, this brings the total funding to $2.9 million needed for Neurenati to effectively advance NEU-001 toward clinical trials. NEU-001 is a proposed first-in-class therapy to treat Hirschsprung's disease, a rare gastrointestinal disease affecting approximately 1,300 newborns in North America each year.

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ExCellThera Announces Publication in Blood Highlighting the Potential for UM171 to Result in Efficient Stem Cell Expansion for Therapeutic Use

MONTREAL, February 1, 2024 – ExCellThera Inc. (ExCellThera), a world leader in enhanced blood stem cell therapies, announced today a publication in the journal Blood that further elucidates the UM171 mechanism of action and highlights the potential for UM171 to result in the efficient expansion of stem cells with preserved function for therapeutic use.

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BIOQuébec’s Comments on the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Guidance Document for Consultations

BIOQuébec has spoken out several times in recent years in favour of effective changes to the regulatory framework governing drug pricing in Canada. This is an extremely important issue for the development of the life sciences sector, in a context where medical advances are accelerating and taking on a global scope. Canadians cannot afford to see their economy left behind in this technological revolution as a result of misguided public policies that undermine the significant investments made by both the private and public sectors.

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ExCellThera Announces Positive Phase 2 Study Results from UM171 Cell Therapy

MONTREAL, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ExCellThera Inc. (ExCellThera), a world leader in blood stem cell expansion and metabolic fitness, announced today positive results from 50 patients in two multi-center Phase 2 trials for UM171 cell therapy conducted at transplant centers in the U.S., Canada and Europe, building on prior strong data from a Phase 1/2 trial and comparative registry studies (CIBMTR and EBMT).

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CASTL launches national biomanufacturing training program powered by Upskill Canada

(Charlottetown, PE –November 27, 2023) – Today, the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) announces the launch of its national biomanufacturing skills and training program – CASTL Elevate. CASTL Elevate is powered by Upskill Canada, and is part of the first wave of partnership programs that are taking an industry-informed approach to supporting workers in Canada’s fast-growing biomanufacturing sector.

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Linearis Opened its New Laboratory

Québec, Canada, November 28, 2023- Linearis Labs Inc (“Linearis”), an innovative company at the intersection of AI and biomarker analysis, announces today the inauguration of its new laboratory facilities at a site formerly occupied by Medicago Inc (“Medicago”). Following the announcement of the cessation of their operations after 26 years, Linearis acquired over 650 scientific instruments and hired some of their most seasoned specialized personnel in mass spectrometry, quality assurance, and laboratory management.

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