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Novartis impresses with record figures
Even in the crisis year of 2008, drug manufacturer Novartis has posted record sales and profits.
BioMedPartners raise CHF 95 million for new healthcare venture fund
BioMedPartners today announced the first closing of BioMedInvest II L.P., their second venture capital fund, at CHF 95 million.
Michael Hall awarded the Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine 2009
Michael N. Hall, Professor of Biochemistry at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, won the prestigious 2009 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine. As one of the best endowed awards in Europe, the prize fosters scientific excellence in...
Fresh capital for Basel biotech company Synosia
The Basel biotech company Synosia has succeeded in attracting 29 million dollars (32 million francs) from private investors
academia AG wins Young Entrepreneurs’ Prize
North-West Switzerland’s Young Entrepreneurs’ Prize for 2008 was awarded for the first time on 18 November 2008: the winner was Thomas Marti of academia AG, the Language and Learning Centre in Basel (www.academia-basel.ch).