Vizient and AdventHealth Expand Agreement for Advanced Data and Digital Services




Vizient and AdventHealth Expand Agreement for Advanced Data and Digital Services

IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vizient^®, the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, today announced a renewed and expanded agreement with AdventHealth, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the United States. The expanded collaboration enhances AdventHealth’s access to Vizient’s robust data and digital offerings, including the Vizient Clinical Data Base and the AAMC-Vizient Clinical Practice Solutions Center^®.

“This expanded collaboration underscores AdventHealth’s approach to using data and digital innovation to deliver more connected, personal and effective whole-person care,” said Michael Cacciatore MD, chief clinical officer for AdventHealth. “By harnessing Vizient’s advanced analytics, we can translate complex data into meaningful insights that help our teams deliver the safest, highest-quality care and help people feel whole.”

In 2024, Vizient recognized five AdventHealth hospitals with a Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, which recognizes participating healthcare organizations on the quality of patient care in safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient centeredness and variation in care. The award factors in measures from the Vizient Clinical Data Base and includes performance data from the HCAHPS survey and the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Networks.

Through the agreement, AdventHealth will expand access to the Clinical Data Base to more than 50 facilities for comparative benchmarking, performance analytics and clinical insights to support data-informed strategies in quality improvement and value-based care initiatives. The inclusion of the AAMC-Vizient Clinical Practice Solutions Center^® offers physician-level analytics to support academic and community practice excellence.

“We are honored to expand our collaboration with AdventHealth, a system known for its forward-thinking approach to clinical innovation,” said Arun Ramasubramanian, president, Data and Digital, Vizient. “Our Data and Digital solutions will continue to empower AdventHealth in their mission to deliver high-quality, efficient and personalized care.”

The expanded agreement builds upon a decades-long partnership and reflects the evolving needs of health systems to integrate AI, analytics and operational tools in pursuit of higher-value care.

Learn more about Vizient data and digital solutions.

About Vizient, Inc.

Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers. Vizient offers proprietary data and analytics to deliver unique clinical and operational insights and a contract portfolio representing $156 billion in annual purchasing volume enabling the delivery of cost-effective care. With its acquisition of Kaufman Hall in 2024, Vizient expanded its advisory services to help providers achieve financial, clinical and operational excellence. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vizient has offices throughout the United States. Learn more at www.vizientinc.com.

Contacts

Media Contact

Nancy Matocha

(972) 830-9756

nancy.matocha@vizientinc.com

Oscar Health, Inc. 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call




Oscar Health, Inc. 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oscar Health, Inc. (“Oscar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: OSCR), a leading healthcare technology company, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Management will review these results in a conference call beginning at 8:00 AM (ET). The call-in number and webcast link are as follows:

Live Call: 1.855.761.5600

Conference ID: 7768132

Webcast

The call will be archived and available on Oscar’s investor relations website (ir.hioscar.com) following February 10, 2026 for a period of 90 days.

About Oscar Health

Oscar Health, Inc. (“Oscar”) is a leading healthcare technology company built around a full stack technology platform and a relentless focus on serving our members. Oscar has been challenging the status quo in the healthcare system since its founding in 2012, and is dedicated to making a healthier life accessible and affordable for all. Oscar offers Individual & Family plans and health technology solutions that power the healthcare industry through +Oscar. Oscar’s technology drives superior experiences, deep engagement, and high-value clinical care, earning us the trust of approximately 2.1 million members, as of September 30, 2025.

Contacts

Investor Contact:

Chris Potochar

VP of Investor Relations

ir@hioscar.com

Media Contact:

Kristen Prestano

VP of Communications

press@hioscar.com

Astoriom Appoints Will Edwards as Chief Executive Officer




Astoriom Appoints Will Edwards as Chief Executive Officer

Strategic appointment to support global scale-up of sample management operations

ROCHDALE, United Kingdom–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Astoriom–Astoriom, a global quality expert in safeguarding scientific research and consumer product sample assets, today announced the appointment of Will Edwards, as Chief Executive Officer. Will will continue to build on Astoriom’s strong foundations to support the next phase of growth across its international portfolio of sample stability storage, biorepository services, validation solutions, as well as sample storage design and disaster recovery. His appointment reflects Astoriom’s continued focus on operational excellence, resilience and scaling high-quality, compliant sample management solutions for organizations operating in complex, regulated life science and consumer product environments. He succeeds Lori A. Ball, who has decided to transition into a board seat.

Will brings extensive international leadership experience in the storage, logistics and technology sectors, most recently as CEO of Spectrum Storage Group. With a customer-focused, data-driven approach honed at global companies, including Google and Bain & Co, he has led businesses through periods of rapid growth and operational transformation over the last two decades. Will holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MS from Stanford University.

Will’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Astoriom, as demand continues to grow for outsourced, resilient, and compliant sample management and storage solutions to protect high-value research and product samples across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer product sectors worldwide. His experience leading complex storage operations and scaling service-led platforms will support Astoriom’s ambition to continue to expand internationally, working with global life science organizations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer trust.

Will Edwards, CEO of Astoriom, said: “Astoriom has built a strong reputation as a global industry leader for quality, reliability, and technical excellence in a sector where trust and resilience are essential. The business has grown significantly in the last couple of years and is at an exciting stage of development. The team is committed to providing accessible stability storage and biorepository solutions to safeguard the integrity and viability of valuable sample assets; I look forward to working with them to continue to scale capabilities worldwide, while remaining firmly focused on compliance, operational excellence, and long-term customer partnerships.”

For more information about Astoriom and its leadership team, please visit: https://www.astoriom.com/about/

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Contacts

Codon Communications
Dr Michelle Ricketts

Tel: +447789053885

Email: michelle.ricketts@codoncommunications.com

Nuclera Extends Series C Funding to $87M to Advance Antibody Engineering




Nuclera Extends Series C Funding to $87M to Advance Antibody Engineering

• Additional $12M financing led by Elevage Medical Technologies and Jonathan Milner alongside existing investors British Business Bank, and GK Goh
• The funding will accelerate development of eProtein Discovery for full-format antibody expression, purification, and binding validation

CAMBRIDGE, England and BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nuclera, the biotechnology company accelerating drug discovery by providing rapid, easy access to functional proteins through its benchtop eProtein Discovery™ System, today announced a USD $12 million financing extension, bringing the Company’s total Series C funding to USD $87 million. The raise was led by Elevage Medical Technologies and Jonathan Milner, joined by existing investors British Business Bank and GK Goh. The investment will accelerate the integration of antibody expression and binding validation capabilities into the Company’s eProtein Discovery benchtop system, which enables multiplex protein screening, characterization, and expression in-house.

Expanding eProtein Discovery with antibody-specific capabilities represents a strategic step as Nuclera moves into AI-enabled protein engineering, addressing a critical industry need for scalable, standardized, and high-quality datasets that can be used to power next-generation AI models in biologics discovery. The advancement will enable researchers to perform end-to-end expression, purification, and binding validation of full-format antibodies on an integrated, high-throughput system.

Since the closure of its previous Series C financing¹ in 2024, the Company has advanced its eProtein Discovery capabilities with the addition of a membrane protein workflow², extended its global footprint to broaden customer access across APAC and the Middle East^3,4,5, and initiated a collaboration with Cytiva to accelerate the path from DNA to fully purified and characterized proteins to better understand drug-target interactions⁶. In parallel, the eProtein Discovery system was installed at Domainex⁷, the first CRO implementation of the system, streamlining protein production services and further validating the system’s commercial and scientific impact.

Dr Michael Chen, CEO and co-founder, Nuclera, said: “This financing underscores our growing momentum and demonstrates that we are expanding eProtein Discovery into one of the fastest-growing segments of biologics R&D. Scientists increasingly require scalable, high-quality datasets to power AI models in biologics discovery. We are positioning Nuclera to become a foundational platform for the future of protein and antibody engineering, ultimately accelerating therapeutic discovery timelines.”

Dr Michael Wasserman, Chief Operating Officer, Elevage Medical Technologies, commented: “Since our initial investment, Nuclera has made meaningful progress in expanding the capabilities, adoption, and global reach of the eProtein Discovery platform. The extension of the system into full-format antibody expression, purification, and binding validation represents a significant step forward, particularly as biologics discovery becomes increasingly driven by AI-enabled workflows that require scalable, high-quality datasets. Elevage is proud to continue supporting Nuclera as it evolves into a foundational platform for protein and antibody engineering, helping researchers accelerate discovery timelines and reduce friction across the drug development process.”

Dr Jonathan Milner, Chairman of the Nuclera Board of Directors, founder and former CEO of Abcam, Inc and CEO of Meltwind Advisory, added: “Nuclera is solving one of the most pressing bottlenecks in biologics discovery – the slow, fragmented, and resource-intensive process of synthesising full-format antibodies. The team’s success in membrane proteins, one of the most challenging protein classes, combined with their microfluidic expertise, places them in a unique position to transform antibody development workflows.”

Combining unique cell-free expression systems, novel digital microfluidics, and robust screening data, eProtein Discovery provides clear guidance on which protein has the best chance of success early on, thereby reducing the time, cost, and uncertainty traditionally associated with protein expression and purification.

Taylor Wessing LLP acted as legal advisor to Nuclera on the financing.

1. Nuclera closes $75 million USD financing
2. Nuclera Expands eProtein Discovery™ with New Membrane Protein Workflow
3. Nuclera Expands Global Footprint with New Distribution Partnerships Across APAC and the Middle East
4. Nuclera expands access to eProtein Discovery for APAC customers with distributor agreement in Australia and New Zealand
5. Nuclera eProtein Discovery System installed at leading Universities in Taiwan – Nuclera
6. Nuclera and Cytiva Join Forces to Accelerate Drug Discovery
7. Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery system installed at Domainex to streamline protein production services

For more information about Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery system, please visit: https://www.nuclera.com/system/

Contacts

Dr Ben Rutter

Zyme Communications

+44(0)7920 770 935

ben.rutter@zymecommunications.com

ESTEVE to Acquire TerSera Therapeutics’ Infusion Specialty Therapies Business Unit, Expanding U.S. Presence




ESTEVE to Acquire TerSera Therapeutics’ Infusion Specialty Therapies Business Unit, Expanding U.S. Presence

BARCELONA & DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ESTEVE and TerSera Therapeutics LLC announced today that they have entered into an agreement in which ESTEVE will acquire TerSera’s Infusion Specialty Therapies Business Unit (IST). This strategic acquisition enables ESTEVE to expand its U.S. presence, with two highly specialized on-market assets and a dedicated team of sales, marketing and medical professionals.

TerSera’s IST business unit includes two specialty medications, Prialt^® (ziconotide intrathecal infusion) and Quzyttir^® (cetirizine hydrochloride injection). Prialt is the only FDA-approved, non-opioid agent indicated for the management of severe chronic pain in adult patients for whom intrathecal therapy is warranted, and who are intolerant of or refractory to other treatment, such as systemic analgesics, adjunctive therapies, or intrathecal morphine.¹ Prialt is currently marketed in Europe by ESTEVE.² Quzyttir is the first and only injectable second-generation H1 antihistamine approved by the FDA for the treatment of acute urticaria in adults and children six months of age and older.³

With this transaction, ESTEVE will obtain worldwide rights for Quzyttir in all territories (except for China) and consolidates its rights for Prialt worldwide.

Staffan Schüberg, ESTEVE’s Chief Executive Officer stated: “We are excited to welcome the Infusion Specialty Therapies Business Unit and look forward to welcoming TerSera’s talented team to ESTEVE. This acquisition perfectly aligns with our strategic vision of providing highly specialized solutions where there is a significant unmet medical need. By adding Quzyttir to our portfolio and expanding to the US market with Prialt, we not only strengthen our expertise in highly specialized therapies but also accelerate our expansion in the United States—the world’s largest pharmaceutical market.”

“ESTEVE has been our long-term partner for Prialt in Europe. Their expertise and core areas of focus make them the ideal future owner for IST,” said Edward Donovan, Chief Executive Officer of TerSera. “We believe this transaction provides an excellent home for Prialt and Quzyttir to continue the strong momentum we have established with these medicines, while we sharpen our focus on our core therapeutic areas of oncology and rare disease.”

This deal reinforces ESTEVE’s growth in the United States, a growth that began with the acquisition in 2024 of a business specialized in rare and ultra-rare diseases in the areas of endocrinology and onco-endocrinology. ESTEVE’s highly specialized portfolio has been further strengthened by the subsequent expansion in 2025: licensing-in for Ex US a biologic product used to treat children and adolescents from 2 to 18 years-old who suffer from severe primary insulin-like growth factor 1 deficiency⁴; an adjuvant treatment being investigated in the U.S. and considered standard of care outside of the U.S. where it is approved for high-grade resectable non-metastatic osteosarcoma in patients aged between 2 and 30 years⁵ ; and a medicine that is used in adults and children above 5 years of age to treat aggressive and symptomatic medullary thyroid cancer.⁶

The current transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory clearances.

Perella Weinberg Partners are the financial advisor to ESTEVE on this transaction, and Arnold & Porter are serving as legal counsel. Leerink Partners acted as the lead financial advisor to TerSera, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel.

About PRIALT^® (Ziconotide Intrathecal Infusion)

PRIALT is a non-opioid intrathecal analgesic indicated for the management of severe chronic pain in patients for whom intrathecal therapy is warranted and who are intolerant of or refractory to other treatments. Derived from a marine snail peptide, ziconotide acts as a selective N-type calcium channel blocker, interrupting pain signal transmission in the spinal cord. Ziconotide is administered via continuous intrathecal infusion and is not associated with the risk of addiction or respiratory depression commonly seen with opioid therapies.¹

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contraindications

PRIALT is contraindicated in patients with:

• A known hypersensitivity to ziconotide or any of its formulation components.
• Any other concomitant treatment or medical condition that would render intrathecal administration hazardous, such as the presence of infection at the microinfusion injection site, uncontrolled bleeding diathesis, and spinal canal obstruction that impairs circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
• A pre-existing history of psychosis.

Warnings and Precautions

Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Adverse Reactions

Severe psychiatric symptoms and neurological impairment may occur during treatment. Monitor all patients frequently for cognitive impairment, hallucinations, or changes in mood or consciousness. PRIALT may cause or worsen depression, with the risk of suicide in susceptible patients.

In clinical trials, 12% of patients reported hallucinations; other acute psychiatric events included paranoid reactions (3%), hostility (2%), delirium (2%), psychosis (1%), and manic reactions (0.4%).

Patients with pretreatment psychiatric disorders may be at increased risk. Management of psychiatric complications may need to include discontinuation of PRIALT, treatment with psychotherapeutic agents and/or short-term hospitalization.

In clinical trials, cognitive adverse reactions included confusion (33%), memory impairment (22%), speech disorder (14%), aphasia (12%), thinking abnormal (8%), and amnesia (1%). Cognitive impairment may appear gradually after several weeks of treatment. Reduce the dose of PRIALT or discontinue the use of PRIALT if signs or symptoms of cognitive impairment develop, but other contributing causes must also be considered. The cognitive effects of PRIALT are generally reversible within 2 weeks after drug discontinuation. The elderly (≥65 years) are at higher risk for confusion. Concomitant use of central nervous system (CNS) depressants with PRIALT may have additive effects.

Meningitis and Other Infections

Meningitis can occur due to inadvertent contamination of the microinfusion device and other means. In clinical trials, the rate of meningitis was 3% (40 cases) in the PRIALT group using either internal or external microinfusion devices and 1% (1 case) with placebo. In patients with external microinfusion devices and catheters, meningitis occurred in 38 out of 41 patients (93%), 37 of whom received PRIALT and one who received placebo. Patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers must be particularly vigilant for the signs and symptoms of meningitis including, but not limited to, fever, headache, stiff neck, altered mental status (e.g., lethargy, confusion, disorientation), nausea or vomiting, and occasionally seizures.

Strict aseptic procedures must be used during the preparation of the PRIALT solution and refilling of the microinfusion device.

Reduced Level of Consciousness

In clinical trials, 2% of PRIALT-treated patients became unresponsive or stuporous. If reduced levels of consciousness occur, discontinue PRIALT until the event resolves, and other etiologies (e.g., meningitis) must be considered.

Elevation of Creatine Kinase

In clinical trials, serum creatine kinase (CK) levels above the upper limit of normal (ULN) were reported in 40% of patients, with 11% of patients having CK levels >3 times ULN. Incidences were higher during the first 2 months of treatment. Serum CK should be monitored periodically. In the setting of new neuromuscular symptoms, evaluate patients, obtain CK measurements, and if symptoms continue and CK levels remain elevated or continue to rise, reduce the dose or discontinue the use of PRIALT.

Withdrawal From Opiates

PRIALT is not an opiate and cannot prevent or relieve the symptoms associated with the withdrawal of opiates. To avoid withdrawal syndrome when opiate withdrawal is necessary, do not abruptly reduce or withdraw opioid medications.

Driving and Operating Machinery

Use of PRIALT has been associated with cognitive impairment and decreased alertness/unresponsiveness. Caution patients against engaging in hazardous activities that require complete mental alertness or motor coordination.

Most Common Adverse Reactions

The most frequently reported adverse reactions (≥25%) in clinical trials (n=1254 PRIALT-treated patients) were dizziness, nausea, confusional state, and nystagmus. Slower titration of PRIALT may result in fewer serious adverse reactions and discontinuations for adverse reactions.

Indication

PRIALT^® (ziconotide) solution, intrathecal infusion is indicated for the management of severe chronic pain in adult patients for whom intrathecal (IT) therapy is warranted, and who are intolerant of or refractory to other treatment, such as systemic analgesics, adjunctive therapies, or IT morphine.

To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.FDA.gov/medwatch. You may also contact TerSera Therapeutics at 1-844-334-4035 or medicalinformation@tersera.com.

Please see PRIALT Full Prescribing Information, including BOXED Warning.

About QUZYTTIR^® (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Injection)

QUZYTTIR is a second-generation intravenous antihistamine indicated for the treatment of acute urticaria in adults and children six months of age and older. As a selective H1 receptor antagonist, cetirizine works by blocking histamine activity, helping to rapidly relieve symptoms of allergic reactions. QUZYTTIR is administered via intravenous infusion and offers fast onset of action with less sedation compared to first-generation antihistamines.²

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to QUZYTTIR or any of its ingredients, to levocetirizine, or hydroxyzine.

Warnings and Precautions

The occurrence of somnolence/sedation has been reported in some patients. Advise patients to exercise due caution when driving or operating potentially dangerous machinery. Avoid concurrent use of QUZYTTIR with alcohol or other CNS depressants because additional reduction in alertness and additional impairment of CNS performance may occur.

Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions (incidence <1%) with QUZYTTIR are dysgeusia, headache, paresthesia, presyncope, dyspepsia, feeling hot, and hyperhidrosis.

The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥2%) with chronic dosing of oral cetirizine hydrochloride in adults are somnolence, fatigue, dry mouth, pharyngitis and dizziness. Adverse reactions observed in pediatric patients with chronic use of oral cetirizine hydrochloride are headache, pharyngitis, abdominal pain, coughing, somnolence, diarrhea, epistaxis, bronchospasm, nausea, and vomiting.

Indication and Usage

QUZYTTIR is indicated for the treatment of acute urticaria in adults and children 6 months of age and older.

Limitations of Use: QUZYTTIR is not recommended in pediatric patients <6 years of age with impaired renal or hepatic function.

To report suspected adverse reactions, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also contact TerSera Therapeutics at 1-844-334-4035 or medicalinformation@tersera.com.

Please see QUZYTTIR Full Prescribing Information.

About ESTEVE

ESTEVE (esteve.com) is a global pharmaceutical company with a clear purpose: to improve people’s lives. Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Barcelona, ESTEVE has a strong international presence with pharmaceutical affiliates in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, the UK, and the USA.

ESTEVE is focused on delivering highly specialized treatments that address significant unmet medical needs in several therapeutic areas. In addition to our innovative pharma business, we offer comprehensive Contract Manufacturing and Development services (CDMO), specializing in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through world-class facilities in Spain, Mexico, China and the USA.

ESTEVE’s strong commitment to its core values—people matter, transparency, and accountability—remains at the heart of everything it does.

About TerSera Therapeutics

TerSera Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with a focus in oncology and rare disease. Founded in 2016, TerSera is building new cornerstones of care through its portfolio of unique therapeutics, amplifying their ability to deliver meaningful outcomes for patients. TerSera has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace. For additional information, please visit TerSera.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

References

1. PRIALT^® (ziconotide). Prescribing information. TerSera Therapeutics LLC. www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2023/021060s012lbl.pdf
2. Prialt^®– www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/prialt
3. QUZYTTIR^® (cetirizine hydrochloride injection). Prescribing Information. TerSera Therapeutics LLC. www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2025/211415s008lbl.pdf
4. Increlex – www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/increlex
5. Mepact – www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/mepact
6. Caprelsa – www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/caprelsa

PRIALT, QUZYTTIR, TERSERA, and the TERSERA logo are registered trademarks of TerSera Therapeutics LLC or its affiliates.

Contacts

For more information:

Esteve:
Irene Simón

Head of Global External Communications & ESG

+34 934 466 000

isimon@esteve.com

TerSera Therapeutics:
Mark Leonard

847-651-9682

mleonard@tersera.com

Owkin Advances Frontier Model Development for Biological Artificial Super Intelligence, Accelerated by NVIDIA




Owkin Advances Frontier Model Development for Biological Artificial Super Intelligence, Accelerated by NVIDIA

Collaboration Leverages NVIDIA’s Open Models, AI Infrastructure and Expertise to Build Next-Generation Biological Reasoning Models for Drug Development

SAN FRANCISCO & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Owkin, an AI company on a mission to solve the complexity of biology, today announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance OwkinZero, Owkin’s biological large reasoning model. The collaboration will leverage NVIDIA’s advanced AI computing ecosystem, including the Nemotron family of open models and the NVIDIA NeMo framework to improve the performance, scalability, guardrails, and robustness of Owkin’s biological reasoning capabilities to accelerate future breakthroughs in drug discovery and development.

This marks Owkin’s first collaboration with NVIDIA and represents a significant milestone in building the agentic infrastructure necessary for achieving Biological Artificial Super Intelligence (BASI). The work brings together Owkin’s expertise in biological AI and access to proprietary multimodal patient data with NVIDIA’s leadership in accelerated computing, open models, and AI infrastructure. The new OwkinZero model leverages the NVIDIA NeMo RL, an open library part of the NVIDIA NeMo Framework for reinforcement learning that improves model customization and performance at scale. It will power the next generation of Owkin’s agentic AI capabilities, available through Owkin’s interoperable agentic infrastructure, Owkin K, for biopharma and Owkin’s internal AI Scientist that will automate the discovery of new cures and diagnostics.

“Building the first Biological Artificial Super Intelligence requires not just powerful models, but the right agentic infrastructure and toolkits to scale them,” said Thomas Clozel, M.D., co-founder and CEO of Owkin. “Our collaboration with NVIDIA represents a crucial step in developing the intelligent infrastructure for biology. By combining NVIDIA’s world-class AI ecosystem with our domain-specific biological reasoning capabilities and multimodal patient data, we’ll be able to create AI agents that can truly understand and reason about the complexity of biology at a scale that was previously impossible.”

This collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to advancing AI-driven biological research and delivering technologies that can accelerate drug discovery, improve clinical success rates, and ultimately deliver better treatments to patients faster.

About Owkin

Owkin is an AI company on a mission to solve the complexity of biology. It is building the first Biological Artificial Super Intelligence (BASI) by combining powerful biological large language models, multimodal patient data, and agentic software. At the heart of this system is Owkin K, an AI copilot, powered by OwkinZero, its new LLM fine-tuned on biological reasoning used by researchers, clinicians, and drug developers to better understand biology, validate scientific hypotheses, and deliver diagnostics and therapies faster.

Contacts

Press Contact:
– US: Erica Zeidenberg – erica@hottomato.net
– UK: Ali Jennings – alistair.jennings@owkin.com
– EU: Malika Labou – malika.labou-ext@owkin.com

FairJourney Bio Launches Cryo-EM Services With Advanced Laboratories in San Diego, USA




FairJourney Bio Launches Cryo-EM Services With Advanced Laboratories in San Diego, USA

Expanded offering provides high-resolution structural insights to support antibody discovery and biologic design

PORTO, Portugal and SAN DIEGO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FairJourney Bio (FJBio), a leading global provider of antibody discovery and development services, today announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) services, supported through the Company’s advanced laboratories in San Diego, CA.

This strategic addition strengthens FJBio’s position as a trusted partner for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide by providing accessible, high-resolution structural insights that accelerate antibody discovery, selection, and design. By combining cutting-edge technology with FJBio’s team of expert scientists, the service offering ensures partners gain access to top-quality data and receive comprehensive guidance throughout the discovery and development process.

Benefitting from industry-leading, high-throughput cryo-EM capabilities, utilizing two state-of-the-art ThermoFisher Titan Krios 5 systems, the cryo-EM services enable rapid and scalable analysis, with models delivered within 2-3 weeks from sample delivery. The offering supports both intermediate- and high-resolution validation of proteins, protein-protein, and protein-ligand complexes, producing high-quality and highly interpretable protein structures to inform confident decision-making.

Tailored specifically for antibody discovery, the cryo-EM services deliver value across the R&D value chain, supporting programs from early evaluation through to advanced optimization:

• Evaluation – Early structural insights into epitope diversity of immune libraries
• Discovery – cryo-EM-based hit discovery supported by sequence-from-structure workflows
• Selection – Structure-informed insights into therapeutic binding modes to guide lead selection
• Control – Computational protein design campaigns and development of next-generation synthetic libraries

Dr. Werner Lanthaler, Chief Executive Officer of FairJourney Bio, commented: “Cryo-EM enables unique and powerful insights into molecular structures and interactions at an atomic level. Adding structure-based information from real-world images is a paradigm shift that allows researchers to de-risk their R&D projects along the entire value chain. The improved resolution removes guesswork at critical junctures in the R&D process and thus serves to both accelerate discovery projects as well as improving their success rates. FJBio’s cryo-EM platform with a dedicated team of experts is unmatched in terms of speed, scale and quality.”

“With the addition of cryo-EM services, supported by our high-end San Diego labs, we can provide our partners with the structural precision and expert support needed to accelerate the development of next-generation therapies,” said Dr. Christopher Arthur, CSO Structural Biology, FairJourney Bio.

For more information, visit: https://fjbio.com/fjb-cryo-em

Contacts

For high resolution images, contact Zyme Communications
Lily Jeffery

Email: lily.jeffery@zymecommunications.com
Tel: +44 (0)7891 477 378

QIAGEN Sets 2026 Priorities to Drive Growth Across Five Pillars Toward Achieving 2028 Goals for Solid Profitable Growth




QIAGEN Sets 2026 Priorities to Drive Growth Across Five Pillars Toward Achieving 2028 Goals for Solid Profitable Growth

Building on strong momentum in 2025, new product launches and regulatory milestones planned for 2026 to support goal of at least $2 billion in combined annual pillar sales in 2028

VENLO, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$QGEN #QIAGEN–QIAGEN N.V. (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced its 2026 priorities across its five growth pillars focused on advancing product commercialization, regulatory milestones and automation system innovations to support its goal for $2 billion of combined annual pillar sales in 2028.

Following strong operational execution in 2025, QIAGEN enters 2026 with plans for new product launches and submissions among its pillars designed to expand addressable markets, increase its installed base of automation systems and strengthen recurring consumables and software revenues across the continuum from life sciences to diagnostics customers.

The five pillars – Sample technologies, QIAstat-Dx syndromic testing, QIAcuity digital PCR, QIAGEN Digital Insights (QDI) bioinformatics and QuantiFERON for latent tuberculosis testing – represent areas where QIAGEN has established leadership and scaling differentiated platforms with growth potential.

“We delivered on key targets in 2025 and enter 2026 with strong momentum,” said Thierry Bernard, CEO of QIAGEN. “Our investments we are making in automation, menu expansion and AI, together with targeted and differentiated acquisitions, are designed to accelerate growth, advancing in high-value areas of life sciences and diagnostics and sharpening our competitive edge as we move toward achieving our 2028 ambitions.”

Sample technologies: Adding Parse single-cell analysis and launching new systems

In December 2025, QIAGEN completed the acquisition of Parse Biosciences, expanding its Sample technologies portfolio into single-cell analysis. Parse’s instrument-free Evercode chemistry is used by more than 3,000 customers and supports large-scale single-cell studies, strengthening QIAGEN’s exposure to a fast-growing research segment.

Parse is expected to contribute approximately $40 million in sales in 2026, with opportunities to scale through QIAGEN’s global commercial infrastructure. Recent launches such as Evercode Whole Blood Fixation, a new kit that enables immediate fixation of whole blood directly at the point of collection, are set to extend Parse’s reach into translational and clinical research workflows.

QIAGEN is also advancing the launches of three new sample preparation systems in 2026 to address demand for automation and throughput in applications, in particular liquid biopsy, minimal residual disease testing and microbiome research. These new systems, which will be exhibited at the SLAS Show in February 2026, are designed to expand the installed base of instruments and drive consumables pull-through over time:

• QIAsymphony Connect: Controlled placements began in late 2025, with IVDR commercialization targeted for mid-2026. This new generation of QIAsymphony enables faster processing, improved connectivity and workflow standardization, especially with up to 50% higher throughput for certain liquid biopsy applications.

• QIAsprint Connect: First purchase orders were received in 2025 ahead of launch in February 2026 of this new system that marks QIAGEN’s entry into high-throughput sample processing. It enables preparation of up to 192 samples per run while reducing plastic consumption.

• QIAmini: On track for launch in Fall 2026, this compact system offers walkaway automation for lower-throughput labs seeking affordable, user-friendly solutions.

QIAstat-Dx: Expanding test menu and building installed base

QIAGEN submitted in December 2025 its first blood culture identification (BCID) panels for regulatory clearance in the U.S. and CE-IVDR registration, extending the QIAstat-Dx menu into bloodstream infections and sepsis-related applications.

At year-end 2025, cumulative QIAstat-Dx placements exceeded 5,200 instruments worldwide, providing a solid foundation for future growth. The BCID submissions build on six U.S.-cleared panels and three CE-IVDR panels already commercialized internationally. In the U.S., gastrointestinal panels have also been submitted for use on QIAstat-Dx Rise, the higher-throughput platform designed for larger laboratories with capacity of up to 160 tests per day.

The development pipeline includes panels for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) and pneumonia, as well as additional panels for companion diagnostics developed with pharmaceutical partners.

QIAcuity digital PCR: Scaling pharma adoption and improving workflow automation

QIAGEN plans to expand its QIAcuity digital PCR portfolio in 2026 with the launch of thousands of new gene expression assays, further strengthening adoption in pharmaceutical and biopharma applications.

To support higher-throughput and standardized workflows, QIAGEN and Hamilton® have co-developed an automated nanoplate handling solution on the Microlab® STAR platform, enabling walkaway automation from pipetting through plate sealing prior to QIAcuity loading. This integration supports reproducibility across sites, an important requirement for regulated and GMP-compliant environments.

QIAcuity adoption continues to grow across academia, biopharma and clinical research, with over 3,200 cumulative placements at the end of 2025. New assay offerings, including lentivirus detection and host-cell DNA sizing kits planned for 2026, are designed to expand use in Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing and quality control.

QDI: Advancing AI-enabled bioinformatics and expanding single-cell applications

QIAGEN Digital Insights (QDI) plans for multiple new product advancements in 2026 as part of its roadmap to introduce at least 14 AI-enabled software solutions by 2028.

Key priorities for 2026 include the rollout of new AI capabilities for pharmaceutical R&D, multilingual automation for clinical reporting and agentic AI decision support for novel target identification. These AI offerings aim to better identify insights from high-quality curated genomics knowledge and accelerate precision in clinical decision-making in areas such as oncology and hereditary disease diagnostics.

QDI is also gaining momentum from the integration and expansion of the Franklin platform, which was acquired with Genoox in 2025. Franklin now combines trusted content from QIAGEN’s clinical interpretation portfolio with intuitive AI-supported workflows to guide genetic analysis and reporting across hereditary and oncology applications.

QDI is also planning to integrate single-cell datasets generated through Parse Biosciences, enabling development of predictive modeling and target discovery tools for pharmaceutical partners in areas including oncology, neurology and immunology.

QuantiFERON: Accelerating workflow automation and AI-related investments

QIAGEN is developing a fifth generation of its QuantiFERON test, with updates planned during 2026 as part of its commitment to leadership in tuberculosis diagnostics. The new version will build on the proven performance of earlier generations while introducing improvements to support laboratories facing increasing testing demands.

In parallel, a new generation of chemistry for partner Diasorin’s LIAISON QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus II assay is planned for U.S. launch in early 2026, following its introduction in Europe in 2025. The updated assay enables laboratories to test up to 75% more patients per hour and deliver results 25% faster than the previous version on the automated LIAISON platforms. QIAGEN is continuously working on workflow solutions to help customers handle increasing testing demands.

Latent TB infection affects an estimated one in four people globally, with up to 10% at risk of progressing to active disease if left untreated. To support assessment of progression risk, QIAGEN is investigating the use of AI to facilitate clinical decision making to guide preventive treatment and improve patient care. About 60% of the global latent TB testing market still relies on the 120-year-old skin test, offering significant opportunities for ongoing conversion to modern blood-based diagnostics like QuantiFERON.

About QIAGEN

QIAGEN N.V., a Netherlands-based holding company, is a global leader in Sample to Insight solutions that enable customers to extract and analyze molecular information from biological samples containing the building blocks of life. Our Sample technologies isolate and process DNA, RNA and proteins from blood, tissue and other materials. Assay technologies prepare these biomolecules for analysis, while bioinformatics support the interpretation of complex data to deliver actionable insights. Automation solutions integrate these steps into streamlined, cost-effective workflows. QIAGEN serves more than 500,000 customers worldwide in the Life Sciences (academia, pharmaceutical R&D and industrial applications such as forensics) and Molecular Diagnostics (clinical healthcare). As of December 31, 2025, QIAGEN employed approximately 5,700 people across more than 35 locations. For more information, visit www.qiagen.com.

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Oxford Nanopore Receives Regulatory Approval for its First Diagnostic Device in the UK and Europe




Oxford Nanopore Receives Regulatory Approval for its First Diagnostic Device in the UK and Europe

Oxford Nanopore has reached a major regulatory milestone with the registration of its first In Vitro Diagnostic (“IVD”) device in the UK and Europe: the GridION™ Dx.

OXFORD, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Nanopore–Oxford Nanopore Technologies today announces that the GridION™ Dx is now both CE and UKCA marked, making it the company’s first IVD device registered in the UK and Europe. The CE and UKCA certification confirms that GridION™ Dx meets stringent international standards for quality, safety, and performance, positioning Oxford Nanopore for future adoption in regulated clinical markets and reflecting its long-term commitment to sequencing-based diagnostics.

“Being CE and UKCA marked for GridION™ Dx is an important step as we build the foundations for clinical use in regulated markets,” said Gordon Sanghera, CEO Oxford Nanopore Technologies. “This milestone demonstrates regulatory readiness and supports the deployment of GridION™ Dx as a diagnostic product for use in clinical environments within the UK and Europe.”

GridION Dx will initially be available through specified partnerships, with the first application being infectious disease characterisation. The Oxford Nanopore platform delivers information-rich insights and rapid time to results, in a way that is accessible and affordable – critical factors for shaping future clinical workflows and enabling expansion into areas such as oncology and genetic conditions.

The first product, available in partnership with bioMérieux, will integrate with AmPORE-TB, a multidrug-resistant tuberculosis assay, and underscores this strategic approach. bioMérieux is a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics recognised for its extensive portfolio of CE-marked solutions spanning microbiology, immunoassays, and molecular biology. AmPORE-TB has been introduced as a research use only (“RUO”) application and, already in clinical trials, is on a defined pathway towards a fully regulated IVD assay on GridION Dx. This underlines both companies’ commitment to bringing sequencing-based tuberculosis testing to clinical settings over time.

Dr Charles K. Cooper, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, bioMérieux stated: “The regulatory approval of GridION™ Dx represents a major milestone in expanding access to innovative sequencing-based solutions like AmPORE-TB. This achievement brings us closer to equipping healthcare professionals with advanced tools to combat antimicrobial resistance, enabling faster, more informed decisions and improving patient outcomes worldwide.”

About Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Oxford Nanopore Technologies’ goal is to bring the widest benefits to society through enabling the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere. The company has developed a new generation of nanopore-based sensing technology for faster, information rich, accessible and affordable molecular analysis. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing, and the technology is in development for the analysis of other types of molecules including proteins. The technology is used in more than 125 countries to understand and characterise the biology of humans and diseases such as cancer, plants, animals, bacteria, viruses, and whole environments.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies products are intended for molecular biology applications and are not intended for diagnostic purposes. For more, visit: https://nanoporetech.com/

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ChemWerth Appoints New General Sales Manager To Increase Its Generic API Footprint in India




ChemWerth Appoints New General Sales Manager To Increase Its Generic API Footprint in India

WOODBRIDGE, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ChemWerth, Inc., a global leader in generic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and supply, continues to expand its footprint and strengthen its position in the Indian market. To support its growth in the region, ChemWerth has hired Chandrakanth Reddy as general sales manager of its India office.

“The addition of a general sales manager in India signals our desire to grow our presence and customer base in the world’s most important generic pharmaceutical market,” said Pete Werth III, president, ChemWerth. “Chandrakanth will add tremendous value for our customers and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) in India.”

Reddy is a seasoned pharmaceutical professional with more than 16 years of experience spanning API sourcing, business development, market expansion and regulatory-driven commercial strategy. He has successfully led high-value markets across India, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and the United States, building strong customer partnerships and supporting sustainable revenue growth.

In his new role, Reddy will be responsible for leading ChemWerth’s sales strategy in India and strengthening regional customer relationships. He will also support the company’s focused initiative to roll out new generic APIs in the market, including fermentation, peptide and oncology injectable APIs.

“After reviewing ChemWerth’s strategic plan to unveil a strong pipeline of new generic fermentation, peptide and oncology injectable APIs for the Indian market, I knew that was something I wanted to be a part of,” said Reddy.

About ChemWerth, Inc.:

Established in 1982, ChemWerth is a full-service generic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and supply company providing cGMP-quality APIs to regulated markets worldwide. ChemWerth is a global company headquartered in the United States, with offices in China and India. For more information, please visit www.chemwerth.com.

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Patrick.Lajoie@chemwerth.com