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Monthly report: January 2020

This month, The Essentials Report, has curated & analyzed the content published by 114 influencers like Biotech World and BioSpace, discussing hashtags such as #biotech , #coronavirus and #biospace.
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@Biotechnology shared
On Feb 1, 2020
China Coronavirus Update: An Interview with Infectious Disease Specialist Sean Beckmann https://t.co/hc48bfoVhd https://t.co/xl8F5xqwRs
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China Coronavirus Update: An Interview with Infectious Disease Specialist Sean Beckmann

The spreading of the coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China has researchers and health officials worldwide studying the emerging virus and preparing to treat it and develop vaccines. ...

@Biotechnology shared
On Feb 1, 2020
China Coronavirus Update: An Interview with Infectious Disease Specialist Sean Beckmann https://t.co/hc48bfoVhd https://t.co/xl8F5xqwRs
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China Coronavirus Update: An Interview with Infectious Disease Specialist Sean Beckmann

China Coronavirus Update: An Interview with Infectious Disease Specialist Sean Beckmann

The spreading of the coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China has researchers and health officials worldwide studying the emerging virus and preparing to treat it and develop vaccines. ...

@Labiotech_eu shared
On Jan 25, 2020
Congratulations, @bluebirdbio! 🎉#genetherapy #blooddisorder #biotech https://t.co/2chvrgQYTk
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Bluebird Bio Launches First Gene Therapy for Beta Thalassemia in Germany

The US company bluebird bio has launched the first gene therapy for the blood disorder transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia in the EU, with a hospital in Germany becoming its first qualified treatment center.  ...

@Labiotech_eu shared
On Jan 25, 2020
Congratulations, @bluebirdbio! 🎉#genetherapy #blooddisorder #biotech https://t.co/2chvrgQYTk
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Bluebird Bio Launches First Gene Therapy for Beta Thalassemia in Germany

Bluebird Bio Launches First Gene Therapy for Beta Thalassemia in Germany

The US company bluebird bio has launched the first gene therapy for the blood disorder transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia in the EU, with a hospital in Germany becoming its first ...

@biospace shared
On Jan 29, 2020
As Chinese #Coronavirus Spreads, Biopharma and Governments Rush to Develop Vaccines #biospace #lifesciences #biotech #pharma https://t.co/PN2mwMEsip
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As Chinese Coronavirus Spreads, Biopharma and Governments Rush to Develop Vaccines

China’s National Health Commission stated today that the coronavirus has infected 5,974 individuals, resulting in 132 deaths and 103 people being cured.

@biospace shared
On Jan 29, 2020
As Chinese #Coronavirus Spreads, Biopharma and Governments Rush to Develop Vaccines #biospace #lifesciences #biotech #pharma https://t.co/PN2mwMEsip
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As Chinese Coronavirus Spreads, Biopharma and Governments Rush to Develop Vaccines

As Chinese Coronavirus Spreads, Biopharma and Governments Rush to Develop Vaccines

China’s National Health Commission stated today that the coronavirus has infected 5,974 individuals, resulting in 132 deaths and 103 people being cured.

@pharmaphorum shared
On Jan 24, 2020
Big pharma has joined the hunt for a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus outbreak that is beginning to spread around the world from its origins in China https://t.co/3hokqWnRDi
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Big pharma joins hunt for coronavirus vaccine as outbreak escalates

Big pharma has joined the hunt for a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus outbreak that is beginning to spread around the world from its origins in China.

@pharmaphorum shared
On Jan 24, 2020
Big pharma has joined the hunt for a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus outbreak that is beginning to spread around the world from its origins in China https://t.co/3hokqWnRDi
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Big pharma joins hunt for coronavirus vaccine as outbreak escalates

Big pharma joins hunt for coronavirus vaccine as outbreak escalates

Big pharma has joined the hunt for a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus outbreak that is beginning to spread around the world from its origins in China.

@BIRAC_2012 shared
On Feb 2, 2020
RT @RenuSwarup: #Budget2020 gives a major boost to Science & Technology with a focus on Emerging areas, Knowledge translation and Technology scale up @PMOIndia @drharshvardhan @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 https://t.co/Oa8R3hL5Bh
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Budget 2020 | Cheer for science as key departments get a raise

Key departments get 13% more than what was spent last year; biotechnology gets largest hike

@BIRAC_2012 shared
On Feb 2, 2020
RT @RenuSwarup: #Budget2020 gives a major boost to Science & Technology with a focus on Emerging areas, Knowledge translation and Technology scale up @PMOIndia @drharshvardhan @DBTIndia @BIRAC_2012 https://t.co/Oa8R3hL5Bh
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Budget 2020 | Cheer for science as key departments get a raise

Budget 2020 | Cheer for science as key departments get a raise

Key departments get 13% more than what was spent last year; biotechnology gets largest hike

@Labiotech_eu shared
On Jan 24, 2020
“This acquisition fits with our strategy to expand our capabilities and build our presence in the US and further strengthens our #immunotherapy pipeline,” stated Ugur Sahin, co-founder and CEO of @BioNTech_Group. #cancer #immunooncology #biotech https://t.co/GAWZgwowmG
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BioNTech Expands Cancer Portfolio With US Biotech Acquisition

German cancer specialist BioNTech will acquire US T-cell therapy biotech Neon Therapeutics in a deal worth €60M, both to expand its cancer therapy pipeline and establish a US base.  ...

@Labiotech_eu shared
On Jan 24, 2020
“This acquisition fits with our strategy to expand our capabilities and build our presence in the US and further strengthens our #immunotherapy pipeline,” stated Ugur Sahin, co-founder and CEO of @BioNTech_Group. #cancer #immunooncology #biotech https://t.co/GAWZgwowmG
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BioNTech Expands Cancer Portfolio With US Biotech Acquisition

BioNTech Expands Cancer Portfolio With US Biotech Acquisition

German cancer specialist BioNTech will acquire US T-cell therapy biotech Neon Therapeutics in a deal worth €60M, both to expand its cancer therapy pipeline and establish a US base.  ...

@BiotechWorld shared
On Jan 27, 2020
GSK hands TB vaccine to Gates Foundation's nonprofit biotech https://t.co/YrLNVCqRJ7 https://t.co/HLxfcX4Dpr
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GSK hands TB vaccine to Gates Foundation's nonprofit biotech

GlaxoSmithKline has licensed a tuberculosis vaccine to the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. The deal sets the stage for a push to build on recent phase 2b data and make the vaccine available in low-income countries where TB is prevalent.

@BiotechWorld shared
On Jan 27, 2020
GSK hands TB vaccine to Gates Foundation's nonprofit biotech https://t.co/YrLNVCqRJ7 https://t.co/HLxfcX4Dpr
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GSK hands TB vaccine to Gates Foundation's nonprofit biotech

GSK hands TB vaccine to Gates Foundation's nonprofit biotech

GlaxoSmithKline has licensed a tuberculosis vaccine to the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. The deal sets the stage for a push to build on recent phase 2b data and make the ...

@FiercePharma shared
On Jan 22, 2020
Roche's digital partnerships flourish under live-and-let-live approach https://t.co/SThf0KNkjx
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Roche's digital partnerships flourish under live-and-let-live approach

Roche has a long history of being relatively hands off with the companies it buys; just look at Genentech, its U.S. subsidiary, for proof. And that way of doing business has served it well, particularly when it comes to growing its digital partnerships.

@FiercePharma shared
On Jan 22, 2020
Roche's digital partnerships flourish under live-and-let-live approach https://t.co/SThf0KNkjx
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Roche's digital partnerships flourish under live-and-let-live approach

Roche's digital partnerships flourish under live-and-let-live approach

Roche has a long history of being relatively hands off with the companies it buys; just look at Genentech, its U.S. subsidiary, for proof. And that way of doing business has served it well, ...

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