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Drug discovery hotspots: What is the secret to Switzerland’s success? (p1)

Drug Discovery World

DDW’s Diana Spencer takes a closer look into why Switzerland is such a life sciences powerhouse and how Swiss researchers are advancing new technology and tackling modern health challenges. Switzerland, however, boasts three (or arguably, four) separate yet complimentary centres of life science innovation.

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Europe: Where is the drug discovery innovation?

Drug Discovery World

Thanks to a prestigious academic legacy, Europe has long been a dominant region for life sciences. Europe is traditionally a life sciences powerhouse, with a strong tradition in pharmaceutical discovery. The oldest, still active pharmaceutical company worldwide, Merck, started life in 1668 in Darmstadt, Germany.

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Where is the drug discovery expertise happening in the UK?

Drug Discovery World

Dr Tralau-Stewart says: “Indeed, many academic institutions have established new ways of supporting the discovery pipeline, providing tech transfer offices to support licensing, and entrepreneurship and start-up support through fundraising, accelerators, and incubators.

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A history of AstraZeneca

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But although it was dubbed a “dangerous game”, some companies came out on top… On 6th April 1999, two companies with similar science-based cultures and a shared vision of the pharmaceutical industry came together to form what’s now considered as one of the top ten pharma companies in the world: AstraZeneca.

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Top 10 Fastest Growing Biotech Companies in 2023

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Now, let’s delve into the list of the top ten fastest growing biotech companies in 2023, ranked by their compound annual growth rate (CAGR). These companies were identified through The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies 2023 list by the Financial Times. million, compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2022.

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