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Terumo’s OPUSWAVE dual-sensor imaging system debuts in US.
The OPUSWAVE Imaging System is built around Terumo’s DualView Imaging Catheter, which combines optical frequency-domain imaging (OFDI) and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) on a single platform.
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Lonza expands into Pure-Play CDMO with massive dual biologics expansion
The company has announced plans to expand its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) manufacturing capabilities in Switzerland while also broadening its long-term partnership with a leading, though undisclosed, U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company.
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Abu Dhabi DoH collaborates with MIT Koch Institute to establish AI cancer research hub
The collaboration aims to turn scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions by combining MIT’s research expertise with Abu Dhabi’s expanding life sciences ecosystem.
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SK Bioscience chosen to lead Gates Foundation-funded ROTOR AI project
The initiative brings together SK bioscience, global health nonprofit PATH, consulting firm Slalom and technology partner SK AX to create an evidence-based system that helps researchers evaluate vaccine candidates before they enter costly late-stage clinical trials.
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Vivani Medical merges Cortigent with ClearOne to form Nasdaq BCI Company
The combined business will operate as Cortigent Holdings and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol CRGT once the transaction closes, expected in the third quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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Saudi-funded US$50M medical faculty opens at Sabaragamuwa University in Sri Lanka
The project aims to strengthen medical education while helping Sri Lanka train more healthcare professionals to meet growing national demand.
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Hyperfine expands global footprint with next-generation portable MRI rollout
The rollout follows the device’s receipt of both CE mark and UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) certification, allowing hospitals and healthcare providers in eligible European countries to begin purchasing the system.
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Abu Dhabi Biobank partners with Bascom Palmer to open Middle East’s first eye bank
The agreement was announced during the BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego, California, and is expected to strengthen corneal transplantation services while improving access to sight-restoring care across the UAE and the wider region.
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Insilico Medicine signs strategic US$600M AI drug discovery agreement with Takeda
Under the collaboration, Insilico Medicine will use its proprietary Pharma.AI platform to identify and optimise drug candidates that meet predefined scientific and early development criteria.
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WHO grants first emergency use listing for Bundibugyo Ebola diagnostic test
The test detects the virus by identifying its genetic material in blood samples, allowing health workers to confirm infections quickly and accurately.