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Belgium and the Netherlands have built some of Europe’s strongest life sciences ecosystems, powered by leading research institutions and a growing pool of experienced biotech talent. While early-stage funding remains scarce and investment is often fragmented across regions, investors see national biotech initiatives and broader EU support as catalysts for future growth.
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Thanks in part to the revolution cell therapy brought to treating blood cancers, the modality is now showing promise in some autoimmune applications. This expansion is poised to yield even wider benefits.
Biopharmas developing CAR T therapies for autoimmune indications face major barriers to maximizing the market. Advances in the provider ecosystem and clinical infrastructure, as well as access and education, will be key to launching at scale.
While Novartis’ Pluvicto is a blockbuster, Curium heads into talks with the FDA about the review of its rival drug candidate believing a competing product can make the supply chain more resilient.
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The initial batch of biosimilars includes copies of Amgen, Eli Lilly and GSK drugs that collectively generate billions of dollars in annual revenues.
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