EMA visited Leiden Bio Science Park to explore how regulatory tools can better support early-stage innovation. The visit connected EMA representatives with local leaders across academia, investment, and biotech development for a forward-looking exchange on speeding therapies to patients.
A joint effort between Leiden University’s Professor Ubbink’s lab and ZoBio’s Assay Development and Screening team has advanced fragment-based drug discovery targeting membrane proteins. Supported by a Dutch Research Council (NWO) AES grant, the project utilized protein-lipid nanodiscs to study…
Leyden Labs has secured €20 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), supported by HERA Invest under the EU’s InvestEU programme. The funding will support the clinical development of Leyden Labs’ PanFlu nasal spray, an intranasal antibody therapy…
Researchers at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), in collaboration with Erasmus MC and the Oncode Institute, have developed a novel vaccine targeting non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This vaccine aims to expose cancer cells that have evaded the immune system,…
The May TechTalk at Leiden Bio Science Park focused on women’s health as a key driver of innovation, featuring expert insights on cardiology, diagnostics, early development, and maternal care. The event sparked lasting conversations and a shared call for more…
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has achieved a national milestone by treating the first Dutch patient with an autoimmune disease using CAR-T cell therapy. This approach, previously reserved for cancer treatment, was applied to a patient with severe neurological lupus…
The latest Life Sciences Café at Leiden Bio Science Park highlighted AI in mental health, animal-free dairy innovation, and early liver disease detection. Co-hosted with hollandbio, the event showcased pioneering startups and celebrated the strength of the local life sciences…
TNO and FAST (Financiering en Acceleratie voor Therapieontwikkeling) have launched a strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of advanced therapies, including ATMPs, radiopharmaceuticals, treatments for rare diseases, infectious diseases, and drug repurposing. Highlights: Shared ambition to accelerate drug discovery by…
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has successfully implemented artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize radiotherapy planning for patients with head and neck cancer. This has led to significant time savings and improved protection of healthy tissues during treatment. Traditionally, creating a…
Leiden Bio Science Park joined CDMO Live 2025 in Rotterdam, highlighting the Netherlands’ growing role as a European biotech leader. From expert panels to a behind-the-scenes tour at HALIX, the event showcases how innovation and collaboration thrive in our ecosystem.
Leiden Bio Science Park was proud to welcome Minister Fleur Agema for a visit organized by the Vereniging Innovatieve Geneesmiddelen. The tour highlighted how research, industry, and education come together in a unique ecosystem that powers life sciences innovation in…
Astellas Pharma has initiated a global campaign to address the critical issue of delayed bladder cancer diagnoses. In collaboration with the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) and behavioral scientists, the company aims to understand the barriers preventing individuals from…