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DNA-based material with tunable properties

17 June 2021

While DNA is often idealised as the “molecule of life,” it is also a highly sophisticated polymer that can be used for next-generation materials. Beyond the fact that it can store information, further fascinating aspects of DNA are its geometric and topological properties, such as knotting and super-coiling. Indeed, very much like a twisted telephone cord, DNA is often found coiled up inside bacteria and other cells and even knotted in viruses. Now, a collaboration of scientists from the Universities of Edinburgh, San Diego and Vienna have started to harness these properties to craft “topologically tunable” DNA-based complex fluids and soft materials with potential applications in drug delivery and tissue regeneration as published in Science Advances.

Pain-killing molecule developed with enhanced pharmaco properties

15 June 2021

Researchers from the immuno-pharmacology and interactomics group at the department of infection and immunity of the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), in collaboration with the Center for Drug Discovery at RTI International (RTI), a nonprofit research institute, report that they have demonstrated that conolidine, a natural painkiller derived from the pinwheel flower and traditionally used in Chinese medicine, interacts with the newly identified opioid receptor ACKR3/CXCR7 that regulates opioid peptides naturally produced in the brain. The investigators also developed a synthetic analog of conolidine, RTI-5152-12, which displays greater activity on the receptor.

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Director, Drug Screening and Development Services – Utrecht

The organisation is an innovative and service and international orientated biotech based in Utrecht. They have been founded to refine organoid development and foster organoid adoption globally. The organisation represents a paradigm-shift that bridges the gap… Read more

Automation Engineer – Haarlem

Voor een internationale farmaceut zijn wij op zoek naar een automation engineer. Al meer dan een eeuw stelt deze farmaceut zich in dienst van het leven en produceren ze geneesmiddelen en vaccins voor veel van de… Read more

Associate Director Regulatory Affairs – Utrecht area

Our client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focusing on Biologicals. The organisation has involved several new key positions with large pharma / biotech Phase III and commercial experience. The focus will be on Operational Excellence and… Read more

QA Validation Manager – København

For a big pharmaceutical wholesaler for pharmacies, supplier for hospitals and strategic service for the pharmaceutical industry, we are seeking a QA Validation Manager. This is a stable organisation, which is undergoing constant development. The organisation… Read more

Equipment Engineer – Malmö

For a pharmaceutical company in Malmö, we are seeking an experienced Equipment Engineer. The company has approximately 95 employees and is part of a Spanish pharmaceutical group. It is a versatile company that both develops, manufactures,… Read more

QA Functie – Amsterdam

Voor een ziekenhuis apotheek dat in haar volle breedte verantwoordelijk is voor de ziekenhuisfarmacie met focus op de oncologische zorg, zijn wij op zoek naar een QA Officer. Function Als kwaliteitsfunctionaris ben je werkzaam op de… Read more

Head of Vector Development – Amsterdam

This organisation is dedicated to bringing innovative therapies for unmet medical needs to patients and currently looking for a Head of Vector Development. In doing so, each function in the company is directly or indirectly responsible… Read more

Investment Analyst – Ghent

V-Bio Ventures, the leading Venture Capital fund focused on the life sciences sector, is currently looking for an Investment Analyst. They work closely with Belgium-based VIB, one of the world’s premier life science institutes. V-Bio Ventures… Read more

Senior Product Marketing Manager – Ghent

For an organisation headquartered in Belgium with an office near Boston, we are currently recruiting a Senior Product Marketing Manager. They are a global market leader in the development of groundbreaking semantic search technologies applicable to… Read more

Clinical Data Manager – Utrecht

A rapidly growing CRO that is specialised in facilitating unique studies is looking for a Clinical Data Manager. The organisation provides cutting edge research specialised in the therapeutic areas including cardio and metabolic, infectious diseases and… Read more

Senior Project Manager Development – Geleen

For a Dutch full-service Pharmaceutical developer and distributor on the European market, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager Development. The main focus is generic pharmaceuticals on a wide range of therapeutic areas which is… Read more

Project Compliance Manager – Zeist

For an international, midsized Contract Research Organisation specialising in cardiology, immunology, and neurology, we are looking for a Project Compliance Manager. They are working on several clinical trials and provide answers for today’s clinical drug development… Read more

QA Lead – Zuid-Holland

Voor een grote internationale organisatie (Fortune 500) zijn wij op zoek naar een QA Lead. Het gaat om een toonaangevende wereldwijde leverancier van producten en diensten aan klanten in de biofarmaceutische sector en de gezondheidszorg. Function… Read more

QA Specialist – Zuid-Holland

Voor een internationale organisatie (Fortune 500) zijn wij opzoek naar een QA Specialist. Het gaat om een toonaangevende wereldwijde leverancier van producten en diensten aan klanten in de biofarmaceutische sector en de gezondheidszorg. Function Voor de… Read more

Team Lead AD Characterisation – Copenhagen

For a big Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) with increasing activities, we are seeking a Team Leader for the Analytical Development Characterisation Team with analytical protein characterisation experience and preferably leadership experience. The organisation has facilities in… Read more

Lead Biologist Drug Discovery – Leuven

For a company that acts as a catalyst for technology and drug discovery programs, we are looking for a Biology Lead in drug discovery. This organisation is active in acquiring external assets from academic and biotech… Read more

Clinical Research Associate – Amsterdam

Voor een wereldwijd opererende Farmaceut zoeken wij een Clinical Research Associate geïnteresseerd in oncologie studies. Deze organisatie heeft een trouw samenwerkingsverband met diverse stakeholders. De organisatie verricht al meer dan 15 jaar onderzoek en dit geeft… Read more

Senior Scientist Upstream Production – Copenhagen

Are you a Senior Scientist with experience in upstream production and would you like to become a part of an international Biotech company situated in Copenhagen? Then this opportunity could be your next career step since… Read more

Group Leader Formulation & Manufacturing – Ghent

For a young and ambitious pharmaceutical CDMO, already active in six different European cities, we are looking for a Group Leader Formulation & Manufacturing on their Ghent site. To sustain the growth of the past couple… Read more

Regulatory Affairs CMC Specialist – Utrecht

For a mid-sized international organisation fighting against cancer, we are looking for a Regulatory Affairs CMC Specialist. Due to the success of their work they are close to going from a clinical stage organisation to having… Read more

Director Sales – Geel

The organisation is a fast-growing scale-up company, offering a next generation tool that makes care assessments fast & fun and is currently looking for a Director Sales. They use an easy to update care management app… Read more

CMC Specialist – Tilburg

For a drug development organisation offering an innovative combination of drug development knowledge, clinical trial design, and management, we are looking for a CMC Specialist. You will be dedicated to providing feedback and leadership on the… Read more

Medical Director – Liège

The organisation is a Belgian Biotech company and currently looking for a Medical Director. This organisation is dedicated to transforming women’s health by offering new choices through innovation, with a particular focus on contraception and menopause.… Read more

Process Validation Scientist – Copenhagen

Our client is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation with 50.000+ employees globally and with facilities in Europe, Japan and the USA. The organisation is currently looking for a Process Validation Scientist. Function The… Read more

Development Specialist – Oss

For a growing international Biotech company in Oss that focuses on cell therapy and is ready for industrial scale up, we are currently looking for an experienced Development Specialist. The purpose of the role is to… Read more

Business Development Manager – Louvain

For an organisation active in software solutions for the management of laboratory and cleanroom workflows, we are looking for a Business Development Manager. The organisation provides interactive work instructions, automated reports (e.g. electronic batch records) and… Read more

Research Technician – Lelystad

Voor een Nederlandse Biotech organisatie die gespecialiseerd is in het ontwikkelen van vaccins, zijn wij wegens uitbreiding op zoek naar een Research Technician. Function In deze functie werk je aan projecten die leiden tot de ontwikkeling… Read more

Drug Product Formulation Scientist – Ghent

For a young and ambitious pharmaceutical CDMO, already active in six different European cities, we are looking for a Drug Product Formulation Scientist on their Ghent site. To sustain the growth of the past couple years,… Read more

Downstream Scientist – Copenhagen

One of the largest CDMOs is currently looking to expand their team with a Downstream Scientist with Industrial Experience for the downstream processing of recombinant mammalian APIs at their Copenhagen site in Denmark. This organisation is… Read more

Senior QA Officer – Geleen

Voor een consultancy tak van een Nederlands Pharma producent die gespecialiseerd is Pharmacovigilance, RA en Quality, zijn wij op zoek naar een Senior Quality Assurance Officer. Samen met de director ben je eindverantwoordelijk voor een productportfolio… Read more

Evening and Night Supervisor – Copenhagen

For a big Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) with increasing activities, we are seeking two passionate and innovative Evening and Night Supervisors for their department in Copenhagen. This organisation has facilities in Europe, Japan and USA, and… Read more

Chief Commercial Officer – Louvain

LynxCare is a fast-growing scale-up company, backed by top-tier Venture Capitalist investors offering a state-of-the-art Big Data & AI platform to hospitals. The platform enables hospitals to mine their legacy data and unlock these for improving… Read more

Senior Scientist Cell Based Assays – Evergem

An organisation which is expanding their services and client portfolio is currently looking for a skilled Senior Scientist Cell Based Assays with antibody experience. An enthusiastic individual who loves to work in the aforementioned setting and,… Read more

Investment Analyst Direct Investments – Halle

Korys is the investment company of the Colruyt family and currently looking for an Investment Analyst. Today, it has more than EUR 4.5 billion of assets under management. Besides holding a significant participation in the Colruyt… Read more

Chief Medical Officer – To be confirmed

For a unique gene therapy platform with a breakthrough in API delivery methods, we are looking for an entrepreneurial Chief Medical Officer. Together with the CEO, you will spearhead the organisation into its new form, meaning… Read more

Senior Project Manager – Copenhagen

One of the largest international CDMOs is now looking for a Senior Project Manager with their team in Copenhagen. This organisation has a very good reputation among their clients and is well driven with the ultimate… Read more

Quality Assurance Officer – Ridderkerk

Onze opdrachtgever is een veelzijdige businesspartner en actief in het (parallel) importeren en het registreren van receptgeneesmiddelen. De focus ligt hierbij op de intramurale (ziekenhuis) markt. Haar klanten zijn onder andere ziekenhuisapothekers, openbare apotheken en groothandels… Read more

CMC RA Consultant – Tilburg

For a drug development organisation offering an innovative combination of drug development knowledge, clinical trial design, and management, we are looking for a CMC RA Consultant. You will be dedicated to providing feedback and regulatory leadership… Read more

Postdoctoral Positions – Laboratory of Angiogenesis and Vascular Metabolism

The Center for Cancer Biology (CCB) is one of the research departments of VIB (Vlaams Instituut Biotechnologie) located in KU Leuven – Campus Gasthuisberg. CCB hosts 12 research groups with an employment of about 250 researchers,… Read more