BiloMedics

Cholestatic liver diseases (CLDs), result in severe impairment of liver function and ultimately in liver failure. Patients with these diseases suffer from severe persistent itch and failure to thrive (in young children), and may develop hepatocellular carcinoma. Due to the lack of long-term effective pharmacological treatment options, liver transplantation is often necessary for survival. Unfortunately, […]

SupraVision

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the foremost cause of vision impairment in the industrialized world, and no effective treatments are available. The number of patients is expected to increase globally, from around 200 million in 2020 to nearly 300 million in 2040. The condition tremendously impacts reading, face recognition, and driving, causing a loss of […]

MimeCure

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent and deadly lung disease (third leading cause of death worldwide), caused mainly by tobacco smoke and air pollutants. With approximately 300 million patients worldwide, the economic burden is projected to reach INT$ 4.326 trillion by 2050. The key problem underlying COPD pathogenesis is increased tissue destruction and […]

Ninetac

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a common and often deadly disease. Every year 1.9 Mio. cases and over 900 000 deaths are registered globally. While surgery remains the primary treatment option, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are frequently necessary but come with significant drawbacks. These systemic treatments are toxic to all cells alike, leading to severe side effects […]