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Netzwerk Glykobiotechnologie Berlin-Brandenburg
BIOTECH CAMPUS
POTSDAM GmbH
Biotech Networks
BioHyTec Network for Biohybrid Technologies
BioResponse
Center for Molecular Diagnostics and Bioanalytics (ZMDB)
DiagnostikNet-BB
GABI – Genome Analysis in the
Plant Biological System
NetDDD Network for Drug Discovery &
Development Berlin-Brandenburg
Network Glycobiotechology Berlin-Brandenburg
Nutrigenomics Network Berlin-Brandenburg
Regenerative Medicines Initiative
Berlin-Brandenburg
RiNA Network for RNA Technologies
Ultrastructure Network
Scientific Institutions
Berlin-Brandenburg Center for
Regenerative Therapies
Berlin Institute of Technology
Brandenburg University of Technology
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research
Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering (IBMT)
Freie Universität Berlin
German Heart Instiute Berlin
German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE)
German Rheumatism Research Center (DRFZ)
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Institute of Polymer Research of the
GKSS Research Centre
Lausitz University of Applied Sciences
Leibniz-Institute for Agricultural Engineering
Potsdam-Bornim (ATB)
Leibniz-Institut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP)
Leibniz-Zentrum für Agrarlandschaftsforschung
(ZALF) e. V.
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC)
Berlin-Buch
Max-Planck-Institute for Colloids and Interfaces
Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology
Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology
Robert Koch Institute
University of Applied Sciences Berlin
University of Applied Sciences Wildau
University of Potsdam
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Further deals include the global license agreement closed by the
company Organobalance with Lonza for the development and
marketing of the unique probiotic agent lactobacillus anti-H-
pylori. This probiotic strain is effective against helicobacter pylori.
Studies have shown that H-pylori often contribute to the genera-
tion of gastric ulcers and gastritis. In April 2010, the biophar-
maceutical company Co.don which specialises in cartilage treat-
ments, closed an exclusive agreement with the Swiss company
Novomedics to launch the cell-based drug chondrosphere
®
on
the Swiss market. The option to treat damage to cartilage in the
knee, hip, elbow and shoulder joints with the three-dimensional
autologous cell transplant chondrosphere
®
provides doctors and
patients with new possibilities for gentle and personalised ther-
apy.
Two major transactions were closed in the acquisition sector in
2010. The Berlin service provider for genome research imagenes
was taken over to 100 per cent by the British Source BioScience
Group. The transaction has created a modern medicine and bio-
science service provider unique in Europe offering more than
20 million clones, 90,000 antibodies and a comprehensive range
of functional and structural genome analysis services. The com-
pany Cyano Biofuels which focuses on biotechnological applica-
tions of cyanobacteria and specifically on their development and
optimisation for the production of environment-friendly biofu-
els and raw chemicals, was fully taken over by the US company
Algenol Biofuels.
Further progress was also made in the area of product develop-
ment. In the drug development segment, companies like NOXXON,
Revotar, MOLOGEN and Glycotope launched or already completed
their first clinical trials. MOLOGEN initiated Phase II/III approval
studies for its colon cancer drug MGN1703. The company is pur-
suing a promising concept for cancer therapy using the immu-
nomodulator and TLR9 agonist dSLIM, which is based on broad
activation of the immune system. Revotar AG completed a major
Phase IIa clinical study for COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease) with positive topline results. Today, around five million
people worldwide die of COPD every year, and the numbers are
rising.
Overall, the regional industry is developing very well. This positive
trend is reflected in the consistent pursuit of development goals
by companies in the capital-intensive segments, rising employ-
ment, increasing internationalisation and, last but not least, the
fact that there have been no insolvencies of importance.
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang
CEO · ORGANOBALANCE GmbH
Bacteria in the Service of Health
»
In the ten years since ORGANOBALANCE was founded we have managed to
acquire a strong position in white biotechnology based on our expertise
in the development of innovative probiotic strains. In 2010, we took another
step forward with the founding of ORGANOBALANCE Medical AG. We are con-
vinced that microorganisms can also be developed as effective, safe and well-
tolerated products for prevention and therapy in human medicine. Our first
major project aims to control the stomach bacterium helicobacter pylori. In
the Lonza Group, we have found a strong partner for product development
and global marketing of an application in food.
EU Commission President José-Manuel Barroso and Minister Ralf Christoffers
at the award ceremony honouring Brandenburg as one of three European
“Regions of Excellence”
Ralf Christoffers
Minister of Economics and European Affairs of Brandenburg
Brandenburg Receives European Region
of Excellence Award
»
The European Union has awarded the distinction
“Region of Excellence” to the state of Brandenburg. I
am very pleased by this great honour. After the Committee of
the Regions nominated Brandenburg as a ‘European Entre-
preneurial Region 2011’, we received further confirmation
that we are right on course in developing Brandenburg as a
business location with the award of the European Region of
Excellence title. The EU has thereby certified that our state
offers companies an environment that stands out in Europe.