Weekly Roundup: May the ‘4th’ be with you!
Weekly roundup: May the ‘4th’ be with you!
May the ‘4th’ be with you! (Sorry – we couldn’t help ourselves.) The force of innovation was strong across the life sciences sector this week. The Optimum team joined leaders from across the industry at this year’s BioEquity Europe conference in Prague, where discussions reflected the sector’s shared energy and enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Optimum clients Link Biologics strengthened its IP position, while ViaNautis announced a poster presentation at the ASGCT Annual Meeting. Another busy week in biotech and beyond.
Link Biologics strengthens IP position for Link_TSG6 with US patent Notice of Allowance and University of Manchester IP assignment | 6 May 2026
Link Biologics announced the successful assignment of intellectual property (IP) from the University of Manchester alongside a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) covering lead asset, Link_TSG6, for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DED).
ViaNautis Bio to present its targeted polyNaut® nanovesicles (tPNVs) for the generation of in vivo CAR-T therapies at ASGCT Annual Meeting | 7 May 2026
ViaNautis Bio, the biotech revolutionising genetic medicine with targeted polyNaut® nanovesicles, announced that it has been selected to present a poster at the American Society of Gene + Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place May 11-15, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.
📺Optimum TV
To celebrate 2 years of Optimum TV, it is time to turn back the clock and revisit some iconic episodes. Who better to set the ball rolling than the inimitable Göran Ando. Göran’s episode, in which he reflected on 45 years in the life sciences, aired in July 2025 but has inspired us every day since.
Watch the full video on our channel and share it with anyone who needs to know what makes this industry worth such commitment.
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👥Industry events
LSX Nordic Congress – Copenhagen | 19-20th May 2026
From formal partnering sessions to spontaneous coffee station conversations, this is where authentic, face-to-face connections happen. Whether you’re an innovator, investor, or strategic partner, the LSX Nordic Congress is your gateway to meaningful collaborations.
Optimum’s own Stephen Adams will be chairing the opening panel at 8.40am on Tuesday 19th – Nordic Horizons: Maximising Growth, Investment and Internationalisation in The Nordic Life Sciences Ecosystem – and will be around all day, so drop him an email at stephen@optimumcomms.com if you’d like to meet up.
Reach out to use Optimum’s exclusive F&F discount!
ON Helix – Cambridge | 9th Jul 2026
Just two months until One Nucleus presents ON Helix – Disrupting Bio Innovation.
A one-day conference in Cambridge spotlighting and discussing the breakthrough technologies, policies and business models that are shaping the drug discovery and development landscape.
An excellent opportunity to connect with the pioneers leading this next wave of disruptive innovation and ensure you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving space.
Optimum is a proud supporter of One Nucleus events and is happy to share an exclusive 10% F&F discount. Please get in touch if you would like to use this or connect with the team there!
Optimum’s 18th Annual Healthcare Investor Conference – London | 8th Oct 2026
Save the date – Thursday the 8th of October 2026!
The date is set for Optimum’s 18th Annual Healthcare Investor Conference, which returns to the King’s Fund, London this October.
Join us for a day of invaluable insights from the thought leaders of the life sciences industry! The conference is free but invitation only, so please register your interest to attend here: https://www.optimumcomms.com/irconference2026/
Keep your eyes on this newsletter for upcoming information about speakers and panellists very soon!
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