Weekly Roundup: No slowing down for summer
Hansa Biopharma announces the first commercial kidney transplant patient treated with Idefirix in Australia
Hansa Biopharma AB, announced that the first commercial patient in Australia has received a living donor kidney transplant following treatment with Idefirix® (imlifidase), consistent with the indication approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
AC Immune announces positive preliminary Phase 1 data for NLRP3 inhibitor ACI-19764
AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, announced positive preliminary data from a Phase 1 first-in-human clinical study evaluating ACI-19764, its wholly-owned, orally administered small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome.
👥Industry events
Optimum’s 18th Annual Healthcare Investor Conference – London | 8th Oct 2026
Maximising Europe’s Potential – The theme of Optimum’s Annual Healthcare Investor Conference 2026.
This year’s fantastic agenda is now live – featuring world-class speakers from across the life sciences and investment communities! https://www.optimumcomms.com/irconference2026/#agenda
Our attendees include leaders of private and public life sciences companies from across Europe, as well as fund managers and analysts from the investment community – making this an excellent opportunity for networking.
Attendance is strictly limited and by invitation only, so please register your interest as soon as possible if you would like to attend.
BIO-Europe 2026 – Cologne, Germany | 9–11th Nov 2026
Connecting with the global biotech community – Our CEO, Mary Clark, and Associate Director Zoe Bolt will be attending BIO-Europe 2026, one of the leading international dealmaking events for the life sciences industry.
The team are looking forward to meeting with companies, investors and potential partners to discuss collaboration opportunities. Get in touch to schedule a get-together.
Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference & London Life Sciences Week – London | 15–20th Nov 2026
📅 Heading to the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference and London Life Sciences Week this November?
Don’t miss the opportunity to make the most of one of the busiest weeks in the life sciences calendar.
Register to join the mailing list and receive the official Jefferies Networking Event Guide, produced by Optimum Strategic Communications and Catalyst Advisors LP in partnership with Jefferies.
The guide brings together receptions, networking events, investor gatherings and industry meet-ups taking place throughout the week, helping attendees plan their schedules and maximise networking opportunities.
🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-gFrK3V
📍 Planning an event during Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference or #LondonLifeSciences Week 2026? Email the Optimum team at contact@optimumcomms.com to have your event included in the guide.
⏳ The countdown to November begins!
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