AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCancer Imaging: A phase 2 trial found that targeted immunoPET scans detected active multiple myeloma missed by standard PET/CT and blood tests, potentially helping doctors map disease and assess treatment response. Chronic Pain Care: A Yale-led clinical trial found self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy improved pain-related daily functioning more than therapist-led CBT, with gains lasting up to a year. Semiconductors: BASF is expanding its Taiwan site to boost production and testing of materials for next-generation chips, including processes below 2 nanometers. Quantum Mobility: The University of Chicago and Toyota are launching five research projects in quantum sensing, secure communications and materials, exploring future uses in vehicles and energy storage. Solar Innovation: Belgian startup Noak raised €5 million to develop perovskite-silicon tandem cells and prepare for manufacturing scale-up, while continuing work on their durability outdoors. Drug Manufacturing: Merck agreed to sell five U.S. contract manufacturing sites to Lonza, in a deal expected to close in 2027 pending approvals.
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