Repurposed flu medicine could help under 60s recover faster from COVID-19

Results of an international repurposing study show favipiravir could help with COVID-19.

LifeArc bolsters executive team with communications expertise

Welcome to Anna Tomlinson, who joins LifeArc as our first Chief Communications Officer.

LifeArc plays key role in discovery of new Alzheimer’s treatment

LifeArc played an important part in the discovery of lecanemab, an experimental drug that has shown some benefits for people with early Alzheimer’s disease.

LifeArc contributes to organic chemistry breakthrough

The findings reveal that seemingly impossible chemical reactions can be driven through a phenomenon called quantum tunnelling.

AbbVie acquires LifeArc portfolio company DJS Antibodies

AbbVie will pay DJS shareholders approximately $255 million in cash at closing for the acquisition of DJS

LifeArc’s new fund to advance gene-based medicines for genetic diseases

Researchers can now apply for funding to progress exciting gene therapy research.

New toolkit launched to help repurposed medicines reach patients

The toolkit helps researchers, charities and others navigate the opportunities and challenges of repurposing medicines.

LifeArc scientist awarded prestigious industrial fellowship

LifeArc scientist Finbar Gaffey awarded a coveted industrial fellowship from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851.

Aisling Burnand CBE, 1964-2022

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Aisling Burnand CBE passed away on Monday 19 September 2022.