Innovations in drug delivery never stop, and over the past 12 months or so a wide variety have been in the spotlight. Constant progress continues in the diabetes space, both in the form of insulin delivery and other drug delivery methods. Elsewhere, we see implants, patches, syringes and more showcasing the many ways we can […]
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The biggest stories from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2023 Scientific Sessions
As it does every year, this past week, the American Diabetes Association convened its Scientific Sessions to bring together leaders in the diabetes space. At last year’s event, next-generation technologies from the big hitters took the spotlight. The 83rd iteration this past week produced a range of new studies, product updates and positive news for […]
Sernova reports positive interim data for Cell Pouch System
Sernova today announced positive interim data from the clinical trial of its Cell Pouch System in patients with type 1 diabetes. London, Ontario-based Sernova designed its proprietary Cell Pouch System as an implantable and scalable medical device. It forms a natural environment in the body for the long-term survival and function of therapeutic cells. Those […]
Sernova, AstraZeneca collaborate to deliver therapeutic cells with Sernova Cell Pouch
Sernova announced today that it entered into a preclinical research collaboration on drug delivery with AstraZeneca. The collaboration aims to evaluate the use of Sernova’s Cell Pouch System in combination with AstraZeneca’s novel therapeutic cells. London, Ontario-based Sernova designed its proprietary Cell Pouch System as an implantable and scalable medical device. It forms a natural […]
The 10 biggest diabetes tech stories from 2022
2022 represented a landmark year for next-generation diabetes tech. Here are the biggest stories from the past year. Some companies picked up major regulatory nods. Others experienced major regulatory setbacks. Partnerships were formed and ended, while mergers and acquisitions came and went. There were many stories to choose from in the world of diabetes tech, […]
Cell Pouch System developer Sernova announces CEO transition
Sernova announced today that, as part of a planned leadership succession process, Dr. Philip Toleikis will transition out of the CEO role. Toleikis spent 13 years leading the Cell Pouch System developer as president and CEO. He remains an executive at the company as the planned transition moves him to chief technology officer (CTO). Additionally, […]
How Sernova seeks to treat insulin-dependent diabetes with its Cell Pouch System
When Dr. Philip Toleikis joined Sernova in 2009, the company’s technology appeared as more of a concept than anything else. But, he saw the potential for something groundbreaking: A cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D). “I just thought it was an incredible idea,” said Toleikis, who serves as Sernova’s president and CEO. “We spent a […]
Sernova to enroll second cohort in trial of Cell Pouch System for type 1 diabetes
Sernova announced today that it received approval for a protocol amendment in the trial of its Cell Pouch System for treating type 1 diabetes. London, Ontario-based Sernova designed its proprietary Cell Pouch System as an implantable and scalable medical device. It forms a natural environment in the body for the long-term survival and function of […]
Sernova touts data on implantable cell pouch for treating insulin-dependent diabetes
Sernova announced clinical data supporting the potential of its Cell Pouch system as a “functional cure” for insulin-dependent diabetes. London, Ontario-based Sernova designed its proprietary Cell Pouch system as an implantable and scalable medical device that forms a natural environment in the body for long-term survival and function of therapeutic cells that release necessary proteins […]
Sernova, CTI ink regulatory deal for Cell Pouch System
Sernova said it inked a regulatory deal with CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services to further the clinical development and IND application for its Cell Pouch drug delivery system. The London, Ontario-based company’s Cell Pouch is an implantable device that acts as an environment within the body to store therapeutic cells for patients with chronic diseases. Cincinnati-based […]
