EUCOPE News by Tag — Rare Disease

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News / Press Releases - July 2, 2025

EU Life Sciences Strategy: a step towards a stronger, innovation-friendly ecosystem

Brussels, 2 July 2025 – The European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE) appreciates and supports the European Commission’s ambition to strengthen the EU’s healthcare ecosystem through a comprehensive EU Life Sciences Strategy. A more integrated and innovation-friendly regulatory framework is essential for the EU to… read more

Member Spotlight / News - June 10, 2025

EUCOPE Member Spotlight: Q&A with Jane Cooper Senior Vice President and Region Head for Ultragenyx Europe, Middle East and Africa

Every month, EUCOPE spotlights a member company and the great work they’re doing to advance the life sciences industry and drive innovation to serve patients better. In June, we spoke with Jane Cooper Senior Vice President and Region Head for Ultragenyx Europe, Middle East and… read more

News / Press Releases - June 5, 2025

EUCOPE Response to Council Agreement on Pharma Package: Innovation must remain a priority

Brussels, 5 June 2025 – Following the negotiators in the Council having agreed their General Approach yesterday (4 June), the European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE) acknowledges the step forward in the legislative process and urges EU policymakers to safeguard the EU’s innovation-driven life sciences… read more

EUCOPE Resources / News - May 15, 2025

SOUNDS OF SCIENCE PODCAST EPISODE #21 – EU Biotech Act: How to ensure the biopharmaceutical sector thrives in the EU

Sounds of Science  – episode 21 – EU Biotech Act: How to ensure the biopharmaceutical sector thrives in the EU The EU Biotech Act is one of the priorities of the current Commission’s legislative mandate. Following the European Commission’s Communication on boosting biotechnology and biomanufacturing… read more

Member Spotlight - April 28, 2025

EUCOPE Member Spotlight: Q&A with Muriel O’Byrne Senior Vice President and Head of International Regulatory Affairs and the European Business Office at Regeneron

Every month, EUCOPE spotlights a member company and its great work in advancing the life sciences industry and driving innovation to serve patients better. In April, we spoke with Dr. Muriel O’Byrne, Senior Vice President and Head of International Regulatory Affairs and the European Business… read more

News / Press Releases - April 16, 2025

Joint EUCOPE – IFPMA statement to support the adoption of the WHA Resolution on Rare Diseases

    16 April 2025, Geneva –  The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA), representing the innovative pharmaceutical industry worldwide, and the European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (EUCOPE), representing small and mid-sized innovative health technology companies in Europe, welcome and echo the Call… read more

EUCOPE Resources / News - February 11, 2025

EUCOPE’s Sounds of Science Podcast – Episode #19 Building a competitive pharmaceutical ecosystem: EUCOPE’s call to EU Institutions

EUCOPE’s Sounds of Science Podcast – Episode 19 Building a competitive pharmaceutical ecosystem: EUCOPE’s call to EU Institutions In this episode of Sounds of Science, we invited our members, Toon Digneffe and Enrico Piccinini, to discuss with Alexander Natz how the EU’s competitiveness strategies may… read more

Member Spotlight - January 31, 2025

EUCOPE Member Spotlight: Q&A with Antoine Bernasconi, Executive VP, Chief Commercial Officer Europe & International at SERB Pharmaceuticals

Every month, EUCOPE spotlights a member company and the great work they’re doing to advance the life sciences industry and drive innovation to serve patients better. In January, we spoke with Antoine Bernasconi, Executive VP, Chief Commercial Officer Europe & International at SERB Phamaceuticals. Tell… read more

Member Spotlight / News - December 19, 2024

EUCOPE Member Spotlight: Q&A with Catherine Owen Adams, CEO of Acadia Pharmaceuticals

Regularly, EUCOPE spotlights a member company and the great work it’s doing to advance the life sciences industry and drive innovation to serve patients better. For the December edition, we spoke with Catherine Owen Adams, CEO of Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Tell us about your organization and… read more