Eating disorders, such as #anorexia nervosa, are more common than people think, with an estimated 1.25m people in the UK alone suffering from them, according to the British charity @BeatEating disorders.
But could the science that’s helped us develop anti-obesity treatments actually assist those struggling with anorexia by improving their appetite and helping them put on weight?
Watch our latest Hot Topic with Optimum’s Stephen Adams here ⬇️
Will we see you there? Just three months until @OneNucleus presents #ONHelix - Disrupting Bio Innovation. A one-day conference in Cambridge spotlighting and discussing breakthrough technologies, policies and business models that are shaping the drug discovery and development landscape.
An excellent opportunity to connect with the pioneers leading this next wave of disruptive innovation and ensure you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving space.
Optimum is a proud supporter of One Nucleus events and is happy to share an exclusive 10% F&F discount. Please get in touch if you would like to use this or connect with the team there! #OptimumStrategicCommunications #OnHelix26
📅 Save the date - Thursday the 8th of October 2026!
Six months to go until Optimum's 18th Annual Healthcare Investor Conference returns to the Kings Fund, London this October.
Join us for a day of invaluable insights from the thought leaders of the life sciences industry! As the conference is free, but invitation only, please register your interest to attend here: https://t.co/XQmgbkIwAN
#Healthcarecommunications #OptimumConference2026
Who would be your dream scientific collaborator?
Celebrating the International Day of Women & Girls in Science 2026! 🧪We asked the Optimum community: “If you could collaborate with any scientist (past or present) who would it be, and why?”
The responses were inspiring and diverse, showcasing incredible admiration for pioneers across all fields of science. Check them out, here 👇
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#IDWGIS2026 #WomeninSTEM
JPM 2026 was a great event and sentiment was good – but there was a distinct lack of ‘mega deals’. Does this matter, asks this week’s #HotTopic...
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#JPM2026#HealthcareInnovation#Fundraising
Looking to meet investors at #JPM Healthcare Conference 2026 next week?
Real question: Do you have your story right - and ready for maximum impact? Optimum CEO Mary Clark shares practical tips on how to make the most of your healthcare investor meetings, from preparation to follow-up.
#JPM2026 #investors #Healthcommunications #Optimum
Watch our latest episode of #OptimumTV⬇️
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Paulo Neves, Chief Medical Officer of @Xeltis, discusses the company’s recent announcement of successful clinical data from its EU pivotal trial of aXess, its restorative vascular access conduit.
Xeltis is developing transformative implants that regenerate the patient’s own tissue before gradually being absorbed and leaving new, living, and long-lasting vessels in place.
#aXess delivered major improvements on all key clinical metrics compared to the standard of care, demonstrating its transformative potential in #hemodialysis treatment.
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Online pharmacies and the arrival of GLP-1 #weightloss drugs have resulted in the emergence of a powerful new trend: people ‘self-paying’ for prescription drugs. What is the opportunity for #pharma companies and what happens from here? Read our insightful weekly #HotTopic here ⬇️
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It’s been an incredible few days at @Jefferies & London Life Science Week #LLSW – and just around the corner is @OneNucleus's #Genesis Conference. Will we see you there?
This week’s ‘Round-up’ includes huge #fundraisings, #patentapprovals, #award winners and a rallying cry to raise awareness for World Antimicrobial Resistance #AMRAwareness Week 2025.
Subscribe today to never miss an edition of the #OptimumNewsletter ⬇️
#HealthcareCommunications
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The recent closing of two major life science funds from leading European VCs @medicxi and @SofinnovaVC Partners, together totalling more than €1 billion, bodes well for 2026. Read our latest #HotTopic here ⬇️
https://t.co/SVyNXqVDD9
#lifescience#investment
Big ideas, bold moves, and biotech breakthroughs: it has been a busy week for Optimum and its clients - https://t.co/BOMWjR9uNo
📺 Watch Healthcare Investor Conference panel highlights on Optimum TV
🧬 Exciting news from @OnaTherapeutics#Actithera & @MISSIONTherapeu
🔥 Hot Topic: Why the cancer drugs market has staying power
Subscribe to the @OptimumComms Newsletter – the one stop shop for all life science news and content.
#HealthcareCommunications
🚀 Insights, Innovation & Impact — That’s a Wrap on Optimum’s 2025 Conference! Read more: https://t.co/90i0PqRgJT
From groundbreaking fireside chats, to expert panels tackling the toughest challenges in life sciences, #OptimumConference2025 delivered a day full of actionable insights and inspiring conversations.
If you missed the event, or want to relive the highlights, follow Optimum’s social accounts and subscribe to our weekly round-up today - top takeaway vlogs are dropping next week!
For now, explore and share photos from the day — including shots of you and your colleagues!
Here’s to pushing boundaries and shaping the future of healthcare. See you at #Optimumconference2026, now less than a year away!
#HealthcareCommunications
📺 Countdown to Conference – Ep. 3
In the lead-up to Optimum’s 17th Annual Healthcare Investor Conference on October 9th in London, we speak with Antoine Papiernik, Chairman and Managing Partner at @SofinnovaVC.
Antoine shares his optimistic view of the healthcare investment landscape and the importance of picking winners — and backing them with conviction.
Watch the episode here ⬇️
https://t.co/b3tT5HUPnF
#HealthcareInvestment #LifeSciences #Optimum
✈️ A flying visit to Novo Holdings HQ in Copenhagen for the annual Seed Summit — a brilliant way to round off the week!
Inspiring discussions on the future of the life sciences sector, the latest industry trends, and the growing impact of #AI made for a thought-provoking event.
Meanwhile, great news from Optimum clients:
✅Amber Implants receives clearance
📈Strong interim results from Advanced Medical Solutions
Want to stay updated on key industry moves? Subscribe to Optimum’s #WeeklyNewsletter to stay ahead.
#LifeSciences #MedTech #Biotech #HealthcareCommunications
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