Feinstein Institutes Researchers Demonstrate Successful Study of Lupus Kidney Disease

Dr. Richard A. Furie led the study. (Credit: Feinstein Institutes)

Researchers at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research found that obinutuzumab, a therapeutic antibody that depletes B cells and is approved for the treatment of B cell malignancies, benefitted patients with lupus nephritis, a severe complication of lupus that compromises kidney function. The study, which was led by Richard A. Furie, MD, professor in the Feinstein Institutes’ Institute of […]

Merck Signs MoU with KAIST to Further Scientific Partnership in South Korea

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Merck, a leading science and technology company, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). The academia-industry cooperation aims to advance the research and development ecosystem in South Korea for industrial applications. “Our collaboration with KAIST is an important step towards accelerating the biotechnology ramp-up […]