“Balls for Balls” brings testicular cancer checks into the stadium
Saint Elmo’s, Borussia Dortmund and FAQ YOU link testicular cancer prevention to stadium check-ups, social media activation and a dedicated website.
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L’Oréal appoints Julia Huhn to lead communications across DACH
Julia Huhn has led Communication & Public Affairs at L’Oréal DACH since 15 February. She succeeds Stefan Geister and joins from Santander.
medac Group exits diagnostics business to focus on pharma
medac Group is divesting its diagnostics activities via a management buy-out to focus on pharma. The business will continue as mevida Diagnostika.
Linda Maria Diodati appointed Managing Director at Thieme Media
Linda Maria Diodati became Managing Director of Thieme Media on 1 February 2026. She succeeds Oliver Fock, who moved into a staff role.
Kyowa Kirin takes rare disease “zebra” campaign to carnival and stadium
Kyowa Kirin launches a zebra-themed rare disease campaign tied to Rare Disease Day, with activations planned in Düsseldorf carnival and at Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Biogen names Dr. Maria C. Freire as next board chair
Biogen will shift its board leadership: Dr. Maria C. Freire is set to become chair after the June 9, 2026 annual meeting.
Sanofi appoints Belén Garijo as new CEO
Sanofi has appointed Belén Garijo as CEO. Paul Hudson will leave on Feb. 17, 2026, with Olivier Charmeil serving as interim leader.
Hameln to host second nursing congress on the future of care
Sana Klinikum Hameln-Pyrmont will host the “Pflege bewegt” nursing congress on 16 April 2026 in Hameln, focusing on future nursing practice.
Engelhard strengthens strategic development with new CCSO role
Engelhard has created a Transformation Office and appointed Ann-Katrin Frank as Chief Commercial Strategy Officer to steer strategic development.
DMEA sparks Award 2026 opens call for digital health theses
DMEA has opened applications for the sparks Award 2026, honouring bachelor’s and master’s theses on healthcare digitalisation. Deadline: 31 January 2026.