Biotechnology News
Cutting edge news about companies engaged in the research and development of new drugs, medical devices and procedures as well as research, books and information on FDA approvals, patents and awards. Biotechnology news highlights the use of biological processes, organisms or systems to manufacture products that improve the quality of life.
ReproTech, LLC Welcomes New President & CEO, William Braun
ReproTech, LLC, the industry leader in human reproductive tissue cryogenic storage, is pleased to announce that William J. Braun has been selected as ReproTech’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Braun assumed the role on April 4, 2022, and will be based in ReproTech’s Coconut Creek, FL location. - July 09, 2022 - ReproTech, LLC
Global Cancer Technology Successfully Concludes Glioblastoma Pre-Clinical Animal Studies with Impressive Results
Global Cancer Technology, a San Diego, CA biotechnology company, has successfully completed animal testing with GCT.GLIO.1, a PI3K selective inhibitor that can cross the blood brain barrier and modulate immune cell function. The company will advance the compound to Phase 1 clinical trials as a next step. - July 08, 2022 - Global Cancer Technology
Network with Johnson & Johnson, Springboard, BSI, AstraZeneca and Many More at the Wearable Injectors & Connected Devices Conference
SAE Media Group reports: The full agenda and speaker line-up are now available to download for the 3rd Annual Wearable Injectors and Connected Devices Conference, returning in October 2022. - July 08, 2022 - SAE Media Group
Terrain Health Partners with Novel Biotech Company Microgenesis to Offer Breakthrough Solutions for Infertility
Terrain Health, an international precision healthcare organization partners with novel biotechnology, science research company Microgenesis, to offer a natural and effective solution to restore fertility potential by identifying root cause of infertility issues, now shown to be linked to the health of the gut microbiome. - July 06, 2022 - Terrain Health Inc.
Hemanext Announces Appointment of Daan Kok as the Executive Vice President & General Manager of Hemanext for Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Hemanext Inc. (“Hemanext” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in blood processing and storage technology, today announced the appointment of Daan Kok as the Executive Vice President & General Manager of Hemanext for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). In his role,... - July 05, 2022 - Hemanext
Bench International Launches "Digitization of Healthcare Technology" Practice
Practice Supported by Visionaries in Digital Technology to Complement Bench’s 45+ Years in Life Sciences Executive Search - June 23, 2022 - Bench International
New Integrated Controls Streamline Essential Force Measurement
Mark-10 introduces the Series F family of force testers for quality control and process monitoring in manufacturing, research, and engineering applications. Suitable for diverse uses in the medical device, packaging, automotive, aerospace, and other industries, the Series F family integrates... - June 21, 2022 - Mark-10 Corporation
PharmStars Announces “Innovations in Real-World Evidence” Theme for Fall 2022 Accelerator
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces it is now accepting applications for its Fall 2022 cohort with the theme, “Innovations in Real-World Evidence.” - June 15, 2022 - PharmStars
Defined Bioscience Announces Formation of Scientific Advisory Board
Defined Bioscience, a life science tools company pioneering the development of next generation ingredients for cell culture, today announced the formation of its scientific advisory board (SAB). The SAB is comprised of a distinguished group of academic and industry experts who will advise the... - June 15, 2022 - Defined Bioscience Inc.
Creative Diagnostics Introduces CC50/IC50 Assay Services for Pharmaceutical Safety
Creative Diagnostics introduced CC50/IC50 testing services with a high level of detection sensitivity and accuracy. - June 11, 2022 - Creative Diagnostics
PharmStars Announces Showcase Pitch Event for Spring 2022 Cohort
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, announces the start of its Showcase Event on June 8, 2022. The digital health startups that participated in the 10-week accelerator program will make formal presentations to, and answer questions from, the pharma members of PharmStars. All of PharmStars’ seven members are participating in the Showcase Event. - June 08, 2022 - PharmStars
Creative Diagnostics Announces Antigens for Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Tests
Creative Diagnostics recently launched recombinant antigens p18 and p23 (viral capsid antigens, VCA), p54 and p138 (early antigens, EA) and EBNA1 (nuclear antigen, EBNA). - May 26, 2022 - Creative Diagnostics
Molekule Consulting Announces the Launch of E.U. - Based Operations
Molekule Consulting announces the launch of an E.U. - based business / Molekule Hub continuing their focus on the development of global strategy and advisory services for the biopharmaceutical sector. - May 24, 2022 - Molekule Consulting
Biopharma Industry Standout Robert Proulx Joins Advisory Board of Global Cancer Technology
Global Cancer Technology is developing innovative treatments for deadly diseases like cancer, with a current focus on glioblastoma and breast cancer. To date, Mr. Robert Proulx has held numerous Board positions, is a recognized thought leader in biopharma, and currently holds dual roles as the founder and CEO of Imagion Biosystems. - May 21, 2022 - Global Cancer Technology
Vesalio Announces Oversubscribed Class A Financing
Vesalio, an emerging leader in improving outcomes in patients with vascular occlusion, is proud to announce it has oversubscribed its Class A financing round. Solas BioVentures led the investment with participation by new and existing investors, including the recent addition of Orlando Health... - May 18, 2022 - Vesalio
Terrain Health Expands, Offering Innovative Solutions to Patients in Direct Patient Care and in Natural and Effective Fertility Solutions
Terrain Health, an international, precision healthcare organization focusing on integrative and functional medicine utilizing next generation healthcare tools, is pleased to announce they are expanding their practice to best meet the needs of its patients. Terrain Health is now offering Direct... - May 09, 2022 - Terrain Health Inc.
DIY Cold Plates Can be Customized for Precise Attachment to Hot Electronic Devices
Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. (ATS) is now providing DIY (do it yourself) cold plates for engineers to custom fit onto devices whose electronics need to be thermally managed for proper performance. ATS’s family of DIY high-performance aluminum cold plates let engineers safely drill holes in patterns in a mounting pattern that matches the specific connection points of hot devices that need cooling, such as IGBTs, MOSFETs, or other power electronics. - May 09, 2022 - Advanced Thermal Solutions, Inc.
The ALS TDI Discovery Biology Suite Dedicated in Honor of Liz Bodine to Speed Drug Development in ALS
The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) and Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS are proud to honor the commitment of Liz Bodine to facilitate more effective ALS drug discovery at ALS TDI, the world’s most comprehensive drug discovery lab dedicated solely to ALS. - May 04, 2022 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
BioSource Celebrating 25 Years in Business
This May marks 25 years since the start of BioSource Cultures & Flavors Inc. Support, guidance, and friendship of customers have made this milestone possible. Since 1997, BioSource has grown organically, as a family business started by Dr. Narayan Suresh and his wife Archana Suresh as... - April 23, 2022 - BioSource Cultures and Flavors
Anderton SICAV Launches New High Income Investment Fund. Gamma Capital Markets Acts as Investment Manager.
Anderton, an investment company that includes Gamma Capital Markets as its Investment Manager, announces the launch of the Challenger Impact High Income Fund to raise a minimum of 15 million EUR in its first initial offering period from investors seeking opportunities in early stage companies,... - April 22, 2022 - Anderton SICAV Plc.
Best Medical Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 26th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association will name the best medical websites in the world as part of their 26th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development. Medial Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2022 Best Medical Website and other medical-related WebAwards at www.webaward.org. - April 10, 2022 - Web Marketing Association
Instant Systems Expands Its Footprint in Virginia
Instant Systems continues to expand their footprint in Southeast Virginia with the launch of their Central Supply and Order Fulfilment Center (N3) in Virginia Beach, VA. Increased demand for Instant Systems’ products and services is driving the need for more warehouse, production and R&D... - April 07, 2022 - Instant Systems
New Immundiagnostik Test Simplifies Detecting, Measuring Unintentional Gluten Consumption
A quantitative test that detects gluten in stool samples is now available exclusively through Labcorp. - April 05, 2022 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
EndoSoft® Announces ISO 13485:2016 Certification
EndoSoft, a Leading Health IT Company, announced today that they received ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System Certification for the design, development, integration, and support of Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) software products (Registered by SRI Quality... - April 01, 2022 - EndoSoft
22 Year Breast Cancer Survivor Shines on the Catwalk to Bring Awareness to Genetic Testing
Crediting genetic testing and a persistent oncologist who kept recommending the testing at every checkup, Kathy is passionate about sharing the importance of genetic testing and how it saved her life. - April 01, 2022 - Say YES to Hope
Brandy Thibault Rocks the Runway to Illuminate Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
Brandy says, “Finding my purpose after cancer was extremely important and I have used it to help others my age; to make them aware that early onset colorectal cancer awareness is crucial.” - March 31, 2022 - Say YES to Hope
Kyle Clanton Brings Colorectal Cancer Awareness to the Catwalk Modeling Blue Shoes
Early onset colorectal cancer is a burgeoning problem in the United States and one that deserves greater attention. Kyle Clanton and his wife, Arriane Emdad, recently created a conversation during the Dallas Fashion Gala by modeling the catwalk in blue, the official color for colorectal cancer. - March 30, 2022 - Say YES to Hope
Denver City and County Building Lights Red for Bleeding Disorders Awareness
The Denver City and County Building located at 1437 Bannock Street was lit in magnificent red lights the week of March 2-7 in honor of Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month (BDAM). With about 3 million people nationwide impacted, it is critical to bring awareness to the important health condition and to advocate for access to diagnosis and ongoing health care. - March 12, 2022 - National Hemophilia Foundation - Colorado Chapter
AvantGen Awarded Contract from NIH to Expedite the Commercialization of Its AccuRate COVID-19 SelfCheck OTC Test
AvantGen, a San Diego-based biotechnology company with a superior yeast display technology for facile antibody discovery and optimization, has entered the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx®) Tech program to expedite the commercialization of its... - March 09, 2022 - AvantGen
NuvOx Receives Notice from the Breakthrough DOD Award for Its Immuno-Oncology Program
On February 11th, 2022, NuvOx Pharma received notice from the Department of Defense (DOD) office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) that the Company has been awarded a grant from the Breast Cancer Research Program Breakthrough Award. The grant would fund a... - March 05, 2022 - NuvOx Therapeutics
Timothy Healey Joins the Board of Director at Microvascular Therapeutics
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT), a clinical stage biotechnology company based in Tucson, Arizona, announced the appointment of Timothy Healey to the MVT Board of Directors. Mr. Healey bring a global perspective to pharmaceutical launch and commercialization. “I am very pleased and honored... - February 23, 2022 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
NuvOx to Participate in the BIO CEO Investor Conference
NuvOx Pharma, a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a first-in-class therapeutic to treat life-threatening diseases where hypoxia plays a role, will participate in BIO CEO & Investor Conference, held at New York City from February 14 - 17, 2022. The management team will be... - February 11, 2022 - NuvOx Therapeutics
FOXG1 Research Foundation’s Hourinaz Behesti PhD to Present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference 2022
The FOXG1 Research Foundation, the rare disease patient organization that is driving the science to find treatments for FOXG1 syndrome, will be presenting at the BIO CEO & Conference on February 14 to discuss Tapping into Therapeutic Development for Rare CNS Disorders. Dir. of Science, Hourinaz Behesti will discuss why FOXG1 is a viable target for biotech investment, and the suite of assets that the FRF has developed and characterized to help accelerate drug development. - February 09, 2022 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
ImaRx Investments Receives ISO-7 Certification for Its GMP Manufacturing Suite: Both Microvascular Therapeutics and NuvOx Pharma Will Benefit
ImaRx Investments, LLC, an investment firm based in Tucson, Arizona, has received ISO-7 certification on February 1st for its GMP manufacturing suite. The 1,800 square foot, ISO-5 capable clean room is designed for manufacturing injectable drugs. The facility is the only one of its kind in Southern... - February 08, 2022 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Optimoz Awarded GSA Cloud Services SIN
Optimoz, a leading provider of Cloud Engineering, Digital Transformation, Health IT and Blockchain solutions, announced today that it has been awarded Cloud and Cloud-Related Professional Services SIN 518210C under GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). Optimoz’s services under the Cloud SIN... - February 04, 2022 - Optimoz, Inc.
Shiv Kapoor Joins the Board of Directors at Microvascular Therapeutics
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT), a clinical stage biotechnology company based in Tucson, Arizona, announced the appointment of Shiv Kapoor to the MVT Board of Directors. Mr. Kapoor will bring extensive experience in corporate strategy and financing from both biotechnology and finance... - February 03, 2022 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
Decarbitation Inc. Product Launch: New Cannabis Crude Oil Decarboxylation Technology Using Controlled Cavitation
DecarbitationTM will be launching its website as well brand new 2 and 25 gallon systems for the decarboxylation of cannabis on February 2, 2022. - February 01, 2022 - Decarbitation Inc.
Thrombolex, Inc. – BASHIR™ Endovascular Catheters Show Dramatic Reduction in Thromboembolic Occlusions
Thrombolex, Inc. – BASHIR™ Endovascular Catheters Show Dramatic Reduction in Thromboembolic Occlusions in Segmental Pulmonary Arteries of Patients with Acute Intermediate Risk PE: Interim Results of NIH-Funded RESCUE Trial - January 17, 2022 - Thrombolex, Inc.
NuvOx to Present at Various Bio Forums in JPM Week
NuvOx Pharma, a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a first-in-class therapeutic to treat life-threatening diseases where hypoxia plays a role, will participate in various Bio forums held Jan 10 – 14, 2022. Dr. Evan Unger, NuvOx’s Chief Executive Officer, is presenting in... - January 14, 2022 - NuvOx Therapeutics
LifeTein Awarded the Fastest Peptide Synthesis Service in 2021
LifeTein was awarded the fastest peptide synthesis service in 2021 by New world Report, thanks to their speedy custom protein, antibody, and chemical services for biotech, pharma, academia, government customers, and diagnostics. Their services reach across the entire United States and more than 30 other nations. LifeTein provides the fastest turnaround time and most reliable quality in the industry, using their proprietary microwave-assisted heating technology for peptide synthesis. - January 07, 2022 - LifeTein
PharmStars Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2022 Accelerator Program; Startups with Digital Innovations in Neurological Disease Are Welcome to Apply
PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, is now accepting applications for its spring 2022 cohort with the theme, “Digital Innovations in Neurological Disease.” - January 04, 2022 - PharmStars
Vesalio Initiates Clinical Study Evaluating Innovative Thrombectomy Technique for Patients with STEMI
Vesalio Initiates Clinical Study Evaluating Innovative Thrombectomy Technique for Patients with STEMI. - December 23, 2021 - Vesalio
Clicks and Bricks Announces Interview with Debra Crystal from Epigenetic Scan
Clicks and Bricks announces episode 111 of their podcast, an interview with Debra Crystal with Epigenetic Scan. - December 23, 2021 - Clicks and Bricks Podcast
Mirror Biologics, Inc. Announces Close of a $14 Million Financing Round
This Funding will be Used, in Part, to Launch an Asian Phase II/III Randomized Controlled Registration Trial for Advanced Liver Cancer in Q1/2-2022. - December 09, 2021 - Mirror Biologics, Inc.
PharmStars Announces 2021 Accelerator Graduates
12 digital health startups have successfully completed PharmStars’ inaugural 10-week pharma-focused accelerator program. - December 08, 2021 - PharmStars
Doubling Down: HCPA Panel Selects Locus Performance Ingredients for Two Innovation Awards at XPAND2021
Green Tech Start-Up Recognized for Advancing Sustainable Cleaning Products with High-Performance Biosurfactant Ingredients and Carbon-Neutral Production Process. - December 08, 2021 - Locus Performance Ingredients
JVCKENWOOD to Sell 3D Cell Culture Multi-Well Plate for Drug Discovery Through Marketing Alliance with HCS Pharma
JVCKENWOOD Corporation ("JVCKENWOOD") has concluded a marketing alliance with HCS Pharma ("HCS"), a French start-up company, to sell multi-well plates for 3D cell culture in Japan and some parts of Asia that contribute to the drug discovery. - December 02, 2021 - HCS Pharma
Pelvic Floor HIFEM (Emsella) Improves the Intensity and Duration of Male Orgasm
Dr. Judson Brandeis studied the Emsella, a device that has been FDA-approved for the treatment of urinary incontinence by stimulating the pelvic floor muscles, in mid-life men with weak or delayed ejaculation. He discovered that four weekly thirty-minute treatments with the Emsella protocol 2 was enough to improve the self-reported intensity and duration of ejaculation. - November 30, 2021 - BrandeisMD
Parvus Therapeutics Announces Development and Manufacturing Agreement with Resilience to Advance Novel Autoimmune Drug Candidate PVT201
Parvus Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing Navacim™ platform-based disease-specific immunoregulator therapeutics to treat autoimmune diseases by activating endogenous generation of disease-specific regulatory T cells (Tregs) without impairing normal immune system function,... - November 29, 2021 - Parvus Therapeutics U.S., Inc.
Parvus Therapeutics and Ardena Enter Agreement for Tech Transfer, Scale-Up and GMP Manufacturing of Navacim Nanoparticles
Today Parvus announced it has entered into an agreement with Ardena, a specialist pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), for process development, scale-up and GMP manufacturing of NavacimTM nanoparticles, a key building block for all of our Navacim platform drug development candidates. - November 19, 2021 - Parvus Therapeutics U.S., Inc.