BioHealth News Archive

The 2022 Women’s Venture Competition is open for applications until February 28, 2022, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The 2022 Women’s Venture Competition is open for applications until February 28, 2022, 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The AIM-HI Women’s Venture Competition, in its third year, is open for women entrepreneurs! The program provides early-stage funding, coaching, and networking opportunities to…

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Maryland Tech Council CEO Marty Rosendale joins Rich Bendis on BioTalk

Maryland Tech Council CEO Marty Rosendale joins Rich Bendis on BioTalk

Marty Rosendale, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Tech Council, joins BioTalk to discuss MTCs Programs, Accessing Capital, and Goals for 2022 Listen now…

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BHI’s next EIR Feedback Day is March 16th

BHI’s next EIR Feedback Day is March 16th

These free 1:1 virtual sessions are an opportunity to discuss your company with experts in diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health and medical devices. If you’re…

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Even old foes can learn sweet new tricks: Cell Host & Microbe

Even old foes can learn sweet new tricks: Cell Host & Microbe

In this issue of Cell Host and Microbe, Haslwanter et al., 2022 present a comprehensive investigation into the molecular and functional basis of 17D vaccine…

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In biopharma VC world, what does it mean to take a ‘leap’? For Leaps by Bayer, it’s ‘fewer, but maybe bigger bets’ | Fierce Biotech

In biopharma VC world, what does it mean to take a ‘leap’? For Leaps by Bayer, it’s ‘fewer, but maybe bigger bets’ | Fierce Biotech

Sparking innovation at a Big Pharma with a 150-year history can be difficult, so sometimes it takes some outside perspective to get the ball…

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CEO Exclusive: Healthworx’s Ricardo Johnson on Venture Investment and Tech Decision-Making | HealthLeaders Media

CEO Exclusive: Healthworx’s Ricardo Johnson on Venture Investment and Tech Decision-Making | HealthLeaders Media

This week, HealthLeaders speaks with Ricardo Johnson, CEO of Healthworx—the innovation and venture capital (VC) arm of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Johnson details the plan's…

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Montgomery County streamlines zoning to bolster increasingly competitive biotech sector – Washington Business Journal

In a bid to keep and grow its flagship biohealth sector, Montgomery County is dramatically streamlining its regulatory review process for industry players who…

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Privia Health Leverages Amalgam Rx’s EHR-Integrated Solutions to Personalize Care | Business Wire

Privia Health Leverages Amalgam Rx’s EHR-Integrated Solutions to Personalize Care | Business Wire

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amalgam Rx, Inc., a leader in connecting healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences companies through a SaaS-enabled digital marketplace and product platform,…

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Dean Chang named UMD’s new interim chief innovation officer

Dean Chang named UMD’s new interim chief innovation officer

The University of Maryland named Dr. Dean Chang as its new interim chief innovation officer and associate vice president for innovation and economic development…

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Report: NIH SBIR/STTR program supported 99 drugs, numerous successful companies over 25 years | SSTI

Report: NIH SBIR/STTR program supported 99 drugs, numerous successful companies over 25 years | SSTI

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supported the development of…

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Ellume – COVID-19 Response

Ellume – COVID-19 Response

The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is an over-the-counter, rapid self-test which detects SARS-CoV-2 antigen. The test is suitable for ages 2 years and above…

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Ellume / QIAGEN Partnership is Making Tuberculosis Testing More Accessible · BioBuzz

Ellume / QIAGEN Partnership is Making Tuberculosis Testing More Accessible · BioBuzz

While COVID has most certainly been top-of-mind for companies working to combat infectious disease, we must not forget the other microbes out there that…

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BioBAT to Receive $50M From City’s Expanded LifeSci NYC Investment | NYCEDC

BioBAT to Receive $50M From City’s Expanded LifeSci NYC Investment | NYCEDC

BROOKLYN, NY—New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced a $50 million investment in life sciences at BioBAT to expand their lab space as…

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Maryland’s Biotech Tax Incentive Boosts VC Funding with Guaranteed Returns

Maryland’s Biotech Tax Incentive Boosts VC Funding with Guaranteed Returns

Maryland’s life sciences ecosystem has become a key hub along the eastern shore of the United States due to its position in infectious disease…

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Councilmember Friedson Hosts Press Conference on Expediting Innovation and Expanding Economic Development through Zoning Changes for BioHealth Priority Campuses

Councilmember Friedson Hosts Press Conference on Expediting Innovation and Expanding Economic Development through Zoning Changes for BioHealth Priority Campuses

New zoning measure spearheaded by Friedson will accelerate and streamline the regulatory process to develop and spur expansion of biohealth facilities in Montgomery County…

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