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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Antigen Test as First Over-the-Counter Fully At-Home Diagnostic Test for COVID-19 | FDA

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Antigen Test as First Over-the-Counter Fully At-Home Diagnostic Test for COVID-19 | FDA

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first over-the-counter (OTC) fully at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19.…

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In 2020, Maryland saw most VC funding dollars since 2001 – Technical.ly Baltimore

In 2020, Maryland saw most VC funding dollars since 2001 – Technical.ly Baltimore

Venture capitalists invested $1.159 billion into Maryland companies, according to data from the MoneyTree Report by PwC/CB Insights. It marks the third-highest VC dollar…

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Apply, Enroll & Explore Course Catalog

Apply, Enroll & Explore Course Catalog

The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) at the NIH will host a Virtual Open House on Monday, March 1 for its…

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Immunotherapy Veteran Robert Knight, MD, Joins NexImmune as Chief Medical Officer

Immunotherapy Veteran Robert Knight, MD, Joins NexImmune as Chief Medical Officer

GAITHERSBURG, MD – January 18, 2021 – NexImmune today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Bob) Knight as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Knight…

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Immunomic Therapeutics raises another $16M for cancer programs – Washington Business Journal

The latest funding comes on top of $61.3 million in new funding the local biotech raised in April. Image: Bill Hearl is CEO and…

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Harvard, MIT and Boston-area hospitals get $76M for health innovation center

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's joint biological innovation center has secured $76 million and signed a lease for a new facility…

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United Therapeutics Sponsors Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Registry

United Therapeutics Sponsors Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Registry

The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) announced that United Therapeutics will sponsor the PFF Registry. The Registry is a research resource that tracks clinical data, samples,…

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Maryland companies raised highest amount of venture capital ever in 2020 – Baltimore Business Journal

Maryland companies raised highest amount of venture capital ever in 2020 – Baltimore Business Journal

Maryland's growing companies raised a record $1.16 billion in VC dollars last year.   {iframe}https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2021/01/15/maryland-companies-raised-most-vc-ever-in-2020.html{/iframe}

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Veralox Therapeutics Announces IND Submission for VLX-1005 to Treat Heparin-Inducted Thrombocytopenia

Veralox Therapeutics Announces IND Submission for VLX-1005 to Treat Heparin-Inducted Thrombocytopenia

FREDERICK, Md – January 12, 2021 – Veralox Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing first-in-class small molecule therapeutics that treat the underlying pathologies of diseases…

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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proposes $1B stimulus bill, including checks for low-income households and tax relief – Baltimore Business Journal

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan proposes $1B stimulus bill, including checks for low-income households and tax relief – Baltimore Business Journal

Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday unveiled a state economic relief package designed to put money into the pockets of low-income Marylanders, help businesses stay…

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Chris Mathia, Chief Executive Officer, Innara Health, and Keith Molzer, Managing Partner, Flyover Capital, join Rich Bendis from Kansas City on BioTalk

Chris Mathia, Chief Executive Officer, Innara Health, and Keith Molzer, Managing Partner, Flyover Capital, join Rich Bendis from Kansas City on BioTalk

While home in Kansas City for the season, BioTalk host Rich Bendis virtually sits down two local business leaders. Innar Health CEO, Chris Mathia,…

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TEDCO will provide $5M in COVID-19 aid for Maryland tech businesses – Technical.ly Baltimore

The state is providing aid for startups that are struggling to survive this economic downturn. As part of an economic relief package announced by…

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How the coronavirus vaccine relies on Maryland’s strangest fishery: horseshoe crabs – Baltimore Sun

How the coronavirus vaccine relies on Maryland’s strangest fishery: horseshoe crabs – Baltimore Sun

Far from the medical labs and test tubes, a fisherman in old rubber boots walks across the docks of West Ocean City to inspect…

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Agreements reached between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union – GOV.UK

Agreements reached between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the European Union – GOV.UK

The Trade and Cooperation Agreement and other agreements below are provided for information only. No rights may be derived from them until the date…

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NexImmune Strengthens Scientific Leadership by Appointing Jerome Zeldis as EVP R&D and Jeffrey Weber as Chief Scientific Advisor

NexImmune Strengthens Scientific Leadership by Appointing Jerome Zeldis as EVP R&D and Jeffrey Weber as Chief Scientific Advisor

GAITHERSBURG, MD -- January 04, 2021 – NexImmune, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to immunotherapy designed to employ the body’s own…

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