BioHealth News Archive
BIA | US investors flock to UK biotech as sector delivers strong outperformance in a turbulent 2020
Biotech companies on London stock markets delivered market-beating returns in 2020 and attracted new investors looking for growth in a turbulent year, according to…
Read MoreMd. Department of Commerce eyes changes to to tax credit programs – Baltimore Business Journal
After a bitter battle with Democratic lawmakers last year, the Department of Commerce is looking to alter the biotech, cybersecurity and research and development…
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SBA Announces Recipients of Tibbetts Awards for Demonstrating Significant Economic and Social Impact from R&D Funding
Washington, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced 38 companies, seven organizations and 14 individuals as the winners…
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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
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
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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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
GAITHERSBURG, MD – January 18, 2021 – NexImmune today announced the appointment of Dr. Robert (Bob) Knight as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Knight…
Read MoreImmunomic 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…
Read MoreHarvard, 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
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'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
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
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
While home in Kansas City for the season, BioTalk host Rich Bendis virtually sits down two local business leaders. Innar Health CEO, Chris Mathia,…
Read MoreTEDCO 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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