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Novavax Candidate COVID-19 Vaccine Moves into Phase III Trial

Novavax Candidate COVID-19 Vaccine Moves into Phase III Trial

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced the commencement of the Phase III trial (NCT04611802) of the Novavax investigational COVID-19 vaccine,…

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How I Lost 65 Pounds In 18 Months Without Any Fad Diets or Gimmicks | by Mark Suster | Jan, 2021 | Both Sides of the Table

How I Lost 65 Pounds In 18 Months Without Any Fad Diets or Gimmicks | by Mark Suster | Jan, 2021 | Both Sides of the Table

I’ve been reluctant to write this blog post because historically I don’t like talking about weight. But I’ve been promising to publish how I…

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Biotech Showcase™ | Investor conference | Co-produced by Demy-Colton and EBD Group

Biotech Showcase™ | Investor conference | Co-produced by Demy-Colton and EBD Group

We are now only a few weeks out from Biotech Showcase and excited to launch the Spotlight Sessions on our on-demand hub on partneringONE.…

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7 Cell Therapy Companies in Maryland Helping to Revolutionize Drug Discovery: The Latest News | American Gene Technologies

7 Cell Therapy Companies in Maryland Helping to Revolutionize Drug Discovery: The Latest News | American Gene Technologies

Maryland is home to one of the largest life science clusters in the United States with more than 500 biotech companies. In addition to…

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Emmes Acquires Neox s.r.o., a Clinical Research Organization Headquartered in the Czech Republic

Emmes Acquires Neox s.r.o., a Clinical Research Organization Headquartered in the Czech Republic

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmes, a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO) dedicated to supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical…

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U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford and AstraZeneca – The New York Times

U.K. Authorizes Covid-19 Vaccine From Oxford and AstraZeneca – The New York Times

LONDON — Britain on Wednesday became the first country to give emergency authorization to the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of…

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Novavax Announces Initiation of PREVENT-19 Pivotal Phase 3 Efficacy Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in the United States and Mexico | Novavax Inc. – IR Site

Novavax Announces Initiation of PREVENT-19 Pivotal Phase 3 Efficacy Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in the United States and Mexico | Novavax Inc. – IR Site

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Dec. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today…

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REGENXBIO Announces Agreement to Monetize Portion of Zolgensma® Royalties for $200 Million | BioSpace

REGENXBIO Announces Agreement to Monetize Portion of Zolgensma® Royalties for $200 Million | BioSpace

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- REGENXBIO Inc. (Nasdaq: RGNX), a leading clinical-stage biotechnology company seeking to improve lives through the curative potential of…

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REGENXBIO Announces Agreement to Monetize Portion of Zolgensma® Royalties for $200 Million | BioSpace

REGENXBIO Announces Agreement to Monetize Portion of Zolgensma® Royalties for $200 Million | BioSpace

ROCKVILLE, Md., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- REGENXBIO Inc. (Nasdaq: RGNX), a leading clinical-stage biotechnology company seeking to improve lives through the curative potential of…

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Exclusive: D.C. med-tech startup Nanochon raising new funding for 3D-printed implant for joint injuries – Washington Business Journal

Nanochon is aiming to close the round in January to fund the first human study of its product. Image: Ben Holmes is co-founder and…

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Genetically Modified Pigs May Save Your Life: FDA Allows GMO Pigs

Genetically Modified Pigs May Save Your Life: FDA Allows GMO Pigs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the second-ever genetically modified subtype of pig for human consumption. But there are no plans…

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Genetically Modified Pigs May Save Your Life: FDA Allows GMO Pigs

Genetically Modified Pigs May Save Your Life: FDA Allows GMO Pigs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the second-ever genetically modified subtype of pig for human consumption. But there are no plans…

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These breakthroughs will make 2021 better than 2020 | LinkedIn

These breakthroughs will make 2021 better than 2020 | LinkedIn

The latest on the innovations that will let us go back to normal. This has been a devastating year. More than 1.6 million people…

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Virginia Bio Will Direct New “Virginia Bio-Connect” Statewide Consortium to Strengthen Competitiveness of Virginia’s Life Science Ecosystem | Business Wire

Virginia Bio Will Direct New “Virginia Bio-Connect” Statewide Consortium to Strengthen Competitiveness of Virginia’s Life Science Ecosystem | Business Wire

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Governor Northam and the Virginia Biotechnology Association announced today that GO Virginia has approved a competitive grant request to help fund Virginia…

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Task force report outlines steps to build stronger post-pandemic economy in Maryland, Virginia, D.C. – The Washington Post

Task force report outlines steps to build stronger post-pandemic economy in Maryland, Virginia, D.C. – The Washington Post

More than 50 local leaders have mapped out an economic recovery strategy for the Washington area that they say would leave it more unified,…

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