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Gov. Hogan tours Gaithersburg lab working on COVID-19 vaccine

Gov. Hogan tours Gaithersburg lab working on COVID-19 vaccine

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday visited a Gaithersburg laboratory, that's in the process of developing a possible COVID-19 vaccine. Novavax Inc.,…

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Novavax Initiates Phase 3 Efficacy Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in the United Kingdom | Novavax Inc. – IR Site

Novavax Initiates Phase 3 Efficacy Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in the United Kingdom | Novavax Inc. – IR Site

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a late stage biotechnology company developing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases,…

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Alumnus’ VCU journey leads to new corporation — and a chance to fix America’s drug shortage problem

Alumnus’ VCU journey leads to new corporation — and a chance to fix America’s drug shortage problem

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 Earlier this year, the federal Department of Health and Human Services announced a four-year contract worth $354 million for Richmond-based…

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WhyWeVax™ Announces Expansion of Board of Directors with Eight New Members

WhyWeVax™ Announces Expansion of Board of Directors with Eight New Members

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Why We Vaccinate, Inc., a 501(3)(c) educational organization dedicated to provide a credible and trusted source for honest and…

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND TOPS THE STATE IN 2020 INC. MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL RANKING OF 5000 NATION’S FASTEST-GROWING COMPANIES

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND TOPS THE STATE IN 2020 INC. MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL RANKING OF 5000 NATION’S FASTEST-GROWING COMPANIES

ROCKVILLE, Md. — A broad range of 49 Montgomery County, Maryland companies made the list in this year’s annual Inc. 5000 list of the…

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Virtual DC Startup Showcase @ GW Registration, Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

Virtual DC Startup Showcase @ GW Registration, Tue, Sep 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite

The George Washington University (GW) Technology Commercialization Office is pleased to host the inaugural DC Startup Showcase. DC Startup Showcase will present companies developing…

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ClearMask works to remove communication barriers during COVID-19 | Maryland Business News

ClearMask works to remove communication barriers during COVID-19 | Maryland Business News

In an effort to improve communication among children, hard-of-hearing, and Deaf individuals, ClearMask is working to provide accessibility to everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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new FNIH awards website is a celebration of science

new FNIH awards website is a celebration of science

I am writing to share the exciting news that the Foundation for the NIH has just launched a dynamic new website to salute the incredible accomplishments…

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Cellphire President G. Michael Fitzpatrick Awarded Armed Services Program Lifetime Achievement Award | Nachricht | finanzen.net

Cellphire President G. Michael Fitzpatrick Awarded Armed Services Program Lifetime Achievement Award | Nachricht | finanzen.net

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellphire, the global leader in long-term stabilization and storage of platelets, is proud to announce that the Armed…

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Dr. Christine Dingivan Joins Emmes as President and CEO | BioSpace

Dr. Christine Dingivan Joins Emmes as President and CEO | BioSpace

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmes today announced that Dr. Christine Dingivan has joined the company as its new president and chief executive…

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AstraZeneca, Samsung reach $331M biologics manufacturing deal amid Korean CMO’s expansion push | FiercePharma

AstraZeneca, Samsung reach $331M biologics manufacturing deal amid Korean CMO’s expansion push | FiercePharma

Unlike some other manufacturers, Samsung Biologics has enjoyed a revenue boost from the novel coronavirus pandemic, and it's accelerating its expansion plans to match.…

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TIME Names Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Map Creator To 100 Most Influential People List For 2020 – CBS Baltimore

TIME Names Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Map Creator To 100 Most Influential People List For 2020 – CBS Baltimore

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — TIME recently named a Johns Hopkins University professor to its 2020 list of the 100 most influential people in the world for…

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Coronavirus vaccine could come thanks to horseshoe crab blood

Coronavirus vaccine could come thanks to horseshoe crab blood

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Allen Burgenson had a job, his father explained as they stood on the sand. This was Allen's first fishing trip, but…

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Top 50 NIH-Funded Institutions of 2020

A new federal fiscal year (FY) begins October 1, but lawmakers at deadline haven’t even agreed on stopgap funding needed to keep Washington fully…

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USAJOBS – Job Announcement

USAJOBS – Job Announcement

CRCHD seeks motivated scientists to serve as Program Directors in its Diversity Training Branch (DTB) and Integrated Networks Branch (INB). These Program Directors will…

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