BioHealth News Archive

University of Maryland researchers make strides in schizophrenia diagnosis research – EurekAlert! Science News

University of Maryland researchers make strides in schizophrenia diagnosis research – EurekAlert! Science News

Researchers from the University of Maryland College Park (UMD) and Baltimore (UMB) campuses have developed a blood test that could help doctors more quickly…

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UM Baltimore, SurgiGyn ink licensing deal for laparoscopic hysterectomy device – MassDevice

UM Baltimore, SurgiGyn ink licensing deal for laparoscopic hysterectomy device – MassDevice

Gynecological surgery device developer SurgiGyn said today it inked an exclusive license arrangement with the University of Maryland, Baltimore for laparoscopic surgical device technology…

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BIO Statement on President Trump’s Comments Supporting Biopharmaceutical Competition and Innovation – BIO

BIO Statement on President Trump’s Comments Supporting Biopharmaceutical Competition and Innovation – BIO

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s comments today supporting biopharmaceutical innovation: "We look forward to working with President…

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WIB-Washington DC/Baltimore Presents: “From Bench to Market”

WIB-Washington DC/Baltimore Presents: “From Bench to Market”

Thursday, February 23, 2017 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST Johns Hopkins University – Montgomery Campus 106-110 A&R Building 9601 Medical Center Drive Rockville,…

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USM Updates From Chancellor Robert L. Caret

USM Updates From Chancellor Robert L. Caret

On the first two days of February, I testified before Maryland legislative committees in support of Governor Larry Hogan's FY 2018 budget proposal for…

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BioBuzz Gaithersburg with Founding Sponsor JHU – 2/16

BioBuzz Gaithersburg with Founding Sponsor JHU – 2/16

Thursday February 16, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST  Join BioBuzz and founding sponsor The Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus at…

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Structural Inheritance of the Actin Cytoskeletal Organization Determines the Body Axis in Regenerating Hydra: Cell Reports

Structural Inheritance of the Actin Cytoskeletal Organization Determines the Body Axis in Regenerating Hydra: Cell Reports

Understanding how mechanics complement bio-signaling in defining patterns during morphogenesis is an outstanding challenge. Here, we utilize the multicellular polyp Hydra to investigate the…

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US immigration order strikes against biotech – Trade Secrets

US immigration order strikes against biotech – Trade Secrets

To the Editor: We the undersigned, founders and leaders of biotech companies, write to express our deep concern and opposition to the executive order…

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Medical Device Innovation in Maryland: from Technology to Lab to Market

Medical Device Innovation in Maryland: from Technology to Lab to Market

Tuesday, March 7th 8:00am—5:00pm This one-day event will highlight the latest trends in medical devices and technologies and feature resources in the state that…

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Do Social Ties Affect Our Health? – NIH News in Health, February 2017

Do Social Ties Affect Our Health? – NIH News in Health, February 2017

Cuddles, kisses, and caring conversations. These are key ingredients of our close relationships. Scientists are finding that our links to others can have powerful…

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Second Annual Crab Trap Application – Now Accepting Submission

Second Annual Crab Trap Application – Now Accepting Submission

You thought the Shark Tank was tough? The second annual BioHealth Capital Region Crab Trap is now accepting applications! Submit your application for a…

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4 takeaways from Nestlé’s HQ relocation announcement – Smart Incentives

4 takeaways from Nestlé’s HQ relocation announcement – Smart Incentives

Nestlé announced last week it is moving its US headquarters from California to Arlington, Virginia. We see similarities to other recent headquarters moves, yielding…

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Under Armour debuts ‘made in the U.S.’ gear — and tests what we think we know about manufacturing in America – The Washington Post

Under Armour debuts ‘made in the U.S.’ gear — and tests what we think we know about manufacturing in America – The Washington Post

The black sports bra and matching leggings that Under Armour began selling Monday don’t look particularly distinctive from the rest of the workout attire…

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Montgomery County STEM Summit hosted by Councilmember Hans Riemer Registration

Montgomery County STEM Summit hosted by Councilmember Hans Riemer Registration

Build the MoCo STEM community by attending this free event for educators from pre-K to college, business leaders and employers, County Councilmembers, county government…

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Federal Labs: 2017 FLC Award Winners

Federal Labs: 2017 FLC Award Winners

The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer congratulates the winners of its 2017 Awards. With over 90 nominations submitted this year’s competition was fierce,…

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