BioHealth News Archive

Startup Maryland Announces Updates to 2015 for “Pitch Across Maryland” Tour Schedule

Startup Maryland Announces Updates to 2015 for “Pitch Across Maryland” Tour Schedule

Today Startup Maryland announced updates to the schedule (September 12 - October 2) and the rough route for the Pitch Across Maryland, the fourth…

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Emergent BioSolutions Expands Biodefense Business Through Launch of a Military-Grade Auto-Injector Device for Chemical Threats – NASDAQ.com

Emergent BioSolutions Expands Biodefense Business Through Launch of a Military-Grade Auto-Injector Device for Chemical Threats – NASDAQ.com

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) today announced that it is launching a ruggedized, military-grade auto-injector device, known as Emergard™, which is designed for intramuscular self-injection…

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The world population continues to grow, and by 2100, it’s predicted we’ll hit more than 11B people – MedCity News

The world population continues to grow, and by 2100, it’s predicted we’ll hit more than 11B people – MedCity News

The world population is continuing to grow for various reasons, and it’s growing fast. A recent report released by the United Nations revealed that…

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PRESS RELEASE: Governor appoints Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore CEO Tom Sadowski to Board of Directors

PRESS RELEASE: Governor appoints Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore CEO Tom Sadowski to Board of Directors

Tom Sadowski, president and CEO of the Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore, joins the Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) Board of Directors as a representative…

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Three Maryland Colleges Make Forbes Top 100 Colleges List – Annapolis, MD Patch

Three Maryland Colleges Make Forbes Top 100 Colleges List – Annapolis, MD Patch

Three Maryland colleges cracked the top 100 of the 2015 Forbes’ Top Colleges list. The schools and their rankings on the list are: No.…

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New Enterprise Associates ranks among top VC firms for best exits according to CB Insights report along with Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners – Washington Business Journal

New Enterprise Associates ranks among top VC firms for best exits according to CB Insights report along with Sequoia Capital and Accel Partners – Washington Business Journal

Chevy Chase-based New Enterprise Associates ranked among the VC firms with the best exits (meaning biggest acquisitions and initial public offerings) between 2009 and…

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This Johns Hopkins biotech startup has a new way to heal wounds – Technical.ly Baltimore

This Johns Hopkins biotech startup has a new way to heal wounds – Technical.ly Baltimore

A gel being developed in the lab at Johns Hopkins University is designed to make all signs of wounds disappear. Gemstone Biotherapeutics, which focuses…

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MedImmune recognized as green leader – The Frederick News-Post : Environment

MedImmune recognized as green leader – The Frederick News-Post : Environment

MedImmune has received a state award recognizing the company's commitment to environmentally conscious practices. Maryland's Green Registry announced Thursday that MedImmune was one of…

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Press Release — GenArraytion Inc

Press Release — GenArraytion Inc

GenArraytion, Inc., is pleased to announce a manufacturing license agreement with Chemring Detection Systems, Inc. (“CDS”), a subsidiary of Chemring Sensors & Electronic Systems…

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Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, New Enterprise Associates rated tops for big exits – Silicon Valley Business Journal

Sequoia Capital, Accel Partners, New Enterprise Associates rated tops for big exits – Silicon Valley Business Journal

Three venture firms stand out in a new study by CB Insight of who consistently enjoyed the biggest exits — IPOs or sales —…

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US Government Funds $3 Million Cryptocurrency Research Initiative

US Government Funds $3 Million Cryptocurrency Research Initiative

Three American universities are set to conduct wide-ranging research on cryptocurrencies using roughly $3m in grant funding from the National Science Foundation, a US…

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UPDATED: Leidos Wins Massive Pentagon Health Care Records Contract – Nextgov.com

UPDATED: Leidos Wins Massive Pentagon Health Care Records Contract – Nextgov.com

The Pentagon today awarded its years-in-the-making multibillion contract to upgrade its electronic health records system, to defense IT firm Leidos, which partnered with electronic…

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With $550M Fund, Deerfield Management Tackles Early Stage Biotech – Xconomy

With $550M Fund, Deerfield Management Tackles Early Stage Biotech – Xconomy

Developing lab research into the foundations of a profitable biotech company has always been a high-risk, high-reward business. Deerfield Management, a New York-based healthcare…

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BioNetworking: Staying Connected Tickets, Gaithersburg – Eventbrite

BioNetworking: Staying Connected Tickets, Gaithersburg – Eventbrite

Event is open to Post-Docs & Professional Scientists currently work in the Therapeutic Areas of: Oncology Respiratory, Inflammation & Autoimmunity Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases…

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Encouraging innovation in Md. – Baltimore Sun

Encouraging innovation in Md. – Baltimore Sun

A recent Kauffman Foundation study found that year-over-year startup activity in the U.S. increased in 2015 for the first time in five years and…

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