BioHealth News Archive
Robotic sperm is here, and it’s not just for fertilization — it might help treat cancer, too
Meet the humble “Magnetosperm,” a tiny, sperm-like robot with incredible potential in the medical world. It’s approximately six times longer than a human sperm,…
Read More
How US healthcare companies can thrive amid disruption – McKinsey & Company
Disruptive change is now a fact of life for many industries. Healthcare is no exception. Although healthcare has been changing for decades—think about the…
Read More
In Search of STEM Diversity – from MdBio Foundation CEO Brian Gaines
MdBio Foundation is looking for solutions to build a diverse and highly qualified STEM workforce. Read the latest from CEO Brian Gaines published in the Washington…
Read More
NIH gives J. Craig Venter Institute $25M to uncover genetic secrets of infectious diseases
The U.S. National Institutes of Health has awarded $25 million to the J. Craig Venter Institute to back an initiative to study infectious diseases…
Read More
Can predictive analytics help reduce hospital-acquired infections?
A biotech entrepreneur wants to arm physicians with an electronic companion diagnostic tool to help hospitals reduce hospital-acquired infections. Last year, antibiotic-resistant infections caused…
Read More
An Invitation to Attend BIO2014 – AURP
The Association of University Research Parks (AURP) and the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) are pleased to invite you to attend the 2014 BIO International Convention to…
Read More
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. and MedImmune collaborate to develop a custom PD-L1 Assay for immunotherapy clinical trials – MarketWatch
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group and MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, today announced…
Read More
UMBC, CIC partner to teach cyber entrepreneurs how to pitch – Baltimore Business Journal
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the Chesapeake Innovation Center are teaming up to teach cyber entrepreneurs how to pitch to investors. The…
Read More
10 key takeaways from Health Datapalooza 2014
Early June is Health Datapalooza time, and this year’s event was again a whirlwind of energy, insights, and over 2,000 very motivated and passionate health…
Read More
UEDA Awards of Excellence Nomination Deadline Extended to 6/10
The University Economic Development Association (UEDA) is currently seeking nominations for its annual Awards of Excellence program, which recognizes cutting edge university-based economic development…
Read More
He ditched med school for software that helps doctors
ERIC KING, 30, of Northern Liberties, is founder and CEO of Grand Round Table, a startup on 3rd Street near Market that develops software…
Read More
T2 Speakers Series – 6/11/14 “FastTrac TechVenture by Kauffman Foundation is now at Montgomery College!”
PRESENTER: Karen Ambrose, Program Director, Business, Professional Licensure and Certification ProgramsMontgomery College, Workforce Development and Continuing Education ABSTRACT: Montgomery College has joined with the…
Read More
‘Shocking’ garment designed by Johns Hopkins’ students could save lives | Hub
Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering students have designed a lightweight, easy-to-conceal shirtlike garment to deliver lifesaving shocks to patients experiencing serious heart problems. The students…
Read More
CytImmune raises $400K from Maryland, Montgomery County to advance nanomedicine trials – Washington Business Journal
Rockville-based CytImmune Sciences Inc. has raised $400,000 from the Maryland Venture Fund, Montgomery County and an unnamed venture investor to push Aurimune — a…
Read More
GSK Wants To Give Away $5 Million To Non-Profits Working For A Healthier Philadelphia « CBS Philly
GSK, formerly Glaxo SmithKline, and the Philadelphia Foundation have announced a $5 million grant package available to non-profits which will lead to healthier lives.…
Read More