BioHealth News Archive

Tech Council of MD presents a Bioscience Networking Reception

Tech Council of MD presents a Bioscience Networking Reception

Tech Council of MD presents a Bioscience Networking Reception April 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with Christopher P. Austin, M.D., Director, National Center for Advancing…

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Meet the new Booz Allen — angel investor? – Washington Business Journal

Meet the new Booz Allen — angel investor? – Washington Business Journal

How could this be: A 100-year-old government consulting firm that's always taken its marching orders from Uncle Sam, investing its own money in the…

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From Lab to Market: Accelerating Research Breakthroughs and Economic Growth – The White House

From Lab to Market: Accelerating Research Breakthroughs and Economic Growth – The White House

Earlier this month, President Obama announced his 2015 budget, a roadmap for accelerating economic growth, expanding opportunity for all Americans and ensuring fiscal responsibility.…

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In latest 3D printer implants breakthrough, surgeons replace skull

In latest 3D printer implants breakthrough, surgeons replace skull

In the latest test of 3D printing in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgeons in The Netherlands announced that they successfully implanted a 3D printer skull to…

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The Urban Shift in the U.S. Start-Up Economy, in One Chart – Richard Florida – The Atlantic Cities

The Urban Shift in the U.S. Start-Up Economy, in One Chart – Richard Florida – The Atlantic Cities

San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood; Cambridge, Massachusetts’ Kendall Square; Lower Manhattan: These are the dense, walkable neighborhoods that have become the new hubs of America’s…

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Teaching entrepreneurship? Yes we can. – The Washington Post

Teaching entrepreneurship? Yes we can. – The Washington Post

Reading the cover story of last week’s Capital Business (“Educating tomorrow’s entrepreneurs”) echoed what I had seen at the recent South by Southwest Edu…

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30 Days of EnTERPreneurship Showcases Innovation at UMD – UMD Right Now

30 Days of EnTERPreneurship Showcases Innovation at UMD – UMD Right Now

The University of Maryland kicked off today its third annual 30 Days of EnTERPreneurship, a month-long celebration of the university's fearless ideas, innovation and…

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Cardiovascular disease: Social and economic impacts – EurActiv

Cardiovascular disease: Social and economic impacts – EurActiv

Cardiovascular disease accounts for 52% of female deaths and 42% of male deaths in the EU. Approximately four million people in Europe and 1.9…

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RuiYi Announces $15 Million Series B to Advance Pipeline of Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting GPCR Receptors – MarketWatch

RuiYi Announces $15 Million Series B to Advance Pipeline of Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting GPCR Receptors – MarketWatch

RuiYi, Inc. announced today a $15 million Series B financing by existing investors: 5AM Ventures, Versant Ventures, Apposite Capital, SR One, the independent corporate…

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New Approaches to Investing in Healthcare Tickets, Rockville – Eventbrite

New Approaches to Investing in Healthcare Tickets, Rockville – Eventbrite

Doctors and Life Science Professionals: Invest in what you know! Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM The original idea for…

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NSF Accepting Applications for New I-Corps Sites – SSTI

NSF Accepting Applications for New I-Corps Sites – SSTI

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a new round of funding for the Innovation Corps Sites (I-Corps Sites) Program.  Housed at institutions of higher…

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University of Maryland Unveils Master’s Degree Program in Technology Entrepreneurship

University of Maryland Unveils Master’s Degree Program in Technology Entrepreneurship

15-month, global online program combines academics with new web-based incubator The University of Maryland, a national leader in entrepreneurship education and venture creation, today…

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Interagency Funding for Research and Engineering Projects Conducted by Federal Researcher

Interagency Funding for Research and Engineering Projects Conducted by Federal Researcher

This Request for Information (RFI) solicits input from the public regarding interagency research awards via competitive grants, contracts, or other vehicles provided by a…

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GSK receives European authorisation for once-weekly type 2 diabetes treatment, Eperzan® (albiglutide)

GSK receives European authorisation for once-weekly type 2 diabetes treatment, Eperzan® (albiglutide)

GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for its once-weekly diabetes treatment, Eperzan® (albiglutide).  Eperzan is indicated…

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Tech Council of Maryland Names New Board Members – MarketWatch

Tech Council of Maryland Names New Board Members – MarketWatch

The Tech Council of Maryland (TCM), Maryland’s largest technology trade association for life science and technology, today announced that individuals from IBM, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals…

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