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Learn about Fairfax FIRST

The Fairfax Innovation for Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) program is intended to provide participants with the physical address needed for funding applications, while alleviating the financial burden of a lease before substantial funding is received. FIRST supports early-stage entities that seek to advance the development or application of emerging technologies. Acceptance into the program and the office space provided is based on eligibility, space needs, and space availability at the MEC Fairfax.

 

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03/02/2026

Learn about Fairfax FIRST

The Fairfax Innovation for Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) program is intended to provide participants with the physical address needed for funding applications, while alleviating the financial burden of a lease before substantial funding is received. FIRST supports early-stage entities that seek to advance the development or application of emerging technologies. Acceptance into the program

02/25/2026

Rivus Pharmaceuticals Appoints Jorge Bartolome as Chief Executive Officer

Rivus Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to treating MASH, obesity, and associated cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the appointment of Jorge Bartolome as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board. He succeeds Allen Cunningham, a co-founder who will move to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Bartolome has over 25 years of

02/24/2026

Jeeva Clinical Trials Calls on Global Life Sciences Leaders to Modernize Infrastructure for AI-Driven Drug Development

Jeeva Clinical Trials today amplified its call to action for the global pharmaceutical and clinical research ecosystem: Artificial Intelligence will not transform drug development unless organizations modernize the IT infrastructure beneath it. The message — first articulated in a recent thought leadership article by Founder and CEO Harsha K. Rajasimha — has gained strong traction