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Application Deadline: March, 20th 2020
Finalists will be announced: April 3rd, 2020
Finalist Presentations BioHealth Capital Region Forum Event: April 15th, 2020
08/26/2025
The Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority (doing business as Activation Capital) announced today that it has appointed Michael Steele as president and chief executive officer. Steele succeeds Robert Ward, who has served as interim CEO since July 2024 during a period of rapid growth for the life sciences ecosystem development organization. Steele comes to Activation …
08/25/2025
Danforth Advisors LLC, today announced the acquisition of PharmaDirections, Inc., a full-spectrum development partner to life science companies, expanding its integrated capabilities from discovery through commercialization. Founded in 2003, PharmaDirections was a pioneer of the virtual drug development model. The company brings veteran program leaders and more than 150 specialists to support strategic planning and …
08/22/2025
A study published this month in The BMJ (British Medical Journal) analyzed the use of optical sensor technology from ivWatch, the U.S.-based IV safety company, in the early detection of peripheral intravenous infiltration or extravasation (PIVIE) events in neonates. Presenting a comparative evaluation between conventional observational methods and continuous sensor-based monitoring, the study offers insights …