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ATCC has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (number 75N93025D00017) with an ordering period of 7 years with Federal funds from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), an institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contract, with an initial …

ivWatch, the IV safety company, has partnered with Aon, a leading global insurance broker and risk consultant, to quantify the clinical and financial impact of severe IV infiltration and extravasation injuries – one of the most underreported and costly adverse events in healthcare – and to model the return on investment associated with detecting these …

The life sciences industry is entering one of its most dynamic periods of innovation and expansion. Breakthroughs in biologics, advanced therapies, and drug-device combination products are reshaping the way medicines are developed, manufactured, and delivered to patients. With these scientific advances comes a new level of complexity. Companies must navigate increasingly sophisticated technologies, evolving regulatory …

The Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance is pleased to welcome Chip Bobbert, new Director of Innovation, to the team. The Director of Innovation is a new position, and Bobbert began the role on February 2 with a focus on working across the RBIA portfolio of organizations and programs to lead regional innovation strategy, founder and investor …

Central Virginia’s biosciences industry is growing faster than other areas across the state and the nation and the region must act now to prepare its workforce for a wave of advanced manufacturing and life sciences expansion. Today, CvilleBioHub released Talent Pathways: A Biosciences Workforce and Talent Strategy for GO Virginia Region 9, a comprehensive workforce …

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 …

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 …

Liquet Medical Inc., a pioneering medical device company committed to advancing patient care through innovative technologies, today announced it has received a second 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new configuration of the Versus™ Catheter. The latest clearance expands the company’s proprietary platform and opens access to a broader …

Serpin Pharma, Inc., a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing first‑in‑class LRP1‑agonist therapeutics, today announced that its Phase II clinical trial, EASE-AKI, has received unconditional approval to begin enrolling patients in Germany. The study will evaluate SP16, a powerful yet well-tolerated anti-inflammatory peptide, designed to protect the kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing …

Activation Capital today announced enhancements to Frontier BioHealth, building on the program’s successful 2024 launch and inaugural cohort while reinforcing its broader continuum of life sciences entrepreneurship programs designed to help science-driven companies progress toward commercialization and investor readiness. Frontier BioHealth was created to address a critical gap facing emerging biohealth founders: access to practical …

SSI Diagnostica Group, a global company specializing in testing solutions for infectious diseases, has announced the acquisition of InDevR, a Colorado-based provider of advanced multiplexed solutions for vaccine testing and quality control. The addition strengthens SSID Group’s leadership in pneumococcal vaccine QC testing with next-generation multiplexing assays and enhanced customization capabilities. InDevR will advance the Group’s offering by …

Accorto Regulatory Solutions, LLC (Accorto), a U.S.-based regulatory advisory firm, announced the launch of its dedicated Quality & Compliance Division, expanding the firm’s ability to deliver integrated regulatory and compliance support to organizations involved in the development of FDA-regulated products. The new division formalizes and expands Accorto’s compliance and GxP services in response to growing …

NIRSense and Aspen Medical USA (AMUSA) are pleased to announce the donation of 12 portable tissue-ischemia monitoring kits (comprising advanced sensor consoles plus tablets) to the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (MoD) for deployment in frontline Role-1 and Role-2 casualty care facilities in Ukraine. These investigational prototype systems are provided for use by military medical …

Higher Medicine Inc.  announced a strategic investment and fundraising partnership with Cerdwen, a venture capital firm focused on health and performance technology innovation. Based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Cerdwen partners with visionary founders to advance transformative healthcare technologies, supporting the translation of bold scientific ideas into meaningful clinical and commercial impact. “Higher Medicine exemplifies the …

Epidarex Capital (“Epidarex”), a transatlantic life science venture firm, today announces the first close of Epidarex Capital IV, LP, securing more than $145 million in commitments to build therapeutics and medical device companies. The Fund’s initial investors include the British Business Bank, Strathclyde Pension Fund, the Scottish National Investment Bank, as well as leading family …

Vibrent Health, a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) data company in the field of precision medicine research, is collaborating with Fred Hutch Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) under a $17 million contract awarded through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority’s (BARDA) Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) Consortium. This collaboration drives critical research on correlates of protection (CoPs), …

The Foundation is pleased to welcome Gerry Brunk to its Council, a committed group of goodwill ambassadors who partner with the Board of Directors and staff to offer guidance, raise funds, and generate awareness for focused ultrasound technology. Mr. Brunk co-founded Lumira Ventures, a North American healthcare venture capital firm, and serves as managing director in the firm’s Boston office. He has led investments in …

ReAlta Life Sciences Inc. (“ReAlta” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on safely targeting neutrophils and central components of the complement system to revolutionize the treatment of inflammatory disorders, today announced the appointment of Jonathan Rigby as a member of the ReAlta Life Sciences Board of Directors. Howard Berman, Ph.D., executive chairman, stated: …

ReAlta Life Sciences Inc. (“ReAlta” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on safely targeting neutrophils and central components of the complement system to revolutionize the treatment of inflammatory disorders, today announced the appointment of Howard Berman, Ph.D., as Executive Chairman of the ReAlta Life Sciences Board of Directors, effective immediately. “We are delighted …

ATCC, the world’s premier private, non-profit biological resources and standards organization, hosted an event today, Empowering the Future of Biotechnology Through Trusted Science, with the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) at its headquarters in Manassas, Virginia as part of the NSCEB’s “Biotech Across America” roadshow. The NSCEB met with ATCC leaders and key …

Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNRX) (the “Company” or “Quoin”), a late clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, today announced that the target loading concentrations for its two topical rapamycin delivery technologies have been successfully achieved. Specifically, a rapamycin loading concentration of 4% w/w has been achieved for Quoin’s proprietary topical …

The Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is pleased to announce that Dan Myers has been named the new Director for the Virginia SBDC – Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP). Dan, a seasoned innovation strategist, will lead the Virginia SBDC – ICAP program that is designed to help Virginia small businesses turn ideas into commercial …

Integrated MedCraft LLC today announced it has acquired the TrueClot and Dislotech product lines from Luna Labs. This announcement is more than a successful transaction. It is an example of innovation being accelerated with the right strategic partner. We built Luna Labs with a clear mission to incubate, accelerate, and grow technologies to the point …

Pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly & Co. and Merck & Co. have committed a cumulative $120 million to develop a workforce training center for advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing in Central Virginia. The companies, each of which is planning to build manufacturing facilities in Virginia; the state government, including Virginia Innovation Partnership Corp.; and multiple Virginia colleges …