Company News
01/04/2024
Aditxt reaches deal to acquire maker of Phexxi
Aditxt, a biotech company based in Richmond, expects to purchase California-based contraceptive maker Evofem Biosciences for $100 million, taking on the business’s debt of up to $18 million, according to Aditxt’s announcement. Both companies’ boards have unanimously approved the acquisition, which is expected to close in the first half of the year. Evofem produces Phexxi, …
01/03/2024
Bonumose’s Tagatose Certified As Plant-Based & Vegetarian
For the first time, tagatose has been certified as Plant-Based and Vegetarian. Tagatose is an ultra-low glycemic index sugar substitute found in tiny quantities in plants such as apples, pineapples, and the sap of a tree related to the cocoa tree. But because tagatose is found in nature is such small amounts, for commercial purposes …
01/03/2024
ReAlta Life Sciences Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Three Accomplished Biotechnology Executives
ReAlta Life Sciences, Inc. (“ReAlta” or the “Company”), a mid-stage clinical biotech company dedicated to saving lives by rebalancing the inflammatory response to address life-threatening diseases, announced the appointment of three seasoned biotechnology executives, Christi Shaw, Mert Aktar, and David Marek, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. “We are delighted to welcome Christi Shaw, …
12/11/2023
$90 Million Investment to Launch “Virginia’s Research Triangle” Network Among at UVA, VA Tech and VCU
Governor Youngkin has announced that Virginia will make a significant investment to launch a biotechnology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical manufacturing network to foster collaboration among three of the Commonwealth’s major existing university research institutions. In his upcoming biennial budget, scheduled to be released on December 20th, the Governor will include a total of $90 million …
12/05/2023
Industry Leader and Globally Recognized Patient Advocate John F. Crowley Appointed to Lead BIO as President & CEO
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is proud to announce that industry leader and military veteran John F. Crowley will be its new President and CEO, effective March 4. He will replace Rachel King, a longtime BIO board member and industry trailblazer who has served as BIO’s CEO on an interim basis for the past year. …
12/04/2023
The Lessons Learned from the STEM2VA Internship Program for the Life Sciences Industry
About two years ago, the STEM2VA Program kicked off to provide internship opportunities for Virginia students within the life sciences sector on one side and to facilitate the recruitment process and offset some costs for the employers on another. The program was part of the Virginia Bio-Connect project funded by the GO Virginia grant initiative. …