The George Mason University, National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases, within the College of Science, invites well-qualified candidates to apply for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the area of virology working with RNA viruses. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason’s academic and culturally inclusive environment.
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06/02/2026
TearSolutions Receives FDA Orphan Drug and Fast Track Designations for Lacripep® in Neurotrophic Keratitis and Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial with First Patients Dosed
TearSolutions, Inc. (“TearSolutions”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel ophthalmic therapeutics, today announced receiving Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Orphan Drug (ODD) and Fast Track Designations for Lacripep in Neurotrophic Keratitis (NK) and initiating a Phase 2 clinical trial with first patients dosed. The FDA’s ODD provides incentives, including tax credits for clinical testing and …
06/02/2026
Contraline Announces $92.5 Million Series B Financing to Advance NES/T Male Contraceptive into Late-Stage Development
Contraline, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel male contraceptives, today announced the closing of a $92.5 million Series B financing co-led by BVF Partners L.P. and RA Capital Management, with participation from GV (Google Ventures), Lumira Ventures, Invus, and other new and existing investors. In conjunction with the closing of the Series B financing, …
06/02/2026
GEN Names BioHealth Capital Region a Top 3 U.S. Biopharma Cluster for Fourth Year in a Row
The BioHealth Capital Region, spanning Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., has once again been named one of the nation’s Top 3 biopharma clusters by Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN), marking the region’s fourth consecutive year in the Top 3. GEN’s 2026 “Top 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters” ranking was authored by Alex Philippidis, Senior Business …