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Virginia Bio is hiring!

Virginia Bio, the non-profit trade association of the life science industry in Virginia is seeking a Director of Programs and Communications and a Vice President Membership and Development to join the team.

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09/30/2026

Activation Capital Recognizes President Michael Rao’s 17 Years of Leadership as Authority Board Chair, Names Paul Nolde as New Chair

Activation Capital, the operating name of the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority, today announced the election of Paul Nolde as chair of the Authority Board, succeeding Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D., who has served as chair since 2009. Rao will remain an active member of the board, continuing his longstanding support of Activation …

09/22/2026

ATCC to Lead Lifecycle Management of Military Medical Countermeasures Under 10-Year Department of War Contract

ATCC has been awarded a 10-year Department of War (DOW) contract to coordinate lifecycle management of medical countermeasures (MCMs) developed to protect U.S. military personnel from chemical and biological threats. Under this contract, ATCC supports the mission of the Rapid Access to Products in Development (RAPID) program to enable MCM preparedness against chemical and biological …

09/22/2026

Quoin Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Fast Track Designation for QRX003 for the Treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome

Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNRX) (“Quoin” or the “Company”), a late clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on rare and orphan diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track Designation to QRX003 for the treatment of Peeling Skin Syndrome (PSS). QRX003 is an investigational topical serine protease inhibitor lotion. …