by John Conrad | Sep 19, 2024 | NewsBrief
Syntax Bio has launched with $15 million in funding from notable investors, including Astellas Venture Management LLC and Illumina Ventures. The Chicago-based startup is pioneering a novel approach to cell therapy with its Cellgorithm platform. Syntax Bio’s...
by John Conrad | Jun 21, 2024 | iBIO News
Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization Announces Rheoxtech as Winner of Inaugural Timothy P. Walbert Entrepreneurship Impact Award CHICAGO, IL (June 21, 2024) – The Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization (iBIO) is pleased to announce that Rheoxtech has...
by John Conrad | Jun 6, 2024 | NewsBrief
The biopharma sector has undergone significant changes in venture funding and investment trends during the first quarter of 2024, according to a recent PitchBook report. Despite a decrease in deal count, the sector saw an increase in venture funding, with $7.4 billion...
by John Conrad | May 31, 2024 | iBIO News
iBIO unveiled the six finalists vying for the inaugural Timothy P. Walbert Entrepreneurship Impact Award, a prestigious $50,000 prize recognizing outstanding Illinois entrepreneurs in the life sciences industry. The finalists for this first-ever competition are:...
by John Conrad | May 29, 2024 | NewsBrief
Early drug development requires critical decisions under severe time and cost pressure. Data comes from multiple parallel activities and identifying possible key risks can be a challenge for companies with limited resources, a position many small biotechs find...