Invenra, OBT to Collaborate
Invenra announced last week that is has teamed up with UK-based biotech company Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT) to identify and characterize a panel of fully human therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against…
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InvivoSciences, Hamamatsu to Collaborate
InvivoSciences and New Jersey-based Hamamatsu today announced a joint collaboration that ultimately may help accelerate preclinical drug discovery in regenerative medicine. According to a release, technology developed by Hamamatsu will be…
Jim Caruso to Head Cellectar
Cellectar Biosciences named Jim Caruso to be its new President and CEO, the company announced today. “(Jim) brings a level of energy and commitment, combined with his significant industry experience that…
UW Startup Creates Antibodies for Animal Infections
University of Wisconsin Animal Sciences Professor Mark Cook has created Ab E Discovery LLC to commercialize research in developing an antibiotic-free method to protect animals raised for food against common infections,…
Exact Sciences Proposes Downtown HQ
Exact Sciences announced today that it may relocate its headquarters to a proposed mixed-use space in Judge Doyle Square. According to a release, Hammes Co. and Majestic Realty are envisioning a 1 million…
Cellectar Begins Multiple Melanoma Trial
Cellectar Biosciences, which develops agents to detect, treat and monitor cancers, announced today it has initiated patient dosing in a proof-of-concept trial of I-131-CLR1404 in those with multiple melanoma. “I-131-CLR1404…
Tasso Earns Additional $2.9M Grant
Medical technology company Tasso announced today it has gained an additional $2.9 million in Phase II SBIR grant funding to advance its HemoLink technology. According to a release, Tasso, along with development partner GenTegra,…
Cellular Dynamics Acquired by Fujifilm
Cellular Dynamics International is being acquired by Tokyo-based Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, the company announced today. “CDI and Fujifilm share a common strategic vision for achieving leadership in the field of regenerative…
Aetna Medicare to Cover Cologuard
Exact Sciences is continuing its success in gaining backing from major organizations, as Aetna Medicare Advantage can be added to the list, the company announced Wednesday. According to a release, Cologuard will…
Exact Sciences Awarded $9M in Tax Credits
Exact Sciences was awarded $9 million in tax credits from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, the company announced today. “This agreement underscores our commitment to expanding in Wisconsin as we develop…
