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Case Western Reserve University and Akouos sign exclusive licensing agreement to advance development of gene therapy technology as a potential treatment for a type of Usher syndrome

Case Western Reserve University and Boston-based Akouos have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement to develop a patented gene therapy with the potential to treat hearing loss associated with a type of Usher syndrome, the most common deaf-blind disorder.

September 8, 2019
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3 min read
Genetown

Jett Foundation Hosts Celebration of World Duchenne Awareness Day 2019 in Waltham

Jett Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will celebrate World Duchenne Awareness Day (WDAD) on Saturday, September 7.

September 8, 2019
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Job Trends

SEKISUI XenoTech Announces Expanded Consulting Opportunities Available to Clients

KS- SEKISUI XenoTech now provides the opportunity for clients to work with top-tier consultants to analyze critical components of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of their drug candidate to optimize the data package for regulatory submission.

September 8, 2019
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Microbix Quality Products Attain European Registration

Four IVD Controls to Support Performance of Human Papilloma Virus Tests

September 8, 2019
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5 min read
Deals

LNC Therapeutics raises €6.2 million for the clinical development of new generation gut microbiome based drugs

Bordeaux, France, September 05th 2019 – LNC Therapeutics, a French biotech company specializing in gut microbiome-based drug discovery, announced that it has raised €6.2 million via a capital increase and non-dilutive funding.

September 8, 2019
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4 min read
Business

Dr. Barry Arkles, President and CTO of Gelest, Receives ACS 2020 Kipping Award

Gelest, Inc., a leading innovator in materials science, announced that its Founder, President and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Barry Arkles is the recipient of the American Chemical Society 2020 Frederic Stanley Kipping Award in Silicon Chemistry.

September 8, 2019
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3 min read
Business

MaRS Innovation Announces Name Change to Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners

MaRS Innovation is pleased to announce that, on its 10th anniversary, it has changed its name to Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners to reflect its refined focus on venture building and growth to advance its Members’ health science innovations .

September 8, 2019
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Job Trends

The Paradox of Different House Flies with Few Genetic Differences

UH Evolutionary Biologist Publishes Findings on Sex Determinates of House Flies

September 8, 2019
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2 min read
Deals

Cardea Bio and Nanosens Innovations look to combine companies

The Board of Directors of Cardea Bio and the Board of Directors of Nanosens Innovations have each authorized the respective companies to proceed with a proposed business combination.

September 8, 2019
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3 min read
Job Trends

Prolaris® Test Identifies Men with Prostate Cancer Who Can Safely Defer Treatment

65 Percent of Patients Remained on Active Surveillance for More than Four Years

September 8, 2019
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7 min read