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AlivaMab Discovery Services Expands Drug Discovery Platform with the Launch of New Antibody Engineering Department

May 12, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AlivaMab announces its new Antibody Engineering Department led by Jonah Rainey, Ph.D. who joins the company as VP of Antibody Engineering. Click here to view original post… […]

The growing liquid biopsy field sees a unicorn entrant as Caris pulls in $830M megaround

May 12, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

Caris Life Sciences has pulled in another massive raise, and this time they’re reportedly one step closer to launching their IPO. The AI-focused Caris pulled in an $830 million growth equity round, the company announced Tuesday afternoon, earning a valuation of about $7.83 billion. Tuesday’s raise also brings their total… Click here to view original post… […]

Singular Genomics is latest early stage San Diego startup to seek an IPO

May 11, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

Life sciences firm is developing next generation genomic sequencing platforms for researchers fighting cancer and autoimmune diseases. Click here to view original post… […]

Illumina CEO insists GRAIL merger will be good for competition, and ultimately, patients

May 11, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

“People are talking about mutations and variants, it’s now become part of the public lexicon,” said Illumina CEO Francis deSouza said at the #STATHealthTech Summit. Click here to view original post… […]

San Diego employers are mostly not allowing remote work post-pandemic, report finds

May 11, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

Despite much speculation mid-pandemic that WFH was here to stay, local businesses plan return to work Click here to view original post… […]

New Genetic ‘CopyCatchers’ Detect Efficient and Precise CRISPR Editing in a Living Organism

May 11, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

Scientists have developed a novel CRISPR-based genetic sensor called a “CopyCatcher” to detect instances in which a genetic element is copied precisely from one chromosome to another in cells of a fruit fly. Click here to view original post… […]

Accelerated Biosciences’ Immune-Privileged Human Trophoblast Stem Cells (hTSCs) Offer Breakthrough Opportunities in Cancer-Targeting Therapeutics and Regenerative Medicine Treatments

May 11, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

CARLSBAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #acceleratedbio–Accelerated Biosciences’ ethically sourced human trophoblast stem cells (hTSCs) solve challenges for cancer-targeting therapies, regenerative medicine Click here to view original post… […]

Lengo Therapeutics Appoints David Johnson as Chairman of the Board

May 11, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lengo Therapeutics Appoints David Johnson as Chairman of the Board Click here to view original post… […]

IQHQ Demonstrates its Commitment to Sustainable Development with Strategic Hire of Director of Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance

May 11, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading life science developer IQHQ announces that Jenny Whitson has joined the company in its newly-created role of Director of Sustainability & ESG Click here to view original post… […]

Biosero Appoints Ryan Bernhardt as Chief Commercial Officer

May 11, 2021 sandiegobiotech Comments Off

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #GreenButtonGO–Biosero announced Ryan Bernhardt joined as Chief Commercial Officer, and Ruth Petersen was named Director of Marketing. Click here to view original post… […]