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Gates Foundation gives $540 million to UW health institute, the largest gift in university history
The Gates Foundation is giving $540.2 million to the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), marking the largest charitable gift in
Shape Therapeutics and Rett Syndrome Research Trust Announce Partnership to Advance a One-Time AI-Designed RNA Editing Therapy for Rett Syndrome
Seattle-based Shape Therapeutics announced a partnership with the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) to advance SHP-401, an investigational one-time gene therapy for Rett syndrome. Under
Moving faster than planned, AI drug developer Accipiter Bio quietly tops up seed round with $10.5M
Seattle-based Accipiter Biosciences raised an additional $10.5 million from existing investors less than a year after emerging from stealth with $12.7 million in funding and
Aptevo Strengthens Solid Tumor Strategy with Patent Filing for Nectin-4 x PD-L1 Dual Targeting Backbone
Aptevo Therapeutics, headquartered in Seattle, announced a new solid tumor strategy centered on a patent application for a proprietary Nectin-4 x PD-L1 dual-targeting backbone. The
Q&A: How UW researchers are using AI to speed up drug discovery and development
The University of Washington’s new Institute for Innovations in Drug Discovery and Disposition (I2D3) is bringing together experts in artificial intelligence, drug discovery, pharmacology, data
First Ever Bioscience Infrastructure and Ecosystem Building Grant and Spokane Early-Stage Grant Awardees Announced
The Health Sciences and Services Authority (HSSA) of Spokane has awarded more than $600,000 through its inaugural Bioscience Infrastructure and Ecosystem Building Grants and Spokane
Dopl raises $6.3M to bring remote robotic ultrasounds to rural patients as it pursues FDA clearance
Bothell-based startup Dopl raised $6.3 million in seed funding to advance its remotely operated robotic ultrasound platform as it works toward FDA clearance. The technology
A Day in the Life of Jubilant HollisterStier’s Director of Technical Services
When Natalie Mullerleile joined Jubilant HollisterStier (JHS) after graduating with a biology degree from Gonzaga University, she began a 15-year journey that would take her
Repligen to acquire Bothell’s BioLife Solutions in $1.5 billion deal
Bothell-based BioLife Solutions will be acquired by Massachusetts-based Repligen in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion. BioLife develops and supplies bio preservation media, cell-processing
Kestra Medical Technologies secures $200M loan facility
Kestra Medical Technologies, headquartered in Kirkland, secured a five-year term loan facility worth up to $200 million to support continued growth of its wearable cardioverter
American Medical Association Awards Prevencio Fourth Proprietary CPT® Billing Code for AI-Powered HART PAD Blood Test
Kirkland-based Prevencio received its fourth proprietary Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) billing code from the American Medical Association for its AI-powered HART PAD blood test, which
Seattle ranks No. 3 among the world’s top emerging biotech hubs
In Fierce Biotech‘s annual list of the top emerging biotech hubs of 2026, Seattle ranks as No. 3 globally, showcasing the region’s growing influence in