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Healionics’ Stargraft AV Dialysis Access Device Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
Healionics, a medical technology company headquartered in Seattle, announced that its STARgraft arteriovenous (AV) graft for dialysis access has received Breakthrough Device designation from the

Washington Research Foundation awards $387K grant to Derrick Hicks of the University of Washington’s Institute for Protein Design
Derrick Hicks, Ph.D., a researcher in the Baker lab at the University of Washington’s Institute for Protein Design (IPD), has received a $387,050 grant by

Seattle biotech aims to cure hep B with breakthrough gene therapy
Tune Therapeutics, a Seattle-based biotech company, is developing a groundbreaking approach to cure hepatitis B (HBV) by deactivating viral genes without damaging human DNA. The

New initiative bolsters Washington state life sciences
Three Fred Hutch Cancer Center researchers have received over $4 million in grants from the Washington Research Foundation to advance immunotherapies for Merkel cell carcinoma,

AGC Biologics aims to become ‘safe harbor’ for manufacturing clients as new CEO takes the reins
AGC Biologics, led by new CEO Alberto Santagostino, plans to scale and strengthen its reputation as a customer-friendly, expert-driven CDMO. Building on AGC Biologics’ extensive

FDA clears its first treatment for dry AMD, with LumiThera’s light-based Valeda system
LumiThera, a Poulsbo-based medical device company specializing in ocular disease treatments, has received FDA clearance for the first-ever light-based therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration

Behind the Science: Meeting Complex Drug Development Needs
Michael Brotz thrives on transforming complex challenges into innovative solutions across a wide array of projects. Brotz, the Director of Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT)

Report: UW infused nearly $21 billion into state economy last year
The University of Washington infused $20.9 billion into Washington state’s economy last year, with UW Medicine accounting for $12.5 billion through its support of 60,700

Archon Biosciences emerges from stealth with $20M to create tiny ‘Antibody Cages’
Archon Biosciences, a Seattle-based spinout from the lab of Nobel Prize winner David Baker, has emerged from stealth mode with $20 million in funding for

Potato’s AI research assistant digs through publications for science experiment inspiration
Seattle-based startup Potato announced a $1 million pre-seed round surrounding their AI scientific research assistant, Potato AI. “The goal is really to enable researchers to

AGC Biologics Appoints Alberto Santagostino as new Chief Executive Officer
AGC Biologics, headquartered in Seattle, has announced the appointment of Alberto Santagostino to Chief Executive Officer and President. Santagostino has an extensive background in biotech,

These wearable cameras use AI to detect and prevent medication errors in operating rooms
A new wearable camera system developed by the University of Washington employs artificial intelligence to serve as an extra set of eyes in clinical settings,
