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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,

Venture capital funding in Seattle area tops $1 billion in third quarter
Seattle’s venture capital market saw local startups secure $1.2 billion across 89 deals in Q3, bringing the yearly total to $2.4 billion over 269 deals.

Life Science Washington Institute Recognizes ProfoundBio Co-Founders with 2024 Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Life Science Washington Institute (LSWI) has awarded the 2024 Entrepreneurial Achievement Award to Dr. Baiteng Zhao, Ph.D., and Dr. Tae H. Han, Ph.D., the co-founders

Bill Gates-backed TerraPower Isotopes produces rare, radioactive ingredient sought for cancer drugs
TerraPower Isotopes, a subsidiary of nuclear power startup TerraPower, has become the first commercial-scale producer of actinium-225, a promising radioactive isotope derived from Cold War

Behind the Science: Fueling Rare Disease Research at Omeros
For Dr. Suneet Mehrotra, Ph.D., a passion for improving healthcare underpins everything he does. Mehrotra is a Senior Group Leader in High-Throughput Screening & Assay
