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Pfizer fleshes out oncology strategy, targeting 8 blockbuster cancer drugs by 2030
Following its acquisition of Seattle-based Seagen, Pfizer has systemically laid out its new oncology strategy and aims to have at least eight blockbuster cancer drugs by

AstraZeneca completes $1.1B acquisition of UW spinout Icosavax
AstraZeneca announced the closing of a $1.1 billion acquisition deal of Icosavax, a Seattle-based biopharmaceutical company. Icosavax’s brand will be absorbed into the larger company

From biotech to 3D printing, here are 7 startups that recently spun out of the Univ. of Washington
The University of Washington’s (UW) tech transfer office, CoMotion, has facilitated the creation of seven startups since July of last year. These companies, all in

Sana’s engineered pancreatic islet cells control blood sugar in monkey model of Type 1 diabetes
Sana Biotechnology, based in Seattle, published preclinical data demonstrating the company successfully controlled glucose levels in a diabetic primate through genetically engineered pancreatic islet cells.

Seattle biotech company ProfoundBio lands $112M for cancer drug development
ProfoundBio, a Seattle-based biotech company on a mission to redefine cancer treatment, announced a $112 million Series B round. According to Erin Lavelle, chief operating

Jubilant HollisterStier opens new production line
Jubilant HollisterStier, a Spokane-based integrated contract manufacturer, has opened its third sterile fill finish manufacturing line and broken ground for the next phase of the

Despite a Cooling Economy, Washington’s Life Science Industry Saw New Funding, AI-Driven Innovation, and Several Medical Breakthroughs in Q4 2023
Life Science Washington released its Life Science News in the NW newsletter for Q4 2023, revealing key industry developments in Washington state. While many industries

Seattle gains ground in Milken Institute’s annual ranking, but another Washington metro leaps ahead
Washington state saw considerable growth in Milken Institute’s 2024 Best Performing Cities ranking, with Seattle moving from spot 34 to 24 and the Olympia-Tumwater metro

New jewel in wearable tech: UW researchers create smart earring to monitor body temperature
A prototype for a temperature-sensitive earring has been created by researchers at University of Washington. Coined the “Thermal Earring,” the wireless jewelry includes a sensor

Proniras secures funding for Phase I opiate withdrawal study
Seattle-based biotech company Proniras raised $4.65 million in a recent Series B funding round to support its tezampanel, an opiate withdrawal therapy and Proniras’ leading

Kayla Young Of Phase Genomics On How To Create More Inclusive Workplaces
Kayla Young, chief operating officer at Seattle-based life science company Phase Genomics, discusses her experience in Washington’s life sciences and offers insights to other employees

Lundbeck CEO eyes deals to bolster pipeline, complement growth drivers ahead of patent losses
Seattle-based life science company Lundbeck Therapeutics is prioritizing its long-term growth efforts, with recently hired CEO Charl van Zyl looking to facilitate strategic and systematic
