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UW spinout A-Alpha Bio moves off campus to Belltown tower
Seattle-based biotech, A-Alpha Bio, is a new resident of an 11,000-square-foot office space in Belltown tower after the move from the University of Washington’s Fluke

The first 10 calls every life science entrepreneur should make
William Canestaro, managing director of Washington Research Foundation and WRF Capital, has helped oversee the portfolios of 40 startups. He recently shared his expertise and

Seagen Eyes a Key Frontline Indication for Top-Seller Adcetris
Following positive results in phase II of a multi-part, midstage trial for advanced and early-stage classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL), Seagen continues to plan to expand

Athira’s Alzheimer’s Therapy Climbs Ranks in a Competitive Space
Bothell-based company Athira Pharma recently presented biomarker data from the Phase I ACT-AD study at the 15th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease conference. According to

Three Top Life Sciences Brokers Join CBRE in Seattle
CBRE recently announced the addition of three new life sciences real estate specialists to its Seattle office: Chris Moe, Hans Kemp, and Austin Arper. Moe

With some space pre-leased, construction starts on Seattle life science tower
A new 11-story life sciences building is underway in Seattle’s Denny Triangle neighborhood. The 1916 Boren tower will include 282,700 square feet of space, of

Washington’s Life Science Industry Bolsters Slowing Economy
The life science industry tends to be a buffer when the economy slows; in fact, a recent analysis by the Puget Sound Business Journal indicates

The U.S. Bioscience Industry: Fostering Innovation and Driving America’s Economy Forward
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has released the tenth annual biennial report showcasing employment and economic data of the nation’s biosciences industry. The report highlights

Seattle startup with fresh approach to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease raises $96M
Cajal Neuroscience, a Seattle-based startup, announced a $96 million funding round and released details on its strategy for developing treatments for neurodivergent diseases. The company

HDT Bio receives $49M to develop vaccines for deadly viruses
Seattle-based biotech HDT Corp. announced a $49 million funding round as part of a government project in partnership with the University of Texas Medical Branch

Seattle-area health startup One Item expands CDC-backed heart study
One Item, a Seattle-area startup, is continuing its partnership with the University of Arkansas for Medical Studies (UAMS), expanding a study of rural Arkansas communities

Seattle vaccine startup taking on pharma giant GSK with shingles shot raises $26M
Cuervo, a Seattle-based vaccine startup, raised $26 million in a funding round with participation from RA Capital Management, Adjuvant Capital, and founding investor GC Biopharma,
