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Aptevo Soars on Reports of Complete Remission in AML
Aptevo Therapeutics, a Seattle-based biotech company, has seen a 46% rise in stock price per share as a result of positive data from its ongoing

Univ. of Washington researchers develop device to detect opioid overdose and inject antidote
A new wearable device used to detect opioid overdoses is under development at the University of Washington. The device would be able to detect an

Rapid COVID-19 test maker Anavasi Diagnostics lands funding from National Institutes of Health
Anavasi Diagnostics, a Washington-based startup, has received a total of $20.9 million in funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and individual investors to

Allen Institute launches new division to study brain circuits and behavior in mammals
The Allen Institute has launched a new division focused on exploring how the brain learns, memorizes and executes other complex actions. Karel Svoboda will be

Report: Seattle among top 10 best cities for outdoor enthusiasts to live, work
If you enjoy spending time outdoors, Seattle is one of the best places in the U.S. to live and work, according to a recent SmartAsset

Swedish to open cancer research center with $20M gift from late Microsoft co-founder
Thanks to a $20 million donation from Paul G Allen, late co-founder of Microsoft, Swedish Medical Services will be launching a research center focused on

Biotech company Absci, which recently went public, cuts ribbon on new HQ in Vancouver, Wash.
Last week Absci celebrated the opening of its new headquarters, complete with 77,400 square feet of office and lab space. Washington state Governor Jay Inslee

Founded last year, Mozart Therapeutics lands $55M to develop therapies for celiac and other diseases
Mozart Therapeutics has secured $55 million to develop celiac disease therapies. The Seattle-based biotech startup will use these funds for preclinical studies of the company’s

Gates Foundation pledges $120M to support access for Covid-19 pill
To address ongoing Covid-19 infections in low-income countries, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is donating $120 million to increase access to molnupiravir, an antiviral

As Big Tech Grows in the Pandemic, Seattle Grows With It
While many companies across the U.S. shifted to remote work in 2020, Seattle became the top market for tech firms looking for large office spaces.

Biotech boom: How life sciences emerged from ‘the doldrums’ in Seattle and Washington state
During Dr. Leslie Alexandre’s five years as CEO of Life Science Washington, the region’s life science industry has experienced a massive rise in IPOs and

Industry data: Life sciences employment rises 23.5% in Washington state from 2015 to 2019
Life Science Washington’s economic impact reports reveals a 23.5% rise in employment in the field from 2015-2019, reflecting tremendous growth in the region as a
