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Aegis Living Welcomes Esteemed Leaders Richard Galanti and Ally Svenson to Its Advisory Board https://lnkd.in/gW-XQxnV BELLEVUE, Wash., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aegis Living, a premier leader in senior assisted living and memory care services, is proud to announce the appointment of Richard Galanti and Ally Svenson to its Advisory Board. These distinguished additions bring a wealth of experience and… Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

Employers face pressure to add coverage of Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs https://lnkd.in/gsMeAbw8 Businesses are facing pressure on multiple fronts to coverage popular weight-loss drugs. The situation is nearing a flash point, but the stakes are high. Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

Researchers, Politicians Rally for Science in Seattle as Part of National Protest Against Trump Cuts https://lnkd.in/gHNnJdUQ The rally filled the Mural Amphitheater at Seattle Center, where speakers sounded the alarm about firings, budget cuts, website purges, cancelled vaccine meetings, attempts to eliminate diversity programs, and similar Trump administration actions at federal science agencies — many of which are being challenged in court. Speakers represented multiple agencies and scientific areas. Washington state’s commissioner of public lands Dave Upthegrove conveyed the risk to his agency, including on counteracting wildfires. Oceanographer Brendan Carter spoke about being recently fired from NOAA after years of service, and UW senior scientist Meade Krosby highlighted the importance of climate science research. The post Researchers, Politicians Rally for Science in Seattle as Part of National Protest Against Trump Cuts appeared first on Life Science Washington . Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

Kestra Medical Technologies Raises $202M in IPO, Prices Shares Above Expected Range https://lnkd.in/g-gjKXCu Kirkland, Washington-based Kestra Medical Technologies raised $202M in its initial public offering, pricing shares at $17. That’s higher than the company’s initial plan to price shares between $14 and $16. Kestra launched in 2014 and raised a $196M round from private investors last year. More than 550 hospitals have prescribed its system, which has been worn by more than 17,000 patients. The post Kestra Medical Technologies Raises $202M in IPO, Prices Shares Above Expected Range appeared first on Life Science Washington . Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology lands $10M to support ‘DNA Typewriter’ technology https://lnkd.in/gX4F_J-8 The Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology, a collaboration between the Allen Institute, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the University of Washington, received a $10 million grant from the Washington Research Foundation to support the training of new scientists and the launch of biotech startups pursuing therapies for human diseases. Seattle Hub is focused on technology that genetically modifies mammalian cells, enabling them to use DNA to record what the cell is experiencing over time. The work builds on DNA recording technologies developed in the lab of UW Medicine geneticist Dr. Jay Shendure, the scientific lead of Seattle Hub. Tom Daniel, president and CEO of the Washington Research Foundation, states that the DNA records could lead to disease diagnostics, tracking, and treatments, such as engineering T cells that can battle cancer. Dr. Shendure’s research, combined with groundbreaking innovations from University of Washington professor and Nobel winner David Baker and colleagues, place… Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

Mortenson Construction builds at the pace of medical innovation https://lnkd.in/gPk_Y83M Once the North Tower opens in 2027, Michael Harder will shift to the adjacent Block 95 Tower, another Swedish First Hill project. Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

PRINT 3/7 HEALTH CARE Seattle research nonprofit shares in up to $52 million award for AI-powered disease prevention https://lnkd.in/gg8KJVhW The research organization is tackling multiple projects with the federally funded award. Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

Milliman MedInsight Launches Comprehensive Risk Adjustment Platform for Enhanced Performance https://lnkd.in/g3TSMtRZ New Risk Adjustment Platform boosts accuracy and efficiency, enhancing patient outcomes, plan performance, and revenue SEATTLE, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Milliman MedInsight®, a leading provider of healthcare data and analytics, announced today the launch of a comprehensive,… Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks

AGC Biologics Honored by Customers and Industry Leaders for Excellence in Contract Development and Manufacturing https://lnkd.in/gAZ4PX7n SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AGC Biologics wins award for top CDMO in both the “Biologics – Global” and “Cell and Gene – Global” categories in annual CDMO Leadership Awards. Click here to view original post Click Here to Publish/Feature Your Company or Product News with Biotech Networks