A decentralized clinical trials model is especially important for patients with rare, genetic, or complex diseases. Learn how this model increases access to trials, bringing new therapies to rare disease patients faster. Clinical drug development is moving away from traditional approaches that rely on rare disease patients to travel long distances to clinical sites and … Continue reading “Decentralized Trials: Reshaping the Rare Disease Landscape”
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BIO Launches ‘Biotech Votes’ Campaign to Encourage Registration and Informed Voting
Science is the way out of this pandemic—and scientific breakthroughs are on the ballot on November 3. To help you get ready for Election Day, BIO’s initiative Biotech Votes has resources to help you get registered and get informed. First, make sure you’re registered to vote. Check out this handy form to verify your voter … Continue reading “BIO Launches ‘Biotech Votes’ Campaign to Encourage Registration and Informed Voting”
Combined Therapeutics Inc Wins $250,000 MilliporeSigma Advance Biotech Grant
MilliporeSigma has awarded MIT spin-out Combined Therapeutics Inc. as the winner of its 2020 North America Advance Biotech Grant. Combined Therapeutics Inc (CTx) is an early stage startup developing next generation virotherapies targeted with nucleic acids. The pre-clinical biotech aims to develop therapies to treat liver cancer using its targeted oncolytic platform. The firm—founded by … Continue reading “Combined Therapeutics Inc Wins $250,000 MilliporeSigma Advance Biotech Grant”
And the 2020 National Xconomy Awards Winners Are…
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners! This year we received over 600 nominations across 10 award categories. Each nomination was carefully reviewed and ranked by the Xconomy editorial staff yielding 40 finalists. All have made unique, game-changing contributions that improve our ability to discover, develop, and deliver effective therapeutics and vaccines to those most … Continue reading “And the 2020 National Xconomy Awards Winners Are…”
Xconomy Awards On-Demand ‘Meet the Finalists’ Webcast Series Continues This Week
The 2020 National Xconomy Awards complimentary two-week, 11-part, on-demand Meet the Finalists daily webcast series continues this Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET. Registration is complimentary and includes access to a networking app with already more than 600 life science contacts. The daily series leads up to the Thursday, Sept. 24 free online National Xconomy Awards … Continue reading “Xconomy Awards On-Demand ‘Meet the Finalists’ Webcast Series Continues This Week”
Moderna CMO Talks COVID-19 Vaccine at the Xcelerate Keynote Series
The Xcelerate Keynote Series has added Moderna CMO Tal Zaks to the expert lineup of speakers set to present next Monday, Sept. 21. As you likely know, Moderna is one of the front-runners in the COVID-19 vaccine race, and we look forward to adding his insight to a packed agenda focused on innovative solutions during … Continue reading “Moderna CMO Talks COVID-19 Vaccine at the Xcelerate Keynote Series”
Join Xconomy Next Week at the Virtual Xcelerate Keynote Series at Biotech Week Boston
Presented by Xconomy, the online Xcelerate Keynote Series at Biotech Week Boston on Monday, Sept. 21 places a spotlight on life science leaders who are breaking new ground with methods and solutions in R&D, planning, and production that are improving patient outcomes. As the industry navigates uncertainty, the keynote speakers will help drive your business … Continue reading “Join Xconomy Next Week at the Virtual Xcelerate Keynote Series at Biotech Week Boston”
New Podcast and Special Report Explore How AI Is Revolutionizing Drug Discovery and Development
Learn what’s fueling San Francisco’s boom in AI, big data, and R&D, explore promising investment and partnership opportunities, and align the latest trends and technologies with your business by listening to our podcast and downloading our special report complementing Xconomy’s recent Xcelerating Life Sciences event. Artificial intelligence, including machine and deep learning, are revolutionizing the … Continue reading “New Podcast and Special Report Explore How AI Is Revolutionizing Drug Discovery and Development”
Early Bird Sale for Xcelerate at Biotech Week Boston Ends This Friday
Don’t miss out on savings for this year’s online Xcelerate Keynote Series at Biotech Week Boston – our early bird sale ends this Friday! Speakers include: Jeff Baker – Deputy Director, Office of Biotechnology Products, FDA Michelle McMurry-Heath – President & CEO, BIO John Maraganore – CEO, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Yvonne Greenstreet – Chief Operating Officer, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Andrew Plump … Continue reading “Early Bird Sale for Xcelerate at Biotech Week Boston Ends This Friday”
National Xconomy Awards Digital Ceremony Complimentary Tickets Now Available
On Thursday, Sept. 24 during an free online ceremony, Xconomy will celebrate and announce the 2020 National Xconomy Awards winners – the best in biotech. Leading up to the ceremony, we have designed a complimentary two-week, 11-part, on-demand Meet the Finalists daily webcast series to provide you an opportunity to get to know each of the 44 individuals and … Continue reading “National Xconomy Awards Digital Ceremony Complimentary Tickets Now Available”
2020 National Xconomy Awards Finalists Announced
After receiving and reviewing nearly 600 entries spanning 10 award categories, Xconomy is thrilled to announce the 2020 Xconomy National Awards Finalists. Since 2017, the mission of Xconomy’s annual awards programs has been to provide the industry a moment to pause, recognize, and honor the very best the life sciences has to offer – the … Continue reading “2020 National Xconomy Awards Finalists Announced”
Last Chance for Xconomy Awards Nominations – Deadline is Friday, July 17
Have you had your say yet? The 2020 National Xconomy Awards represent the very best our life science industry has to offer. It is our privilege to recognize emerging companies and technologies, highlight groundbreaking business collaborations and strategies, celebrate corporate responsibility and diversity, and promote the innovation that delivers new therapeutics and better health to all. Finalists … Continue reading “Last Chance for Xconomy Awards Nominations – Deadline is Friday, July 17”
New Xconomy Podcast & Special Report Feature Boston Biophama Leaders on Digital Health
Miss Xconomy’s Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston: Biopharma’s Future in Digital Health event or want to revisit the insightful content? Our new podcast and special report package the highlights for you. Listen to the podcast or download the report today. The podcast includes expert panels on: The convergence of data supporting emerging therapies Navigating approaches in a complex regulatory environment Managing the … Continue reading “New Xconomy Podcast & Special Report Feature Boston Biophama Leaders on Digital Health”
The 2020 National Xconomy Awards Expands, Goes Virtual & Reopens Nomination Period
The 2020 National Xconomy Awards – celebrating the best in biotech innovation and entrepreneurship – just got bigger! We’re excited to announce the expansion of the 2020 National Xconomy Awards. Presented in a digital format, the 2020 awards program will begin on Sept. 8 with daily Meet the Finalists webcasts leading up to the … Continue reading “The 2020 National Xconomy Awards Expands, Goes Virtual & Reopens Nomination Period”
PacBio CEO, CFO Plan Retirements and More People on the Move
Here’s a look back at some of the life science industry’s executive appointments, departures, and retirements from recent weeks: —Pacific Biosciences (NASDAQ: [[ticker:PACB]]) CEO Michael Hunkapiller and Chief Financial Officer Susan Barnes are retiring. —Moderna (NASDAQ: [[ticker:MRNA]]) appointed Ray Jordan as chief corporate affairs officer. —Aridis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: [[ticker:ARDS]]) appointed Hasan Jafri its chief medical officer. … Continue reading “PacBio CEO, CFO Plan Retirements and More People on the Move”
New Xconomy Special Report: Biopharma and Tech Innovators Summer 2020
Even during the most difficult of times, the life science sector continues to push forward with innovation. The recent rapid progression of drug development, diagnostic tests, and healthcare tools has propelled us into new territory that was unthinkable – or even unknown – just a decade ago. While other sectors beg for bailouts, biopharma has remained … Continue reading “New Xconomy Special Report: Biopharma and Tech Innovators Summer 2020”
This Week’s AI & Drug Discovery Conference Xcelerating Life Sciences San Francisco Features insitro, Atomwise, twoXAR, InterVenn, Engine Biosciences & More
Join Xconomy online this Thursday, June 25 for Xcelerating Life Sciences San Francisco: The AI, Big Data, and R&D Boom forum and networking event to explore the latest technology and business trends in AI and drug development through the lens of some of the Bay Area’s top life science leaders and rising stars. Artificial intelligence, … Continue reading “This Week’s AI & Drug Discovery Conference Xcelerating Life Sciences San Francisco Features insitro, Atomwise, twoXAR, InterVenn, Engine Biosciences & More”
Early Bird Sale Ends Friday, June 5 for Xconomy’s AI & Drug Discovery Online Forum and Networking Conference
The early bird sale for Xcelerating Life Sciences San Francisco: The AI, Big Data, and R&D Boom ends this Friday at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register today to lock in the low $99 rate and secure your spot at the online forum and networking event on June 25. This is your chance to explore how artificial … Continue reading “Early Bird Sale Ends Friday, June 5 for Xconomy’s AI & Drug Discovery Online Forum and Networking Conference”
New Webinars: In Vitro Hepatotoxicity Assessment Solutions & Enzyme Fragment Complementation Tech
Xconomy Insight is excited to offer two special webinars to our community this June. Sponsored by Eurofins, registration is free to all. Applying Cell-based In Vitro Assays to Improve In Vitro Hepatotoxicity Assessment Challenges Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 Time: 9:00am PDT / 12:00pm EDT Duration: 1 hour Register today In this webinar, we will … Continue reading “New Webinars: In Vitro Hepatotoxicity Assessment Solutions & Enzyme Fragment Complementation Tech”
Explore San Diego’s Precision Medicine and Genomics Sector in Xconomy’s New Podcast and Special Report
Learn what’s fueling San Diego’s biotech investment and partnership opportunities by downloading Xconomy’s new special report and podcast that package the highlights from the recent Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego: Biomedical Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine & Genomics event. The special report includes: San Diego Biotech Entrepreneurs, Innovation Leads to “Maturing” Ecosystem What It Takes for … Continue reading “Explore San Diego’s Precision Medicine and Genomics Sector in Xconomy’s New Podcast and Special Report”
Join us this Wednesday for Xcelerating Life Sciences: Biopharma’s Future in Digital Health
Learn how digital tech is accelerating medical breakthroughs by registering your team to attend Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston: Biopharma’s Future in Digital Health. While some content focuses on the Boston ecosystem, we’re confident the forum – and virtual networking – will be valuable to a national audience. The May 13, 2020 event will explore the … Continue reading “Join us this Wednesday for Xcelerating Life Sciences: Biopharma’s Future in Digital Health”
Podcast: How San Diego is Building a Biotech Ecosystem – Genomics & Precision Medicine Experts Weigh in
Miss the event or want to revisit the insightful content? Our new podcast packages the highlights from the recent Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego: Biomedical Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine & Genomics forum. Listen today. Featuring expert panels on: Successful R&D models What it takes for commercialization Building a biotech ecosystem in San Diego Dozens of … Continue reading “Podcast: How San Diego is Building a Biotech Ecosystem – Genomics & Precision Medicine Experts Weigh in”
New COVID-19 Special Reports Explore Clinical Research During the Pandemic
Two new special reports on Xconomy Insight provide an expert view on how companies can sustain clinical trials during the COVID-19 crisis. “Decentralized Clinical Trials: The Call for a New Paradigm” and “Sustaining Clinical Research During the Crisis” offer the latest trends and technologies companies can use to keep business running as smooth as possible. … Continue reading “New COVID-19 Special Reports Explore Clinical Research During the Pandemic”
Interactive, Online Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston Event Set for May 13
In the Boston biotech hub, much progress has been made advancing digital health, but significant scientific, technological, financial, and regulatory challenges remain. Join us May 13, 2020 for our Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston: Biopharma’s Future in Digital Health interactive online event to learn the latest trends, and network with leading entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors. Agenda includes expert … Continue reading “Interactive, Online Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston Event Set for May 13”
Xconomy Releases Coronavirus Special Report on Containing the Pandemic Through Innovation & Investment
Based on the latest news and analysis, as well as conversations from industry experts during the Combatting Coronavirus live panel at BIO-Europe Spring®, Xconomy’s free special report delivers the latest COVID-19 news from the frontlines as top biotech and investment players offer their best plans and current progress in stemming and ultimately defeating the current … Continue reading “Xconomy Releases Coronavirus Special Report on Containing the Pandemic Through Innovation & Investment”
As the Commercial Real Estate Market Slumps, Look for a More Tenant-Friendly Future
The following sponsored content was submitted by commercial real estate brokerage firm Hughes Marino: The story of the “canary in the coal mine” is an advanced warning of danger. The metaphor originates from when miners used to carry caged canaries while at work; if the air in the mine became toxic, the canary would die … Continue reading “As the Commercial Real Estate Market Slumps, Look for a More Tenant-Friendly Future”
Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego Will Be Delivered Digitally
At Xconomy, we are here to serve the global biotech community and help biotech and pharma companies connect, do business, and find investment opportunities. We take this role seriously, and over the last week we have been engaged with many of you on how to deliver the value that Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego provides … Continue reading “Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego Will Be Delivered Digitally”
Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston Will Explore Biopharma’s Future in Digital Health
Join Xconomy on April 29 at Takeda Pharmaceuticals’ Boston location for the next in our Xcelerating Life Sciences event series: Biopharma’s Future in Digital Health. The half-day conference will bring together innovators, executives, rising pioneers, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists to examine what’s fueling Boston’s biotech investment and partnership opportunities. As the nation’s largest biopharma cluster, … Continue reading “Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston Will Explore Biopharma’s Future in Digital Health”
Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston (interactive online event)
Stay at the forefront of Boston’s technology and digital health advancements as biopharma, investment, and government come together to drive life sciences As the nation’s largest biopharma cluster, Boston has a proven track record of life science leadership, including emerging therapeutics. Digital technologies will play a critical role in the expansion of this industry poised … Continue reading “Xcelerating Life Sciences Boston (interactive online event)”
Xcelerating Life Sciences San Francisco (interactive online event)
Stay at the forefront of San Francisco’s AI, data, and R&D boom that is fueling today’s biotech investment and partnership opportunities It’s no surprise that San Francisco has ties with the digital community – but how does the health and life science field benefit? There are also challenges that come with the boom in the … Continue reading “Xcelerating Life Sciences San Francisco (interactive online event)”
Pioneering Women in Personalized Medicine
Join the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of Women In Bio on March 24, 2020 for a special evening event at Magnolia Brewing in the Dogpatch in San Francisco to celebrate Women’s History Month! This event will highlight pioneering women that are leading the way in the advancement of precision medicine. We will kick off … Continue reading “Pioneering Women in Personalized Medicine”
Xcelerating Life Sciences New York
Stay at the forefront of New York’s burgeoning life science ecosystem that is fueling today’s biotech investment and & partnership opportunities New York has been laying the groundwork to welcome a state-of-the-art biopharma community with the space, financial backing, and intellectual capital for building companies. Medical centers, academic institutions, and government support are all being … Continue reading “Xcelerating Life Sciences New York”
Xcelerating Life Sciences Philadelphia (interactive online event)
Engage with Philadelphia’s growing cell and gene therapy ecosystem, explore promising investment and partnership opportunities, and align the latest trends and technologies with your business Philadelphia is committed to becoming the next center for biotech innovation. The area already offers a strong biopharma foundation, world-class medical centers, academic institutions, entrepreneurial and partnership opportunities, and room … Continue reading “Xcelerating Life Sciences Philadelphia (interactive online event)”
Early Bird Sale Ending for San Diego’s Xcelerating Life Sciences Conference
This is the last week to register at the lowest rate for March 18’s Xcelerating Life Sciences: Biomedical Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine & Genomics conference at the Takeda Research facility in San Diego. Hurry, our $99 early bird sale ends this Friday, Feb. 7 at midnight. Join Xconomy as we explore how the investment paradigm … Continue reading “Early Bird Sale Ending for San Diego’s Xcelerating Life Sciences Conference”
Agenda and Speakers Announced for Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego
The initial agenda and speaker lineup is now available for San Diego’s Xcelerating Life Sciences event on March 18 at Takeda Research in California. Join Xconomy as we bring together local innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore bold new ideas in healthcare – and make the impactful connections. Agenda topics include Successful Research & Development … Continue reading “Agenda and Speakers Announced for Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego”
Healthcare Investment Trends: Where Will the Money Flow in 2020?
From the event organizers: Registration is now open for NYCHBL’s 7th Annual Healthcare Investment Trends: Where Will the Money Flow in 2020? This year’s event will be the largest ever, held at the amazing event space at Convene with room for up to 300 attendees. The event will feature a panel of expert investors who … Continue reading “Healthcare Investment Trends: Where Will the Money Flow in 2020?”
Event Announcement: Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego
We’re excited to announce the first in Xconomy’s new Xcelerating Life Sciences event series convening local communities of innovators, executives, rising pioneers, entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists: Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego will help you stay at the forefront of San Diego’s genomic trends and technologies that are fueling today’s biotech investment and partnership opportunities. Early … Continue reading “Event Announcement: Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego”
Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego
Stay at the forefront of San Diego’s genomic trends and technologies that are fueling today’s biotech investment and partnership opportunities Dozens of genomic biotechs in the clinical stage are emerging from universities, research institutions, and philanthropic organizations, defining San Diego as the meeting point for innovative startups, established life sciences companies, and academic prowess. How … Continue reading “Xcelerating Life Sciences San Diego”
Champions Oncology’s San Francisco Translational Oncology Symposium: Bridging the Gap between Cancer Research and the Clinic
From the event organizer: Cancer’s complexity is more apparent with every discovery made in the field. At this event, learn from industry leaders about critical successes and challenges that they face in this ever-changing therapeutic area, and gain insights on how to support your translational oncology and immuno-oncology programs from the bench to the clinic. … Continue reading “Champions Oncology’s San Francisco Translational Oncology Symposium: Bridging the Gap between Cancer Research and the Clinic”
What’s Next in Neuroscience Therapies – Xconomy San Francisco Life Science Forum – Nov. 19, 2019
Brain and neurological disorders are among the toughest conditions to diagnose and treat, but new approaches and technologies are on the horizon that could change how researchers and clinicians approach them. Join Xconomy on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for our life science forum at QB3 at UCSF Mission Bay. The event features scientists, entrepreneurs, and biotech … Continue reading “What’s Next in Neuroscience Therapies – Xconomy San Francisco Life Science Forum – Nov. 19, 2019”
From Discovery to Clinic: Tools & Techniques to Maximize Biologic Drug Candidate Success
Xconomy, Bioprocess International, and Lonza Biologics invite you to a free symposium to gain insight from experts in the different approaches and techniques to successfully progress therapeutic proteins from discovery to the clinic. This is your chance to learn about updates on enhancements to new and established technologies enabling translational research. Attendees will be able … Continue reading “From Discovery to Clinic: Tools & Techniques to Maximize Biologic Drug Candidate Success”
From Discovery to Clinic: Tools & Techniques to Maximize Biologic Drug Candidate Success
Xconomy, Bioprocess International, and Lonza Biologics invite you to a free symposium to gain insight from experts in the different approaches and techniques to successfully progress therapeutic proteins from discovery to the clinic. This is your chance to learn about updates on enhancements to new and established technologies enabling translational research. Attendees will be able … Continue reading “From Discovery to Clinic: Tools & Techniques to Maximize Biologic Drug Candidate Success”
Innovations in Healthcare – Xconomy Seattle Life Science Forum – Nov. 6, 2019
Join Xconomy at the new Building Cure on the Seattle Children’s Research Institute campus for an interactive program exploring what’s needed – and what’s next – in the world of healthcare research and innovation. Attendees will hear from those who are pioneering new approaches that are helping to save lives, improve treatments, and drive new … Continue reading “Innovations in Healthcare – Xconomy Seattle Life Science Forum – Nov. 6, 2019”
Current Trends in Translational Oncology
From the event organizer: Join Boston’s leading oncology innovators at the Boston Museum of Science for Champions Oncology’s 1st Annual Boston Symposium: Current Trends in Translational Oncology. Learn from experts about their current therapeutic approach to today’s oncology challenges. Gain insight on how to further support your oncology and immuno-oncology drug development programs, from preclinical and … Continue reading “Current Trends in Translational Oncology”
Xcelerate at Biotech Week Boston Discount Ticket Sale Ends Friday
If you care about life science and the people and issues driving the future, you will want an Xcelerate pass to this year’s Biotech Week Boston. Hurry, our Super Saver sale ends Friday! The Xcelerate program package provides access to four of the conference’s most popular events, all on Wednesday, Sept. 11: —Keynote Speaker Series: … Continue reading “Xcelerate at Biotech Week Boston Discount Ticket Sale Ends Friday”
Genomics Experts Preview Xconomy’s Aug. 27 Bay Area Biotech Forum
Study of the human genome has yielded new insights into the origins of diseases and the pathways to potentially cure them. Join Xconomy and Biocom the evening of Aug. 27 to hear from leaders in the field for “Turning Genomics Into Better Health,” our life sciences forum at Biocom Bay Area. We’ll explore the hope, … Continue reading “Genomics Experts Preview Xconomy’s Aug. 27 Bay Area Biotech Forum”
AI World Conference and Expo
From the event organizer: AI World Conference and Expo focuses on the state of the practice of AI in the enterprise. The 3-day program delivers a comprehensive spectrum of content, networking, and business development opportunities, all designed to help you cut through the hype and navigate through the complex landscape of AI business solutions. Register … Continue reading “AI World Conference and Expo”
Life Science Xchange: The New York Breed of Startups
Join Xconomy for a unique, candid look at the stories of three groups of entrepreneurs and investors trying to create a new breed of biotech in the big city. What will it take for them to become the standard bearers of New York’s biotech future? At the event, life science and pharma executives will also … Continue reading “Life Science Xchange: The New York Breed of Startups”
Boston’s Life Science Disruptors
Featuring open conversations on current trends and developments, and inspiration to spark your business’ growth. Three groups of innovators present their candid stories about life in the life sciences, and the wisdom they’ve gained, ideas they’ve pursued, their latest advances, and hardships they’ve faced.
X·CON 2019: Digital Health Gets Real
Join Xconomy for our annual X·CON, an elite business conference at the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA—just outside of Boston. This year’s summit, focused on the realities of digital health, is aimed at leaders who seek answers to the industry’s most urgent questions—and want to participate in shaping its future.