Headlines & Events from WBBA Members
Life Sciences Discovery Fund Reports on Early Returns
The Life Sciences Discovery Fund issued a report in January titled "Early Returns on Washington’s Investment in a Healthy Future." The report states "The first award dollars have been in researchers’ hands for only two years (with a total of $8 million paid out), but even at this early stage, LSDF’s impact is already clear…"
Download the report (pdf) View Summary of LSDF Awards (pdf)
UW Tech Transfer Becomes UW Center for Commercialization
The University of Washington’s Office of Technology Transfer, the division charged with managing commercialization of UW researchers’ inventions, has a new name: The University of Washington Center for Commercialization (UWC4C). Read more
Bill and Melinda Gates Pledge $10 Billion in Call for Decade of Vaccines
Bill and Melinda Gates announced in January that their foundation will commit $10 billion over the next 10 years to help research, develop and deliver vaccines for the world’s poorest countries. Read more
Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Associate Director of Business Development
Pacific Biomarkers, Inc.(formerly Pacific Biometrics, Inc.) (OTCBB: PBME), a leading provider of specialized biomarker and contract research services, announced the appointment of Jerri Hatch as Associate Director, Business Development. Jerri will be responsible for promoting PBI’s biomarker services to our pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Jerri will be emphasizing PBI’s capabilities in immunogenicity testing, cell based assays, novel biomarker development, technology transfers, and cutting edge technologies. Prior to joining PBI Jerri has held successful biomarker service related Business Development positions with Pathways Diagnostics and Specialty Labs.
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