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Top news of the week: 04.11.2021.

#SARSCoV2
#COVID19
#innovate
#genetherapy
#geneediting
#CRISPR

Career And Jobs

@MALifeSciences shared
On Nov 1, 2021
RT @MassBioEd: Partnerships are crucial to creating accessible opportunities for new and diverse talent. Take a look at how our some of our partners @MALifeSciences @biogen @MilliporeSigma and @labcentral are tackling the challenge of building a strong workforce. https://t.co/y6rVRWEAqp
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Collaboration is Key to Growth

Collaboration is Key to Growth

A Conversation Between an Educator and Industry Leaders on Partnerships and Diversity as Critical Factors to the Success of the Life Sciences Without collaboration, our life sciences ...

@FierceBiotech shared
On Nov 1, 2021
Zaks is treading a well-worn path between biopharma and OrbiMed, with Kevin Koch, Ph.D., Sevgi Gurkan, M.D., and Jim Sullivan, Ph.D., joining from, respectively, Biogen, Merck and AbbVie in recent years https://t.co/aoEM9v6HrU
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Zaks, fresh from making millions at Moderna, takes venture partner post at OrbiMed

Zaks, fresh from making millions at Moderna, takes venture partner post at OrbiMed

Tal Zaks has revealed his next job. Weeks after leaving Moderna, Zaks has taken up a venture partner post at OrbiMed—where he is joined by another storied biopharma executive.

@FierceBiotech shared
On Nov 1, 2021
Vernalis, which China’s HitGen bought last year, has agreed to carry out all activities up to lead optimization in return for a stake in Dania https://t.co/91mOUdPIYr
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Gilead bought his last biotech. Now, Helin is back with another cancer startup

Gilead bought his last biotech. Now, Helin is back with another cancer startup

The founder of a biotech bought by Gilead has birthed another startup. Dania Therapeutics begins life with a discovery program based on Kristian Helin’s work and plans to advance ...

@GENbio shared
On Nov 1, 2021
Six Up-and-Coming #COVID19 Vaccines Besides Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and J&J, many other biopharmas have jabs in the clinic that have shown significant protection against #SARSCoV2. Learn more: https://t.co/s0YXuqwCQV https://t.co/q6FBlnNYwf
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Six Up-and-Coming COVID-19 Vaccines

Six Up-and-Coming COVID-19 Vaccines

Besides Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, and J&J, many other biopharmas have jabs in the clinic that have shown significant protection against SARS-CoV-2.

@GENbio shared
On Nov 1, 2021
RT @xiaofei_lin: "Normally as women, we don’t have that expectation of recognition...We’re trained from childhood to constantly credit everyone else...That’s fine — but then don’t forget to credit yourself too." Check out my interview with @kiana_aran via @ClinicalOMICs! https://t.co/J27HmJHrSE
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CRISPR-Chip Inventor Wins Nature Women in Science Award

CRISPR-Chip Inventor Wins Nature Women in Science Award

The award provides the winner $40,000 and aims to celebrate the achievements of women in science and all those who work to support women to stay in STEM careers around the world.

@biospace shared
On Oct 30, 2021
Jaguar Gene Therapy, UCSF and others expand innovation capacity #innovate #genetherapy https://t.co/GZ5EnrLp0Z
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Jaguar Gene Therapy, UCSF and Others Expand Innovation Capacity

Jaguar Gene Therapy, UCSF and Others Expand Innovation Capacity

​The 174,000 square-foot location will house a fully-equipped production plant to create its initial programs for Type 1 diabetes, a specific genetic cause of autism, galactosemia, and more.

@FierceBiotech shared
On Nov 2, 2021
RT @AGKootenay: Big news from Moderna today: They've finally pulled the trigger on a gene editing deal with Metagenomi. Check out the details (that we have) at @FierceBiotech. $MRNA @moderna_tx @metagenomi #geneediting #CRISPR https://t.co/4vELIP8lVX
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Moderna finally cracks into gene editing with Metagenomi pact thanks to 'irresistible' data

Moderna finally cracks into gene editing with Metagenomi pact thanks to 'irresistible' data

We finally know who Moderna has been courting behind the scenes to make the big jump into gene editing. The famed biotech has signed a research partnership with CRISPR gene editing company ...

@biospace shared
On Oct 29, 2021
BioSpace movers & shakers, Oct. 29 https://t.co/sBlWwGjLJc
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BioSpace Movers & Shakers, Oct. 29

BioSpace Movers & Shakers, Oct. 29

Biopharma and life sciences companies strengthen their leadership teams and boards with these Movers & Shakers.