Top news of the week: 02.10.2023.
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Covid vaccines, Medicare, abortion law, shutdown watch, the GOP debate, Ozempic, health risks of sitting all day, and more are in the news.
Harbinger Health raises $140 million for blood test to screen for cancers
Harbinger wants to market a blood-based test that can detect multiple types of cancer, including tumors of the lung and pancreas, that are often detected too late for patients to survive.
7 Innovative Startup Opportunities In Biotech
By decoding the genetic makeup of individuals, startups in this field are pioneering personalized healthcare.
Pediatric cancer drugs in shortage as drug supply crisis drags on
Despite Biden administration efforts, children’s hospitals across the country report some chemotherapy drugs commonly used for leukemia and lymphoma are hard to find.
A Bumper News Month for Next Generation Covid Vaccines (Update 11)
There is a lot to get to this month! This month saw the release of at least some clinical trial data on…
What If The AI-Hype Were Applied to One Of Humanity’s Greatest Challenges: Our Health?
AI dominates the headlines. But what if AI were applied to one of humanity’s greatest challenges, an area with huge spend and unmet need? This sums up healthcare.
Dr. Leen Kawas Shares Insights on Carving Her Own Path in the Traditionally Male Biotechnology Industry
Dr. Leen Kawas, Managing General Partner at Propel Bio Partners, highlights how she carved her own path in biotechnology. The rapidly evolving biotechnology industry requires strong, ...
Dallas Lands $2.5 Billion Federal Biotech and Life Science Hub
After two years of campaigning, Pegasus Park will be home to the consumer experience arm of ARPA-H, an independent federal agency focused on solving the most difficult health challenges.