Viela Bio Spins Out of MedImmune; Launches with Up to $250 Million Series A Financing from Investor Consortium Led by Boyu Capital, 6 Dimensions Capital, and Hillhouse Capital Viela Bio team will focus on developing medicines for severe autoimmune diseases by targeting critical pathways that are the root cause of disease Gaithersburg, MD, February 28, 2018 – Viela Bio […]
At this point, Steve Case has seen many startup communities, as his Rise of the Rest bus tour has been to 33 cities. Speaking Thursday at Johns Hopkins’ FastForward 1812 in East Baltimore on Thursday night, the AOL cofounder said each community has a unique story and opportunity for growth. As far as the prospects for Baltimore, he pointed to increasing work […]
Innovative science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore is getting an extra boost through an innovative program fueled by UM Ventures called the “New Ventures Initiative” (NVI), which is headquartered in the Lion Brothers Building. UMB’s New Ventures Initiative is designed to bring together management expertise, business formation strategy, a physical space, and early-stage capital […]
Gliknik Co-Founder Dr. Scott Strome is a UM Baltimore Champion of Excellence
2014 marks PressComm PR’s fifth anniversary. We thank all of our fantastic clients as well as our amazing service partners. We look forward to another five years of helping healthcare organizations share their messages and increase their visibility.
In part one of this two-part series, I talked with Maryland health IT executive Chris Meenan about his company Analytical Informatics, Inc. (AI), and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. This is part of a broader interview series. Chief executive: Chris Meenan, Co-founder and CEO, Analytical Informatics, Inc. (AI) Location: Baltimore, MD Started […]
BHI CEO Rich Bendis recently served as an expert panelist contributing to a special report from the “White House Lab-to-Market Inter-Agency Summit.” Panelists examined the U.S. federal government’s investment in drug R&D and the resulting private sector commercialization. According to the Summit report: Federal research has done exceedingly well at accomplishing its original intent, which […]
On August 1, 2013, PharmaVOICE included Rachel King, CEO of GlycoMimetics, among the 2013 PharmaVOICE 100 list. Established nine years ago by PharmaVOICE magazine, the PharmaVOICE 100 is an annual list of individuals recognized for their positive contributions to the life-sciences industry. These individuals illustrate what it means to think bigger, do more, and lead […]
16th Annual ReachOut & Run on April 21, 2013 at Goucher College in Towson, MD – Event to include 5K timed run, 5K jog, 5K walk, and 1-mile walk; also marks start of HopeWell’s 20th Anniversary celebration activities –
