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CoreRx strikes $130M deal to snap up struggling small-molecule specialist Societal CDMO
Several months after Societal CDMO launched a restructuring campaign that led to 26 layoffs, the small molecule contract manufacturer has announced it’s being bought by one of its production peers in Florida. Privately held manufacturer CoreRx has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Societal for $1.10 per share in cash, leading to a total deal…
Read MoreGeorgia Bio and Brex Partner to Enhance Member Benefits
Exciting news for Georgia Bio members! The Georgia Bio Brex program, established through our partnership with BIO, has been expanded to provide even greater benefits for your organization. On top of the existing corporate credit card with its industry-specific rewards, members can now access savings on business accounts, spend management software, and travel management solutions.…
Read MoreWebinar Roundtable: Radically Rural biotech: Why and how rural biotech hubs can compete with urban hubs
March 13th, join a conversation with Radically Rural biotech: Why and how rural biotech hubs can compete with urban hubs. For so long, rural has been viewed only as extractive, but we’re changing that narrative. Join this free virtual roundtable with Hannah Grimes Center to learn how they have catalyzed a rural biotech network and…
Read MoreBioSpark Labs Welcomes Artelon
Artelon®, a leader in dynamic biomaterial innovation, is expanding its Manufacturing and Research and Development activities to BioSpark Labs. “This expansion to BioSpark enhances our capability to support rapid commercial growth and opens new opportunities for biomaterial innovation. Furthermore, this location connects us to the world-class facilities and collaborative biotech talent in the Georgia Tech…
Read MoreA Letter from GCMI Interim Executive Director Saylan Lukas – GCMI’s Continuing Commitment to Excellence in Medtech Innovation
Medtech and life science innovation is rigorous. It requires high levels of acumen and proficiency in multiple disciplines. It can also be immensely capital intensive. Tiffany Wilson founded Atlanta’s Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) in 2012 to help medtech innovators de-risk their technologies, increasing their odds of successful commercialization and positive patient outcomes within…
Read MoreConnecting the Dots: Athens Career Academy Unveils Biotech Track, Shaping Real Futures for High School Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–February 22, 2024– Athens, Georgia – The Athens Community Career Academy, part of the Clarke County School District, is ushering in a new era of education and community development with its innovative Biotechnology Track. Designed to meet the changing needs of the workforce in Athens, this program aims to prepare high school students…
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