Biocom California

Tim Scott to Succeed Joe Panetta as Biocom California President and CEO

Panetta to transition to President Emeritus SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. & LOS ANGELES & SAN DIEGO – Biocom California, the association representing the California life science industry, today announced that it has named Tim Scott as its president and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Scott will succeed Joe Panetta, Biocom California’s current president and CEO, who has led the organization for 25 years. Mr. … Continue reading Tim Scott to Succeed Joe Panetta as Biocom California President and CEO

Vivodyne

Vivodyne Appoints Julie O’Shaughnessy as Chief Operating Officer

PHILADELPHIA – Vivodyne, a pioneering biotech company that grows and tests on lab-grown human tissues to accelerate therapeutics discovery and development, today announced the appointment of Julie O’Shaughnessy as Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, Julie will oversee business operations, strategic planning, finance, people operations, and multisite expansion, driving the company’s operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives. “Julie has been instrumental in Vivodyne’s growth … Continue reading Vivodyne Appoints Julie O’Shaughnessy as Chief Operating Officer

Bruker

Bruker Completes Asset Acquisition of NanoString Business

Adds Highly Complementary Business in Gene Expression Profiling and Spatial Transcriptomics for Discovery and Translational Research BILLERICA, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced that it has closed its asset acquisition of the business of NanoString Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Seattle, Washington, a leading provider of life-science research solutions for spatial transcriptomics and gene expression analysis. “We have a proven track record in successfully integrating and nurturing … Continue reading Bruker Completes Asset Acquisition of NanoString Business

Agilent Technologies

Padraig McDonnell Assumes Agilent CEO Role

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) today announced that Padraig McDonnell has assumed the role of Agilent CEO, effective immediately. His appointment is part of the company’s CEO transition plan announced Feb. 21. McDonnell is the fourth CEO in Agilent’s history and succeeds Mike McMullen, who will serve as an adviser until he retires Oct. 31. “It’s an incredible honor to serve as CEO … Continue reading Padraig McDonnell Assumes Agilent CEO Role

Generate:Biomedicines

Generate: Biomedicines Expands C-suite with Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Chief Technical Operations Officer

SOMERVILLE, Mass. – Generate:Biomedicines today announces two key appointments, welcoming Kimberly (Kym) White as the new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and announcing the promotion of Lisa Wyman to Chief Technical Operations Officer. These appointments not only enhance the company’s leadership team, but also reflect its commitment to gender diversity, with over half of the leadership team represented by women. White’s arrival and Wyman’s promotion are … Continue reading Generate: Biomedicines Expands C-suite with Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Chief Technical Operations Officer

KBI Biopharma

KBI Biopharma Appoints Jean-Baptiste Agnus as Chief Business Officer

DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI), a JSR Life Sciences company and global cGMP contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the appointment of Jean-Baptiste (JB) Agnus as Chief Business Officer, solidifying KBI’s Executive Team. “JB’s appointment underscores this dedication, perfectly aligning with our team’s mission to deliver innovative, top-tier solutions tailored to our customers’ evolving needs. His servant leadership philosophy will further fortify … Continue reading KBI Biopharma Appoints Jean-Baptiste Agnus as Chief Business Officer

Modalis

Modalis Announces Partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks

Modalis Joins Ginkgo’s Technology Network TOKYO & WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Modalis Therapeutics Corporation (Modalis) (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 4883) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Ginkgo Bioworks (Ginkgo) to join the Ginkgo Technology Network. This strategic alliance will enable Ginkgo’s global customers in the cell and gene therapy fields to access Modalis’ proprietary epigenome modulation technology, CRISPR-GNDM® (Guide Nucleotide-Directed Modulation). Modalis’ CRISPR-GNDM® Technology is capable of activating … Continue reading Modalis Announces Partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks

Rachael Brake

Rachael Brake, PhD, Joins Zephyr AI as Chief Scientific Officer

MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zephyr AI, Inc. (“Zephyr AI”), a healthcare technology company committed to developing fast and explainable artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to democratize precision medicine, today announced the appointment of Rachael Brake, PhD, as its new Chief Scientific Officer. “Having spent decades working in big pharma and biotech spanning roles in research, development and commercial, Rachael comes to Zephyr with a unique breadth of experience”Post this … Continue reading Rachael Brake, PhD, Joins Zephyr AI as Chief Scientific Officer

BioConsortia

BioConsortia secures $15 million in latest funding round

Funding global pipeline development of transformational nitrogen-fixing and nematicidal seed treatment products, and extending BioConsortia’s gene-editing leadership position April 01, 2024 10:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time DAVIS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BioConsortia, Inc., a leading agricultural technology company that discovers, designs and licenses advanced microbial products to reduce the ecological impacts of agriculture while ensuring crop productivity, today announced that the Company has closed an internal financing round … Continue reading BioConsortia secures $15 million in latest funding round