Saghmos Therapeutics

Saghmos Therapeutics Announces Appointment of FDA Veteran Stephen Grant, MD, as Chief Regulatory Officer

Dr. Grant was the former Deputy Director, Division of Cardiology and Nephrology at the FDA GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Saghmos Therapeutics, Inc. (Saghmos), a privately held biopharmaceutical company, announced the appointment of Stephen Grant, MD, as Chief Regulatory Officer. Dr. Grant was the former Deputy Director, Division of Cardiology and Nephrology at the FDA. During his more than 20-year career at the FDA, he was responsible for … Continue reading Saghmos Therapeutics Announces Appointment of FDA Veteran Stephen Grant, MD, as Chief Regulatory Officer

VantAI

VantAI Appoints Jae Won Kim as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VantAI, a leader in generative AI and drug discovery, announced the appointment of Jae Won Kim as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Ms. Kim is an experienced finance, corporate development, and operations executive with a strong track record, especially in drug discovery and the induced proximity landscape. Having led one of the largest deals in induced proximity history, she … Continue reading VantAI Appoints Jae Won Kim as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences Expands Liver Portfolio With Acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics

— Gilead Adds Seladelpar to Portfolio, a PPARδ Agonist for the Treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) with FDA Priority Review and Anticipated U.S. Approval in Third Quarter of 2024 — — Seladelpar Phase 3 Data Demonstrates a Best-in-Disease Profile for Second-Line PBC — — Acquisition Expands Gilead’s Long-Standing Commitment to Patients with Liver Diseases — February 12, 2024 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time FOSTER … Continue reading Gilead Sciences Expands Liver Portfolio With Acquisition of CymaBay Therapeutics

Veracyte

Veracyte Completes Acquisition of C2i Genomics

Extends Veracyte’s novel diagnostics platform with whole-genome minimal residual disease capabilities Expands company’s presence across the cancer care continuum SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT), a leading cancer diagnostics company, today announced it has completed its acquisition of C2i Genomics, Inc., adding whole-genome minimal residual disease (MRD) capabilities to its novel diagnostics platform and expanding the company’s ability to serve patients across the cancer … Continue reading Veracyte Completes Acquisition of C2i Genomics

Enhanc3D Genomics

Enhanc3D Genomics appoints Dr Daniel Turner as Chief Scientific Officer

Appointment forms part of ongoing plans for continued development of the GenLink3D genomics platform and formation of strategic commercial and academic partnerships CAMBRIDGE, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Enhanc3D Genomics, a company developing disruptive technologies to unlock the 3D spatial genome for target and biomarker discovery, today announced the appointment of Dr Daniel Turner as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Dan’s deep expertise in genomics technology development and commercialisation will be … Continue reading Enhanc3D Genomics appoints Dr Daniel Turner as Chief Scientific Officer

Vivodyne

Vivodyne Appoints Elliot Menschik, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer

PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vivodyne, a biotech that accelerates the successful discovery, design, and development of human therapeutics, today announced the appointment of Elliot Menschik, M.D., Ph.D., to the company’s Board of Directors and to the executive role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dr. Menschik brings more than 25 years of industry experience as a serial entrepreneur, startup investor, executive, Board director and educator. “We’re very excited to … Continue reading Vivodyne Appoints Elliot Menschik, M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Technology Officer

Bruker

Bruker Announces Agreement to Acquire Chemspeed

Chemspeed Accelerates Bruker’s Laboratory Automation and Digitalization Drive BASEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bruker Corporation (Nasdaq: BRKR) today announced a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Chemspeed Technologies AG, aSwiss provider of vendor-agnostic automated laboratory R&D and QC workflow solutions. Chemspeed is focused on modular automation and robotics solutions for chemical research, pharma drug formulation, materials research for cleantech and consumer applications. “Our team is excited to join Bruker to further … Continue reading Bruker Announces Agreement to Acquire Chemspeed

Variational AI

Variational AI Announces Generative AI Project With Merck

Merck to evaluate Variational AI’s Enki™ generative AI platform to design novel and selective small molecules VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Variational AI, developer of the Enki™ generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform for drug discovery, today announced a project with Merck Research Labs supported by the CQDM Quantum Leap program. “CQDM is pleased to have facilitated the establishment of collaborations for Variational AI by creating beneficial links … Continue reading Variational AI Announces Generative AI Project With Merck