Revolutionizing the Science of Nerve Repair and Regeneration
Peripheral nerve damage is estimated to affect more than 20 million people in the United States, causing symptoms that range from mild discomfort to severe disability. Damage is often undiagnosed or untreated, and the current standard of care procedures can be associated with limitations that impact the quality of life. UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Axogen, Inc., a company focused on the science, development, and commercialization of technologies for peripheral nerve regeneration and repair, aims to address these issues and provide more efficient treatment options to patients.
Glint Pharmaceuticals Begins Clinical Trials to Treat Corneal Abrasions and Infections
UF startup Glint Pharmaceuticals, an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company that delivers medicated contact lenses to treat eye diseases, announces the start of a phase I safety study to treat corneal infections and superficial injuries.
Atsena Therapeutics Appoints Kenji Fujita, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
UF startup Atsena Therapeutics, a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on bringing the life-changing power of genetic medicine to reverse or prevent blindness, announced the appointment of Kenji Fujita, MD, to the newly created position of Chief Medical Officer.
Morphogenesis Awarded SBIR Funding for Cervical Cancer Therapy
UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Morphogenesis, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has obtained funding to develop a new therapeutic drug to treat cervical cancer.
entrinsic bioscience Secures $49 Million in Financing To Accelerate Development and Commercialization of Next Generation Functional Ingredients and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech resident entrinsic bioscience (EBS), a company pioneering a next-generation protein modulation technology, announced that it has secured $49 million in non-dilutive growth capital from Jefferies Group LLC's subsidiary, Jefferies Funding LLC (Jefferies).
Cannabix Technologies Provides Update on THC Breathalyzer Beta-Testing
UF startup Cannabix Technologies Inc., developer of the Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer devices for law enforcement and the workplace, reports that it expects to ship its THC Breath Analyzer (THCBA) to a clinic in the Northwestern U.S. for beta testing in the coming days.
YMCA of the USA and Peerfit Partner To Bring Local YMCAs Into the Nationwide Peerfit Network
UF startup Peerfit is entering into a partnership with YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) to enable local YMCAs to expand their reach and increase membership access through Peerfit’s nationwide network of clients and partnerships.
Optym Introduces HaulSuite – A Portfolio of AI-Enabled Optimization Solutions for LTL Carriers
UF startup Optym, a leading optimization software company in the transportation industry, introduces HaulSuite, a portfolio of premier optimization solutions for the industry’s leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers.
AGTC Announces Expansion of Manufacturing and Analytics Capabilities to Advance Commercialization of Gene Therapy Product Candidates
UF startup and UF Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech alum Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (AGTC), a biotechnology company conducting human clinical trials of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for the treatment of rare diseases, announced that it has initiated plans to lease a build-to-suit 21,000 square foot current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) manufacturing and quality control facility adjacent to its Florida facility to prepare for anticipated late-stage development of its X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP) and Achromatopsia (ACHM) programs.
Cannabix Technologies Receives Notice of Allowance for Detection of Molecules – FAIMS U.S. Patent
UF startup Cannabix Technologies Inc., developer of the Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer devices for law enforcement and the workplace, reports that it has received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for patent application No. 17/019728 entitled, “Apparatus and Methods for Detection of Molecules”.
