The first participant in Neuralink’s PRIME Study recently demonstrated the ability to use brain activity to command an external device. The successful procedure for Neuralink’s N1 Implant was performed earlier this year at Barrow Neurological Institute, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Neuralink calls this early, encouraging step a significant milestone for its wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) and, importantly, for adults with quadriplegia due to ALS or spinal cord injury.Continue reading
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FDA establishes CDER Center for Clinical Trial Innovation (C3TI)
FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) announced the launch of the CDER Center for Clinical Trial Innovation (C3TI). C3TI’s mission is to promote CDER clinical trial innovation activities through enhanced communication and collaboration, both internally within CDER and externally.Continue reading
The University of Arizona Incubator Network Collaborates with Oro Valley to Sponsor Startup Success
TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona Center for Innovation (UACI), which serves as the science and technology startup incubator network of Tech Parks Arizona, is pleased to announce the open call for the UACI Sponsored Launch Fueled by the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Town of Oro Valley competition. The winning startup will receive sponsored entry into UACI at Oro Valley, the prestigious bioscience-focused incubator, along with resources , specialized facilities, services and expert guidance to grow their business. Continue reading
World Parkinson’s Day Impact Story: C-Path’s Critical Path for Parkinson’s Consortium
Active Lifestyles Key for Parkinson’s Advocates Zenner-Dolan, Kwok as They Await Advancements in Treatments
By Alexander Diegel
C-Path Announces New Board Members Bonnie A. Allin and Louis Breton
Allin and Breton join C-Path Board of Directors to support strategic visionContinue reading
GammaTile® Marks Milestone: 100th Patient Enrolled in Groundbreaking ROADS Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Brain Tumors
Randomized Controlled Trial Targets Residual Cancer Cells during Brain Surgery with Implant Delivering Radiation, Aiming to Advance Local Control Continue reading
Theriome Unveils Advanced Personalized Health Testing Platform, Shaping the Future of Precision Medicine
In a significant leap forward for precision medicine, Theriome is excited to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art personalized health testing platform. This breakthrough is set to redefine the parameters of healthcare, delivering highly individualized health insights with unprecedented accuracy.Continue reading
TGen’s 2024 John S. McCain Leadership Award — Kevin Conroy of Exact Sciences
Kevin Conroy, Chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences was presented with the John S. McCain Leadership Award at the 20th annual TGen Founders Dinner. The annual award recognizes individuals or organizations whose leadership and dedication have made a significant impact in the fight against cancer and helping patients worldwide.Continue reading
Ivy Brain Tumor Center Announces Promising Results of Phase 0/1 Glioblastoma Study at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting
Oral presentation features interim data on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of ATM inhibitor in combination with radiation in newly diagnosed glioblastomaContinue reading
TGen Study Reveals Genetic Drivers of Common Liver Disease
Meta-analysis points to potential new therapeutic pathwaysContinue reading