C-Path to Lead New Task Force Aimed at Accelerating Drug Development for Mitochondrial and Inherited Metabolic Diseases

TUCSON, Ariz., January 11, 2024 — Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced the launch of a task force focused on accelerating drug development for mitochondrial and inherited metabolic diseases. The task force will lay the groundwork for specific solutions, offering valuable insights that aim to contribute to regulatory decision-making.Continue reading

An Interview with AZBio President and CEO on Life Sciences M&A in Arizona

Recently, PULSE had a conversation with Joan Koerber-Walker, president and CEO of AZBio, which recently celebrated 20 years of supporting the growth of Arizona’s life science industry. Joan, who has led AZBio since 2011, has a vested interest in making Arizona a place where bioscience organizations can thrive and find success, while supporting economic growth at the local and state level. PULSE asked Joan for her perspective on how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have impacted and benefited Arizona’s economic outlook and contributions to the state.

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Castle Biosciences’ Chief Operating Officer Kristen Oelschlager Selected Among the Top 25 Women Leaders in Biotechnology by The Healthcare Technology Report

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that its Chief Operating Officer, Kristen Oelschlager, has been named to The Healthcare Technology Report’s Top 25 Women Leaders in Biotechnology of 2023. The honorees “stand as a driving force, ensuring diverse perspectives on scientific breakthroughs and groundbreaking therapies,” according to the publication. “Their achievements serve as inspiration, paving the way for future generations of women leaders in biotech to continue shaping the future of healthcare.”Continue reading

Xcellerant Ventures Ends First Year with 10th Investment, Leading CRISPR QC’s $10 Million Series A Round

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xcellerant Ventures is proud to announce its investment in CRISPR QC, the San Diego-based biotechnology company that has developed the world’s first platform to precisely analyze the quality of the CRISPR/CAS9 gene editing system. By providing a way to standardize measurements for efficiency and accuracy, CRISPR QC enables pharmaceutical and agriculture companies to quickly screen for the best therapeutics to develop into next generation personalized medicines.Continue reading