This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarded to two female scientists for the development of CRISPR as a gene-editing tool, is a revolution, according to a pair of UTSW scientists.
UTSW's Eric Olson and Rhonda Bassel-Duby use the technology in their work to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Olson also is the co-founder of biotech Exonics Therapeutics, which exited last year in a deal roughly valued at $1B.
Using alternating magnetic fields in technology created by UTSW researchers, Solenic Medical aims to provide a better way to treat prosthetic joint infections than the current standard of care. Recently, the startup received an FDA designation of a Breakthrough Device.
Over 30 pediatric hospitals including Dallas' Children's Health have come together through an accelerator program called KidsX. Startups are invited to apply to help these hospitals solve pain points through Oct. 7.
Apptricity says the bluetooth beacon can be "the difference between life and death." Healthcare professionals can track medical equipment to limit misplacement and cross contamination, as well as collect data for contact tracing.
Articulate Labs' wearable devices strengthen muscles through everyday activity. That makes its training more mobile, convenient, and effective, CEO Josh Rabinowitz says.
Core Medical Industries LLC, named after the coronavirus, is a new Dallas-based manufacturing company founded to bring medical devices to market—and it hopes to fight current and future pandemics.
With a new regulation set to start in January, Axxess says it's the first to help home health providers prepare with a full suite of software tools and interactive seminars. The transition to a value-based payment system is "the biggest regulatory change for our industry in more than 20 years," Axxess' CTO says.
The women-owned technology company—dubbed the "eharmony of the pharmaceutical industry"—is making it easier for life science professionals to connect with leading industry players such as AstraZeneca, Roche, Genentech in minutes.
City leaders hope to have the Near Southside neighborhood in the heart of Fort Worth designated a medical innovation district by the fall. The designation would have the potential of adding thousands of medical and technology related jobs.
Scottish Rite Hospital recently opened its second location, a gleaming new facility in Frisco that serves patients in the northern portion of Dallas-Fort Worth and is the home of the hospital’s sports medicine clinic.
In this roundup of research and development activity involving institutions in North Texas, you'll also read about a UTA professor that's using $900K in research grants to focus on monitoring structural integrity.
The medical school will be based in the Interdisciplinary Research and Education Building, left, at the University of North Texas Health Science Center west of downtown Fort Worth. [Photo: Courtesy UNTHSC]
An inaugural class of 60 students will kick off this summer at the medical school, which emphasizes efficiency, holistic learning, and immersion training in real clinical settings.
Here's why founder James West is looking to a medical marijuana future in Texas. Arfinn Med officially launched its online cannabis platform in January.
The rise of consumerism, a shift to out-patient care, a move toward the integrated care continuum, and the use of data analytics in health care are helping shape the future of the medical industry in the Untied States.
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Ahead of the fifth annual Venture Dallas conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Rachel Racz, Nasdaq Head of Listings for Texas, Southern U.S., and Latin America, and Sam L....
Munck Wilson Mandala proudly announces that Merritt D. Westcott, a nationally recognized leader in biotech patent litigation, has been named chair of the firm’s Life Sciences Practice Group.
With more than 25 years of experience in complex intellectual property disputes and a master’s degree in genetics and molecular biology, Westcott brings unmatched technical fluency and strategic insight to one of the most dynamic areas of law and innovation....
Wisconsin-based ORBIS Corp., a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, cut the ribbon recently on its renovated, “state-of-the-art” manufacturing facility in Greenville, around 50 miles northeast of Dallas. In operation since earlier this year, the facility produces reusable plastic tote crates and pallets that move, store, and protect product in the supply chain....
Payment tech provider Fortis announced that Brent Coles has been appointed chief financial officer and Sharat Shankar as chief risk and operations officer of the Plano-based company.
Fortis said the strategic hires position it to accelerate its embedded payments capabilities and deepen relationships across its software platform and enterprise resource planning (ERP) partner network....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Ahead of the fifth annual Venture Dallas conference at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Rachel Racz, Nasdaq Head of Listings for Texas, Southern U.S., and Latin America, and Sam L....
Munck Wilson Mandala proudly announces that Merritt D. Westcott, a nationally recognized leader in biotech patent litigation, has been named chair of the firm’s Life Sciences Practice Group.
With more than 25 years of experience in complex intellectual property disputes and a master’s degree in genetics and molecular biology, Westcott brings unmatched technical fluency and strategic insight to one of the most dynamic areas of law and innovation....
Wisconsin-based ORBIS Corp., a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, cut the ribbon recently on its renovated, “state-of-the-art” manufacturing facility in Greenville, around 50 miles northeast of Dallas. In operation since earlier this year, the facility produces reusable plastic tote crates and pallets that move, store, and protect product in the supply chain....
Payment tech provider Fortis announced that Brent Coles has been appointed chief financial officer and Sharat Shankar as chief risk and operations officer of the Plano-based company.
Fortis said the strategic hires position it to accelerate its embedded payments capabilities and deepen relationships across its software platform and enterprise resource planning (ERP) partner network....