Category Archives: Genome

Top 15 private biotech companies of 2015

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Alector: “We are developing drug leads against unique, genetically-validated neuro-immune targets through a novel, hypothesis-driven approach to neurodegeneration. We thankFierceBiotech for recognizing the potential of our strategy,” said Arnon Rosenthal, co-founder, president and CEO of Alector. Release

Arvinas: “We are thrilled to be selected by FierceBiotech to be among the top private biotech firms globally,” Manuel Litchman, president and chief executive officer of Arvinas, said. “This award recognizes the dedication of our employees, our founder, Dr. Craig Crews, and our partners to bring our PROTAC technologies to patients with … Read more

Gene Therapy and regenerative medicine companies.

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ABEONA THERAPEUTICS

Tim Miller, Ph.D., President & CEO
Dallas, TX
(NASDAQ: ABEO)
PlasmaTech Biopharmaceuticals/Abeona Therapeutics is focused on developing and delivering gene therapy and plasma-based products for severe and life-threatening rare diseases. PlasmaTech’s lead program is a gene therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS IIIA and IIIB) in collaboration with patient advocate groups, researchers and clinicians. In addition, the company is pursuing two additional proprietary platforms, Salt Diafiltration (SDF™) Process and Polymer Hydrogel Technology (PHT™), and is active in the development and commercialization of human plasma-derived therapeutics, including its proprietary

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The 100,000 Genomes Project


The project will sequence 100,000 genomes from around 70,000 people. Participants are NHS patients with a rare disease, plus their families, and patients with cancer.

http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/the-100000-genomes-project/
http://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/the-100000-genomes-project/understanding-genomics/… Read more