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Baltimore cancer test startup wins pitch competition for veterans
A Baltimore biotech startup won a pitch competition in Utah last month, the latest sign that companies that make it easier to diagnose treatable cancers could be a significant part […]
Five new stem cell grants awarded by state commission
The Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission has awarded $1.35 million through five grants as part of the commission’s first round of funding for the fiscal year, the commission announced Tuesday. […]
Coppin State report: Open Works could be an economic engine
Open Works hopes it can be an economic engine for people from all backgrounds in Baltimore and a new report from Coppin State University could back up the makerspace’s ambition. […]
No major changes for Md. colleges in U.S. News rankings
Maryland colleges and universities mostly maintained their positions in U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of the nation’s best universities Monday.
Salisbury seeks approval for data science degree as need grows
Salisbury University plans to launch a data science major, joining other universities that are hoping to meet the growing demand by employers for students with data experience.
Foundation warns of possible legal action over Chesapeake pollution plan
OXON HILL — Six states and the District of Columbia Thursday hailed their plans to improve water quality in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, but at least one environmental activist is […]
Hopkins makes more neighborhoods eligible for homebuying assistance
Johns Hopkins University and Medicine will expand the number of neighborhoods participating in its Live Near Your Work program, creating a contiguous area stretching from the university’s Homewood campus in […]
Gaithersburg-based Viela Bio files for $150M IPO
Viela Bio, the MedImmune spinout that has attracted more than $300 million in venture capital, filed for a $150 million initial public offering last week.
DreamPort a place for cyber collaboration between government, industry
Columbia’s DreamPort, opened last year, has developed as a place for the cyber industry to work collaboratively with the government to address pressing cybersecurity issues. The 17,500 square-foot facility is […]
Millennial health a concern for insurer
Millennials are seeing their health decline earlier than members of Generation X and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield wants to know why – and to figure out how to address it before […]
Hopkins accelerator geared to student entrepreneurs
Johns Hopkins University will launch a startup accelerator, offering student entrepreneurs a structured approach to turning their ideas into businesses, the university announced Monday. FastForward U — a wing of […]
University of Maryland joins global food sustainability pledge
The University of Maryland, College Park, will incorporate more plants and plant-based proteins in its dining options as part of a global movement to improve sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas […]
