by John Conrad | May 13, 2024 | Member News
In a promising development for Alzheimer’s research, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company and AC Immune SA announced a collaboration to develop and commercialize a new treatment approach. The agreement focuses on ACI-24.060, an active immunotherapy candidate designed...
by John Conrad | May 6, 2024 | Member News
Xeris announced a collaboration and licensing agreement with Beta Bionics. The agreement involves developing and commercializing a glucagon product using Xeris’ XeriSol™ technology for Beta Bionics’ proprietary bi-hormonal pump system for diabetes...
by John Conrad | Apr 29, 2024 | Member News
Chicago’s reputation as a hub for innovation is gaining traction in the life sciences industry. A recent ranking placed Chicagoland in the top 10 metro centers for life sciences, and a key factor behind this recognition is the city’s impressive talent...
by John Conrad | Apr 23, 2024 | Member News
Eli Lilly is taking a significant step to address surging demand for its injectable drugs by acquiring a manufacturing facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, from Nexus Pharmaceuticals. The announcement comes amid a broader industry trend of drugmakers scrambling to...
by John Conrad | Apr 22, 2024 | Member News
Prosthetics have gotten much better in recent years, especially in restoring the sense of touch for amputees. However, these advanced devices are often very expensive. A central Illinois company called PSYONIC is looking to change that by creating a smarter and...
by John Conrad | Oct 24, 2023 | Member News
Illinois has had a strong presence in the annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, which recognizes the efforts of photomicrographers from various scientific disciplines. The competition began in 1975 and has become a leading platform for showcasing the...
