Rosalind Franklin University (RFU) recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Helix 51 biomedical incubator, the only one of its kind in Lake County, Illinois. The milestone coincides with the addition of four exciting new startup companies to the incubator’s roster.<\/p>\n
“The growth of Helix 51 over the past five years has fostered a vibrant hub for innovative healthcare solutions on our campus,” said Dr. Ronald Kaplan, RFU’s executive vice president for research. “These novel therapeutic and diagnostic approaches have the potential to benefit patients worldwide. Additionally, Helix 51 serves as a valuable springboard,launching companies into our Innovation and Research Park.”<\/p>\n
Helix 51 provides a comprehensive environment for early-stage startups with 6,500 square feet of wet and dry labs, a state-of-the-art clean room, office space, and shared conference facilities. The incubator boasts essential equipment like biological safety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, and refrigeration units.<\/p>\n
But the support goes beyond physical resources. Companies also gain access to a one-of-a-kind Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program and internship opportunities with students from RFU’s College of Pharmacy, Northwestern’s Masters of Biotechnology program, and Kent School of Law’s JD program \u2013 all at no additional cost.<\/p>\n
The new wave of companies joining Helix 51 reflects the incubator’s commitment to fostering diverse and impactful ventures:<\/p>\n
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