Health/Life Sciences – Page 19 of 54

New COVID-19 dashboard shares data on how well diagnostic tests perform against variants

While all eyes are on the COVID-19 vaccine, the more dangerous variants of the virus are becoming increasingly dominant. In… Read More

New high-tech lab at Fred Hutch creates 3D maps of proteins to aid therapeutics and vaccine research

Dr. Melody Campbell was an undergraduate student when she first noticed the beauty and power of cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM),… Read More

Impel Neuropharma raises $80M in Washington state’s first IPO of 2021

The news: Seattle-based biotech company Impel NeuroPharma raised $80 million in its initial public offering and will begin trading on… Read More

Health benefits platform Accolade to acquire virtual primary care startup PlushCare in $450M deal

The news: Seattle-based health benefits platform Accolade will pay up to $450 million to acquire PlushCare, a Bay Area-based startup… Read More

Brave Care raises $10M to expand its primary and urgent care clinics for kids, grow remote services

New funding: Portland, Ore.-based pediatric health startup Brave Care raised a $10 million Series A round. How it works: Brave Care… Read More

Mental Health Match helps people find the right therapist, and finds a new home in Portland

Startup’s new location: Mental Health Match, a startup that helps people find the right therapist, has moved from Houston to… Read More

Seattle startup adyn raises $2.5M from 23andMe CEO and others for birth control prescription test

Seattle startup adyn raised a $2.5 million seed round co-led by Lux Capital and M13. The company plans to launch… Read More

The voters will see you now: The finalists for Health Innovation of the Year at the GeekWire Awards

The greater Seattle area is a hotbed for health technology and the past year has seen groundbreaking advancements in the… Read More

Tech Moves: Adaptive Biotech co-founders join life sciences SPAC; new edtech execs; and more

— Adaptive Biotechnologies co-founders and brothers Chad and Harlan Robins are among the directors of a new life sciences SPAC.… Read More

Marc Benioff-backed microbiome startup Viome says it expects $100M in revenue next year

The news: Viome, the Seattle-area wellness startup that analyzes microbiomes, told GeekWire that it has more than 200,000 customers and expects… Read More

Behavioral science startup 2Morrow raises $1.5M to grow digital therapeutic platform

New funding: 2Morrow, a Seattle-area startup that develops digital coaching software to help people reach health goals, has raised $1.5… Read More

Why Microsoft’s $19.7B deal to acquire Nuance is a ‘perfect fit’ and ‘trophy’ for Redmond tech giant

Microsoft’s giant purchase: The tech giant announced its second-largest acquisition ever on Monday: a pending $19.7 billion deal to swoop… Read More

You got vaccinated. Now what? 7 things to know for your post-COVID vaccine behavior

On April 15, anyone in Washington state who is 16 or older can roll up their sleeve and get a… Read More

Univ. of Wash.-spinout Icosavax raises $100M to fund vaccine development technology

New funding: At a moment when vaccines are on everyone’s mind, a Seattle-based biotech company that has an unusual approach… Read More

Researchers develop health tech tool that can detect vital signs from a person’s face via video

At an international health conference this week, scientists with the University of Washington and Microsoft Research will virtually present new… Read More

Allen Family Foundation gives $1M to bolster COVID vaccinations in underserved communities

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is contributing $1 million to help underserved communities in King County receive their COVID-19… Read More

How to find a COVID-19 vaccine shot: Volunteer-run site flags open spots in Washington state

In 10 days, Washington state will open up COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone 16 and over who wants a shot. The… Read More

Seattle biotech firm Impel NeuroPharma files for $75M IPO

Seattle-based biotech company Impel NeuroPharma is set to go public. The company, which develops drugs for central nervous system disorders… Read More

Cure of the common code: OpenMRS aims to boost medical record systems in developing countries

Consider the difficulties many of us face when we need medical procedures, tests or referrals. Now imagine you lived in… Read More

Gov. Inslee says all Washington state adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 15

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday that all Washington state residents age 16 and up will be eligible for a… Read More

Seattle biotech OncoResponse raises $40.6M to create antibody-based treatments for cancer

New funding: OncoResponse raised a $40.6M Series C investment round as it continues to develop antibodies that fight cancer. The… Read More

Amgen to acquire Seattle biotech company Rodeo Therapeutics for $55M

The news: Pharmaceutical giant Amgen agreed to acquire Rodeo Therapeutics, a Seattle biotech startup creating small-molecule therapies that help repair… Read More

Seattle biotech startup Outpace Bio raises $30M to fight cancer with custom-designed proteins

New funding: Outpace Bio raised a $30 million Series A investment round to design custom cell and gene-based therapies. The… Read More

New CDC study calls COVID-19 vaccines highly effective, but agency chief ‘scared’ by rise in cases

A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines being… Read More

Fred Hutch scientist answers latest COVID-19 questions on vaccines, variants, and more

If you have a stronger reaction to the COVID-19 vaccines, does that mean you’ll be rewarded with extra immunity? Not… Read More

Led by former Juno and Alder exec, Seattle neurology startup Eliem Therapeutics raises $80M

New funding: Eliem Therapeutics, a new Seattle biotech startup led by former Juno Therapeutics exec Bob Azelby, raised $80 million… Read More

Biotech startup AbSci raises $125M for ‘Protein Printing’ tech; total funding up to $230M

New funding: Vancouver, Wash.-based biotech company AbSci raised $125 million in a round led by Casdin Capital and Redmile Group. The… Read More

Seattle health-tech startup DexCare raises $20M, spins out of Providence’s Digital Innovation Group

New funding: DexCare, an “access optimization platform” and the latest health-tech company to spin out of Providence’s Digital Innovation Group,… Read More

Double dose of debate: Opinions vary on timing of COVID vaccine shots as potential 4th wave looms

With COVID-19 vaccines still in limited supply and case counts threatening to resurge, there is a debate over the benefits… Read More

Seattle startup Heard raises $1.3M to help mental health professionals run their own business

New funding: Heard, a 2-year-old startup aiming to help mental health professionals manage bookkeeping and taxes, raised $1.3 million. The company:… Read More