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Topic: Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron

Does the Army of Women represent the future of healthcare data?

Does the Army of Women represent the future of healthcare data?

April 23, 2012 10:22 am by | 0 Comments

Electronic health records such as those maintained by hospitals and doctors’ offices don’t have a lot of value for healthcare researchers, which means new sources of health data are needed ... Read more
Scoliosis medical device startup spun out of ABIA

Scoliosis medical device startup spun out of ABIA

January 12, 2012 12:13 pm by | 0 Comments

The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA) has created its first company: a firm that’s developing a noninvasive spinal fixation system for children with scoliosis.APTO Orthopaedics’ device is designed to ... Read more
Austen BioInnovation Institute, Lubrizol strike strategic partnership

Austen BioInnovation Institute, Lubrizol strike strategic partnership

December 21, 2011 9:46 am by | 0 Comments

The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA) and Lubrizol have entered into a strategic partnership that involves research and development around medical applications of polymers and specialty chemicals.The partnership gives ... Read more
Austen BioInnovation Institute, FDA to partner on medical device regulation

Austen BioInnovation Institute, FDA to partner on medical device regulation

December 15, 2011 10:21 am by | 0 Comments

The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron is collaborating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to share its expertise in the use of biomaterials and polymers in medical devices.The goal ... Read more
ABIA, U. of Akron to launch program for women entrepreneurs

ABIA, U. of Akron to launch program for women entrepreneurs

December 8, 2010 11:24 am by | 0 Comments

The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron and the University of Akron are planning to launch in January a semester-long educational program aimed at women entrepreneurs. The program will provide participants ... Read more
Douglas to speak on bioinnovations at next OVA meeting

Douglas to speak on bioinnovations at next OVA meeting

December 2, 2010 12:11 pm by | 0 Comments (Sponsored)

The Ohio Venture Association will focus on the world of biomedical technology when Frank Douglas, President and CEO of the Akron BioInnovation Institute, speaks at its upcoming lunch meeting. ... Read more
CEO of Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron makes cover of… GQ?

CEO of Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron makes cover of… GQ?

November 18, 2010 12:20 pm by | 0 Comments

A nationally-renowned medical researcher will be featured in next month’s issue of GQ Magazine as a Rock Star of Science.Dr. Frank L. Douglas says the honor was unexpected, but “a ... Read more
Akron U, Austen BioInnovation Institute share $1M federal grant

Akron U, Austen BioInnovation Institute share $1M federal grant

September 23, 2010 4:27 pm by | 0 Comments

The University of Akron Research Foundation and the Austen BioInnovation Institute were awarded $1 million as winners of a federal competition designed to reward regional collaboration on innovation. ... Read more
Building Akron’s medical device industry: Q&A with Brian Davis

Building Akron’s medical device industry: Q&A with Brian Davis

September 16, 2010 11:04 am by | 1 Comments

If the Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron is to reach its goals of bringing 2,400 jobs and 60 biomedical companies to the city within 10 years, it's likely Brian Davis ... Read more
BioOhio Annual Conference to visit three Ohio cities

BioOhio Annual Conference to visit three Ohio cities

September 8, 2010 1:01 pm by | 0 Comments (Sponsored)

This fall, BioOhio will hold its Annual Conference in three regions on three different dates. ’Innovation Road Show’ will visit northeast Ohio on September 28, central Ohio on October 28, ... Read more
Austen BioInnovation Institute gets $2.6M Third Frontier grant

Austen BioInnovation Institute gets $2.6M Third Frontier grant

September 2, 2010 5:08 pm by | 0 Comments

The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron has received a $2.6 million Ohio Third Frontier grant for biomedical sensor research and commercialization. The grant is from the revamped Wright Center for ... Read more
Ohio’s Austen BioInnovation Institute may get $5 million in federal aid

Ohio’s Austen BioInnovation Institute may get $5 million in federal aid

July 28, 2010 9:53 am by | 0 Comments

The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron is among the big winners in a federal defense spending bill that cleared a critical U.S. House subcommittee on Tuesday.If ultimately approved by the ... Read more
Akron, Austen BioInnovation Institute get $2.75M boost from Ohio

Akron, Austen BioInnovation Institute get $2.75M boost from Ohio

July 19, 2010 2:45 pm by | 0 Comments

Updated 3:35 p.m.Akron and its Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron are getting a big boost from Ohio.The city has been designated an Ohio Hub of Innovation and Opportunity in biomaterials, ... Read more
Austen BioInnovation Institute lands three medical innovators

Austen BioInnovation Institute lands three medical innovators

April 14, 2010 2:32 pm by | 1 Comments

The Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron has landed three medical innovators to head its centers for medical device development, integrated health care education and community health improvement.The new vice presidents ... Read more
BioEnterprise formalizes partnership to attract bio companies

BioEnterprise formalizes partnership to attract bio companies

March 3, 2010 6:51 pm by | 0 Comments

BioEnterprise Inc., the bioscienceventure developer in Northeast Ohio, has formalized a partnership with Team NEO to woo new medical imaging, neurostimulation, cardiovascular device and orthopedic companies to the region.Both nonprofits ... Read more