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Investors add $30 million to infectious disease vaccine developer Genocea Biosciences

Investors add $30 million to infectious disease vaccine developer Genocea Biosciences

October 10, 2012 10:31 am by | 0 Comments

A vaccine developer focused on fighting infectious diseases like HSV-2, Pneumococcus and malaria has just gotten a $30 million vote of confidence from investors.Genocea Biosciences says its ATLAS platform mimics ... Read more
Medicine in a microchip: Implant holds up to 400 doses, could replace needles

Medicine in a microchip: Implant holds up to 400 doses, could replace needles

September 5, 2012 4:56 pm by | 4 Comments

Earlier this summer, we saw the first “smart pill” from Proteus Digital Health receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance, a huge step in connecting drug delivery with mobile technologies. ... Read more
‘Painless’ blood draw device using microneedles could be available in 2013

‘Painless’ blood draw device using microneedles could be available in 2013

April 19, 2012 5:16 pm by | 1 Comments

How much more likely would a diabetic be to check his blood sugar regularly, or a nervous patient to fulfill her doctor’s request for blood work, if there were no ... Read more
Boston Sci exec takes over Twin Cities-based BridgePoint Medical

Boston Sci exec takes over Twin Cities-based BridgePoint Medical

March 21, 2011 9:34 am by | 0 Comments

Denis Harrington, who until recently was head of sales for Boston Scientific Corp.'s cardiovascular and CRM business, has left the company to become president and CEO of a Twin Cities ... Read more
BridgePoint Medical raises $9M for device to unblock blood vessels

BridgePoint Medical raises $9M for device to unblock blood vessels

December 21, 2010 2:50 pm by | 0 Comments

BridgePoint Medical Inc. has raised $9.1 million from the sale of equity. The company based in Plymouth, Minnesota, is developing balloon catheter system to treat chronic coronary and peripheral total ... Read more
Cardiac Concepts grabs $27M for sleep apnea pacing device

Cardiac Concepts grabs $27M for sleep apnea pacing device

August 24, 2010 5:52 pm by | 0 Comments

Cardiac Concepts Inc. has raised $27.2 million from the sale of equity. The company, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is developing a pacemaker-like device that uses electricity to treat sleeping disorders. ... Read more
Trevena grabs $35M to fund trials of heart-failure drug

Trevena grabs $35M to fund trials of heart-failure drug

July 14, 2010 12:38 pm by | 0 Comments

Trevena Inc. has landed a sizable $35 million Series B round that it hopes will push its lead heart-failure drug through Phase 2 clinical trials.The funding was led by venture ... Read more
Polaris Venture Partners raises $233M of $400M fund

Polaris Venture Partners raises $233M of $400M fund

June 14, 2010 12:10 pm by | 0 Comments

Life sciences and IT investment firm Polaris Venture Partners has raised $233 million of an anticipated $400 million fund, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.The $400 ... Read more
Apnex Medical names former BSX and J&J executive as its new CEO

Apnex Medical names former BSX and J&J executive as its new CEO

June 2, 2010 6:06 pm by | 0 Comments

Apnex Medical Inc., a St. Paul-based startup developing technology to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), has named Charles McKhann as its new CEO.McKhann, who previously served as a global vice ... Read more
New venture capital chairman could be helpful to health care

New venture capital chairman could be helpful to health care

June 1, 2009 2:23 am by | 2 Comments

There's a belief that Polaris Ventures co-founder Terry McGuire will help health care as the new chairman of the National Venture Capital Association. ... Read more