Otonomy

UW spinout is hoping a drug could stave off hearing loss caused by antibiotics

University of Washington spinout Oricula Therapeutics said today it’s secured funding and intellectual property that will allow it to move forward with developing a way to prevent hearing loss associated with a class of antibiotics called aminoglycosides. Aminoglycosides are low-cost antibiotics that have historically been highly effective in treating infections caused by gram-negative bacteria, such […]

Devices & Diagnostics

Top 10 cities for healthcare venture capital deals in Q3

Wondering where the venture capital funding has gone in the healthcare industry? According to CB Insights, it’s the following 10 cities–for Q3 ’13 at least. (Listed in order of amounts of deals; note that though San Francisco saw more deals, San Diego saw more funding.) San Francisco, Calif.: 7 deals, $77 million San Diego, Calif.: […]

By Lindsey Alexander

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.