Any cell in the human body needs iron to grow. James Connor and a team of scientists at Penn State Hershey have used this knowledge to find a technique that could lead to a whole new way of treating brain-cancer patients.
A cross-state partnership will produce Pennsylvania's second new medical college in the last five years, addressing a critical shortage of physicians in Western PA.
Absorption Systems, based in Exton, is a pioneer in the field of pharmacokinetics, and offers full service preclinical testing for future medications.
Nine companies and two universities received $1.2 million in grants from The Technology Collaborative, fueling the growth of robotics and digital technologies in Pittsburgh and across the state.
Since Richard Somiari founded Integrated Technologies Services International in 2004, the biotech company has grown to 11 employees and distributors in a dozen countries.
Life Sciences startup Echo Therapeutics moves headquarters from Massachusetts to Philadelphia to continue development of its transdermal drug delivery and glucose monitoring system.
Early stage medical, energy and internet-based companies are again the focus of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania's latest investment round.
Nearly a thousand business leaders and executives attended PACT's 18th Annual Enterprise Awards, where companies and individuals received accolades.
Specialty biopharmaceutical startup Vicept targets the redness of rosacea by developing a topical cream.
Pittsburgh companies raised more than $25 million during the first quarter of 2011, a strong showing that was spread fairly evenly among technology and life science companies.