From Bethlehem's OraSure Technologies: Some good news on Zika
The company is hard at work on a rapid test for the virus, aided by up to $16.6 million in federal funding.
The Lifestages of an Entrepreneur
Like humans, companies start small and evolve. But instead of birth, childhood, adolescence and adulthood, they mature from intellectual capital to incubation, bootstrapping to venture capital, startup to established enterprise. We take a look at that process via four Philly companies.
Penn State Discovery: When it comes to the Y chromosome, Gorilla and man are closer than we thought
Researchers at Penn State University have developed a faster and less expensive DNA sequencing method that has led to a surprising finding. The technique works for any species, so it can be used to study male infertility disorders and male-specific mutations.
UPenn's Parker Institute works to fight cancer with new immunotherapies
Tech zillionaire and philanthropist Sean Parker has made a massive contribution to cancer research, establishing the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at six of the nation's top medical schools and cancer centers, including the University of Pennsylvania.
Founder Profile: Karen Hoskins of H.B. Custom Media
This Lehigh Valley entrepreneur struck out on her own, making customized tissue culture media for labs.
Founder Profile: Michael Brownstein of Azevan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
This company is hard at work on a revolutionary pharmaceutical that could provide relief to those with mood disorders.
Founder Profile: Emily Kaufman
This blogger was looking for more info on a company that made a gluten detection kit and wound up forming a company to distribute GlutenTox.
Founder Profile: Sherry Bender
Her award-winning Williamsport company has become a leader in drug testing products and services and is launching three new products in the coming months.
Founder Profile: Simone Anewalt
Her company's fruit drinks lay claim to the best Brazil has to offer, and soon it will be breaking into the snacks market.
Founder Profile: Ben Doranz
He has helped drive growth because of his diverse scientific, commercialization and entrpreneurial background, all from the comfort of Philadelphia's brainiest square mile.