Biotechnology

Noteworthy Industry Profiles


Terumo BCT, KBIOHealth to Enhance Gene Therapy Workforce in South Korea

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Osong Medical Innovation Foundation (KBIOHealth) to jointly develop workforce training for cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing. The partnership aims to create training programs focused on mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) and chimeric antigen (CAR) T-cell therapies, utilizing Terumo BCT’s…more

Aclarion Expands with RadNet Affiliates in New York, New Jersey

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW), the healthcare technology company based in Broomfield, plans expand Nociscan access across key markets in New York and New Jersey. This expansion builds on previously established Nociscan sites with RadNet affiliates in both states and is driven by the increased availability of MR Spectroscopy (MRS) and enhanced remote operations capabilities…more

Aclarion Forms Commercial Agreement with Scripps Health

Aclarion Inc. has established a commercial agreement with Scripps Health in San Diego, Calif., expanding access to its Nociscan technology for spine physicians and more than 3.2 million residents in the greater San Diego area. The Nociscan technology utilizes MR Spectroscopy (MRS) and Augmented Intelligence to identify sources of chronic low back pain. Scripps Health…more

Terumo BCT Teams Up with National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) has partnered with the nonprofit National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers (NASCC), which is focused on improving the lives of individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). The collaboration, titled BET on Blood for SCD, aims to enhance access to blood transfusion therapy and educate healthcare providers on its…more

Aclarion Receives Patent for Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Applications

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW), a Broomfield healthcare technology company, has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its 24th issued US patent. This new patent expands Aclarion’s proprietary rights to utilize magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to measure propionic acid (PA) as a biomarker for identifying potential…more

Aclarion Announces First CLARITY Trial Site

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW), a Broomfield health care technology company, has named Northwestern Medicine as the initial site for its CLARITY trial. This study is aimed at demonstrating the clinical and economic value of Nociscan in spine surgery, particularly for chronic low back pain. The CLARITY trial is a randomized study designed to show…more

Aclarion Secures Funding for CLARITY Trial of Nociscan

Aclarion Inc. (Nasdaq: ACON, ACONW) has secured nearly $20 million in gross proceeds since Jan. 1, 2025, which fully funds its pivotal CLARITY trial. The trial is designed to demonstrate the clinical and economic value of Nociscan in spine surgery. Ryan Bond, chief strategy officer of Broomfield-based Aclarion, said, “This milestone ensures we reach the…more

Highridge Medical Partners with Osteotec to Offer Spine Products in the UK

Osteotec has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Westminster-based Highridge Medical to distribute spine surgery solutions in the UK. The partnership, effective Dec. 13, 2024, combines Osteotec’s established presence in the UK with Highridge Medical’s spinal products. This move aims to strengthen Osteotec’s spine product portfolio and enhance opportunities for both patient outcomes and market…more

Terumo BCT and FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific to Enhance T Cell Expansion

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) and FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific will collaborate to accelerate T cell expansion for cell therapy developers. The partnership focuses on using Fujifilm’s PRIME-XV T Cell Expansion Media in conjunction with Terumo BCT’s Quantum Flex Cell Expansion System. This collaboration aims to simplify and scale T cell expansion processes, reducing…more

Osteotec Becomes Distributor for Cerapedics in the UK and Ireland

Osteotec, a Newbury, U.K.-based manufacturer and distributor of specialized medical devices, has announced an exclusive agreement to distribute Cerapedics Inc.’s i-FACTOR bone graft portfolio in the U.K. and Ireland. This agreement expands Osteotec’s offerings, enabling healthcare professionals to access Cerapedics’ i-FACTOR Bone Graft Putty and i-FACTOR Bone Graft FLEX FR products for spine procedures. The…more

Terumo BCT Supports New Clinical Trial for Sickle Cell Patients

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT) has announced funding support for a multi-center clinical trial aimed at reducing complications from acute chest syndrome (ACS) in adult patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Researchers at Henri Mondor University Hospital in France will lead the trial, known as ARCAD, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of…more