Milken Institutes SPARC Initiative Expands Scientific Research with $70 Million Investment
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Milken Institutes SPARC Initiative Expands Scientific Research with $70 Million Investment

ByAlice Temper

Description about the company receiving the funding: The Milken Institute Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) is a program dedicated to reshaping scientific research fields and advancing better diagnostics and treatments. What the funding will be used for: Over the past two months, SPARC has strategically deployed nearly $70 million into neglected research…

Yukon Partners and Carlson Private Capital Partners Invest in Quantum Design International
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Yukon Partners and Carlson Private Capital Partners Invest in Quantum Design International

ByAlice Temper

Quantum Design International (“Quantum” or the “Company”) is a global manufacturer and distributor of instrumentation for material characterization and advanced research applications. Their products serve prominent research institutions, universities, and Fortune 500 companies, contributing to sectors like batteries, life sciences, computing, nanotechnology, and photovoltaic technologies. With over 25 countries benefiting from its sales, service, and…

Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Now Accepting Submissions
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Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge Now Accepting Submissions

ByAlice Temper

The Seeding The Future Foundation and the Institute of Food Technologists have opened submissions for the fourth annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge. The Challenge aims to accelerate innovations in food systems to make them more nutritious, regenerative, and equitable. With up to USD $1 million in awards, the Challenge has attracted over…

Misophonia Research Fund Announces $2.5M in Research Commitment for 2024 Grant Recipients
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Misophonia Research Fund Announces $2.5M in Research Commitment for 2024 Grant Recipients

ByAlice Temper

The Misophonia Research Fund (MRF) has announced a $2.5 million research commitment for its 2024 grant recipients in the field of misophonia. The funding will support eight projects aimed at advancing scientific breakthroughs and understanding misophonia. These projects cover a wide range of disciplines, including neuroscience, genetics, psychology, audiology, and clinical research. The research will…

Phibro Animal Health Corporation Completes Acquisition of Medication Feed Additive Portfolio from Zoetis Inc.
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Phibro Animal Health Corporation Completes Acquisition of Medication Feed Additive Portfolio from Zoetis Inc.

ByAlice Temper

Phibro Animal Health Corporation has successfully completed the acquisition of the medicated feed additive product portfolio and certain watersoluble products from Zoetis Inc. This strategic move aims to enhance animal health and nutrition globally for a more sustainable world. The acquisition includes over 37 product lines across cattle, swine, and poultry, with operations in approximately…

QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. Secures Renewal of NIH/NCI Research Grant
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QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. Secures Renewal of NIH/NCI Research Grant

ByAlice Temper

QT Imaging Holdings, Inc., a medical device company focused on innovative body imaging systems, has announced the renewal of its fiveyear research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Cancer Institute (NCI). The grant supports a collaborative project with the Department of Radiation Oncology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada, and The…

LemelsonMIT Program Announces the 20242025 InvenTeams
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LemelsonMIT Program Announces the 20242025 InvenTeams

ByAlice Temper

The LemelsonMIT Program has announced the 20242025 InvenTeams, comprised of high school students, teachers, and mentors from across the country. Each team will receive $7,500 in grant funding and yearlong support to develop a technological invention aimed at addressing realworld problems in their local communities. The teams will focus on issues such as health and…

Axol Bioscience Acquires Phenocell SAS to Expand iPSCbased Product Portfolio
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Axol Bioscience Acquires Phenocell SAS to Expand iPSCbased Product Portfolio

ByAlice Temper

Cambridgebased Axol Bioscience Ltd. has announced the full acquisition of Phenocell SAS, a renowned pioneer in iPSCbased products and bioassays focusing on skin and retinal disorders. This strategic move bolsters Axols existing portfolio of iPSCderived cell models, specifically adding skin and human retinal iPSCderived cell lines to their offerings in neuroscience, pain and touch, and…

n2 Group Acquires XISS to Expand its HighPerformance Computing and AI Portfolio
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n2 Group Acquires XISS to Expand its HighPerformance Computing and AI Portfolio

ByAlice Temper

n2 Group, a transformative computing technology investment company, has acquired XISS, a specialist in highperformance computing (HPC) and AI. The acquisition of XISS aims to strengthen n2 Groups portfolio in the HPC/AI space, complementing its existing companies NAG, STAC, and BioTeam. XISS is known for its Managed Services tailored for HPC/AI, offering endtoend services through…