Philadelphia-area life sciences companies reeled in nearly $3B in the 1st quarter
Strong investor interest in local life sciences companies continued during the first quarter of 2021 with 16 Philadelphia-area businesses reeling in more than $2.9 billion.
Biosealant therapy might help stabilize injury caused by cartilage damage: Study
According to new Penn research, a new biosealant therapy and hyaluronic acid hydrogel system at least temporarily stops cartilage degeneration that commonly occurs after injury and causes pain in join
NextUp: The Philly startup using biosensors to combat food waste and improve supply chains
Strella Biotechnology monitors an increase in ethylene production in fruit, signaling when produce needs to get to consumers before spoiling.
Even without a brain, metal-eating robots can search for food
James Pikul, assistant professor in Penn Engineering’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, has developed a environmentally controlled voltage source, or ECVS.
New campus buildings to house centers for innovation and collaboration
Several new facilities, including Tangen Hall and the Academic Research Building, have finished construction and the University is eyeing opening dates.
Carisma Therapeutics continues to grow and thrive
Carisma Therapeutics Inc. raised a Series B equity financing this year bringing the total amount raised in this round to $59 million and CARISMA's total capital raised to date to nearly $121 million.