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« Back to NewsMoa and Biomar announce bio-herbicide collaboration
16 September 2024
Moa has boosted its bio-herbicide research and development programme with a new long-term collaboration agreement with Biomar Microbial Technologies.
Alchemab appoints Co-Founder Jane Osbourn as Chief Executive Officer
11 September 2024
Alchemab Therapeutics (Alchemab), a pharmaceutical company aiming to identify and develop naturally occurring therapeutic antibodies from resilient individuals, today announces that Jane Osbourn, OBE, FMEDSCI, PhD, Alchemab’s Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), has succeeded Young Kwon, PhD as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board.
CardiaTec secures $6.5M seed funding to advance its multi-omics drug discovery platform for cardiovascular diseases
9 September 2024
CardiaTec, a TechBio company employing computational methods to decode the biology behind cardiovascular disease, has secured $6.5M in seed funding led by Montage Ventures with participation from Laidlaw Scholars Ventures, Apex Ventures, and Continuum Health Ventures.
Eterna Biologics: Revolutionising RNA therapeutics
28 August 2024
We are excited to welcome Eterna Biologics, a University of Oxford biotech spinout company with a mission to unleash the full potential of RNA medicines. The company aims to enhance global health by expanding the applicability of RNA-targeting medicine to develop treatment for a wide range of human conditions.
Evolvere Biosciences accepted into the prestigious Y Combinator program
23 August 2024
The team of University of Oxford students is making strides that could transform our approach to antibiotics.
U-Ploid thrilled to join the BioEscalator Community
21 August 2024
U-Ploid Biotechnologies joins the BioEscalator to develop groundbreaking therapeutics that improve egg quality and revolutionise IVF.
Moa announces international field trial success at the ACS autumn conference in Denver
19 August 2024
Oxford University spin-out Moa Technology has announced excellent results in multi-country field trials of promising new classes of herbicide with novel modes of action recently discovered by the company.
CyanoCapture continues to make strides in the green sciences industry
11 August 2024
CyanoCapture was selected as one of the two winners of the Green Sciences Incubator challenge, which L'Oréal organised in collaboration with Genopole and Hello Tomorrow.
RE-AIM Therapeutics: Targeting disease causal cells to cure autoimmunity
18 July 2024
We are delighted to welcome RE-AIM Therapeutics to the BioEscalator community, a start-up focused on developing antibody-based curative therapies for inflammatory disorders, such as psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease.
The BioEscalator welcomes SiGenex to its growing community
18 July 2024
SiGenex is advancing genomic medicine with its innovative, artificial intelligence-powered in-hospital sequencing platform. The company's technology is designed to transform how hospitals, clinics, and medical centres perform targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) tests.
Bioarchitech graduates from the BioEscalator: A new chapter for innovative cancer therapy
17 July 2024
Bioarchitech's departure from the BioEscalator marks the beginning of an exciting new phase for the pioneering cancer therapy company, as it transitions to the next stage of its innovative journey.
Highlights from the 5th annual BioEscalator Pitch Battle 2024
17 July 2024
The 5th Annual BioEscalator Pitch Battle was an exciting showcase of fierce competition and groundbreaking innovations. With seven categories, ten companies competing for the top spot, and £2000 in prize money at stake, the judges faced a formidable task in selecting the winners.
Nucleome Therapeutics appoints Mark Bodmer as Chief Executive Officer
15 July 2024
Nucleome Therapeutics (‘Nucleome’ or ‘the Company’), a biotechnology company using spatial genomics to discover precision medicines for complex diseases, announces today that it has appointed Dr. Mark Bodmer as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 24 July.
Moa harvests global deal for new herbicide
7 July 2024
Agricultural biotech firm Moa Technology has signed a research and commercial partnership with Nufarm, a global agricultural innovator based in Melbourne, Australia.
Granza Bio grabs $7M seed from Felicis and YC to advance delivery of cancer treatments
2 July 2024
In April 2024, the BioEscalator welcomed Granza Bio, a biotech startup focusing on developing novel immunotherapy delivery methods. The company has already attracted investor interest and closed a successful $7.14 million seed funding round led by Felicis and Refactor, with participation from Y Combinator.
Collaboration in action: Academic-industry stories
23 June 2024
Our Business Manager, Dr Claire Shingler, participated in a collaborative project highlighting the strong partnerships between academic and industry professionals in the Medical Sciences Division. In this project, Claire shared her story and discussed her role in managing Oxford's biomedical science incubator. She discussed her motivations and the rewarding experiences she has had in supporting innovative spin-outs.
OSPT Ltd brings together ideas and experience for ‘astonishing’ success at the BioEscalator
19 June 2024
The idea behind antibacterial company OSPT came to CEO and Founder Stephanie Lesage as she talked to haemodialysis patients as part of a research project, when it became clear to her that they had a really deep fear of the development of infection via their catheters. Their concerns were so significant that they almost outweighed the benefits of the dialysis treatment in the patients’ minds.
GSK enters into a multi-year data licence agreement with Ochre Bio to further investigate the drivers of liver disease
11 June 2024
Ochre and GSK will create a foundational liver biology dataset that could have the potential to further improve translation of novel therapies for liver diseases.
Alchemab advances a novel antibody with potential in Parkinson’s disease with support from The Michael J. Fox Foundation
5 June 2024
Former BioEscalator tenant Alchemab Therapeutics continues to make significant strides in Parkinson's disease research, recently receiving a substantial grant from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) to advance its innovative antibody discovery program.
MediMabBio's graduation from the BioEscalator: A testament to innovation and growth
5 June 2024
MediMab Biotherapeutics announces its graduation from the BioEscalator. This move represents a major milestone for the company as it relocates to Abingdon Science Park, positioning itself for further expansion and cutting-edge research in immuno-oncology.