Raleigh startup K4Connect works to keep older adults ‘entertained’ during social isolation Date Published: April 6, 2020 RALEIGH — Social isolation isn’t easy, especially for older adults. Considered the most “at risk” of severe illness related to…
Durham software startup helping student athletes transition to workforce raises $235,000 in equity Date Published: April 6, 2020 DURHAM – NextPlay Careers, a software startup helping student-athletes transition into the workforce, has raised around $235,000 in equity, according…
With the help of donations, this NC catering company giving free meals to health care workers Date Published: April 4, 2020 In trying times with stay-at-home orders limiting people’s mobility and causing several job losses and coronavirus cases and deaths surging…
Duke researchers use powerful microscope to search for Achilles heel in coronavirus Date Published: April 3, 2020 DURHAM – Although most research laboratories at Duke University are shuttered to prevent future transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus, one…
Becton Dickinson partners with Morrisville-based BioMedomics for rapid coronavirus test Date Published: April 3, 2020 RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Morrisville-based BioMedomics, a small diagnostics company supported by the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, has partnered with …
Duke, UNC team up to create reusable medical face shields using 3D printing Date Published: April 3, 2020 DURHAM – A Duke University-led task force is working to ensure Duke Health and UNC Health do not experience a…
RTP firm receives FDA approval for first coronavirus antibody test in US Date Published: April 3, 2020 A Triangle life sciences company has received the first FDA approval for an antibody test for COVID-19, another laurel for…
Duke launches $50M effort to see if drug can prevent COVID-19 among healthcare workers Date Published: April 2, 2020 DURHAM – Duke University’s Clinical Research Institute is launching a study to determine whether the drug hydroxychloroquine can be used…
Pendo CEO: We’re still hiring despite coronavirus, preparing for economic rebound Date Published: April 2, 2020 RALEIGH – Todd Olson, CEO of fast-growing software firm Pendo, says the firm is going to continue hiring despite the…