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Evofem at Critical Stretch with Potential New Birth Control
BIOTECH: Contraceptive Gel Is Part of CEO's Health Mission for WomenEvofem Biosciences wants to be the next big thing in birth control. After a long road, the San Diego biotech finds itself in a pivotal stretch.CV Sciences Inks Distribution Deal with Kroger
CV Sciences’ CBD oil will be sold in 945 Kroger-owned stores across 17 states, it was recently announced.
Synthorx, Equillium And Turning Point Discuss IPOs
Investors Said Going Public Would Bring Increase in Investments
For biotechs, what’s the path to an initial public offering like? The CEOs of San Diego companies that took the IPO plunge weighed in on this question and others during a recent Biocom panel.
Ionis Appoints Joan Herman to its Board
Joan Herman was recently named to the board of Carlsbad’s Ionis Pharmaceuticals.
Tech Startups Tackle Mental Health Care
HEALTH CARE: Reimbursement Codes Open Door for Revenue
The mental health system is often called broken or fragmented. That’s created an opening for San Diego tech companies.
NeuraLace Medical Closes $3 Million Seed Round
BIOTECH: Pain Relief Device Uses Magnetic Field
NeuraLace Medical, the medical device startup that won last year’s Quick Pitch competition, recently closed on a $3 million seed funding round.
Promising Results Boost Share Price of La Jolla Pharma
No New Treatments for Targeted Condition in More Than a Decade
La Jolla Pharmaceutical’s stock recently jumped after its drug candidate for regulating iron overload showed promise in preliminary clinical trial results.
Reverse Merger To Support Co.’s Cancer Candidates
Oncternal Retains CEO, Will Remain In San Diego
On the heels of auspicious clinical trial results, San Diego-based Oncternal Therapeutics completed a reverse merger with Tennessee’s GTx, it was announced June 10.
Float Business Complements Yoga Studio
Poway Biz Covers Mind, Body With Its Offerings
For years, when Lillian Markowitz went for her float therapy sessions, she noticed she just couldn’t get out of her own head.
Life Sciences Employment Shows Strong Growth
Average Wage Is $115,000; Economic Impact Put at $39B
Employment in San Diego’s life sciences industry increased 12.5% from 2013 to 2018, states a new report.
Evofem Closes $80M in Financing for Contraceptive Gel
After securing $30 million in a private stock placement in April, Evofem on June 10 closed a second tranche of $50 million.
UC San Diego Health Opens Primary Care Facility in Encinitas
UC San Diego Health opened an Encinitas facility as part of a bid to expand beyond hospital walls.
Sustainable Chemicals Company Genomatica Makes First Acquisition
Genomatica acquired Renewable Energy Group's life sciences division on June 6.
Escondido Company’s Respiratory Aid Gets More Federal Funding
Medical Devices: Kaer Biotherapeutics Receives SBIR Grant
Escondido-based Kaer Biotherapeutics received a $300,000 federal grant to help it develop medical technology that could potentially help premature babies and adults with respiratory problems.
Inhibrx Raises $40M; Files for $75M IPO
The $40M Would Convert Into Shares At 90% of IPO Price
La Jolla-based Inhibrx is prepping for a public debut. Two weeks after raising $40 million, the company in early June filed for an initial public offering to advance three cancer drugs in clinical trials — and other preclinical programs, including an antibiotic.
San Diego Hospitals Challenged by Jump in ER Use
ER Visits Rose 18% from 2012 to 2017, posing financial and operational difficulties
In 2013, Scripps Mercy Hospital’s emergency department doubled in size after a multiphase revamp. Six years later, Scripps officials said demand caught up.
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