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Astellas Partners with LabCentral to Help Emerging Biotechs Accelerate Preclinical Scientific Research
Astellas Venture Management, a wholly-owned venture capital subsidiary of Astellas Pharma, and LabCentral, a launchpad for early-stage life-sciences startups, have announced their collaboration on the "Future Innovator Prize" formerly known as the Astellas Golden Ticket Competition.
The Future Innovator Prize offers entrepreneurial scientists or emerging biotechnology start-ups one-year usage of LabCentral’s lab facility in Cambridge, MA, as well as access to Astellas’ research and development (R&D) capabilities and business leaders.
Astellas is offering up to two Future Innovator Prizes for pioneering scientists with innovative research that complements Astellas’ areas of interest that fit with the Astellas Focus Area Approach and pipeline, including oncology, immunology, neuroscience including neuromuscular and sensory disorders.
Companies awarded an Astellas Future Innovator Prize will gain one year's priority admission or renewal to LabCentral’s state-of-the-art laboratory as well as access to Astellas' R&D scientists and leaders.
Time for submitting applications for the competition is from Wednesday August 18, 2021 to Monday September 20, 2021.
Entrepreneurial scientists, emerging life-science or biotech start-ups are encouraged to apply and can learn more about the opportunity at http://www.astellasfutureinnovator.com.
The Transformative Role of Medical Information in Customer Engagement
October 3rd 2024Stacey Fung, Head of Global Medical Information at Gilead Lifesciences, delves into the evolving role of Medical Information (MI) in the pharmaceutical industry. Covering key topics like patient engagement through omnichannel strategies, combating misinformation, and leveraging AI to enhance medical inquiries, the conversation with Stacey highlights MI's critical role in ensuring patient safety and supporting drug development. She also shares her professional journey and tidbits for early career professionals on professional development.
Unlocking value and cost savings in patient services with technology and talent
October 2nd 2024Traci Miller, Director, Sonexus™ Access and Patient Support, Cardinal Health, discusses the current digital trends in the patient services industry and how the optimal balance of technology and talent can transform manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs. Hear how Cardinal Health combines best-in-class program and pharmacy operations with smart digital tools to ensure product and patient success and reduce operational costs.
