UW-Madison researchers and the vaccine companies FluGen and Bharat Biotech are developing and testing a vaccine against COVID-19 called CoroFlu, they announced Thursday. CoroFlu will build on FluGen’s flu vaccine candidate known as M2SR. That …
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UW–Madison, FluGen, Bharat Biotech to develop CoroFlu, a coronavirus vaccine
An international collaboration of virologists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the vaccine companies FluGen and Bharat Biotech has begun the development and testing of a unique vaccine against COVID-19 called CoroFlu. CoroFlu will build …
UW Madison spinout Ionic software being used to develop coronavirus-related apps
More than 20 Ionic developers have created coronavirus-related apps, the company announced today. “As the world tries to make sense of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak and ensuing social and economic crisis, developers in the …
Biotech company makes new discovery in hormone imbalance research
A biotech startup achieved a significant breakthrough in the development of therapies that seek to reverse age related hormone imbalances. JangoBio, a Madison based startup, announced the breakthrough in a press release Feb. 18. The …
SHINE Medical CEO Talks Europe Expansion, Future Phases of Company
In addition to creating a company that may soon supply two-thirds of the global demand for radioisotopes used in medical imaging, Wisconsin’s Greg Piefer is moving towards plans to create machinery that will produce clean …
Madison VR company focusing on tech for 2 groups: school kids and military personnel
Noted: Holos is a UW–Madison spinout. A Madison-based company developing virtual reality software has two current objectives: make classroom lessons more engaging for kids and train military mechanics in aircraft maintenance. The two ideas seem …
Starting Up: Company started at UW-Madison hopes to make paint production greener
Faux leather, latex paints, adhesives, no-chip nail polish — all of these and more are made with a key ingredient that’s made from petroleum and comes at a high price point, but a Madison-based startup …
Madison startup developing drugs based on bones, teeth has new WARF license
Located in University Research Park, Dianomi is developing pain medications and other drugs using mineral coated microparticles, which mimic properties in bones and teeth, to make drugs last longer and work more effectively. The technology …
Insulin injection invention by UW alumnus now on the market
University of Wisconsin alumnus Shawn Michels’ revolutionary injection invention is now on the market. Michels began developing the Steady Shot as an undergraduate at UW. Michels said Steady Shot is a plastic wing attachment for …
Starting Up: New device offers Steady Shot of insulin for diabetics
Steady Shot is just a small piece of clear plastic, but when attached to an insulin injection pen, inventor Shawn Michels says it can make injections easier and even lead to more effective use of …