LaunchBio

Triangle event headliners: Bringing 2022 to a close

Posted by Shannon Cuthrell | Dec 19, 2022

This roundup previews upcoming events and deadlines across the Triangle through the end of December, including several holiday parties and end-of-year events.

Impact investors (healthcare foundations) are intensifying efforts in Triangle

Posted by Jason Parker | Mar 21, 2022

The third piece in a three-part series on impact investing in the life sciences, this story covers where there are risks, and opportunities.

LaunchBio ‘Invest in Cures’ event set for Feb. 24; registration underway

Posted by Rick Smith | Feb 7, 2022

North Carolina’s rising profile as a leading cell- and gene-therapy hub will be well recognized Feb. 24 at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, as LaunchBio’s signature Invest in Cures forum again convenes leaders of major disease foundations and social venture funds.

North Carolina leading advancements in cell and gene therapy; two Thursday events to highlight

Posted by Jason Parker | Apr 21, 2021

Two upcoming virtual events will highlight how NC is leading the way on advancing cell- and gene-based therapies, featuring many local experts.

What’s next for Joan Siefert Rose? After stepping down as LaunchBio CEO she looks to future

Posted by Chantal Allam | Oct 6, 2020

After heading up LaunchBio since its infancy in 2016, Joan Siefert Rose recently confirmed that she is stepping aside. She discusses why and what’s next for her in this exclusive Q&A.

Joan Siefert Rose stepping aside as CEO at LaunchBio

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Sep 23, 2020

Joan Siefert Rose is stepping aside as CEO of LaunchBio and will continue to work with the life science business organization as a strategic advisor for special projects.

Durham life science startup IMMvention shines in LaunchBio Big Pitch competition

Posted by Rick Smith | Aug 21, 2020

IMMvention Therapeutix almost hit The Big Pitch out of the park. Almost.

LaunchBio’s Big Pitch event features 5 NC startups vying for spot in national finals

Posted by Rick Smith | Aug 5, 2020

On Thursday August 6th, all-star startups from Durham will square off in the final round of The Big Pitch regional competition. They will have 5-minutes to pitch their treatment, technology or therapy. Here’s a look at what’s happening and the contenders.