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Adaptive Biotechnologies lays off about 100 people, 12% of headcount, to ‘streamline our workforce’

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Chad Robins, left, is co-founder and CEO of Adaptive Biotechnologies, which he co-founded with his brother, Harlan Robins, right, the company’s chief scientific officer. Adaptive Biotechnologies Photo). Adaptive Biotechnologies is laying off 12% of its workforce, or about 100 employees, GeekWire has learned. “We million in 2020.

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Vancouver, Wash. biotech company Absci files to go public

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The company, founded in 2011, began commercial operations in 2018 and now has partnerships with Merck, Xyphos Biotechnology, Alpha Cancer Technologies and several other drug companies. Net losses were $14.4 2020 revenue was $4.7 million, up from $2 million for 2019. 2020 revenue was $4.7 million, up from $2 million for 2019.

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Thanks Darpa: Minimally Invasive “Stentrode” Shows Potential as Neural Interface for Brain

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The technology was developed under DARPA’s Reliable Neural-Interface Technology (RE-NET) program , and offers new potential for safely expanding the use of brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) to treat physical disabilities and neurological disorders.

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Biotech industry leaders share cautious optimism for 2023 amid downturn and layoffs

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He’s now CEO of Nautilus Biotechnology, and he’s not taking any big chances in the current economic downturn. Earlier companies are considering fewer development programs and having a slower ramp on hiring. Neoleukin Therapeutics recently shed staff in the wake of disappointing clinical data for its lead program, for example.

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Biotech experts wary of Pfizer cutting Seagen workforce — but history reveals silver lining

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That said, we do not anticipate any reductions in either company’s R&D programs due to the transaction,” said Bourla. Seagen reported $2 billion in revenue and a net loss of $610 million for 2022, along with $1.3 . “These targeted efficiencies would be across several functional lines by eliminating duplication.

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Accolade sets terms for IPO, aims to raise up to $211M in Seattle’s first public offering this year

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million net loss and $132.5 million net loss and $94.8 Accolade would be the first Seattle-area company to go public since Adaptive Biotechnologies last year. It plans to trade on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker ACCD. The company’s latest S-1 registration filing shows a $51.3 That’s compared to a $56.5

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List of the world’s top female futurists (Update #5)

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With a PhD in Planning and Innovation Studies, and a Master’s degree in Architecture, Urban Design and Urban Planning, Karuri-Sebina has a sound knowledge base for her work as Executive Manager of programs at the South African Cities Network. She has a solid understanding of technology and its ability to deliver business outcomes.

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