Life Sciences
A New Pharma Conference Is Coming to Philly This Summer
A new life sciences conference has chosen Philadelphia as its host. In August, pharma news hub Lincoln Health Network will host its first ever FWD Pharma […]
Philly’s Life Sciences Industry Is Finally Coming Around to Blockchain
You’ve probably heard the term blockchain used in conversations about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But recently, the new technology that can record transactions in a […]
NextUp: The Local Company Pioneering Gene Therapy for Pets
“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations, and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]
Here’s What’s Next for Gene Therapy
Gene therapy was once viewed as science fiction; the idea of using a person’s own genes to fight disease in the body was merely a […]
Will New $100M Research Hub Strengthen Philadelphia’s Innovation District?
Gone are the days when developers just put up an office building. Amid a thriving life sciences and biotech ecosystem, developers in Philadelphia must now consider not […]
New Gene Therapies Might Never Reach the Minority Communities That Need Them
When it comes to medicine and science, it’s safe to say we are living the future. There are Jetsons-like procedures such as capsule endoscopy, which […]
Spark Therapeutics Head Says Life Sciences Has Come a Long Way on Diversity. But…
From the outside in, the life sciences industry appears to be a man’s world. At least, at the upper echelons of the industry, women are […]
Why the Country’s Top Biotech Companies Are Flocking to Philadelphia
The leaders behind some of the most successful biotech companies in the country have chosen to grow their businesses in Philadelphia because, even when compared to […]
Q&A: BIO CEO Jim Greenwood on Philadelphia’s Biotech Future
Next week, nearly 20,000 life sciences professionals from around the world will descend upon Philadelphia for the highly anticipated 2019 BIO International Convention. The mega […]
Introducing NextHealth PHL: The News Hub for Philly’s Booming Life Sciences Scene
We are excited to unveil our latest vertical, NextHealth PHL, which will amplify the groundbreaking work of local scientists, doctors, and researchers who are ushering […]
Penn to Pump $50M Into Philly Biotech Scene With New Pilot Program
Over the next three years, the University of Pennsylvania has plans to invest up $50 million in at least 10 biotech companies through an already […]
Philly Now a Top 5 City for Life Sciences, Study Says
Professional services and research firm JLL recently released its annual Life Sciences Outlook report, which scores 15 metropolitan areas across the country and Canada on […]