GIC Incubates Rising Stars in Maryland’s Life Sciences Ecosystem

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The Germantown Innovation Center is home to some of Maryland’s fastest-rising stars in the life sciences ecosystem. Multiple startups found a home in the Montgomery County incubator and benefit from the lab space and the strategic access to federal agencies, nearby thought leadership, and on-campus workforce access.

Seraxis Eyes the Clinic Following $40 Million Capital Raise

Seraxis cell therapy replaces damaged or lost insulin-producing pancreatic cells
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Seraxis, which is currently located at the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science & Technology at Montgomery College (PIC MC) in the County-owned Germantown Innovation Center is developing its lead therapy, SR-01, to eliminate the need for type 1 diabetes patients to inject insulin. SR-01 is a revolutionary therapy that could impact more than 4.5 million people in the world.

Akan Biosciences Announces FDA Acceptance of IND Application for StroMel™; in Osteoarthritis of Knee

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StroMel™ is a proprietary adipose-derived Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) product. StroMel™ will be frozen and stored allowing multiple administrations with each lot. Although the current IND is for autologous administration, Akan is planning to explore allogeneic applications as well.