Health/Life Sciences

Jan 5, 2021, 6:00 AM

Well-funded stealthy biotech startup Nautilus hires former Smartsheet, Isilon, GenapSys execs

Sujal Patel is getting the band back together at his secretive new biotech startup Nautilus Biotechnology. The company is beefing… Read More

Dec 31, 2020, 8:00 AM

No-tech fitness tracking: Health tech entrepreneur creates a PDF to help family hit exercise goals

It’s not integrated with Apple Fitness or Peloton. It has no companion app or website. It won’t send you reminder… Read More

Dec 30, 2020, 7:30 AM

Seattle tech worker who got vaccine trial shot feels great — but she worries for those hurt by pandemic

Nearly 10 months after being the first person to receive a shot in the first U.S. clinical trial of a… Read More

Dec 26, 2020, 10:31 AM

Can vaccinated people still transmit COVID-19? The answer is key for herd immunity, research finds

As coronavirus vaccines are distributed throughout the country, a big question remains: Even though the vaccines reduce symptomatic COVID-19, can… Read More

Dec 17, 2020, 10:22 AM

Two Seattle techies create bracelets to let people signal they’re vaccinated against COVID-19

With a resume that includes Microsoft, Amazon and the shipping powerhouse Convoy, Seattle’s Greg Akselrod is hardwired for data. And… Read More

Dec 16, 2020, 12:44 PM

Madrona continues to back Ovation.io as Boston startup raises $21.5M for its lab software platform

Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group is putting more money behind Boston’s Ovation.io. The startup which makes cloud-based software to help medical… Read More

Dec 15, 2020, 5:00 AM

RealNetworks releases free ‘MaskCheck’ app to automatically monitor public health compliance

A new app from RealNetworks can detect whether people are wearing facemasks in public, seeking to help businesses, schools and… Read More

Dec 14, 2020, 3:40 PM

Amazon Halo health tracker debuts for $99.99, after new reports raise privacy concerns

Amazon made its new Halo health band and related subscription service generally available for purchase in the U.S. on Monday… Read More

Dec 11, 2020, 5:58 PM

Washington health officials outline distribution plans as FDA approves first COVID vaccine

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday evening approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, experts are… Read More

Dec 10, 2020, 8:57 AM

Gates Foundation commits $250M more to COVID response, stressing equity in vaccine delivery

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is committing an additional $250 million in the fight against COVID-19, with funds going… Read More

Dec 8, 2020, 2:33 PM

Freespira raises $10M for tech platform that aims to ease panic attacks and PTSD

In a year rife with anxiety, a Seattle-area startup called Freespira has raised $10 million to support its efforts to… Read More

Dec 8, 2020, 7:48 AM

Athira Pharma wins $15M grant from National Institute on Aging for trial of Alzheimer’s drug

Seattle-based biotech company Athira Pharma announced a three-year grant totaling $15 million from the National Institute on Aging to support… Read More

Dec 7, 2020, 10:49 AM

Melinda Gates talks about vaccine disinformation and calls for Biden to appoint caregiving ‘czar’

In a recent Q&A with The New York Times, Melinda Gates reflected on the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges and hesitations… Read More

Dec 3, 2020, 8:32 PM

Silverback Therapeutics prices IPO at $21/share, will raise $241M in 4th Wash. state IPO of 2020

Silverback Therapeutics will raise $241.5 million as the Seattle biotech company goes public Friday. Silverback priced its IPO on Thursday… Read More

Dec 3, 2020, 11:05 AM

Washington State U. launches ‘Spinout Space in Spokane’ incubator for life sciences startups

Washington State University is launching a new life sciences incubator in Spokane, Wash., designed to help startups grow out of… Read More

Dec 1, 2020, 4:23 PM

COVID-19 exposure notification apps become more widespread — but will they make a difference?

Since it launched on Monday, more than 700,000 Washington residents have installed or activated the WA Notify app. The free… Read More

Nov 30, 2020, 9:00 AM

Washington state launches COVID-19 exposure notification app using Google and Apple technology

Washington state unveiled a new app to inform residents if they’ve been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19, as infection… Read More

Nov 30, 2020, 8:10 AM

Seattle biotech firm Silverback Therapeutics sets terms for IPO, looks to raise up to $151M

Silverback Therapeutics plans to raise up to $151.8 million in its initial public offering, the Seattle-based company said Monday in… Read More

Nov 24, 2020, 8:25 AM

A SPAC called FLAC? Seattle venture capital firm to launch $100 million ‘blank check’ company

One of Seattle’s biggest and longest active venture capital firms is looking to jump into the SPAC arena. Frazier Healthcare… Read More

Nov 20, 2020, 3:46 PM

As COVID test sites reach capacity, Washington state leaders urge restraint and judgment

As Thanksgiving draws closer, COVID-19 infections are surging and virus testing is hitting capacity, leaving health experts and elected officials… Read More

Nov 19, 2020, 11:59 AM

Seattle biotech firm Umoja Biopharma raises $53M as it tackles unique approach to immunotherapy

Umoja Biopharma raised $53 million to expand development of its CAR T-cell immunotherapy treatments for blood-based and organ-based tumors in… Read More

Nov 18, 2020, 4:21 PM

Health officials urge people to stay home and avoid ‘catastrophic consequences’ amid record COVID-19 cases in Washington state

Washington state was able to “flatten the curve” earlier this year when COVID-19 began spreading. Now health officials are hoping… Read More

Nov 18, 2020, 11:24 AM