The Edge Accelerator Welcomes 2020 Cohort

Frederick, MD, July 2020 – TheCommunity Growth Accelerator Program, The Edge, welcomed its 2020 Cohort of 14 new startup companies. Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc (FITCI) leadership and mentors of The Edge’s program decided to transition this year’s courses and activities to an online delivery for the first time. These steps were taken, rather than postponement, … Read more

Ultrafast RT-PCR for COVID-19 by Molecular Biology Systems draws Dutch government support

Goes, Netherlands, June 30, 2020 — Dutch biotechnology company, Molecular Biology Systems, B.V. (MBS) has announced a publication detailing the use of its revolutionary NEXTGENPCR endpoint thermocycler to test for SARS-CoV-2 with a one-step reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in 16 minutes. The article, titled ” Ultra-fast one-step RT-PCR protocol for the detection of SARS-CoV-2,” has been … Read more

Mesa Science Associates and Bryn Pharma Publish Final of Three Pre-Clinical Studies of a New Approach to Treating Anaphylaxis

The third in a series of studies measured cerebrospinal fluid epinephrine pharmacokinetics, nasal mucosa effects, plasma epinephrine pharmacokinetics, and cardiovascular changes.

FREDERICK, MD June 2020—Mesa Science Associates Inc. (MSA) and Bryn Pharma LLC published the findings from the final of three (3) pre-clinical studies conducted in beagle dogs. These studies establish that epinephrine is readily absorbed when administered intranasally and has advantages over an intramuscular injection of epinephrine. The pre-clinical study was managed by MSA and was … Read more

Fine Tuning the Fight: Biotech Startups Tackle the COVID 19 Challenge

Frederick, Maryland – Snuggled into the Catoctin Mountains, Frederick, Maryland, captures travel headlines as a destination for its “hipstoric” character, a blend of picturesque architecture and artful vibes enfolded with rich colonial history and a growing reputation as a foodie haven, but something else is happening here. As the world shudders to a halt, trying to stop … Read more

CarrTech LLC Among Winners of the Competitive Spring Shore Hatchery

Frederick, MD – CarrTech LLC, a medical preparation device company with a prototype filter for medications packaged in glass ampules, won fifth place in the pitching competition at 2020 Spring Shore Hatchery. The Perdue School of Business Philip E. & Carol R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery is a bi-annual Mid-Atlantic business competition, that assists entrepreneurs in creating … Read more

Mesa Science Associates and Bryn Pharma Publish Second Pre-Clinical Study of a New Approach to Treating Anaphylaxis

The second in a series of three studies measured the pharmacokinetic and heart rate effects of intranasal epinephrine in dogs

FREDERICK, MD April 28, 2020—Mesa Science Associates Inc. (MSA) and Bryn Pharma LLC published the findings from the second of three (3) pre-clinical studies conducted in beagle dogs. These studies establish that epinephrine is readily absorbed when administered intranasally and has advantages over an intramuscular injection of epinephrine. The pre-clinical study was managed by MSA … Read more

Mesa Science Associates and Bryn Pharma Publish Pre-Clinical Study of a New Approach to Treating Anaphylaxis

Study finds that nasally-administered epinephrine may be an effective method of treating severe anaphylaxis

FREDERICK, MD April 13, 2020—Mesa Science Associates Inc. (MSA) and Bryn Pharma LLC published the findings from the first of three (3) pre-clinical studies conducted in beagle dogs. These studies establish that epinephrine is readily absorbed when administered intranasally and that the intranasal absorption of epinephrine is not altered in the presence of congestion. In … Read more

Velocidy Bio starts distributing NEXTGENPCR, an instrument capable of analyzing 22,860 SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus tests in 24 hours

Frederick, MD, March 31, 2020 – Velocidy Bio’s Dutch biotech partner, Molecular Biology Systems (MBS), has developed a new method using its revolutionary NEXTGENPCR that decreases the testing time for SARS-CoV-2 to eight minutes, compared to current systems that take over an hour. Utilizing this method, a single unit the size of a shoebox could perform a hundred and … Read more

Molecular Biology Systems and Velocidy Bio sign distribution agreement

NEXTGENPCR, the ultrafast PCR system, is now available in the United States and Canada

Molecular Biology Systems (MBS), the developer of NEXTGENPCR, is pleased to announce their newest distributor, Velocidy Bio. Velocidy Bio becomes the exclusive distributor of NEXTGENPCR instruments, accessories and consumables in the United States and Canada. NEXTGENPCR is an innovative thermal cycler that can reduce cycling programs to less than two minutes, by both eliminating ramp … Read more

Datakwip recognized in CEMEX Ventures top 50 most promising start-up companies

CEMEX Ventures, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Tracxn recently announced their list of the 50 most promising startups working in the construction industry.

Frederick, Maryland, – Datakwip, FITCI’s gradaute and a building analytics software company in Frederick, Maryland, was internationally recognized in CEMEX Ventures top 50 most promising start-up companies working in construction technology. CEMEX Ventures, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Tracxn recently announced their list of the 50 most promising startups working in the construction industry. The … Read more