Biopharma startup spawned by Novartis, UC Berkeley rakes in $65M

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Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. TOP STORIES Novartis, UC Berkeley-spawned startup snags $65M to keep key proteins from the cell's trash can Vicinitas Therapeutics is developing small molecule drugs that stabilize key proteins, preventing them from going to a cell's built-in disposal system. The startup, which stems from a research partnership between Novartis and the University of California, Berkeley, has raised $65 million in Series A funding. Sponsored Content The art of clinical trials: Getting eConsent right From Medable and MedCity News Currently, according to Tufts researchers, clinical trials in a variety of therapeutic areas experience patient dropout rates close to 20%, with the consent process being the number 1 factor contributing to this figure. It is critical that the consent process be tailored to ensure that participants understand what's being asked of them and how their data will help further future disease treatment.  The Solution: eConsent Download the white paper to learn how to optimize eConsent for maximum patient centricity. 1 Day of High-Quality, In-Person Meetings Around Digital Health Technology From MedCity News Join us in Dallas for MedCity INVEST Digital Health on Wednesday, September 28.  Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to meet and discuss the latest trends and opportunities. This is your chance to save $100 with the Early Bird Rate. Who won INVEST PharmaTech Pitch Perfect contest? By Stephanie Baum Monday, August 1, 2022 7:30 AM At the INVEST PhamaTech conference last month, five startups shared their vision for how they are seeking to reinvent clinical trials as part of the Pitch Perfect contest. Read more » Report: Gen Z nurses are entering the workforce plagued by staffing shortage anxiety By Katie Adams Sunday, July 31, 2022 9:00 AM Nursing graduates are entering the profession in a state of anxiety about staffing shortages, with 55% of them saying they do not plan to stick with the career until retirement, according to a new report. The two main sources of this anxiety are worries about inadequate onboarding processes and being overworked. Read more » Re-Defining Healthcare Recruitment with Deep Learning Automation Replace the tedious manual resume screening process! Learn how AI frameworks and technology are streamlining the recruiter/candidate experience, resulting in healthcare industries hiring skilled and knowledgeable personnel quickly and effectively. Download this FREE eBook to learn more! MedCity News   611 Broadway    New York,  NY   10012   United States You received this email because you are subscribed to MedCity Daily Digest from MedCity News. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.  Unsubscribe from all future emails