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Trump-Era Funding Cuts and Hiring Freeze Stall UW Protein Design Startups Led by Nobel Laureate David Baker
The University of Washington's Institute for Protein Design, led by Nobel laureate David Baker, faces a hiring freeze and funding cuts under the Trump administration, stalling its promising protein design startups and reducing opportunities for graduate students and postdocs. Despite Nobel-driven interest and advances in AI-designed proteins, budget constraints threaten future innovation and company spinoffs.
William Canestaro of Washington Research Foundation Advises Life Science Entrepreneurs on Essential First 10 Calls for Startup Success
William Canestaro, managing director of Washington Research Foundation and WRF Capital, advises life science entrepreneurs on crucial early-stage contacts and questions to keep startups on track, highlighting the importance of support networks, investor feedback, and careful regulatory consultation.
Claudiu Bulai Joins AI Startup Quantarium; Lynn Seely Named CEO of Lyell Immunopharma
Claudiu Bulai joined Bellevue AI startup Quantarium as chief innovation officer after five years at Meta’s Reality Labs Research. Lynn Seely became CEO and president of Lyell Immunopharma, succeeding Elizabeth Homans, who will consult through June 2024.
