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Wellstar Health System and Augusta University Health System Announce Definitive Agreement for Statewide Partnership
On March 31, 2023, Wellstar Health System and Augusta University Health System (AUHS), with approval from both organizations’ boards, reached an agreement to form an innovative, new partnership that will create a broader affiliation with the university’s Medical College of Georgia (MCG). Wellstar, AUHS and MCG share a mission to solve health care challenges across…
Read MoreSilicon Valley Bank and Georgia Biotechs
Dear Members, The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Friday has been a major shock to life sciences companies and the whole ecosystem in Georgia and across the United States. As the second largest bank failure in U.S. history, we know a number of CGHI: Georgia Bio’s member companies are directly affected by this concerning…
Read MoreGeoVax Receives Notice of Allowance for Zika Vaccine Patent
ATLANTA, GA, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a biotechnology company developing immunotherapies and vaccines against cancers and infectious diseases, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a Notice of Allowance for Patent Application No. 17/000,768 titled, “Method for Generating a ZIKV Immune Response Utilizing a Recombinant Modified…
Read MoreFACT SHEET: President Biden Takes Action to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs for Americans
To mark the start of Medicare Open Enrollment season, President Biden will travel to Irvine, California, on October 14th and Portland, Oregon, on October 15th to highlight how seniors can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act’s cost-saving provisions as they shop for new health insurance plans. The President will also sign an Executive Order directing the…
Read MoreThe Center for Global Health Innovation Announces Plenary and Featured Speakers for Annual Bio Innovation Summit
Life Sciences Industry to Welcome Dr. Julie Gerberding, CEO of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health & Dr. Vasant (Vas) Narasimhan, Novartis CEO The Center for Global Health Innovation (CGHI/The Center) today announced keynote and featured speakers for its annual Bio Innovation Summit scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Mercedes Benz Stadium.…
Read MoreA Patients Perspective of Clinical Trial Benefits
Dorothy Leone-Glasser, RN, HHC, CEO Advocates for Responsible Care, Chair Ga Bio Patient Advocacy Alliance Clinical trials are essential for the development of new treatments for chronic illness patients. Every new medicine and treatment started with volunteers participating in clinical trials. Our current high standards of medical care and newly discovered therapies have improved the…
Read MoreThe Value of Support Groups
Dorothy Leone-Glasser, RN, HHC, CEO Advocates for Responsible Care, Chair Georgia Bio Patient Advocacy Alliance When I was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus at 19 years, I discovered a major void in the treatment of chronic illness –support counseling to help patients understand and cope with the challenges of their disease. To bridge this gap…
Read MoreMichelle Kimberly Clark’s Story
Michelle Kimberly Clark Breast Cancer Survivor, Clinical Trials Patient Participant In May of 2013, while exercising Michelle felt a small mass on her left breast. In 2015, she met Andre (her husband), starting her life as a young, vibrant, African American woman. They moved to Atlanta and as Michelle states, she was “on her way to…
Read MoreKelly Barta’s Story
Kelly BartaCoalition of Skin Diseases, President After experiencing a prolonged and severe health crisis due to long-term use of topical steroids for eczema, Kelly became a passionate voice for those who were suffering. She was determined to bring change to the way eczema was understood and treated. Her advocacy efforts have led her to serve…
Read MoreChristopher Reed’s Story
J. Christopher Reed Lupus Foundation of America-Georgia Support Group Facilitator, Advocacy Chair Christopher was diagnosed with lupus in 1990 at the age of 16. Lupus attacked his heart, lungs, kidneys, digestive system, veins, and nervous system. Christopher’s lupus journey began with chronic headaches and frequent muscle spasms then progressed to frequent fevers, arthritis, and tremendous…
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