As a scientist, I have always been fascinated by the mechanisms behind our immune system, a sort of security army tailored by genetics. It was clear to me that understanding immunology was key to understanding disease. One of the diseases most extensively investigated in the immunology field today is diabetes, a common disorder associated with […]

In the ever-evolving world of biotechnology, little remains constant. For Annick Deschoolmeester, head of human resources at Swiss biopharma company Pharvaris, this perpetual drive toward innovation in human health is what keeps her drawn to the sector. “At the end of the day, we think back about why we come to work and why we do […]

Bothell-based biotech Athira Pharma (Nasdaq: ATHA) has appointed Grant Pickering, CEO and co-founder of the California-based vaccine company Vaxcyte, to its board of directors. “Grant is an accomplished life sciences leader with considerable experience across all stages of development and commercialization of new medicines,” Mark Litton, president and CEO at Athira, said in a news release. “His […]