Articles from October 2022
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc. to List on Nasdaq Following Successful Business Combination with Mana Capital Acquisition Corp.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc., a pioneering precision cardiovascular medicine company founded by UI faculty Dr. Robert Philibert and UI graduate Dr. Meesha Dogan, today announced the completion of its business combination with Mana Capital Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
Lilly to Acquire Akouos for Up to $610M, Expanding Gene Therapy Focus
Friday, October 21, 2022
Eli Lilly has agreed to acquire Akouos for up to $610 million, in a deal intended to expand the buyer’s presence in gene therapy with a focus on treating inner ear disorders. Akouos, which has licensed key technology from the University of Iowa, develops targeted adeno-associated viral (AAV) vector-based gene therapies for conditions that include sensorineural hearing loss, integrating expertise in otology and inner ear drug delivery, as well as gene therapy.
Explore the tech transfer process through live virtual courses with commercialization experts
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The University of Iowa Research Foundation (UIRF) will host a series of online courses about how to move technology from the university to the marketplace for all University of Iowa faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students.