Sat.Jan 13, 2024

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STAT+: For-profit biomedical institute, backed by billionaires, launches in Cambridge to speed drug discovery

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A team of high-powered scientists and billionaire investors said Friday that they’re launching a biomedical institute in Cambridge’s Kendall Square with $500 million in private funding with the aim of shortening the path from research breakthroughs to life-saving medicines. The institute, called Arena BioWorks, will put drug discovery and company creation under one roof, upending the traditional model where academic research and venture-backed drug development are separate.

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8 NFL Players-Turned-Doctors

Board Vitals - Pharmacist

Athletes and doctors are known for their drive, determination, and dedication. While several athletes have found success in multiple sports, a number of football players have traded their helmets for stethoscopes, making the switch from the gridiron to the physicians’ office. Take a look at some NFL players-turned-doctors, and then try your hand at a sample BoardVitals Sports Medicine board review question.

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Opinion: What STAT readers think about JPM’s locked lactation room, covering weight loss drugs, and more

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STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays to encourage robust, good-faith discussion about difficult issues. Submit a Letter to the Editor here , or find the submission form at the end of any First Opinion essay. “ Pumping milk at JPM was a nightmare.

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