Articles by Charlotte Schubert

Charlotte Schubert is a GeekWire contributing editor with a focus on biotech, healthcare and life sciences. She is a Seattle native and recovering lab rat with a Ph.D. in developmental biology. Follow her on LinkedIn or reach her at charlotte@geekwire.com.

Scientists are using AI to study bee behavior, zebra movement, and insects on treadmills

First Lady Jill Biden visits Seattle, stops at Fred Hutch to boost Cancer Moonshot program
How AI is changing the way scientists engineer drugs, biosensors, enzymes and more
AI and the future of human health: Leroy Hood on the new age of ‘scientific wellness’

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The UW’s Institute for Protein Design keeps boosting startups, fueling AI-powered science

by Charlotte Schubert on April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 at 12:35 pm

The University of Washington’s Institute for Protein Design is on a hot streak. New studies, companies and spinouts are emerging at a rapid clip from the research hub, propelled by… Read More

AI is boosting drug discovery and development — and sparking questions about proprietary data

by Charlotte Schubert on April 19, 2024April 23, 2024 at 1:51 pm

The culture of collaboration in the Pacific Northwest, the impact of AI on biopharma, and the shape of new business models driven by AI were all topics at a panel… Read More

Inside the new Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology, which uses DNA to ‘record biology over time’

by Charlotte Schubert on April 2, 2024April 3, 2024 at 1:19 am

Researchers opened the doors Monday to the new Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology, a collaboration between the Allen Institute, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the University of Washington. The hub combines “academic creativity with… Read More

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Looking for non-dilutive funding? 5 tips for startups seeking small business grants

by Charlotte Schubert on March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 at 10:56 am

A good idea, preliminary data, and credentials in the field are all key components of landing a small business grant from the U.S. government to launch or expand a company.… Read More

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Protein design pioneer David Baker on why sharing code is key to building biotech startups

by Charlotte Schubert on March 4, 2024March 5, 2024 at 10:54 am

The Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington is a startup factory, spinning out companies developing new protein-based therapeutics, industrial enzymes, materials, biosensors and more. A key to… Read More

ProfoundBio raises $112M to support clinical-stage oncology pipeline

by Charlotte Schubert on February 13, 2024April 11, 2024 at 1:41 pm

ProfoundBio raised $112 million to support development of its pipeline of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), agents that recognize a molecular target via an antibody and deliver a toxin or other compound to… Read More

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Scientists are using AI to study bee behavior, zebra movement, and insects on treadmills

by Charlotte Schubert on January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 at 10:33 am

The halls at a recent meeting of biologists in Seattle were buzzing with more than just the usual excitement about spiders, bats, bees, elephants and other creatures. Researchers were also… Read More

Genomics pioneer Lee Hood joins forces with the Buck Institute to study aging and disease

by Charlotte Schubert on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 at 11:26 am

Phenome Health, a Seattle research organization dedicated to what it calls a data-driven approach to human health and longevity, launched a partnership Wednesday with the Buck Institute for Research on… Read More

First Lady Jill Biden visits Seattle, stops at Fred Hutch to boost Cancer Moonshot program

by Charlotte Schubert on September 22, 2023September 24, 2023 at 3:31 pm

First Lady Jill Biden visited Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center on Friday in Seattle, where she met with researchers and spoke about cancer prevention and the need to mitigate side effects… Read More

Interview: Seattle Children’s new research leader Vittorio Gallo on AI, neuroscience, art and more

by Charlotte Schubert on September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 at 12:49 pm

Italian-born neuroscientist Vittorio Gallo first got interested in research through his appreciation of art, which made him wonder how our brains process colors, forms and compositions. That curiosity launched Gallo… Read More

Seattle company founded by Nobel Prize winner plans human tests for experimental COVID-19 drug

by Charlotte Schubert on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 at 8:03 am

Cocrystal Pharma, a Seattle-area company co-founded by a Nobel Prize winner and backed by biotech veterans, is taking aim at high-profile viruses. The publicly traded company has the green light… Read More

Washington state backs AI-driven cancer diagnostics and other startup projects

by Charlotte Schubert on August 8, 2023August 10, 2023 at 12:09 pm

Seattle startup Phase Genomics will develop its platform to detect chromosomal aberrations in cancer with $2.5 million in new funding. The project is fueled with a $2 million small business… Read More

Seattle institute lands $18M to develop RNA vaccine for mosquito-borne disease

by Charlotte Schubert on August 3, 2023August 2, 2023 at 11:03 am

The Access to Advanced Health Institute will develop an RNA vaccine against the chikungunya virus with a fresh $18 million award from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Chikungunya is… Read More

Seattle startups move into growing science cluster in South Lake Union

by Charlotte Schubert on August 2, 2023August 6, 2023 at 2:48 pm

A new science cluster is growing in Seattle. The two 15-story towers of Dexter Yard, with 528,000 square feet of office and lab space, are starting to fill up with… Read More

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Univ. of Washington spinout Neoleukin Therapeutics merging with New York City startup

by Charlotte Schubert on July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 at 10:38 am

After announcing in March that it was seeking “strategic alternatives” for its future, Seattle publicly-traded biotechnology company Neoleukin Therapeutics is now planning to merge with New York City-based Neurogene, a… Read More

CurvaFix lands $39M to boost curved surgical device used for pelvic fracture treatment

by Charlotte Schubert on July 14, 2023July 13, 2023 at 9:01 pm

CurvaFix, a Seattle-area startup that makes implants to repair fractures in curved bones, raised $39 million. The six-year old company’s flagship product is an implant to repair pelvic fractures. The… Read More

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EchoNous, maker of an AI-powered portable ultrasound system, raises $7M

by Charlotte Schubert on July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 at 10:29 am

EchoNous, a startup that markets a compact, AI-powered ultrasound device, raised $7 million. The funding was noted in a SEC filing and confirmed by a company spokesperson.

Wavely Diagnostics raises $1.35M for its tech to detect ear infections with a smartphone

by Charlotte Schubert on July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 at 9:08 am

University of Washington spinout Wavely Diagnostics, which is developing a smartphone app to detect ear infections, raised $1.35 million. The Seattle company’s diagnostic app uses acoustic signals to detect signs of an… Read More

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How AI is changing the way scientists engineer drugs, biosensors, enzymes and more

by Charlotte Schubert on July 10, 2023March 8, 2024 at 10:03 am

Inside the headquarters of Outpace Bio in Seattle, senior scientist Bobby Langan shows a video of one of his favorite deep learning tools. A fuzzy blob coalesces into a molecular… Read More

Just – Evotec snags DoD award worth up to $75M to develop AI-driven antibody therapeutics

by Charlotte Schubert on July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 at 11:46 am

Just – Evotec Biologics won a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense worth up to $75 million to develop drug candidates for orthopoxviruses, the group of viruses that cause… Read More

Startup led by former Seagen CEO Clay Siegall merges with public company in $125M deal

by Charlotte Schubert on July 3, 2023July 3, 2023 at 2:18 pm

Morphimmune, a biotech company led by former Seagen CEO Clay Siegall, is merging with a public biotech company, Immunome, in a deal boosted with $125 million from private investors. Siegall… Read More

Heard raises $15M to expand its financial tech tools for mental health professionals

by Charlotte Schubert on June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 at 8:25 am

Seattle-based startup Heard, which supports mental health professionals with financial software and services, raised $15 million in new funding. Heard offers booking, payroll and tax workflow products. Solo practitioners can… Read More

Biotech startup developing tests and treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease raises $52.9M

by Charlotte Schubert on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 at 10:13 am

University of Washington spinout AltPep, which is developing tests and treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, completed a $52.9 million Series B funding round. The funding will help propel the… Read More

Don’t spin out too early, and get out of the way: Advice for biotech founders from Dr. Jim Olson

by Charlotte Schubert on May 6, 2023May 8, 2023 at 7:47 am

Seattle Children’s researcher Jim Olson has some thoughts about how to go about launching and leading a biotech startup. His research lab has helped forge Seattle-area startups developing a wide… Read More

Life sciences investors share tips on raising funds and conserving cash in a tight market

by Charlotte Schubert on May 2, 2023May 5, 2023 at 6:15 pm

Amid a tightened fundraising environment, life sciences companies should double down on basics like focusing on key projects and getting out data, and look at creative ways to raise capital.… Read More

Washington state extends pandemic law enabling healthcare delivered via audio

by Charlotte Schubert on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 at 11:38 am

Washington state lawmakers recently extended a law that loosens restrictions on audio-only healthcare delivery, while they wait for the results of a study evaluating its effects. Early in the pandemic,… Read More

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Scientists are using AI to study bee behavior, zebra movement, and insects on treadmills

Latest from Charlotte Schubert

The UW’s Institute for Protein Design keeps boosting startups, fueling AI-powered science

AI is boosting drug discovery and development — and sparking questions about proprietary data

Inside the new Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology, which uses DNA to ‘record biology over time’

Looking for non-dilutive funding? 5 tips for startups seeking small business grants

Protein design pioneer David Baker on why sharing code is key to building biotech startups

ProfoundBio raises $112M to support clinical-stage oncology pipeline

Scientists are using AI to study bee behavior, zebra movement, and insects on treadmills

Genomics pioneer Lee Hood joins forces with the Buck Institute to study aging and disease

First Lady Jill Biden visits Seattle, stops at Fred Hutch to boost Cancer Moonshot program

Interview: Seattle Children’s new research leader Vittorio Gallo on AI, neuroscience, art and more

Seattle company founded by Nobel Prize winner plans human tests for experimental COVID-19 drug

Washington state backs AI-driven cancer diagnostics and other startup projects

Seattle institute lands $18M to develop RNA vaccine for mosquito-borne disease

Seattle startups move into growing science cluster in South Lake Union

Univ. of Washington spinout Neoleukin Therapeutics merging with New York City startup

CurvaFix lands $39M to boost curved surgical device used for pelvic fracture treatment

EchoNous, maker of an AI-powered portable ultrasound system, raises $7M

Wavely Diagnostics raises $1.35M for its tech to detect ear infections with a smartphone

How AI is changing the way scientists engineer drugs, biosensors, enzymes and more

Just – Evotec snags DoD award worth up to $75M to develop AI-driven antibody therapeutics

Startup led by former Seagen CEO Clay Siegall merges with public company in $125M deal

Heard raises $15M to expand its financial tech tools for mental health professionals

Biotech startup developing tests and treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease raises $52.9M

Don’t spin out too early, and get out of the way: Advice for biotech founders from Dr. Jim Olson

Life sciences investors share tips on raising funds and conserving cash in a tight market

Washington state extends pandemic law enabling healthcare delivered via audio

AI and the future of human health: Leroy Hood on the new age of ‘scientific wellness’

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