Forward BIOLABS in the News - select articles
Forward BIOLABS Recognizes Distinguished Experts on its Advisory Board
Madison, Wisconsin – Forward BIOLABS, a leading biotechnology co-working laboratory and innovation hub, is recognizing the 22 esteemed leaders on its Advisory Board. These accomplished Advisors bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and innovation across a range of industries, further strengthening Forward BIOLABS' commitment to accelerating startup development and growth, particularly in biohealth and other sciences.
Forward BIOLABS unveils advisory board, recognizing leaders in state biohealth industry
Forward BIOLABS is touting the expertise of its newly unveiled advisory board, which offers insight and support to the Madison-based organization’s leadership.
The co-working space, which specializes in life science laboratories, first launched its pilot program in 2018 before moving to a larger space. Its goals include supporting the state’s biotech ecosystem and helping life science startups get off the ground earlier. The group today is officially announcing the 22 members of the board, though many have been involved with Forward BIOLABS from the very beginning. That’s according to CEO and co-founder Jessica Martin Eckerly.
UW–Madison joins state consortium to bolster Wisconsin’s lead in biohealth
In addition to partnering with existing businesses, UW–Madison has created the means for nascent biohealth advancements to grow into industry participants. This work includes the development of the Isthmus Project — a health technology incubator based at UW Health — and a partnership with Forward BIOLABS, which has successfully attracted over $290 million in investment with 19 companies graduating into larger facilities throughout the region.
Five startups from UW-Madison with great ideas to protect the earth
Cleantech startups, including ChloBis, from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are bringing their innovations to Wisconsin and beyond, with new technologies to address global sustainability issues.
UW-Madison: Five health tech startups you should know
Five innovative University of Wisconsin–Madison startups are leveraging scientific research to provide new insights into medicine and treatments, which improves people’s lives and boosts Wisconsin’s economy. Three of these companies are located at or graduated from Forward BIOLABS: AyrFlo, BrainXell, Immuto Scientific.
'Things are good': Experts express optimism about Madison’s economy
Juan Gomez, vice president of lending and investments at Madison Development Corporation, speaks to Jessica Martin Eckerly, co-founder and CEO of coworking laboratory Forward BIOLABS, at Wednesday's “State of the Sectors,” an annual panel on economic trends hosted by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Wearable sensor can help unlock the potential of exosuits in real-world environments
Wearing an exosuit could help people rehab from an injury or even give them extra oomph if they’re carrying something heavy. But, according to University of Wisconsin–Madison and Harvard University researchers, not everyone who dons a wearable robot today can immediately reap benefits from the assistance.
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Becker’s Healthcare Podcast: President of Advocate Aurora Research Institute & Chief Research Officer and System Vice President for Research at Advocate Aurora Health
Amit Acharya, was interviewed recently for Becker’s Healthcare Podcast and mentioned the impact of the sponsorship of Forward BIOLABS.
Business Class: $60M research park project could mean more lab space for Madison's biotech sector
An increasing number of Madison companies, many at University Research Park, are searching for a local space to innovate and expand beyond their current quarters.
WisBusiness: The Podcast with Amit Acharya of Advocate Aurora Health
Featuring Forward BIOLABS and Advocate Aurora Health in WisBusiness.
Advocate Aurora to lend lab, clinical research capabilities to Madison biohealth startups
Featuring Forward BIOLABS and Advocate Aurora Health in WisconsinInno.
Advocate Aurora and Forward BIOLABS to bring solutions to emerging biohealth startups
Featuring Forward BIOLABS and Advocate Aurora in Aurora Health Care Research News.
Early-stage biotech startups find common ground at Forward BIOLABS
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in Madison Magazine.
Why the founders of Cultured Decadence moved their company to Madison, Wisconsin – and you should too
Featuring Forward BIOLABS and Cultured Decadence in Livability.
Forward BIOLABS, with UW-Madison, bolsters Wisconsin biohealth sector
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in University of Wisconsin-Madison News.
Forward BIOLABS brings the perks of co-working to the lab
Featuring Forward BIOLABS and Cultured Decadence in The Cap Times.
Investment in Forward BIOLABS Paying Off for Bioscience Startups
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in CISION PR Newswire.
Forward BIOLABS leverages coworking to support biotech startups
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in WISBUSINESS.
Biotech startups share space, services at Madison's Forward Biolabs
Featuring Forward BIOLABS and Gregor Diagnostics in Wisconsin State Journal.
Guest column: University Research Park reflects life sciences growth
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in Wisconsin Technology Council News.
WEDC grant helps Forward BIOLABS phase 1 laboratory space hit capacity, eye expansion
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in In Wisconsin.
Forward BIOLABS to host early stage life sciences startups
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in WisBusiness.
Initiative focuses on advanced technology innovations in biomanufacturing
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in University of Wisconsin-Madison News.
Biomanufacturing initiative launched in partnership with UW-Madison
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in Wisconsin State Journal.
WEDC awards $750,000 grant to support development of biomanufacturing initiative
Featuring Forward BIOLABS in Milwaukee Business Journal.