Maine company contracted to produce millions of testing swabs
GUILFORD — A Maine medical supplies manufacturer has been awarded more than $11 million from the federal government to produce millions more testing swabs. Puritan Medical Products of Guilford received the money through the federal [...]
Wastewater testing sheds light on COVID-19 trends
Tests of wastewater from across Maine have shown a steady increase in COVID-19 cases in recent months, offering additional, localized insight into the spread of the coronavirus. Some Maine colleges, meanwhile, have successfully used the [...]
In Portland, MedRhythms and Roux Institute team up on research, talent development
MedRhythms Inc., a Portland-based medical technology startup launched in 2016, is teaming up with Northeastern University's Roux Institute to prime the pipelines of research and talent development in Maine. The institute and the startup unveiled a partnership [...]
Thomas College says it too will partner with Roux Institute, details plans for $13.5M gift
One day after a Portland startup announced a collaboration with Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, Thomas College in Waterville has said it too is partnering with the fledgling center for technology and life science research. The [...]
Dr. Nirav Shah featured at BioME Virtual Coffee Hour this November
Maine CDC Director, Dr. Nirav Shah, shares his thoughts with BioME and guests BioME had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Nirav Shah, Director of the Maine Center for [...]
Cream made from lobster fluid could be the secret to fighting dry skin
Two University of Maine graduates have started a cosmetics skincare company that aims to help people treat their dry skin with lobster fluid. The company, Marin Skincare, uses a protein from lobster hemolymph — a [...]
