Atlanta, GA- Southeast BIO (SEBIO), a public/private partnership formed in 1999 to promote the growth of the life sciences economy in the Southeast, has named Jennifer Moore, Ph.D., as its new Executive Director. Dr. Moore replaces Stephanie Adams, SEBIO’s second Executive Director. (more…)

Chapel Hill, NC - Cempra Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage company developing novel antibiotics for difficult-to-treat and drug-resistant infections, announced today that it has successfully raised $46 million in a Series C financing. (more…)

Atlanta, GA - Southeast BIO (SEBIO), a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the growth of the Southeast’s life sciences industry, announced today that it has selected ten semifinalists in its third annual BIO/Plan Competition. (more…)

GAINSVILLE, FL - Applied Genetic Technologies Corp., a clinical stage biotechnology company has closed on an $11,800,000 financing round led by InterWest Partners of Menlo Park, CA. Other participants in the round include Intersouth Partners and MedImmune Ventures Inc. (more…)

This month, BIO and its partners within the Southeast will host the 2009 BIO International Convention, the largest gathering of the global biotech industry. The convention attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. (more…)