The funding round will help GPB Scientific roll out its Curate cell processing system, which it markets as being more efficient and cost-effective than existing methods.
Health care
Bon Secours breaks ground on $30M emergency center in Chester
The one-story, 24,000-square-foot building at 12021 Jefferson Davis Highway will be the health system’s fourth such facility in the Richmond market.
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU ‘tops off’ $400M new wing
The 500,000-square-foot, 16-story expansion at 1001 E. Marshall St. is expected to open in spring 2023
Renovations underway as Imperial Plaza phases out assisted living wing
Efforts to transition the decades-old complex into a so-called 55-and-up “active adult” community include upgrades and new amenities.
Pharma venture fuels $25M expansion of AMPAC facility in Petersburg
The project is spurred by a federal-funded venture that also includes Phlow, Civica and VCU’s Medicines for All Institute to shore up the supply of U.S.-made generic drugs.
Immunity research firm Aditxt to invest $31.5M in new downtown lab
The company is taking 25,000 square feet at VA Bio+Tech Park, which is reworking its plan for a new research building nearby.
New medical infusion clinic taps into Henrico County market
Infusion Solutions opened recently at Glen Forest Office Park, featuring private suites and COVID-19 treatment.
Medicaid support provider shutters Midlothian office as contract ends
New Jersey-based Conduent had operated a call center with about 250 employees at 7545 Midlothian Turnpike.
Biotech firm Grenova to invest $10M, add 250 jobs at new Diamond-area HQ
The homegrown startup’s move from a smaller space on the Southside follows Spy Rock Real Estate Group’s purchase of the site on Ellen Road last fall.
Jackson Ward social services provider opens outpost in Henrico
St. Luke Legacy Center began offering clients childcare, mental health support and other services at 409 E. Laburnum Ave. in April.