Corden Pharma Invests for Continued Growth in Boulder
For Brian McCudden, Global Head of Peptide Production at CordenPharma, Colorado offered the right combination of assets for growth, including strong infrastructure, exceptional talent, and a thriving life sciences community. CordenPharma, a Swiss Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with six
National Site Selectors Confirm: Colorado Rises Above the Rest
National site selectors saw firsthand what Colorado’s health innovation community already knows. Our state rises above the rest. During Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation’s 2025 Site Selection Conference, national site selection consultants shared what makes Colorado a top contender for life
EnteroTrack Founder Robin Shandas, Ph.D., Transforms GI Biopsies at Fitzsimons Innovation Community
For Robin Shandas, Ph.D., innovation begins with listening to physicians and patients who are frustrated by repeat biopsies and eager for relief. The bioengineer and entrepreneur, a Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering at University of Colorado Denver’s Department of Bioengineering, part
Afshin Safavi, Ph.D.: Investing in Colorado’s Momentum as a Hub for Health Innovation
Afshin Safavi, Ph.D., moved to Colorado in 2016, drawn by the state’s inspiring mountain views and entrepreneurial energy. Colorado’s unique combination of talent, R&D leadership, and commitment to elevating science made the case for Colorado even more appealing. After helping
Reilly Williams: Building Entirely Well, Backed by Colorado’s Health Innovation Community
When Reilly Williams founded Entirely Well, she set out to transform women’s health by developing microbiome-supportive products that prevent bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections. The company’s first product—a scientifically formulated prebiotic lubricant—fosters Lactobacilli dominance, maintains vaginal pH, and inhibits
Hannah Gordon, Ph.D.: Fueling Enveda’s Growth with Focus and Curiosity
Hannah Gordon, Ph.D., Chief Product Officer at Enveda, relies on focus, curiosity, and clear communication to develop a robust pipeline of drug candidates at one of Colorado’s most closely watched biotech success stories. Enveda uses AI to uncover life's hidden
Fitzsimons Innovation Community Proudly Releases Fourth Annual Innovation Report
In 2024, Fitzsimons Innovation Community saw big changes, new Community members, and levels of innovation we’ve only dreamed of. In this year’s Innovation Report, our fourth annual publication, we are proud to share how these new organizations, innovative ideas, and
Colorado Hub for Health Impact Builds Nationwide Momentum with 2025 Campaign to Attract Life Sciences Companies, Talent, and Investment
United coalition builds on record $2.15B in funding to reinforce the community's support for scientists and health breakthroughs DENVER – Colorado Hub for Health Impact, the national economic development campaign positioning Colorado as an epicenter for health innovation, launches its 2025
Fitzsimons Innovation Community and CU Innovations: Partners in Progress
The relationships between Fitzsimons Innovation Community and the many partners on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are a huge factor in what makes the Community so dynamic. One of the most prominent partners we work with is CU
Metro Denver EDC Hosts Global Site Selectors to Showcase Regional Strengths and Competitiveness
Metro Denver EDC’s core mission is to facilitate new corporate investment into the 11-county Front Range Region of Colorado. On average, approximately 10% of all corporate site selection projects Metro Denver EDC supports fall within the life sciences and bioscience