Stan Lapidus: A Masterclass in Bold Pivots and Patient Impact
For Stan Lapidus, breakthrough innovation starts with a clear, disciplined willingness to pivot. His career offers one of the strongest playbooks in bioscience entrepreneurship, shaped by bold decisions that transformed diagnostics and saved lives. Lapidus founded Cytyc, creator of the
Emet Surgical Advances Smarter, Safer Surgery from Fitzsimons Innovation Community
For Bob Witkow, Founder and CEO of Emet Surgical, advancing surgical care is deeply personal. His vision sharpened after surviving cancer and enduring eight surgeries and radiation treatment. Recovery sparked a mission. “The experience was terrible—for me and my whole family,”
Umoja Biopharma’s Colorado Momentum
The mission-driven team at Umoja Biopharma is advancing next-generation in vivo CAR T therapies. Recently named as “Company of the Year” at Colorado BioScience Association's 22nd Annual Awards Celebration Presented by AGC Biologics, Umoja’s Colorado footprint includes the CLIMB, a
RheumaGen Rewrites the Autoimmune Playbook
At Fitzsimons Innovation Community, RheumaGen is scaling an ambitious vision to cure autoimmune diseases at their genetic source. The company’s momentum is accelerating, fueled first by a 2023 grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, followed
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