Fitzsimons Innovation Community

Momentum continues for RheumaGen! Their new partnership with SiVEC Biotechnologies is already generating headlines, including features in BioWorld and the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine newsletter. This well-deserved recognition highlights the impact of RheumaGen’s work to develop scalable, life-changing gene-editing therapies for autoimmune diseases. We’re proud to see this groundbreaking innovation taking shape right here at Fitzsimons.   https://lnkd.in/dwMcSger #FitzCommunityMember #HealthInnovation #ColoradoLifeSciences 

Big milestone for our Community Member EnteroTrack LLC.! Medicare now reimburses for the company’s Esophageal String Test, expanding access for patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), a breakthrough that makes non-invasive monitoring more widely available.   You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXxTfhtF   Learn more about EnteroTrack in our Innovation Spotlight here: https://lnkd.in/eiSx8JFg   #FitzCommunityMember #HealthcareInnovation

Speed to market can make or break.   In health and life sciences, timing isn't just important—it's everything. The ability to move quickly from concept to clinical trial to market can mean the difference between life-changing impact and missed opportunities. It’s “you snooze, you lose” on a really big scale. #25YearsofInnovation #COHubforHealthImpact #COLeadsLifeSciences

We’re thrilled to congratulate Community members EnteroTrack LLC. and RheumaGen on being named Rising Star of the Year Finalists by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA)! CBSA’s annual awards celebrate the companies and leaders driving health innovation across Colorado’s thriving life sciences ecosystem. At Fitzsimons, we’re proud to see our members recognized among the state’s most promising innovators and honored to have previously received CBSA’s Building Momentum Award for our role in advancing Colorado’s life sciences growth. Join us! Get your tickets for an evening of inspiration and connection at the 22nd Annual Awards Celebration, presented by AGC Biologics, on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dEnNaqNT Congratulations to both companies and to all the finalists and honorees shaping the future of health innovation right here in Colorado!   Read more about EnteroTrack here: https://lnkd.in/eiSx8JFg  Read more about RheumaGen here: https://lnkd.in/expGCntK #FitzCommunityMember #COLeadsLifeSciences #HealthInnovation #CBSA #RisingStar #InnovationCommunity #LifeScienceEcosystem

“Location, location, location” isn’t just a real estate mantra, it’s the foundation for groundbreaking health innovation. Colorado Real Estate Journal's latest Health Care and Life Sciences Quarterly features an article from Dr. Terry Fry, Executive Director of the Gates Institute at University of Colorado Anschutz, about how the proximity between academia, biomanufacturing, and industry collaboration at Fitzsimons accelerates the development of life-changing cell and gene therapies.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/du62sSXj #FitzsimonsInnovationCommunity #COLeadsLifeSciences 

Colorado’s collaborative spirit drives health innovation and our advanced industries. At Metro Denver EDC’s 2025 Site Selection Conference, CO Hub for Health Impact partners joined leaders from life sciences, quantum, climate resilience, aerospace, and other advanced industries during a week that spotlighted Colorado’s strengths. Our Fitzsimons Innovation Community team was proud to take part, with President & CEO Kelly Brough, Chief Operating Officer Kenneth Ho, and Chief of Staff Laurie Troge representing our Community’s ongoing commitment to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth in Colorado’s health and life sciences sector. The New Executive Welcome celebrated executives in new roles who have recently relocated to or are expanding their companies in Colorado — including our very own Kelly Brough set against a stunning foothills backdrop under a full moon. Panelists shared why they chose Colorado: “I have never seen an esprit de corps like the one we have with startups here.” — Bryan Leach, CEO, Ibotta “The next generation of quantum will happen here.” — Sristy Agrawal Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, Mesa Quantum Systems At BioMed Realty, the Colorado Bioscience and Quantum Workforce Panel showcased how shared infrastructure, talent pipelines, and partnerships are fueling growth across multiple high-impact industries. Thank you to Raymond H. Gonzales, Daniel Ryley, CEcD, and the Metro Denver EDC team for their leadership and partnership in advancing Colorado’s competitiveness and spotlighting our state’s vibrant innovation ecosystem. Learn more about health innovation in Colorado: https://lnkd.in/gt3iiyE8 #FitzCommunityMember #COHubforHealthImpact #COLeadsLifeSciences #ColoradoInnovation #LifeSciences #HealthcareInnovation #MetroDenverEDC

A “can’t miss” campus opportunity! We’re proud to host Johnson & Johnson for a special event to connect innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers with Johnson & Johnson's global network. Rodrigo Rodrigues, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Sourcing Team for West North America, will share insights into Johnson & Johnson’s key focus areas and best practices for partnering. This 45-minute session is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect directly with global leaders in health innovation. Bioscience 3 October 22, 2025 | 12 - 1:30 pm Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/eQWG9fjF #FitzsimonsInnovationCommunity #COLeadsLifeSciences #JohnsonAndJohnson 

When world-class research meets cutting-edge technology, big things happen.   Fitzsimons Innovation Community congratulates our partners at University of Colorado Anschutz, UCHealth, and CU Innovations on their new partnership with Verily to bring significant IT resources and advanced technologies to the campus. The new partnership stands as another high-profile validation of the innovation ecosystem that continues to thrive on our campus. A special congratulations to Kimberly Muller, General Partner of the CU Healthcare Innovation Funds, who was instrumental in forming this partnership with Verily and has created a true center of excellence around AI and data-driven drug discovery. We also congratulate Steve Hess, CIO, and Richard Zane, MD, Chief Medical and Innovation Officer at UCHealth, the team at RefinedScience, and all those involved in advancing this landmark collaboration to transform care delivery, research, and treatment innovation for patients at CU Anschutz and beyond.   Read more via Forbes: https://lnkd.in/g6p-WAAP   Read more via Fierce Healthcare: https://lnkd.in/ghaJTmdb   #HealthcareInnovation #PrecisionMedicine #LifeSciences #CUAnschutz #UCHealth 

Location, location, location. For Kelly Neuroscience Consulting, being at Fitzsimons Innovation Community means more than office space, it’s about being steps away from CU Anschutz, making it easy to keep up with faculty engagement, teaching, and research collaborations. That’s the kind of access that keeps ideas moving forward. Learn more about our campus: https://lnkd.in/eBiqSnt9 #FitzsimonsInnovationCommunity #COLeadsLifeSciences #25YearsOfInnovation #HealthInnovation

Mentorship multiplies impact.   The most successful members of our Community are those who actively mentor others. Knowledge shared is knowledge grown, and every mentor relationship creates ripple effects throughout our ecosystem. Our best mentors know that sharing knowledge with others doesn’t mean less knowledge for themselves; it’s not pie. #25YearsofInnovation #COHubforHealthImpact #COLeadsLifeSciences