Texas, renowned for its energy industry and agricultural abundance, has of recent years also been a hub for innovation in the BioTechnology field. A plethora of bright-eyed companies, each marking its own unique imprint in medical advancements, nutritional enhancements and environmental sustainability have been sprouting in the Lone Star State. This article showcases a lineup of companies with an inception of 2015 or later operating within this industry. Each company is singular, advancing the collective bid to elevate human potential, health, and wellness on a global scale.
These Texan companies are attuned to the urgency of developing sustainable technologies, with most drawn to biotech due to its potential impact on pressing global issues. They represent a wide range of technologies used to understand the genetic and cellular mechanisms that underpin life. Their collective goal is to engineer new strategies for the production of goods and services while minimizing the negative impact of human activities on the environment.
We start an exhilarating journey into the heart of Texas to discover what these homegrown companies are accomplishing in the grand scheme of technological innovation. Get ready to meet the future of BioTechnology.
CerSci Therapeutics
CerSci Therapeutics, founded by Greg Dussor, Lucas Rodriguez, Scott Dax, and Ted Price, is an exceptional non-opioid drug development firm based in Dallas, Texas. The company has received United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to move forward with its phase I clinical trials. The trials promise radical treatments for acute and chronic pain conditions such as acute post-surgical pain and painful diabetic neuropathy, thereby providing hope to millions of patients. Linkedin
Halo Life Science
The Austin-based Halo Life Science was launched by Michael Reyes with the passionate goal of elevating human potential. Their health and wellness product, Naturalin™, is an exciting addition to the array of bio-tech health advancements available. This product, designed with intent to infuse wellness in everything people eat and drink, was developed after three years of intense research.Linkedin
BioLum Sciences
The brainchild of Dr. Alexander Lippert, Edward Allegra, and Jack Reynolds, BioLum Sciences is a Dallas-based biotech entity focused on bioanalytical chemistry & medical device development. This company offers an innovative breath analysis product, The BioSense AMD (Airway Monitoring Device), which empowers pharmaceutical researchers and clinicians with tools essential for the development and personalization of treatments for patients with chronic diseases.Linkedin
Hope Holsomback – Nerium International Brand Partner
Based in Addison, Texas, Hope Holsomback represents Nerium International, a well-known biotechnology company that focuses on skincare products. Facebook
uLogica, LLC
Located in Mckinney, Texas, and founded by Dominic Brown, uLógica fully understands the necessity of collaboration to bring ideas to life. They partner with companies to provide specialized services that expand the potential market of Innovative Life Science Technologies.Linkedin
Reachout (The Modi Group, Inc.)
Founded by Sunil Modi, Reachout thrives to improve the quality of life affected by chronic diseases. Their comprehensive plan makes patients more hopeful, knowledgeable, healthier and contributes back to society.Facebook
Solugen
Established by Gaurab Chakrabarti and Sean Hunt, Solugen replaces petroleum-based products with plant-derived substitutes. Located in Houston, Texas, Solugen revolutionises the petrochemical processing by its carbon negative molecular manufacturing platform.Linkedin
Elligo Health Research
Elligo Health Research, founded by Chad Moore, provides physicians and their patients the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. They accelerate the development of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products and therapies, thereby benefiting patients everywhere.Linkedin
Shattuck Labs
Shattuck is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing its proprietary Agonist Redirected Checkpoint (ARC) platform. Its technology focuses on immuno-oncology research for patients with many cancer types.Linkedin
QbDVision
Founded by Ryan Shillington and Yash Sabharwal, QbDVision enables users to manage everything efficiently using the least number of inputs. The Austin-based Information Technology company is making strides by leaps and bounds in the field of BioTechnology.Linkedin
MDBox
Reliant Immune Diagnostics, under the leadership of Henry Legere, III, and Jovan Hutton Pulitzer, is building a complete consumer-driven health platform. They provide testing, diagnosing, and monitoring solutions for everyone in possession of a mobile phone.Linkedin
