Last mentioned: Mar 5, 2026
Keynote Announcement
Jose Carmena announced as keynote for the 2026 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum in NYC.
Astellas Acquisition
Astellas Pharma acquires Iota Biosciences to bolster its 'Rx+' innovation strategy.
Iota Biosciences Founded
Jose Carmena and Michel Maharbiz spin out 'neural dust' technology from UC Berkeley.
Jose Carmena, co-founder of Iota Biosciences, has been named the keynote speaker for the 2026 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum in New York City. The event highlights the accelerating shift toward ultrasound-powered 'neural dust' and minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies.
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