Newsletter – September 2026
September 1, 2026
- Newsletter
The September 2026 newsletter explores the advantages of building and growing a life sciences company in Aurora, Colorado. President and CEO Kelly Brough highlights the city’s expanding healthcare and research ecosystem, diverse community, quality of life and strong public-sector partnerships that support innovation at Fitzsimons. The Innovation Spotlight recognizes Cobio Diagnostics for securing a $2.2 million National Institutes of Health grant to advance its rapid urinary tract infection diagnostic technology, which is being developed to help clinicians identify infections and inform treatment decisions more quickly.
This edition also provides updates on the implementation of the Metropolis parking management system, including newly selected science-inspired parking lot names, and announces a teaching artist opportunity for a community mural project involving students from the Charles Burrell Visual & Performing Arts Campus. Additional features welcome new member companies, highlight nominations for the Colorado BioScience Association’s annual awards and announce Fitzsimons’ membership in the Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce. Readers will also find information about CEO Kelly Brough’s upcoming leadership presentation, regional research developments, industry funding opportunities and professional networking events.
