Innovation factory at the Univ. of Washington | Amazon collaborates on cancer vaccine trial

Innovation factory: Since launching a decade ago, the University of Washington’s Institute for Protein Design has grown to about 200 researchers and spun out eight startups that have collectively raised more than $1 billion and helped fuel a biotech boom in Seattle. It’s the human connections that foster entrepreneurship within an institution that has risen to the challenge of moving research beyond the ivory tower. Read our story.

Microsoft layoffs: The tech giant confirmed a “small number” of job cuts Tuesday morning, describing the move as part of a “strategic realignment” in specific areas of the company, and saying it plans to keep growing its overall headcount. Read more. 

How remote work is changing tech pay: A new compensation study shows that remote work is equalizing tech startup pay across the country, with Silicon Valley and San Francisco as the benchmark, and Seattle as Exhibit A.

Amazon boosts cancer vaccine trial: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is leveraging Amazon's machine learning expertise to collaborate on an early stage clinical trial testing an anti-cancer vaccine. Read more. 

CEOs urge states to boost computer science: The leaders of Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Alphabet and others have teamed with Seattle-based computer education nonprofit Code.org to issue a call to state governments and education leaders to bring more computer science opportunities to K-12 students across the U.S. Read more. 

Amazon and Starbucks open another store: The second “Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go” location debuted in New York City, featuring Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” cashierless checkout system.

Amazon lands 30 Emmy nominations: The comedy series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” was marvelous again for Prime Video in the race against other TV streaming services. Read more.

Interview with Doug Baldwin: The former NFL star is diving into the tech world as CEO of a new Seattle-area healthcare startup. Read the interview.

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