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Taneaba Samuel, a Pharmacy Technician, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Taneaba Samuel, a pharmacy technician, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Taneaba is currently employed by the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County in Sugar Land Texas. As a pharmacy technician, Taneaba helps the elderly as well... - October 21, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dr. David Kaslow, Vice President of Infectious Diseases and Vaccines at Merck to Give Keynote Presentation at 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit
Dr. David Kaslow, VP of Infectious Diseases and Vaccines at Merck will give the Keynote presentation at GTCbio’s Biological Therapeutics conference – one of six tracks at the 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit on November 28-30, 2007 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport. - October 19, 2007 - GTCbio
Dr. Stephen K. Burley, CSO and SVP of Research at SGX Pharmaceuticals Will Give the Keynote Presentation at 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit
Dr. Stephen K. Burley, CSO and SVP of Research at SGX Pharmaceuticals will give the Keynote presentation at GTCbio’s Drug Design & Lead Discovery conference – one of six tracks at the 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit on November 28-30, 2007 in San Francisco. - October 19, 2007 - GTCbio
AdvantaPure’s Reinforced Silicone Hose Now Offered in Custom Colors for At-a-Glance Identification
Multi-layer silicone hose, called APSM, from AdvantaPure is now available in custom colors for easy recognition. Colored APSM makes line identification quicker, as it eliminates the need to read a label. It also allows for recognition anywhere along the entire length of hose, a great advantage in situations where time is critical. Previously available only in white, the hose is used in pressure applications in the pharmaceutical, bioprocess, biomedical, chemical, food, and beverage industries. - October 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Metabolic Disease Has a Greater Effect on the Health of Our Society Than Cancer
The 3rd World Summit on Metabolic Diseases explores the latest findings and treatments for Metabolic Diseases - October 15, 2007 - GTCbio
GTCbio’s 5th International Conference on Vaccines: All Things Considered
GTCbio announces it’s the 5th anniversary of its vaccine conference held annually in Washington D.C. - October 15, 2007 - GTCbio
INVEGA™ Significantly Reduced Symptoms of Schizophrenia Compared to SEROQUEL® in Acutely Ill Hospitalized Patients
In a comparison study between schizophrenia treatments INVEGA™ (paliperidone) Extended-Release Tablets and SEROQUEL® (quetiapine), Invega patients saw schizophrenia symptom improvements as early as five days into therapy and continued through the end of the two-week study period. Results were presented today at the 20th Annual U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in Orlando, Florida. - October 13, 2007 - Johnson & Johnson
Neil Bodick, COO of Chorus – Eli Lilly & Co. to Give Plenary Keynote Address at 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit
COO of Chorus, Eli Lilly & Co. announced as Plenary Keynote Speaker for the 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit (M3D). - October 13, 2007 - GTCbio
ExL to use Pulse Media’s Text Messaging Services at Upcoming Digital Pharma Conference
Exl Pharma and Pulse Media announce the use of Pulse Media's text messaging and mobile marketing services at ExL's upcoming conference, Digital Pharma - October 13, 2007 - Pulse Media Response
Dr. William Heyward on the Forefront of the Fight Against the World's Deadliest Communicable Diseases
For nearly three decades, William Heyward has been on the forefront in the fight against some of the world's deadliest communicable diseases. HIV/AIDS, Ebola, haemophilius influenzae, hepatitis B, and hepatic cancer are among the many illnesses he has focused his attention on in places as far-flung as Zaire, Alaska, South America and Thailand. Dr. Heyward has lived on the leading edge of research on the causes, effects and prevention of devastating diseases among some of the world's poorest area - October 12, 2007 - William Heyward
GTCbio’s 3rd Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit
GTCbio announces its flagship event – the 3rd Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit (M3D) on Nov. 28-30, 2007 in San Francisco – featuring four plenary keynote speeches from top level execs at Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Wyeth as well as Nobel Laureate Ferid Murad at UT Houston. - October 11, 2007 - GTCbio
Global Search for a Cancer Cure Drives Market for Benda Pharmaceutical’s Gene Therapy Medicine
China-AsiaStocks.com Profiles New Showcase China Stock for Investors Following Sector; Benda Pharmaceutical, Inc., Producer of Conventional and Traditional Chinese Medicines - October 11, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
SVP and Site Head of Pfizer La Jolla to Give Plenary Keynote Address at 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit
SVP and Site Head of Pfizer La Jolla announced as Plenary Keynote Speaker for the 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit (M3D). - October 10, 2007 - GTCbio
Pharmaceutical Problem Solved with Conveyor Belt Technology
Smart conveyors assist pharmaceutical company control throughput of secure products. - October 08, 2007 - Automation Supplies
20 Year Sales Veteran Named ForceLogix Vice President of Sales to Drive Sales Performance Management and Sales Coaching Solutions
ForceLogix today announced the addition of Tim Hackett as its new Vice President of Worldwide Sales, with a focus to drive industry leading sales performance management and sales coaching to the marketplace. - October 03, 2007 - ForceLogix
World-Renowned Physician and HIV Researcher Joins Samaritan's Advisory Board
Samaritan announced today the appointment of James E.K. Hildreth, M.D., a world renowned physician and HIV researcher, to its Scientific Advisory Board. The work of Dr. Hildreth in HIV/AIDS dates back to 1986 and focuses on blocking HIV infection by learning how HIV gets into cells. He has published more than 80 scientific articles and holds six patents. - October 03, 2007 - Samaritan Pharmaceuticals
Injectable Therapy Services, Inc. Receives JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval
Injectable Therapy Services, Inc (ITSRx Pharmacy) a leading national provider of specialty pharmaceuticals and affiliated healthcare services, announced that it has received the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). - October 01, 2007 - Injectable Therapy Services Pharmacy
Hose Track(R) RFID System Outperforms Traditional Log Book Record Keeping for Process Components
AdvantaPure’s Hose Track identification system, designed for process components used in biopharmaceutical and other high-purity industries, offers several safety and security advantages over conventional pen-and-paper methods of recording component usage data. Hose Track uses RFID technology to monitor individual parts and their wear-related events such as cleaning cycles. It consolidates information into a database and eliminates problems like illegible handwriting and misfiled documents. - September 28, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
First Fully Dedicated Book to the Field Based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Role Released
The first book solely dedicated to the field based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is now available. Title of the book is: The Medical Science Liaison: An A to Z Guide - September 27, 2007 - Pharm, LLC
e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Enters Into Exclusive Representation Agreement with The American Academy of Family Physicians
e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc. and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) announced today an agreement calling for e-Healthcare Solutions to provide advertising exclusively to the award winning patient-focused health website familydoctor.org. e-Healthcare Solutions will centrally sell and... - September 19, 2007 - e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
DZS Announces New State of the Art Training Center
DZS Software Solutions, a leader in the clinical trials software industry, now provides a 10 student training center in Bound Brook, New Jersey. With comfort, style, convenience and professional, dynamic trainers, DZS software builds a solid foundation for comprehensive utilization of their... - September 14, 2007 - DZS Software Solutions
Russian and Indian CROs Announce Network Alliance for Expansion of Global Clinical Trials Services
On September 12, 2007 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO with more than 5-years experience in clinical trials in Russia announced the establishment of a new CRO Worldwide Network alliance with Neeman Medical International (NMI), an India-based CRO. This is the second step made by... - September 14, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
Octagon Validates ViewPoint FUSE EDC Platform
Acquired Technology Meets Octagon’s High Standards - September 13, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, CEO of Global Humanceuticals, Inc. Donates New Powerful Class of HIV Viral Drug
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, Chairman and Founder of CureHIV.us, agreed to provide samples of Global Humanceuticals, Inc’s NIAID#11039, a new powerful class of anti-HIV drug to clinical researchers. The drug is able de-activates the virus even if diluted nearly a billion times. - September 09, 2007 - CureHIV
Octagon Expands West Coast Presence
Company Opens Mountain View Office to Support EDC Operations - September 07, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
MAX Freezer Tracking Solution and Janam XP Series Bar Code Scanners Improve Lab Operation Tracking
The MAX Freezer Tracking solution and Janam XP bar code scanners offer: Faster and improved data tracking; A unique upgrade featuring 1D and 2D scanning in one device; Bluetooth capability; Users of discontinued Symbol SPT 1800 scanner chance to upgrade and stay with latest Palm OS mobile compatibility. - September 06, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)
MAX Named Datalogic Quality Partner for Bar Code Scanner Solutions in Pharmaceutical, Lab and Warehouse Operations
MAX can offer customers exclusive access to Datalogic products, including latest bar code scanner products, development news and product demonstrations. - September 06, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Announced as Part of the Philadelphia 100® List of Fastest Growing Companies
Company honored for fifth consecutive year. - September 02, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. Makes Inc. 5,000 List of Fastest-Growing Businesses
Octagon Ranks No. 1130 on the 2007 Inc. 5,000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 318% - August 29, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Samaritan Licenses Tumor Inhibiting Cancer Drugs That Also Distinguish Cancerous Tumors to Improve on Chemotherapy
Samaritan announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Georgetown University for a patent covering the Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptor (PBR) which has led to Cancer drug candidates with the ability to inhibit cancerous tumors; and an imaging technique that could possibly distinguish cancerous tumors for a more targeted and improved chemotherapy. - August 21, 2007 - Samaritan Pharmaceuticals
Hypertension Training Company, a Disease Management Company, Announces the Launch of the "Hypertension Management Success Tracks" Program of Cost Effective HTN Management
Hypertension Training Company, a disease management company, specialized in training of Health Care Providers in cost effective management of Hypertension, announces the official launch of the program "Hypertension Success Tracks". "Hypertension Success Tracks" is designed to... - August 17, 2007 - Hypertension Training Company
USP Class Vi Approval Certifies Hose to an Increased Level of Purity for Sanitary Applications
AdvantaPure’s flexible rubber-covered hose has an FEP fluoropolymer core that has now been tested and approved for USP Class VI certification. The multi-ply hose, called APFRC, is well suited for both pressure and vacuum applications in a variety of clean process industries, such as pharmaceutical, food, distilled beverage, chemical, and biotech. The ingredients of APFRC’s smooth, non-stick FEP core also comply with FDA and USDA standards. - August 17, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Samaritan Licenses Method to Identify Novel Anti-Tumor Drugs to Increase Cancer Compounds in Pipeline
Samaritan Pharmaceuticals has exclusively licensed a patent application entitled "Structure Based Drug Design of Steroid Inhibitors" from Georgetown University. - August 16, 2007 - Samaritan Pharmaceuticals
Is Your Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Program Paying Enough to Attract and Retain the Best MSLs?
According to Medical Science Liaison Institute's independent surveys, more than half of medical science liaisons with less than 2 years of experience report earning a base salary of $100,000 to less than $125,000. - August 14, 2007 - Medical Science Liaison Institute
CoreRx™ Celebrates Its First Year of Operations
CoreRx™ celebrates its first year of operations 01 August2007. In their initial year of business CoreRx™ has serviced more than 25 clients, both domestic and abroad. The company has positioned themselves for successful growth strategies over the next few years. Included in... - August 03, 2007 - CoreRx, Inc.
Kirk Gallion of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Recognized by the PharmaVOICE 100
Octagon President honored as one of the most inspiring people in the life sciences industry - August 01, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Analysts In Media Announces Successful BPA Audit of Future Pharmaceuticals
Analysts In Media is pleased to announce a successful BPA audit of Future Pharmaceuticals. Future Pharmaceuticals is a report which unites the top pharmaceutical companies as well as small, specialty, and biotech organizations in a dynamic forum to present challenges that the pharmaceutical... - July 28, 2007 - Analysts In Media
Nobel Laureate Ferid Murad to Give Plenary Keynote Address at 3rd Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit
Dr. Ferid Murad who received a Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine will be among the plenary keynote presenters at GTCbio’s 3rd Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit on November 28-30 in San Francisco, CA. - July 28, 2007 - GTCbio
Xcelience Expanding Operations
The Tampa-based contract research organization acquires a brand new building. - July 23, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
Kerr Drug CEO Calls on Congress to Fix Critical Flaws in CMS Rule on Medicaid Prescription Drug Reimbursement
Wednesday, Chairman, President and CEO of Kerr Drug, Inc., Anthony Civello, National Association of Chain Drugs Stores (NACDS) past Chairman of the Board appeared before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business. Testifying on behalf of community chain pharmacy, Civello... - July 20, 2007 - Kerr Drug
CureHIV Predicts Number of HIV Cases to Skyrocket
Dr. Hershline states that, baring a new preventative, CureHIV now predicts over 700 million worldwide HIV infected humans by the New Year 2018, as this global pandemic emerges. - July 15, 2007 - CureHIV
Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. and SJ Pharmaceuticals, LLC Sign Co-Promotion Agreement
Cornerstone BioPharma™, the Triangle-based specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the development and commercialization of niche prescription medications in the respiratory arena, today announced it has signed a co-promotion agreement with SJ Pharmaceuticals (SJP). This... - July 12, 2007 - Cornerstone BioPharma
MAX Named a Datalogic/PSC Partner and Accredited Scanner Reseller
MAX teams up with Datalogic/PSC to offer manufacturing and pharmaceutical operations top expertise and best prices of handheld bar code scanners. - July 07, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)
New Low Cost Version of Electronic Lab Notebook Software Introduced
LABTrack, LLC introduced today its newest product - LABTrack Personal - a low cost version of it's award winning electronic lab notebook software. - July 04, 2007 - LABTrack, LLC
New Long Life Silicone Tubing for Peristaltic Pumps from AdvantaPure(R) Outlasts Other Tubing
A new silicone tubing formulation has been developed by AdvantaPure to meet the demands of peristaltic pumps. The material meets Class VI and FDA standards and is well suited for pharmaceutical, biotech, lab, and R&D applications. The new tubing, designated APSPG, is clean room manufactured for purity and made to withstand the repeated compression and release action of peristaltic pumps. APSPG is stocked is ten sizes and ready for immediate delivery. - June 27, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
A New Organization is Launched – The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group - To Serve the Leadership Needs of Supply Chain Executives Worldwide
The Global Supply Chain Leaders Group (GSCLG) has been formed to serve the senior leaders of supply chain management in business, government, and industry on a worldwide basis. The organization is designed to respond to the unique needs of leaders who are increasingly responsible for the profitable... - June 26, 2007 - Global Supply Chain Leaders Group
Octagon Announces Publishing Capabilities
ViewPoint platform to extend process control to document, report and submission publishing activities. - June 21, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Octagon Announces Partnership with Kestrel Consultants
Partnership to promote innovative approach to management of data standards. - June 21, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
MAX Selected Unitech Value Partner for Bar Code Solutions
MAX, an American provider of bar code scanner solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, has been named a Unitech Value Partner for its top knowledge developing Unitech handheld scanner solutions for warehouse and lab operations. - June 17, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)
Max Named Janam Partner for Bar Code Solutions
MAX, an American provider of bar code scanner solutions, is recognized for its expertise of Janam products. - June 16, 2007 - Manufacturing Applications eXperts, Inc. (MAX)