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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 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)
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)
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)
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2007 Results
According to Synergy Research Group, a Russia-based CRO, the growth in the number of clinical trials approved by the Russian Federal Agency for Health Care and Social Development (Roszdravnadzor) made up to nearly 40% in the 1st Quarter of 2007 as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, the share of clinical studies initiated by Russian manufacturers has increased. - June 06, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
Bio-Synthesis Releases Updated Description for Peptide Synthesis
Peptides are complex molecules and each peptide sequence is unique with regard to its chemical and physical properties. Peptides are synthesized by the solid-phase method using Fmoc chemistry on an Omega 396 multiple peptide synthesizer from Advanced ChemTech. - June 01, 2007 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Expands European Presence
Company Adds Regulatory and Business Development Expertise to European Team - May 27, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Xcelience Will Acquire New Technologies to Enhance Drug Development Processes
The Tampa-based Contract Research Organization signed a partnership that will form new opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. - May 24, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
Kirk Gallion of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Named as a Finalist in the 2007 American Business Awards
Octagon President Named as a Finalist for Best Product Development or Engineering Executive - May 19, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Clinical Trials in Russia - First Issue of SynRG Orange Paper
On April 25, 2007, the first issue of the Orange Paper – the first analytical review on market of clinical trials in Russia – was officially presented. The strategic goals of Synergy Research Group, a Russia-based emerging CRO, are formation of a civilized market of clinical trials in... - May 16, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
Boehringer-Ingelheim to Present on Unique Monoclonal Antibodies at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers Conference (July 23-24, San Diego, CA)
Biotech/Pharmaceutical conference (GTCbio's Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development and Validation conference) features Boehringer-Ingelheim at San Diego event. - May 12, 2007 - GTCbio
CoreRx, Inc. Announces New Expanded Capabilities
CoreRx, Inc. is an American owned company located in Tampa, Florida. CoreRx, Inc. announces the expansion of it’s capabilities including DEA licensure for controlled substances. This gives CoreRx, Inc. the ability to work with DEA schedule 2-5 active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug... - May 12, 2007 - CoreRx, Inc.
Roche Diagnostics to Present New Data at GTCbio’s Rediscovering Biomarkers Conference (July 23-24, San Diego, CA)
Biotech/Pharmaceutical conference (GTCbio's Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development and Validation conference) features Roche Diagnostics at San Diego event. - May 10, 2007 - GTCbio
Macmillan Medical Communications Welcomes Mike Moran as VP, Client Services
Macmillan Medical Communications (MMC) is delighted to welcome Mike Moran as VP, Client Services. He will be reporting in to John Elduff, Senior VP of Sales, and will be based out of MMC’s corporate sales office in Philadelphia, PA. Mike Moran arrives at MMC from Excerpta Medica where his... - April 28, 2007 - Nature Publishing Group
Gero Vita Expands Product Line with Focus on Quality, Convenience, and Value for the Health-Conscious Consumer
Nutritional supplement users now have an easier way to get fundamental nutrients without paying high markups at retail stores, thanks to California-based nutraceutical company Gero Vita. The company’s new GVI Essentials product line features multifunctional nutrients that benefit fundamental wellness to complement its advanced line of formulas. - April 25, 2007 - Gero Vita International
Carmel Pharma Offers New Continuing Education Program
Carmel Pharma, manufacturers and distributors of PhaSeal, announced today that they are now offering an accredited continuing education (CE) program developed by STAT Educational Services, an accredited provider of continuing education for various healthcare professionals. - April 25, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
GTCbio Announces 2007 Fellowship Awards and Charitable Donation
GTCbio announces fellowship winners who receive monetary award to help in the advancement of scientific research. GTCbio also makes a donation to the Doctors around the World Charity. - April 19, 2007 - GTCbio
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., to Offer Training Entitled- eCTD 101: Introduction to the Electronic Common Technical Document
CEO & Chairman Jim Walker of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., a pioneer and leader in the electronic transformation of clinical R&D in the life sciences industry, announced today that Octagon will be hosting an interactive training program on the practicalities and processes of electronic... - April 18, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Macmillan Medical Communications (a Division of Nature Publishing Group) Welcomes Helena Kravitz as Director of Client Services
Macmillan Medical Communications (MMC) is delighted to welcome Helena Kravitz as Director of Client Services. She will be reporting in to John Elduff, Senior VP of Sales, and will be based out of MMC’s corporate sales office in Philadelphia, PA. Helena Kravitz joins Nature having spent nine... - April 18, 2007 - Nature Publishing Group
Special Panel to be Held this Year’s Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery Conference
Biotech/Pharmaceutical conference (GTCbio's Protein Kinases in Drug Discovery conference) features special panel discussion with industry leaders - April 14, 2007 - GTCbio
Octagon Acquires Electronic Data Capture Company
“Collection to Submission” Vision Leads Industry Experts to Expand Technology Portfolio - April 12, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc