Medical Research News
Focus on the latest clinical studies, reports, findings, programs and standards covering a wide spectrum of medical and health issues. This section highlights research into human populations and includes information about research facilities, funding, resources and public policy.
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd Contributes as Expert Advisor to Groundbreaking Medical Research Council (MRC) Review of UK Molecular Pathology Services
The MRC has recently published a thought provoking and comprehensive review of molecular pathology capabilities in the United Kingdom in R&D and healthcare. The UK government and research charities (TSB, MRC, NIHR, CRUK, Arthritis UK) are collectively investing £200 million in the field of molecular pathology via the Stratified Medicine Innovation Platform (SMIP). Pathology Diagnostics Ltd lent their expertise as expert advisors to the review. - August 29, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Low Vision Conferences Becoming High-Tech Accessible
Organizations for the blind and visually impaired will soon be able to provide indoor navigation technology at their national conferences. The service, called “Audio Guide”, is being offered free to charitable organizations by Macular Degeneration Support, with financial backing by... - August 21, 2014 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
MMS Holdings and Oncology Trials Insights Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Oncology Support Services
MMS Holdings Inc., a global clinical research organization that focuses on regulatory submission support for the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries, and Oncology Trials Insights (OTI), an organization of oncology key opinion leaders that architect superior clinical trial... - August 18, 2014 - MMS Holdings Inc.
Jury Awards $730,000 to Whistleblower Janet Keyzer Against the Regents of the University of California
Seven year ordeal ends after 21-day trial in verdict for whistleblower terminated after she reported improprieties involving human subject research on California prisoners. - August 13, 2014 - Law Office of Mary-Alice Coleman
AIDS Research Alliance Now Providing Leukopaks to Research and Pharmaceutical Institutions
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) is pleased to announce an expansion of its services to include the ability to conduct leukapheresis, and to provide blood products to research and pharmaceutical institutions. - August 12, 2014 - AIDS Research Alliance
New Pancreatic Cell Antibodies from ALPCO Allow Researchers to Identify and Isolate Major Pancreatic Cell Types
A new menu of pancreatic cell antibodies for the identification and isolation of major human pancreatic cell types is now available from ALPCO. - August 07, 2014 - ALPCO
A Real Solution to the Current Health Care and Chronic Disease Crises
Twenty years of cross-discipline research has led to the answer to the question, “What makes humans thrive?” Implementation will make the world a whole lot better for everyone, TRUE Prevention—Optimum Health delivers the practical solutions to our most pressing problems. - July 30, 2014 - Happiness 1st Institute
ALPCO Launches Antibodies Supporting Pancreatic Cancer Research
In response to recent reports that pancreatic cancer deaths are on the rise globally, ALPCO has released a line of pancreatic antibodies to provide the research community with reliable tools that can be used to better analyze and understand pancreatic cancer. - July 29, 2014 - ALPCO
American Venous Forum Announces BSN-JOBST Research Grant
AVF Foundation is pleased to announce that the BSN-Jobst Research Grant has been increased to provide a $100,000 grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. - July 24, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Patricia A. Cleary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia A. Cleary of Arlington, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Patricia A. Cleary Ms. Cleary has almost 50 years experience in the education field. She is a... - July 22, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Future Genesis (FGen) Announces Unveiling of Their "Research Tab"
Washington DC based healthcare start-up Future Genesis, Inc. (FGen) announces that their "Research Tab" is now operational. - July 19, 2014 - Future Genesis, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors John T. Spitznagel as a Round Table Member with a Special Times Square Appearance
John T. Spitznagel has recently been honored as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Sales and Marketing. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Spitznagel’s image will be projected over Times Square, NY on July 11th, 2014. - July 10, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Announces Funding for Rett Syndrome Research
Recursion Pharmaceuticals has received support for focused work to identify a treatment for Rett Syndrome by the Rett Syndrome Research Trust. Recursion will apply its innovative drug discovery platform immediately to investigate the gene MECP2 in an effort to identify new therapeutics for the condition. - July 09, 2014 - Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd.'s (PDL) Presence at Dako Symposium Strengthens Industry Connections
Senior technical management staff from Pathology Diagnostics attended the recent DakoLink-UP Scientific Symposium held in York in June 2014. Their presence strengthened connections already in place with Dako staff, and highlighted similarities in quality control and auditing needs with NHS... - July 05, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Worldwide Atrial Fibrillation Market to 2020 – Industry Survey, Market Size, Competitive Trends: Grand View Research, Inc.
Grand View Research has announced the addition of "Global Atrial Fibrillation Market Analysis And Segment Forecasts To 2020" Market Research report to their Database. - July 05, 2014 - Grand View Research
Global Breast Imaging Equipment Industry to 2020 – Market Estimate, Industry Size: Grand View Research
Grand View Research has announced the addition of "Global Breast Imaging Equipment Market Analysis And Segment Forecasts To 2020" Market Research report to their Database. - July 03, 2014 - Grand View Research
VIO Chemicals and SpiroChem Obtain a $500,000 Government Research Grant to Develop New Technologies to Drive Efficient Drive Drug Discovery
VIO Chemicals AG and SpiroChem AG have jointly obtained a $ 500,000 grant from the Swiss government's Commission for Innovation and Technology to merge preparative chemistry and flow technology to develop new processes used in drug discovery and API manufacturing. - July 02, 2014 - VIO Chemicals AG
Tragicom Studios Movie Explores Link Between the Technology Industry and the Rise in Autism with Futuristic Eugenics Thriller, "Mindblinders"
Austin/NYC based Tragicom Studios new movie is set in a world where autism is the new normal and is cultivated by a global technocracy. Begs the question whether current autism epidemic tracks exactly the trajectory of the high technology industry. Women seeking a mate might find this futuristic thriller both entertaining and informative. - June 30, 2014 - Tragicom Studios
Teamwork Solutions Wins Big at CajunCode Fest 3.0
Teamwork Solutions Group won the $10,000 Grand Prize at the 2014 CajunCodeFest 3.0 held by the Center for Business & Information Technologies (CBIT) at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. The yearly two and a half day event showcases the best innovative solutions in coding to help transform... - June 24, 2014 - Teamwork Solutions Group
UCR (Uppsala Clinical Research Center) Selected Ethical eAdjudication® to Support the Clinical Endpoints Adjudication Process
Uppsala Clinical Research Center (UCR), a top Academic Research Organization based in Sweden, adopted Ethical eAdjudication® cloud-based platform to manage the central assessment of Clinical Trial Endpoints by an independent CEC (Clinical Endpoint Classification) Committee. - June 21, 2014 - Ethical GmbH
VIRUN® & Pacific Deep Ocean Biotech Combine Natural Mineral Complexes with OmegaH2O® EPA and DHA for Foods, Beverages & Supplements
Virun, and Pacific Deep Ocean Biotech (PDOB), work together to provide mineral complexes that are derived from the ocean with Omega-3 EPA and DHA that deliver clean label claim and eco-friendly sustainable solutions. The combination allows a source for mineral complexes in VIRUN’s patent and patents-pending technologies that naturally yield low metal content to avoid reactivity with omega-3 EPA and DHA, all-the-while delivering a consistent level of Calcium, Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium. - June 18, 2014 - VIRUN
Discover the Next IDE Inhibitor with the Newly Launched SensoLyte® IDE Activity Assay
AnaSpec Launches Industry’s First FRET-based Assay for Measurement of Insulin Degrading Enzyme (IDE) Activity for inhibitor high throughput screening- the SensoLyte® 520 IDE Activity Assay Kit. - June 12, 2014 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors John T. Spitznagel as Professional of the Year
John T. Spitznagel has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Sales and Marketing. - June 06, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Colorado BioScience Association Praises Boettcher Foundation as It Embarks on the Fifth Year of Its Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program
Colorado BioScience Association congratulates Boettcher Foundation on the announcement of its 2014 class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program. Starting its fifth year, the program provides for the discovery of new knowledge that improves human health through the investment in and advancement of early-career scientists. - June 03, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
R4 Alliance Programs of Excellence Unite to Better Serve Our Veterans
R4 Alliance is a membership of programs of excellence providing therapeutic and community based Recreation services to Our Military Family. They are focused and committed to achieving the highest quality services through collaborative efforts in Research, education, standards of excellence, economic viability, and continuum of care across our service community. They believe these services are essential to the holistic Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Our Military Family. - May 29, 2014 - R4 Alliance
Life Science Strategy Group Launches the OutsourcePharma Advisory Board
Online community dedicated to pharmaceutical sponsors provides open forum to discuss drug development and outsourced Contract Research Organization (CRO) services. - May 28, 2014 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
VIRUN NutraBIOsciences™, Leader in Cognitive-Functional-Ingredients, to Sponsor Cognitive Health Forum at NutraIngredients-USA
VIRUN, leader in Cognitive health ingredients, is sponsoring NutraIngreidents Cognitive Health Forum on May 22nd, 2014. According to NutraIngredients-USA, “Industry leaders from companies such as Abbott Nutrition, Standard Process, Nawgan, and Euromonitor will join for a discussion of the cognitive health sector, from science and claim substantiation, to market sizing and key consumer demographics.” - May 13, 2014 - VIRUN
Social & Scientific Systems Wins Healthcare Data Analytics and Statistical Products Contract
Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. (SSS), a public health research services provider, has announced that it was recently awarded a health care data analytics and statistical products contract with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The contract, which is expected to continue... - May 11, 2014 - Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.
MakroCare Receives 2014 NJ Excellence Award in Healthcare
MakroCare (www.MakroCare.com) has been selected for the 2014 New Jersey Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the US Institute for Excellence in Commerce (USIEC). Each year the USIEC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved... - May 09, 2014 - Makro
Dr. Thomas Starzl Receives Hepatitis B Foundation’s Highest Scientific Honor
Historic transplant pioneer recognized as annual Crystal Ball raises more than $100,000 for research and outreach to eliminate hepatitis B that affects 2 million Americans and 400 million worldwide. - April 26, 2014 - Hepatitis B Foundation
BiologicsCorp Launches Supernatant Protein Expression Service
BiologicsCorp proudly launches this new service - another first in the industry. They have tested many variables, including codon optimization, strain, charperones and foldases, and others. Give Supernatant Service a try, especially if your protein of interest could not be expressed in soluble form. BiologicsCorp is confident and can guarantee success - no soluble fraction for target protein, no payment for expression service. - April 25, 2014 - BiologicsCorp
New Game Plan Against Epidemics and Access to Quality Healthcare Receive Attention in ECOWAS Countries
Organized under the auspices of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and hosted by Liberia for the first time, the two-day meeting has brought together Ministers of Health from the ECOWAS region, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, United Nations Agencies, technical partners and WAHO staff members. - April 12, 2014 - WAHO
African American Artist Unveils Painting at Mother’s Day Tea; Silent Auction to Benefit Breast Cancer Research
African American artist, Beverly Collins, who has seen firsthand the ravages of breast cancer on loved ones and friends most of her life uses art to honor women in general and mothers in particular as she raises funds to contribute to the search for a cure by hosting high tea on Mother's Day eve. - April 11, 2014 - b.collins Studio
MOgene LC Announces Addition of Illumina NextSeq 500 Service
MOgene LC, an Illumina CSPro™ certified service provider, announced today that they have added Illumina NextSeq 500 to their list of services. Illumina NextSeq 500 performs whole-genome, exome, and transcriptome sequencing and is flexible, offering tunable read length and multiple output... - April 08, 2014 - MOgene, LC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Belinda Tsao-Nivaggioli
Belinda Tsao-Nivaggioli, of Atherton, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Bio-Organic Chemistry. - April 05, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
ALPCO Expands EuroFlow™ Product Offering with the Addition of Plasma Cell Dyscrasias Screening Tube
ALPCO has expanded EuroFlow™ product offering with addition of the Plasma Cell Screening Tube from Cytognos S.L. - April 03, 2014 - ALPCO
Electrophoresis Equipment and Supplies Market to Reach USD 1.925 Billion by 2019: Transparency Market Research
Transparency Market Research has announced the addition of market research report on the electrophoresis equipment and supplies market titled “Electrophoresis Equipment and Supplies Market (Gel Electrophoresis, Capillary Electrophoresis and Electrophoresis Accessories) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019.” According to the report, the global market of electrophoresis equipment and supplies, which was valued at about USD1 .37 billion in the year 2012. - April 03, 2014 - Transparency Market Research
Baby Boomers Likely to Push Global Anti-Aging Market to $191.7 Billion by 2019
Transparency Market Research published new research report "Anti-aging Market (Anti-wrinkle products, Hair Color, Hair restoration treatment, Breast augmentation and Radio frequency devices) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019" to its data store. - March 30, 2014 - Transparency Market Research
Deborah S. Parris, Ph.D., Honored for Excellence in Medical Research
Dr. Parris is prepared to provide expert scientific background and advice to pharmaceutical corporations, grant agencies, investment entities, and related corporations interested in the future of anti-infective and anti-cancer therapies. - March 28, 2014 - Worldwide Branding
Pioneers in Adult Stem Cell Therapy Honored
The Alliance for the Advancement of Adult Stem Cell Therapy and Research hosted an awards luncheon for doctors and patients from around the world to recognize and honor their outstanding contributions and achievements in adult stem cell therapy. The Stem Cell Alliance event celebrated the revolutionary strides in the field of adult stem cell treatments for cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, spinal cord injuries and vascular diseases. - March 26, 2014 - Regenocyte Worldwide
PlacidWay 2014 Medical Tourism Global Consumer Demand Survey Analysis
PlacidWay, a US-based medical tourism company, has recently published the 2014 Medical Tourism Global Consumer Demand Survey Analysis. - March 19, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Shoulder Options Receives 510(k) Clearance for Its Proprietary Fracture Plate, the GTFx
Shoulder Options Inc. announced today that it has received FDA clearance for another novel shoulder device, the Greater Tuberosity Fracture Plate (i.e. GTFx). Developed in collaboration with T. Bradley Edwards, MD, John Costouros, MD and Rhett Hobgood, MD, The patent pending GTFx plate is a... - March 14, 2014 - Shoulder Options, Inc.
The American Hospital Association Endorses Avatar Solutions’ Suite of Health Care Survey Tools
The American Hospital Association has endorsed Avatar Solutions' full suite of Health Care Survey Tools: Employee Engagement, Exit, New Hire, Physician, Patient Experience/Satisfaction, and Culture of Safety. - February 27, 2014 - Avatar Solutions
Buy a Book, Help Save Lives
Author, J. Michael Gorday is pleased to announce the release of "Threads of Chaos: Book of the South." This new multi-point epic fantasy novel is about a world suffering from a great Wound and about the Earthmother, the Cursed Man, and the Daft Boy that is looking for a way to Heal it. It is available on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions. - February 18, 2014 - J Michael Gorday
GenapSys Inc. Opens Early Access Registration for the World's First Pure Electronic DNA Sequencer - The GENIUS 110™
Extending the success of previous successful DNA sequencing systems, the GenapSys's GENIUS system will accelerate the use of DNA sequencing for Healthcare, Forensics, Agriculture and Education. - February 18, 2014 - Genapsys Inc.
ALPCO Releases STELLUX™ Chemiluminescent Human Intact Proinsulin ELISA
ALPCO has launched their new STELLUX™ Chemi Human Intact Proinsulin ELISA, the latest addition to their chemiluminescent product line. - February 18, 2014 - ALPCO
New Approach for Those with Tourette Syndrome Being Tested by Overlook Medical Center Expert and Others
Dr. Roger Kurlan, who regularly collaborates with the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome, is one of 6 researchers working on a new clinical trial for the drug AZD5213. - February 16, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
IonSense Introduces Rugged Direct Sample Analysis by Mass Spectrometry with the DART®-QS Source
Rapid analysis with the Direct Analysis in Real Time technology provides near-instantaneous detection of drugs of abuse and contaminants. To be exhibited at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Seattle, WA, February 17-22, 2014, Booth 310. - February 14, 2014 - IonSense, Inc.
Hepatitis B Foundation Welcomes Dr. Robert Gish as Medical Director
Renowned leader in the field of liver disease takes on new role leading advocacy and research. - February 13, 2014 - Hepatitis B Foundation
VIRUN® & Amway Open Innovation Push for More Creativity and Technology; Introducing Unknown Thoughts in Industry
Virun, and Amway Open Innovation, team-up to express their interest and efforts to foster creativity, invention, and innovation with foods, beverages and supplements. New product development is more difficult today than ever before; increased regulations, competition, market saturation and consumer perception make it difficult to introduce new products that, not only stand-out, but are what consumers will purchase and re-purchase. - February 11, 2014 - VIRUN