Biotechnology News
Cutting edge news about companies engaged in the research and development of new drugs, medical devices and procedures as well as research, books and information on FDA approvals, patents and awards. Biotechnology news highlights the use of biological processes, organisms or systems to manufacture products that improve the quality of life.
Wheeling Hospital First in U.S. to Use Surgical Device Tracking System
Wheeling Hospital has become the first U.S. medical facility to use the Matrix IT’s TRACTUS Scanner system to enhance the tracking of surgical implantable devices. Wheeling Hospital was selected to conduct trials of Matrix IT’s TRACTUS Scanner system. The surgical implantable devices... - November 15, 2018 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Aptitude Health Announces an Organizational Redesign to Better Deliver to Life Sciences Companies the Oncology and Hematology Insights They Need Most
Transformation of business structure and leadership team; Axess Oncology and TRM Oncology rebrand to Aptitude Health; All client accounts and services merge into one new operating company; New solutions improve collaboration between life science partners and clinicians to positively impact patient outcomes - November 09, 2018 - Aptitude Health
Arteric to Present on Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Marketing
Two Case Studies Illustrate the Impact of AI on Accelerating Business, and the Insights That Result - November 07, 2018 - Arteric
VIRUN® and Algarithm™ to Debut O3Omega™ NOT Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Multi-serving Smoothies in Booth 1637 at Supply Side West Expo, Las Vegas on November 8 and 9
Virun® and Algarithm™ offer chill vibe at otherwise chaotic Supplyside West, serve up adult beverages enhanced with DHA and flavored like deserts, to debut new vegan O3Smoothies flavor, NOT Peanut Butter and Jelly. - November 02, 2018 - VIRUN
Arteric to Present on Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Marketing at Life Science Leader Summit
Two Case Studies Illustrate the Impact of AI on Accelerating Business, and the Insights That Result. - October 26, 2018 - Arteric
Monica D’Amico Joins Arteric as an Account Supervisor
Broad Digital Experience and Deep Client Commitment Augment Stellar Account Team. - October 26, 2018 - Arteric
cliexa Acquires Preventative Technology Solutions Inc.
cliexa® has acquired Colorado-based Preventative Technology Solutions Inc. and will incorporate their digital health solutions for adolescent resiliency into cliexa's existing platform for chronic care management. - October 25, 2018 - cliexa
Credo Biomedical to Present at Animal Health Innovation Summit
Credo Biomedical is one of the 12 finalists that have been selected to showcase during the Animal Health Innovation Summit in Hong Kong. - October 21, 2018 - Credo Biomedical Pte. Ltd.
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. Certifies Its Total 25-OH Vitamin D EIA Kit Through the CDC’s Vitamin D Standardization-Certification Program (VDSCP)
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. (EDI), is pleased to announce it has received certification for the Vitamin D Standardization Program (VDSP) for vitamin D measurement in the EDI™ Total 25-OH Vitamin D EIA Kit. CDC’s Vitamin D Standardization-Certification Program (VDSCP) evaluates the... - October 21, 2018 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
OmicsLogic Bioinformatics Training Program Offered Through Louisiana Biomedical Research Network (LBRN)
LBRN (Louisiana Biomedical Research Network) together with Pine Biotech and the Tauber Bioinformatics Research Center from the University of Haifa, Israel have established a bioinformatics training program “OmicsLogic,” a comprehensive collection of modular resources in data science and molecular biology. The program emphasizes hands-on learning with relevant clinical and research examples. - October 18, 2018 - Pine Biotech
Can't Smell Anything? This Clinical Trial May Give You Hope.
We often take for granted the ability to smell, but people with a diminished sense of smell or who have lost this sense completely know that this ability is linked to our overall quality of life. It is a major contributor to our ability to taste food, and people who lose their sense of smell often lose their appetite. This clinical trial may give them hope. - October 15, 2018 - Foundation for Regenerative Medicine
Arteric.com Captures Five More Website Design Awards
Total Number of Awards Reaches 13. - October 12, 2018 - Arteric
ALPCO’s Quality Management System Receives ISO 13485:2016 Certification
ALPCO announces that its quality management system recently received the distinguished ISO 13485:2016 certification from Intertek to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of its products in the clinical diagnostics field. - October 09, 2018 - ALPCO
Columbia University Announces Formation of CuRAGE Therapeutics; Lead Candidate CR-3 Monoclonal Antibody Being Developed for the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease
Company to Present at NYC Invitation-Only VC Event Oct. 30 - October 06, 2018 - CuRAGE Therapeutics
BehaviorCloud Awarded $220K NIH Grant to Advance Biomedical Research Tools
BehaviorCloud announced today that the company has been awarded a $220,420 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I award from the Office of the Director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant will support development of BehaviorCloud’s Bridge technology that enables... - October 01, 2018 - BehaviorCloud
SMi’s 10th Annual RNA Therapeutics Returns to London This February 2019
SMi Group announces the 10th Annual RNA Therapeutics Conference in London on February 20th - 21st 2019. Undoubtedly, the field of RNA therapeutics is currently undergoing a major expansion, and the potential for using RNA drugs for personalised medicines and immunotherapy, as well as to address... - September 26, 2018 - SAE Media Group
Hans Kaspersetz to Moderate Panel at Healthcare Marketing Summit
Veteran Digital Marketing Strategist Guides Discussion on Personalization Strategies - September 21, 2018 - Arteric
cliexa-RA Implementation in Colorado Arthritis Center: A Case Study of Quadruple Aim Impacts
cliexa® partners with the Colorado Arthritis Center to identify how screening and monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients through a customized electronic platform, cliexa-RA, impacts clinical efficiency. - September 21, 2018 - cliexa
Pre-Revenue Biotech Firms Can Apply to List in Hong Kong JC Legal Publishes Guide to Listing Requirements
Biotech companies now enjoy a new mode of fundraising in Asia. Biotech companies failing to meet the prescribed financial criteria for listing in Hong Kong can also apply to list on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx), ranked among the world’s top three stock exchanges by... - September 18, 2018 - JC Legal
MDmetrix Names Caradigm Co-Founder and COO Warren Ratliff as Chief Executive Officer
MDmetrix, a healthcare data analytics company, has appointed former Caradigm co-founder and COO Warren Ratliff as president and chief executive officer. MDMetrix’s software first launched at Seattle Children’s Hospital, where clinicians are using MDmetrix’s analytics,... - September 13, 2018 - MDmetrix
WiCON Publishes the China Pharmaceutical Guide 2018 (13th Edition) - Chinese Pharma Growth Stabilizes Amid Deepening Healthcare and Drug Regulatory Reform
WiCON International Group LLC announced that it has officially published its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2018 (13th Edition). According to the publication, the size of China’s pharmaceutical market is estimated to be around CNY 1.9 trillion at the retail price level in 2017. Growth of the market fell slightly further to 7.6% last year (vs. 8.2% in 2016), but there are signs of stabilization in 2018. - September 13, 2018 - WiCON International Group LLC
Breezing Announces Andrew Steele as Chief Executive Officer
Breezing today announced the appointment of Andrew Steele as Chief Executive Officer, effective on August 16th, 2018. Steele is a Silicon Valley veteran and brings over two decades of success in leadership roles at high growth technology companies. “This is exactly the right time to bring a... - September 10, 2018 - Breezing
Circa Healthcare Announces New Headquarters for Growing Agency
Circa Healthcare is moving to an exciting new space, custom designed for their growing and talented team of animal health focussed professionals. - August 31, 2018 - Circa Healthcare
Arteric Certified as a Veeva CLM Service Partner
Expands Content Development and Management Options for Healthcare Marketers - August 31, 2018 - Arteric
Annette C. Short Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Annette C. Short of Burtonsville, Maryland has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of medical diagnostics. About... - August 28, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Trial Runners Strengthens Its Leadership Team
Trial Runners is pleased to announce additions to their executive team as well as their leadership team as a result of a fast-paced growth year. - August 17, 2018 - Trial Runners
Podcast Answering “What Makes Us Human?” Launches in Denver
What makes you...you? Is it your DNA, culture, or environment? The digital anthropology magazine SAPIENS.org is releasing its first podcast series titled SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human to ask and answer questions surrounding the human experience. Series hosts Dr. Jen Shannon from the... - August 13, 2018 - House of Pod
Marianne K. Henderson, Senior Advisor on Biobanking, Joins the Scientific Advisory Board of CloudLIMS
Marianne K. Henderson, Senior Advisor on Biobanking to NCI’s CGH, joins the SAB of CloudLIMS to offer guidance on the Biobanking Industry. - August 01, 2018 - CloudLIMS
Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) – Highly Promising Therapies in Pipeline
According to the latest report of DelveInsight, “Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) - Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast-2027,” in 2016, there were 9,847 and 9,006 cases of aGvHD and cGvHD, respectively, in 7 MM. - July 30, 2018 - DelveInsight
Cayman Partners with LIPID MAPS® to Support Continued Development of Key Lipidomic Research Resources
Cayman has increased its financial support of the LIPID MAPS® Lipidomics Gateway. The newly launched LIPID MAPS® website (June 2018) provides easy access to free tools and resources, including a searchable lipid structure database (with over 43,000 entries), mass spectrometry spectra prediction tools, lipid structure drawing tools, experimental protocols, systems biology pathway maps, statistical analysis tools, and a curated lipid standards database. - July 21, 2018 - Cayman Chemical Company
Medical Marketing and Media Names Arteric an Agency to Watch
Healthcare Digital Marketing Agency Recognized for Award-Winning, Ground-Breaking Work. - July 17, 2018 - Arteric
Jiangsu ORA Diagnostics Inc. Introduced the Simplix Multi-Drug Test Cup
Simplix Multi-Drug Test Cup is one of the simplest Split and Key Cups on the markets. - July 13, 2018 - Jiangsu ORA Diagnostics Inc.
Arteric.com Continues to Garner Accolades
4 Communicator Awards Raise Total to 8 Trophies From 3 Competitions - July 10, 2018 - Arteric
HCA/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora: Pioneering Spine Surgery
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is among the first hospitals in Colorado to begin using a new bone graft tool to achieve better patient outcomes in spinal fusions. TMCA spine surgeon, Stephen Pehler, MD, is conducting minimally invasive spinal fusion procedures using the new device and in the process increasing patient success rates for spinal fusions from the national average of 75% to 92%. - July 03, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Dr. Alan Michelson to Advise LightIntegra Technology
Platelet expert, Dr. Alan Michelson has begun consulting as a Scientific Advisor to LightIntegra Technology, the creators of the ThromboLUX System. - June 26, 2018 - LightIntegra Technology
CollaFirm, LLC Announces a Novel Process for Decellularization of Bovine Pericardium
CollaFirm, LLC announces completion of a novel process for decellularization of a bovine pericardium surgical patch that takes less time than conventional protocols, is less expensive, and uses only safe, non-toxic chemical agents. The resulting material is as strong as any bovine, porcine and... - June 25, 2018 - CollaFirm, LLC
APDM Wearable Technologies Awarded NIH Funding to Commercialize Novel Biofeedback System
APDM Wearable Technologies has been awarded a National Institute on Aging SBIR Phase II grant totaling $1.6 million to commercialize a real-time biofeedback system. With this funding, APDM will develop the industry's first over-ground gait biofeedback rehabilitation system utilizing both visual and... - June 19, 2018 - APDM Wearable Technologies
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG Receives FDA Clearance for Its fCAL® ELISA Calprotectin Test
BÜHLMANN fCAL® ELISA, an in vitro diagnostic assay intended for the quantitation of calprotectin in human stool, has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now commercially available in the US. - June 14, 2018 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
FDA Clears First System to Combine Smartphone Controlled UVB Light with Occlusive Hydrating Gels to Treat Inflammatory Skin Disease
Luma Therapeutics, dedicated to eradicating suffering from inflammatory skin disease, is launching illuvinateTM, an innovative and modern twist on a safe and effective treatment called the Goeckerman regimen, invented over 100 years ago by a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic. Backed by strong clinical trial data, this system enables those suffering from chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, to experience clear skin after performing therapy in the comfort of their own homes. - June 11, 2018 - Luma Therapeutics
Arteric to Present on Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Marketing at Digital Pharma West
Two Case Studies Illustrate the Impact of AI on Accelerating Business, and the Insights That Result. - June 08, 2018 - Arteric
PREMIER Biosoft Collaborates with Shimadzu for Lipid & Glycan Analysis
Shimadzu, one of the world’s fastest growing mass spectrometry companies, and PREMIER Biosoft (www.premierbiosoft.com), a global leader in offering bioinformatics solutions to life sciences laboratories, today announced the introduction of Shimadzu's LCMS-9030 Quadrupole Time of Flight (QTOF)... - June 06, 2018 - PREMIER Biosoft International
Blink Device Company Receives CE Mark for TwitchView™ Quantitative Monitor for Neuromuscular Blockade; Debuts at European Society of Anaesthesiology Meeting
Blink Device Company announced today that it has received a CE Mark for TwitchView, its novel, user-friendly, quantitative monitor for neuromuscular blockade. With this certification, the company plans to launch the product into the European market, first appearing at the 2018 European Society of... - June 01, 2018 - Blink Device Company
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center to Offer Unique, State-of-the-Art MRI Technology Suite
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is pleased to offer the latest in MRI technology starting June 2018. The new General Electric Optima MR450w 1.5T with GEM Suite coil technology provides quiet technology, unique lighting including high resolution LED screens, a table surface designed to increase comfort, advanced imaging capabilities and wide-bore architecture to add space around patients who struggle with confined spaces. This suite is truly one-of-a-kind in Colorado. - June 01, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Perthera to Exhibit at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018 Annual Meeting
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, is attending the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, June 1-5, 2018. Perthera science and clinical results will be represented in a Podium Presentation, 2 Poster Presentations and a Symposium Breakfast. - May 30, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.
Kantar Health's Jessica Santos Receives ISPOR Service Award
Jessica Santos, Global Compliance and Quality Director at Kantar Health, received and ISPOR service award for her contributions to ISPOR's recent updates to its Code of Ethics and continued support and strategic counsel to ISPOR. Dr. Santos served as Co-Chair of ISPOR's Code of Ethics Task Force. The award was presented at the ISPOR 2018 Meeting. - May 23, 2018 - Kantar
Book on New Way of Doing Medicine Could Save Lives
Adult Stem Cell Released Molecules is a new book on therapeutic development and medicine, by California author Dr. Greg Maguire, Ph.D., that could save lives and restore health. Dr. Greg Maguire's book offers a radically new approach to the standard means of developing therapeutics through the use of the molecules that stem cells release, emphasizing that the molecules act in the organisms through their collective actions within and between all levels of the system, often not at the genome. - May 23, 2018 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Perthera Hosts Breakfast Symposium at the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, will be hosting a networking breakfast and educational session on Monday, June 4th from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. for attendees of the 2018 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. The breakfast symposium will be... - May 22, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.
London-Based Skim Technologies Partners with Breast Cancer Care on Development of the BECCA App, to Support Those Affected by Breast Cancer
Skim Technologies – a young British tech start-up based in London – and Breast Cancer Care - a specialist charity in the UK providing care, support and information to anyone affected by breast cancer - today announce their partnership in developing BECCA, the Breast Cancer Care... - May 22, 2018 - Skim It Ltd
Mercodia Launches Unique Quality System
The immunoassay company Mercodia today announces the launch of MAQS – the Mercodia Assay Quality System. With this program, Mercodia is the first company in the field of immunoassays to set a standard for quality, ensuring customer satisfaction in all parts of its offers. Today, many... - May 17, 2018 - Mercodia AB
Manufacturing the Future of Healthcare at 3D Printing for Healthcare Summit
Roosevelt Strategic Council is pleased to announce the 3D Printing for Healthcare Summit, occurring July 24-25, 2018 at Spire Events Center, Washington, DC. The increased commercial utilization of 3D printing technologies has dramatically altered conventional manufacturing processes across... - May 16, 2018 - Defense Strategies Institute