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GenScript Launches Animal Model Services Worldwide
Internationally recognized biology contract research organization GenScript USA Inc. today announced that it has launched a broad spectrum of Animal Model Services for researchers to investigate the efficacy and safety profile of drug candidates. The services include in vivo drug efficacy,... - August 10, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
UNIVEC Announces FDA Labeler Code Approval
UNIVEC announces FDA approval of Labeler Code. Univec, Inc. (UNVC) a specialty pharmaceutical company, announces it has been issued a FDA labeler code. This is the prefix for each National Drug Code (NDC) on products that is manufactured and distributed by Univec for the company’s Specialty... - August 09, 2011 - UNIVEC INC
FDA Supplier Management Conference Chaired by Cerulean's John Avellanet
Cerulean's John Avellanet will chair a three-day conference of FDA officials and industry veterans discussing key regulatory requirements and industry best practices for managing suppliers and conducting supplier qualification. - August 05, 2011 - Cerulean Associates LLC
SHL to Speak and Exhibit at the World Drug Delivery Congress 2011
SHL will speak and exhibit at the upcoming Drug Delivery Congress in Singapore from September 5-6th. - August 05, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
Mitegen Announces Distribution of AP Innovation's Quick Puck Loader
Innovative Tool increases speed and reduces errors during puck loading - August 03, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
AbboMax Announces the Availability of New Mouse Anti-Desmoglein 3 (Dsg3) Monoclonal Antibody
Desmogleins are calcium-binding transmembrane glycoproteins, members of the desmosomal cadherins that provide adhesive integrity to desmosomes between adjoining keratinocytes. Desmoglein 3 protein has been identified as the autoantigen of the autoimmune skin blistering disease pemphigus vulgaris and plays important roles in human squamous cell cancer. - August 03, 2011 - AbboMax, Inc.
New Products Now Available Via the NovaTeinBio Website
Boston based biological reagents provider, NovaTeinBio Inc. has recently announced that they have added new products to their varied catalogue. The new products are an addition to the already outstanding array of solutions that the company offers to their clients across the scientific... - July 31, 2011 - Novatein Biosciences
First Virtual Job Fair to Offer Exciting Speakers and Topics for Life Science PhDs and MDs
The Virtual Job Summit will enable employers to recruit seasoned postgraduate life scientists from the top 15 percent of U.S. training institutions. Employers will be able to upload brochures, white papers, videos and webinar recordings to their virtual booths. Jobseekers will be able to browse among employers, download information and return during the two-day live event on October 5 and 6 to speak with employers via video chat. - July 27, 2011 - Bio Careers
Ameridose Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Presents at LSHP Annual Meeting
Ameridose, LLC, a leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is honored that Ameridose Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Sophia Pasedis, PharmD, was invited to speak at the 2011 Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists (LSHP) Annual... - July 26, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Releases I-Ease PF, a Stem Cell-Based, Preservative-Free, Eye Drop for Dry Eye
A new preservative-free eye drop using stem cell technology to help alleviate dry eye. - July 20, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Mexico-Based Stem Cell Clinic Advances in Accreditation Process
The International Cellular Medicine Society (ICMS), an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of adult cell based medicine, announced today that the Regenerative Medicine Institute (RMI) of Tijuana, Mexico, has successfully undergone and completed the first phase of its... - July 15, 2011 - International Cellular Medicine Society
NanoSort, Inc. Awarded NIH “Lab to Marketplace” SBIR Grant to Develop Next-Generation Flow Cytometer and Cell Sorter
The National Institutes of Health awarded technology start-up NanoSort, Inc. a 2 year, $698,000 small business innovation research (SBIR) grant. Granted by NIH’s National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), this SBIR will enable NanoSort to advance their development of next-generation... - July 14, 2011 - NanoSort
BioRegenerative Sciences Releases Advanced, Anti-Aging Cosmeceutical Line Based on Patented, Stem Cell-Based Molecular Biotechnology
The most effective anti-aging cosmeceuticals have been released by BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. These new cosmeceuticals use stem cell-based molecular biotechnology to help heal the skin and thus produce beautiful skin. - July 12, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
New Virus Modification Approach to Creating Vaccines for Insect-Borne Diseases
A technology breakthrough that could have a major impact in the development of vaccines to preventive insect-borne diseases has been published in the June edition of Virology Journal, - July 07, 2011 - Arbovax Inc
ePlanet Capital Sells Biancamed Ltd to ResMed Inc.
ePlanet Capital announces sale of Biancamed Ltd to ResMed Inc. - July 06, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
Dr. Masoud Toloue will Describe Methyl-Seq, PCR-Free and Small RNA-Seq NGS Library Prep Technologies
This week at the European Next Generation Sequencing Congress in Hamburg, Germany, Dr. Masoud Toloue of Bioo Scientific will describe the latest improvements in DNA and RNA library prep technologies for NGS. - June 30, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Novus Biologicals Announces Opening of Canadian Office
Novus Biologicals, an international supplier of antibodies and antibody-related products to bioscience researchers, is proud to announce the opening of their second international office in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Novus' other offices include Novus Europe, which services Europe from Cambridge,... - June 30, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Chinese Pharma Prospects Clouded by Increased Short Term Risks Despite Another High Performance Year in 2010
Notwithstanding the challenges, the Chinese pharmaceutical industry and market managed to post high growth again in 2010, according to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2011 (6th Edition), which was officially inaugurated today by WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of Pharma China. Nonetheless, increased short term risk factors and uncertainties recently are clouding the future prospects of Chinese pharma for MNC companies. - June 29, 2011 - WiCON International Group LLC
Mitegen Awarded $250K NIH STTR Phase II Grant
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, has been awarded a phase II STTR (small business technology transfer program) award from the NIH (National Institute of Health) for the development of improved crystallization plates. - June 27, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
ALPCO Appoints CST China as Their Exclusive Distributor in China
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have appointed CST (Shanghai) Biological Reagents Company Ltd. (CST China) as their new distributor in China. With CST China as their new distribution channel in China,... - June 23, 2011 - ALPCO
Dr Joe Krebs Will Lecture About Melamine Detection in Food at the AOAC Pacific NW Annual Meeting
The Director of Protein Chemistry & Engineering at Bioo Scientific, Joe Krebs, will give a lecture describing his research on sequential injection analysis of melamine in food samples at the AOAC Pacific Northwest Section Annual Meeting. - June 22, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
One-Shot Dengue Fever Vaccine Moves Closer to Reality
Arbovax, Inc. is an early stage biotechnology company based in Raleigh NC, developing a novel and innovative technology to facilitate the development of vaccines against insect-borne viruses. Their initial focus, Dengue Fever, is ranked second only to Malaria by the World Health Organization for its devastating global impact. - June 21, 2011 - Arbovax Inc
The International Aging Research Portfolio (IARP) Team Announces the Launch of FundingTrends.org
The development team of the International Aging Research Portfolio (IARP) today announced the launch of the beta version of FundingTrends.org – a simple and effective online tool for comparing funding trends in biomedical research based on keywords and phrases used in successful grant... - June 20, 2011 - The International Aging Research Portfolio
BioPharm Systems to Host Webinar on Oracle Argus Safety and Oracle Argus Safety Japan
Leading provider of Oracle's clinical trial, data, and drug safety solutions will discuss the benefits of Argus Safety and Argus Safety Japan. - June 17, 2011 - BioPharm Systems
Mitegen Announces Mutual Distribution Agreements with Omscientia
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed mutual non-exclusive distribution agreements with Omscientia, a... - May 26, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
PharmaJet's Heather Callender-Potters Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 Mountain Desert Region Award Finalist
Selected by a panel of independent judges, the Entrepreneur of the Year award finalists are chosen based on their extraordinary success, vision and personal commitment to their business and community. - May 25, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
BioPharm Systems to Host Webinar on Integrating Your Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) with an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS)
Leading provider of clinical trial, data, and drug safety solutions will explore two approaches to integrating your clinical trial management system with your electronic document management system. - May 19, 2011 - BioPharm Systems
GenScript Launches eStainTM 2.0 Protein Staining System
Internationally recognized Contract Research Organization (CRO) GenScript USA Incorporation has launched eStainTM 2.0 Protein Staining System to replace the original eStainTM System. The eStainTM 2.0 System provides fast and convenient protein gel staining in 7 minutes or less and has improved the... - May 18, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. to Present Data on Reduction of Peripheral Pain Using S2RM Technology at Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
Dr. Greg Maguire and Peter Friedman of BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. will present data on the reduction of peripheral pain using their stem cell-based S2RM technology at the Society For Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Washington, DC in November, 2011. Natural healing processes in the human body... - May 16, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
ALPCO Diagnostics' Partnership with Electra-Box Diagnostica AB Looks to the Future of American-Swedish Research Collaborations
It is a long-standing tradition in the scientific research community for researchers to engage in collaborative studies spanning international borders. In keeping with this spirit, and with a desire to foster international collaboration, ALPCO Diagnostics is pleased to announce that they have entered into a distribution agreement with Electra-Box Diagnostica AB of Sweden. - May 13, 2011 - ALPCO
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Mouse Monoclonal Antibody Isotyping ELISA Kit
Eagle Biosciences introduces a simple ELISA where up to 12 individual samples can be assayed for heavy chain anti-IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b, IgG3, IgA, and IgM as well as light chain kappa and lambda in one 96-well ELISA plate. - May 11, 2011 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance on May 10
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, newly appointed Global Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), is encouraging people around the world to join with him to observe World Lupus Day on May 10. Julian is asking the public take a pledge to increase awareness of lupus, a devastating and life-altering autoimmune disease that affects at least five million people worldwide. Supporters can make their pledge and find resources to raise understanding of lupus at worldlupusday.org. - May 07, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
NEXTflex Small RNA Sequencing Kit for NGS Library Prep Launched
Bioo Scientific’s new patent pending NEXTflex™ Small RNA Sequencing Kit offers an easy, flexible, cost-effective solution for generating libraries from small RNA. - May 05, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Bioptigen Unveils Image Analysis Software
New software delivers automated retinal layer segmentation of mouse SDOCT images. - May 01, 2011 - Bioptigen Inc.
GenScript Continues Deploying New Websites in Europe
GenScript USA Inc. has launched new websites at www.genscript.fr in France and at www.genscript.es in Spain to offer easier access for local French and Spanish searchers. - May 01, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
Mitegen Announces Mutual Distribution Agreements with NatX-ray
Improving customer access to industry leading products from both companies. - April 30, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
"The Price of Global Health: Drug Pricing Strategies to Balance Patient Access and the Funding of Innovation"
As one of the most debated yet misunderstood aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, global drug pricing has been at the forefront of political and public dissent for the past decade. Global pharmaceutical pricing expert Ed Schoonveld, who serves as principal for the market access and pricing... - April 25, 2011 - ZS Associates
BioPharm Systems to Host Webinar on Siebel Clinical (CTMS) Post Implementation Best Practices
Leading provider of clinical trial, data, and safety solutions will examine various best practices that life sciences organizations should consider once they have implemented a clinical trial management system (CTMS). - April 24, 2011 - BioPharm Systems
Early Cataract Diagnostics Explored Using Edinburgh Instruments Technology
In a recently published paper in the Royal Society Interface journal Edinburgh Instruments (EI) together with NHS Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and Heriot-Watt University explored the possibility of early cataract diagnostics based on tryptophan fluorescence (TF). According to the World Health... - April 23, 2011 - Edinburgh Instruments Ltd
Boston Microfluidics Contracts Affinity Life Sciences for Immunoassay Development and Protein Chemistry Services
Boston Microfluidics, Inc. and Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. have partnered to develop immunoassays and chemistry components related to Boston Microfluidics’ POC device. - April 22, 2011 - Affinity Life Sciences
Stem Cell-Based Product for Aiding Hair Growth Launched by BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. releases a new stem cell-based product for aiding hair growth in women. The new product, called Hair Stemulating Complex for Women, was developed using BRS' stem cell released molecules technology called S2RM Technology. - April 22, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Bioo Scientific Launched the AIR™ DNA Fragmentation Kit for Genomic DNA Fragmentation
Bioo Scientific released the AIR™ DNA Fragmentation Kit, a cost-effective genomic DNA fragmentation kit optimized for next generation sequencing sample prep. - April 20, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Algae 2020 Author to Present at The Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference
Emerging Markets Online CEO and Algae 2020 author, Will Thurmond will provide a presentation on the future of next-generation biofuels and will moderate a panel discussion on Drop-In Fuels, with top executives from Solazyme, Sapphire, Virent, Primus Energy, and LS9 at the prestigious Advanced Biofuels Leadership conference in Washington, DC held annually by the Biofuels Digest. - April 19, 2011 - Emerging Markets Online
SFSU Students Learn from Medical Meetings Management Professional, Devon Shaw of Bright Meetings & Events
Devon Shaw, CMP and BME Partner teaches workshop on meetings and events career and industry choices to students at San Francisco State University - April 17, 2011 - Bright Meetings & Events
Norton Scientific Continues Growth; Expands Distribution Network Into Asia
Norton Scientific is proud to announce an extension of its sales distribution network across Asia through Prisma Biotech of Taiwan. - April 17, 2011 - Norton Scientific
Enterologics, Inc. (OTCBB: ELGO.OB) Unveils Novel Business Strategy to Develop Live Biotherapeutics for Gastrointestinal Diseases
Enterologics, Inc., a biotechnology company, is dedicated to the development of live biotherapeutic products for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, that it believes are poorly addressed by current therapies. Key examples include pouchitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease,... - April 15, 2011 - enterologics, inc
PiVX Solutions DBA 3ME, Inc. Announces Updated Business Information and the Launch of Adia Nutrition in the Next Six Weeks
PiVX Solutions, Inc. (PIVX.PK) announces updated business information and the launch of Adia Nutrition in the next six weeks. - April 12, 2011 - Adia Nutrition
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Releases Stem Cell-Based, Anti-Aging Cosmeceuticals at A4M Congress
Stem cell-based anti-aging cosmeceuticals for the promotion of healthy, youthful, beautiful skin were released by BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in Orlando, FL in April, 2011. - April 12, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Names Steve Orndorff Board Chair and Appoints Four New Board Members at 2011 Annual All-Member Meeting
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) announces Steve Orndorff, President & CEO of Ariel pharmaceuticals, as the new chairperson of the board of directors. Orndorff assumes chairperson responsibilities from Rick Jory, Sandhill Scientific, Inc. In other action, four new members were named to the CBSA board of directors. - April 08, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
DZS Software Solutions Joins Medidata Solutions Technology Partner Program
Clinical Data and Trial Management Services and Solutions Organization Leverages Medidata Rave Web Services API to Enable Data Sharing Between ClinPlus CTMS and Medidata Rave EDC/CDM - April 07, 2011 - DZS Software Solutions