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.
ABRF Poster Presents Comparison of Fluorescent Peptide Synthesis Methods
At the 2007 annual conference of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities, AnaSpec presented a technical poster that compared the synthesis of a fluorescent peptide using two types of resins. The results of the poster indicated that the use of an unprotected resin was just as effective... - April 13, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New Technology to Study the Mechanism of Cancer
Switchgear Genomics unveils new experimental technology to characterize the biological networks of cancer cells. - April 12, 2007 - SwitchGear Genomics
New Dye Solution for Far Red to NIR Imaging
Utilizing its proprietary HiLyte Fluor™ technology, AnaSpec has introduced dye solutions for far red to NIR imaging. AnaSpec’s HiLyte Fluor™ 647, HiLyte Fluor™ 680, and HiLyte Fluor™ 750 provide AnaSpec with a range of dyes that cover the spectrum. AnaSpec has also... - April 11, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Zyto Corp. Announces Annual Conference for Healthcare Practitioners
Zyto Corp. has announced plans for the company’s annual conference for healthcare practitioners to be held in Park City, Utah. There is no charge for participation. - April 07, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
AnaSpec Launches Optimized Website
In an effort to optimize the online experience of its customers, AnaSpec, a worldwide provider of integrated proteomics solutions, has moved its website to a faster, dedicated server. AnaSpec sales & marketing manager, Violeta Rajkovska, MBA, stated, “With the huge number of catalog... - March 28, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA to be Used by Serbian Police CSI Team
Serbian Police to use Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA in forensic lab. Pardus' products will keep track of all crime scene traces and will follow up all analytical procedures. According to international DNA experts Serbian DNA Forensic laboratory is among the top four in Europe. - March 26, 2007 - Pardus d.o.o.
OpenMake Software Announces Innovative Build Forensics Solution for Determining Binary’s DNA and Fingerprints
Meister Build Services offers maximum protection from failed releases with improved traceability, impact analysis and audit control - March 20, 2007 - OpenMake Software
Two Leading Biotech Publications Report on Advaxis’ Listeria Platform Technology
Advaxis’ John Rothman Recognized as one of 20 Notable People in R&D - March 16, 2007 - Advaxis
Bio3 Research S.r.l., Milan – Italy, Has Been Granted by the Australian Patent Office a Patent in the Field of HMGB1
Bio3 Research S.r.l., Milan – Italy, has been granted by the Australian Patent Office a patent in the field of cardiovascular diseases related to HMGB1 over-expression and for the use of HMGB1 protein in connective tissue regeneration. - March 16, 2007 - Bio3 Research S.r.l.
Name Change: AnaSpec’s EnzoLyte is now SensoLyte™
AnaSpec, a worldwide provider of integrated proteomics solutions, announced today that the name of their flagship line of high-performance assay kits has been changed from EnzoLyte to SensoLyte™. AnaSpec sales & marketing manager, Violeta Rajkovska, MBA, noted, “The new name... - March 14, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Latest Sanitary Process Component Developments Highlighted in AdvantaPure’s Descriptive Brochure
AdvantaPure’s Products & Services brochure was recently updated to include the company’s newest products, namely single-use molded silicone components, GammaTag gamma sterilizable RFID tags, and other RFID solutions. These new items complement AdvantaPure’s line of high purity tubing, hose, fittings, and assemblies. Illustrations, photographs, and text describe each product. - March 10, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Lightweight Polyethylene Tubing Now in Two Styles for Both General and Specialty Applications
Polyethylene tubing in two styles—linear low density and polyethylene-lined EVA—is available from NewAge Industries. Both types offer non-toxic ingredients that meet FDA standards. Applications include air and fluid transfer and protective wire jacketing in markets such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, pneumatic instrumentation, potable water, laboratory, and more. The linear low density style, which is stocked in colors, is also employed for decorative use. - February 27, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
NWLS Transfers Marketing License Relating to Innovative Topical Drug Delivery to Atlan International
New Life Scientific, Inc. (OTCBB: NWLS), a company which specializes in the development of new biotechnology products and pharmaceuticals, announced today that it has transferred marketing rights to Atlan International(OTC: ATLI) of license agreement for two platform technologies (patent pending)... - February 27, 2007 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
Site Provides Tips and Advice on Getting a Job in the Biotechnology Sector
Biotechnology career site offers job hunting and career advancement advice to jobseekers in the backdrop of recent job cuts in the sector. - February 23, 2007 - Biohealthmatics.com
Carrington Laboratories and Racing Legend Johnny Rutherford Sign Endorsement and Personal Agreement
Carrington Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARN) announced it has entered into a one-year endorsement and personal services agreement with racing legend Johnny Rutherford. The partnership provides a platform for Carrington to reach the rapidly growing and attractive racing enthusiast consumer... - February 17, 2007 - Carrington Laboratories
New Injection-Molded Silicone Stoppers Offer Purity and Application Flexibility
New from AdvantaPure are biologically-safe bottle stoppers for pharmaceutical, laboratory, and biotech use. Suitable for various sampling and storage containers, the stoppers are certified animal-ingredient free and made from a silicone elastomer that meets Class VI and FDA standards. AdvantaPure’s stoppers are designed for long life with resistance to chemicals and a wide range of temperatures. Customization includes holes for tubing inserts or ventilation. - February 01, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Expert Panel to Discuss the Progress of Project Bioshield
Bioshield has been in place for 18 months. What progress has been made in the effort to protect Americans from potential chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attacks? Experts will discuss this issue in a panel entitled, “The Progress of Bioshield.” - January 18, 2007 - GTCbio
Piribo Launches Report Buyer Online Business Information Store
ReportBuyer.com caters for mid-cost business report purchasing. - January 17, 2007 - Report Buyer
Nancy Smerkanich of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Named as Award Finalist
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’s Nancy Smerkanich, vice president of Regulatory Affairs, was named a Finalist in the ‘Best Entrepreneur – Service Businesses’ category in The 3rd Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. - January 12, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
NeuroMedix Poised to Realize Next Stage of Business Plan through Strategic Alliance or Acquisition
After very successful pre-clinical trials for its lead product ‘Minozac,’ Neuromedix is planning further work on this promising Alzheimer’s treatment. - December 01, 2006 - Neuromedix Inc.
HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence Expands Web Presence with www.txpreview.com
HiTIS - life science & biotech intelligence, a European life sciences industry- focused competitive intelligence firm, has released its corporate website. - November 23, 2006 - HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence
Biotechnology Investor Portal Updates and Expands Directory of Biotechnology Stocks
BiotechIndustryStocks.com, a global investor website for the biotechnology sector, updates its current content with an expanded stock directory accessible to investors and industry following the sector. Biotechnology stocks have undergone changes with the convergence of new technologies such as... - October 21, 2006 - InvestorIdeas.com
BioLink Enhances Another Medical Application with Its Fingerprint Biometrics
BioLink Solutions announces implementation of its fingerprint biometrics in Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia. From now on, users of a medical information center Thorax.6 implemented in this hospital are being identified with their fingerprints when logging on to this Internet-based... - October 19, 2006 - BioLink Solutions
Reputed Orthopaedic Surgeon to Join Business Intelligence Services Firm HiTIS Team as Scientific and Medical Advisor
Life science industry-focused competitive intelligence services practice adds outstanding orthopaedics expertise to founding team to develop new competitive intelligence periodical reports. - October 17, 2006 - HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence
Semrock Awarded U.S. Patents for MaxLine™ Laser-Line Filters and StopLine® Notch Filters
Semrock, Inc., the leading manufacturer of high-performance optical filters for the Biotech and Analytical Instrumentation markets, announced today it has been awarded two more U.S. Patents for its unique thin-film based optical filters. U.S. Patent No. 7,119,960 offers formal protection for... - October 13, 2006 - Semrock, Inc.
Semrock Releases 2006-2007 Catalog
Semrock, Inc., the leading manufacturer of high-performance optical filters for the Biotech and Analytical Instrumentation markets, today announced the release of its new 48-page full-color catalog for 2006-2007. - September 08, 2006 - Semrock, Inc.
Introducing BrightLine Clinical Fluorescence Filter Sets - A Dramatic Advance in Clinical Microscopy
New BrightLine Clinical fluorescence filters deliver hard coated-performance at a soft-coated price. - September 07, 2006 - Semrock, Inc.
New Life Scientific Moves into New Headquarters
New Life Scientific, Inc (NWLS) a developmental biotech company whose core focus is to develop and commercialize novel biotech/pharmaceutical products including vaccines and stem cell based treatment modalities and to expand through our own research, collaborations, acquisitions and in-licensing,... - September 01, 2006 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals Wins the Second Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2006
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals has won the second annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2006 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held Thurs. evening at the Colo. Convention Center. - August 25, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2006 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2006 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday evening, August 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards banquet. Held in conjunction with the 2006 BioWest conference at the Colorado Convention Center, registration information is available at the 2006 BioWest Conference website. - August 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Investor Forum
CEOs from five of Colorado’s top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2006 Investor Forum on August 24th – registration is still open for the two-day BioWest event, which is the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier bioscience conference and expo. CEOs featured in the Investor Forum include Paul Berns, Allos Therapeutics; John Serino, Encision; Bill Freytag, Myogen; Patrick Mahaffy, Pharmion; and Ken Collins, Replidyne. - July 28, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Seven Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2006 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies
Novel cancer drugs; innovative treatments for blood cancers and clotting; new ways to attack inflammatory and infectious diseases; ground-breaking compounds to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease; pioneering devices for orthopedic surgery; commercializing biofuels from algae; and revolutionary wearable rehabilitation systems comprise the seven finalists in this year’s BioWest Veture Showcase competition. - July 11, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxter Black and Ira Flatow Lead the Lineup of Presenters for Biowest 2006, Now Open for Registration
Registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Region’s Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, BioWest 2006. More than 750 participants are expected at this year’s event, August 23-24, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. America’s “Cowboy Poet” Baxter Black and NPR Science Friday® host Ira Flatow are the headliners for Biowest 2006, along with the presentation, “Where Innovation Happens” from Federal Reserve Executive Michael Orlando. - June 06, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
BioWest 2006 Organizers Seek the Best and Brightest of the Rocky Mountain Region’s Bioscience Start-Ups for the Venture Showcase Competition
BioWest, The Rocky Mountain Region’s Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, is again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for the $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award. Seven companies will be chosen to present at the Showcase in August, which will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is June 8, 2006. - May 09, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Seven New Board Members Named To The Colorado BioScience Association Board Of Directors At The 2006 Annual Membership Meeting
Seven new appointments were made to the Board of Directors of Colorado BioScience Association at its 2006 Annual Membership Meeting, along with eight reappointments. In addition, the 2006 Corporate Sponsors were released; Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award; and the 2006-2007 Bioscience Colorado Magazine was unveiled to members at the event. - April 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
2006-2007 Colorado Bioscience Magazine Unveiled At Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting
Colorado BioScience Association released new 76-page issue of Bioscience Colorado Magazine at the 2006 Annual Membership Meeting. In addition, seven new appointments were made to the Board of Directors, along with eight reappointments; 2006 Corporate Sponsors were introduced; and Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award. - April 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
State Senator Brandon Shaffer Receives National BIO Legislator of the Year Award at Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting
Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award at the Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting. The award was presented by Amgen Colorado’s Eric Bergenson. Senator Shaffer was singled out nationally for his ongoing and extensive support of the bioscience industry in the state. - April 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Biomaxx Systems Inc. Joins European Federation of Biotechnology
Biomaxx Systems Inc. (Other OTC: BMXSF) is pleased to announce that the company has joined the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB). Biomaxx Systems Inc. is currently the only Canadian company that is an Institutional member of EFB. Biomaxx Systems is excited with the prospects of being a... - April 17, 2006 - BioMaxx Systems Inc.
New Life Scientific Enters New Phase
New Life Scientific, Inc (NWLS), today announced that at the special meeting of the Board of Directors a decision was made to re-evaluate its current progress and review its future options being considered include reviewing opportunities to acquire, license, and/or joint venture various medical,... - April 11, 2006 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
Biomaxx Systems Inc. to Develop Biomass to Electricity Initiative, to Meet New Ontario Government Renewable Energy Purchase Program
On March 21st, 2006 the Ontario Government's announced the new standards price they will pay for energy produced from renewable sources in Ontario. Biomaxx Systems Inc. (Other OTC: BMXSF) is particularly interested with the inclusion and recognition of electricity produced from biomass. Biomaxx... - March 24, 2006 - BioMaxx Systems Inc.
Semrock Introduces RazorEdge® Short-wave-pass Raman Filters
Semrock today announced that a significant technology breakthrough has led to the introduction of the highest performance short-wave-pass thin-film filters available today. - February 10, 2006 - Semrock, Inc.
Christine Shapard To Leave Governor’s Office In January To Join Colorado BioScience Association
Christine Shapard, Director of Biosciences and Emerging Technologies for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) for the past two years, will join the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) in January as the association’s Director of Marketing and Communications. During 2006, Shapard will maintain a 25% appointment with OEDIT tracking and completing major efforts currently in progress. - December 09, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
InViragen Wins The First Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2005
Fort Collins-based InViragen LLC has won the first annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2005 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held earlier this evening. - November 09, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
2005 Colorado BioScience Association Awards Honor The Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) is announcing winners of its 2005 Awards Program at a banquet currently underway at the Colorado Convention Center. Held in conjunction with the 2005 BioWest conference, the annual awards program honors the best of Colorado’s bioscience industry. - November 08, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association Features Replidyne, iBalance Medical, BioWest 2005 and the Recent Bioscience Forum in the Fall 2005 Edition of The CBSA FOCUS
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has published the third issue of its quarterly newsletter, “The CBSA FOCUS.” Featured articles in the Fall 2005 publication cover BioWest 2005, Coming Events, Executive Report, iBalance Medical, Regulatory Update, Replidyne, Bioscience Forum, and News Briefs. The newsletter helps further share the many success stories and highlights of Colorado’s medical device and biotechnology industries. - October 28, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Two Colorado Companies to Present at Midwest’s Largest Biotech and Medical Device Event
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has selected two private companies from Colorado to present at the BIO Mid-America VentureForum – Longmont-based MicroPhage Incorporated and Aurora-based Thinc Pharmaceuticals. The conference takes place at the Minneapolis Hilton, September 21-23. - August 15, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
BioWest 2005 Expands to Feature Venture Capital Award
The Rocky Mountain Region's premier networking event and trade show for the biotechnology and medical devices industries has expanded to include the first annual $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, to be presented to the winning emerging biosciences company at the Venture Capital program on November 8, 2005. The award, sponsored by the law firm Faegre & Benson, is designed to help support growing biotech companies. - August 15, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association Announces The Second Annual Issue of Bioscience Colorado Magazine
Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) has released the 2005 edition of its annual four-color magazine, Bioscience Colorado. Published in collaboration with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the magazine is distributed at international conferences, such as BIO and AdvaMed, to national site selectors and throughout the local community. The magazine includes articles on the Colorado bioscience industry, plus a directory of all Colorado life science companies. - July 21, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
CBSA’s Denise Brown Is Now Profiled at the Expert Information for Journalists Website
Denise Brown, Executive Director of Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), is now profiled on the Expert Information For Journalists website – Expert411.com. Brown provides expert perspective on the Colorado Bioscience Industry, including backgrounding regarding Colorado's biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and agricultural biotech initiatives. She is also able to connect reporters to other individuals throughout the state for additional relevant information and expert commentary. - July 19, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association Endorses Referendums C & D In Its Summer 2005 Edition of The CBSA FOCUS
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has published the second issue of its quarterly newsletter, “The CBSA FOCUS.” Featured articles in the Summer 2005 publication cover Referendums C & D; PR Pharmaceuticals based in Fort Collins; and William W. Cimino, Ph.D., President of Sound Surgical in Louisville. Other topics covered include upcoming CBSA events, executive report, CBSA’s public policy process, regulatory update on compliance as a competitive advantage, and news briefs. - July 19, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association