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Brightest Minds Convene to Discuss Research Initiatives
Leading childhood brain tumor researchers from the United States and Canada are gathering today for two Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation-led scientific meetings in San Diego. This year’s Translating Discoveries to Cure the Kids meeting will bring together 20 experts for a think-tank... - May 08, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Affinity Biologicals Inc. Introduces Laboratories to the New Factor VII Kit to Their Line of Factor VIII Inhibitor Kits
Affinity Biologicals Inc. is excited to announce that in order improve quantitative thrombosis and hemostasis research they are introducing laboratories to the Factor VII Antigen Elisa Kit, a new addition to the existing Factor VIII Inhibitor Kits. - May 08, 2015 - Affinity Biologicals
Motorcyclists Ride for PBTF in California, North Carolina
Motorcyclists at Ride for Kids events in California and North Carolina over the weekend raised $220,868 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 1,200 motorcyclists gathered on May 3 for the Los Angeles and N.C. Triangle Ride for Kids events to honor local brain tumor survivors Amanda,... - May 06, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Join the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation for Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Brain Tumor Awareness Month in May honors Stars like Brieanan Jerome, who was diagnosed when she was 10 months old. Every day in May on social media, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Starlight stories will shine a light on someone affected by a childhood brain tumor. In the days leading up... - May 02, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
MR Solutions Demonstrates Preclinical Multi-Modality Imaging Systems in Toronto
MR Solutions, based in Guildford, UK, will be exhibiting preclinical imaging systems at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine in Toronto. - May 01, 2015 - MR Solutions
ElectroCore’s Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Shown to be Safe and to Produce No Meaningful Cardiac Adverse Effects
At the 67th American Academy of Neurology meeting in Washington, DC, last week a poster presentation showed that electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) therapy does not cause any meaningful cardiovascular adverse effects in patients with asthma. The poster presentation,... - April 30, 2015 - electroCore
Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis Installs InSyTe FLECT/CT Preclinical Imaging System
TriFoil Imaging is excited to announce that the research facility at Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (IOS), Latvia, has installed an InSyTe FLECT/CT. - April 29, 2015 - TriFoil Imaging
Texas, New Mexico Riders Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists who attended the Albuquerque and Houston Ride for Kids events over the weekend raised $204,491 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 450 motorcyclists gathered on April 26 to honor local brain tumor survivors Andres, Ceasar, Garrett, Javier, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Malcolm,... - April 29, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
17 Semifinalists in MedTech’s Got Talent Are the Medtech Start-Ups to Watch in 2015
The Rapid Fire Round of MedTech’s Got Talent has narrowed the field from the top 30 applicants down to 17 semifinalist teams. These teams will participate in training and mentorship ahead of their pitch to secure one of five funded positions in the Accelerated Technology Roadmapping program. - April 29, 2015 - STC
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy Selected as First Finnish Company to Present at Cavendish Global
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy, an upcoming biopharmaceutical manufacturing company for biosimilars and therapeutic peptides, announced today that it has been selected to present at the Cavendish Global Health Impact Forum taking place 10th - 14th May in La Jolla, California, USA. The purpose... - April 28, 2015 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
Surgical Science Wins Gold in 2015 iF Design Awards
Surgical Science announced today that SimFrame, the platform for the company’s flagship LapSim and EndoSim systems, has been awarded the prestigious 2015 Gold iF Design Award. An international jury of experts evaluated nearly 5,000 entries from across the world, awarding 1,629 iF Design... - April 28, 2015 - Surgical Science Inc
PBTF Supports Research Into Personalized Medicine
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is investing in a network of children’s hospitals that are researching personalized medicine for children with brain tumors. The Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium, or PNOC, was formed to provide children with brain tumors access to innovative... - April 25, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Acusis® Announces Acu-Scribe
Acusis is proud to offer their newest service, Acu-Scribe. This service allows any medical professional to type into any EHR solution at a savings. - April 24, 2015 - Acusis
More Philadelphia Area Hospitals Signing Up for GenToX Pharmacogenomic Testing
Local genetic testing company is experiencing rapid growth with support from the area’s leading medical professionals in joint efforts to bring personalized medical care to patients. - April 23, 2015 - GenToX
Affinity Biologicals Inc. Explains the Difference between Polyclonal vs Monoclonal Antibodies
As a provincially licensed research facility, a large portion of Affinity Biological Inc.’s work involves purifying proteins and developing assays. Currently, they manufacture 2 types of antibodies for research applications: polyclonals and monoclonals. - April 22, 2015 - Affinity Biologicals
GenToX Nominated for Buzz of BIO Award for the Technology of Tomorrow Category
The Award is hosted by Biotechnology Industry Organization at the 2015 BIO International Convention. - April 18, 2015 - GenToX
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) Clearance for GenASIs HiPath IHC Family
Applied Spectral Imaging received South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) Clearance for GenASIs™ HiPath IHC Family for HER2, ER, PR and Ki67 - April 18, 2015 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Dallas Limb Restoration Center Develops "New Joint Today, Home Tomorrow Program"
A significant concern for many patients considering hip or knee replacement is how soon can they return to normal activities. Many patients consider hip or knee replacement but do not want the downtime and long recovery traditionally associated with these procedures. The Dallas Limb Restoration Center has developed a program allowing most patients to minimize their hospital stay and recovery. - April 15, 2015 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
MR Solutions Brings Preclinical MRI Technology to Class 3 and 4 Laboratories
Preclinical cryogen-free MRI multi-modality benchtop scanners are now available for Class 3 and 4 laboratories. - April 15, 2015 - MR Solutions
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Multispecies 25-OH Vitamin D ELISA Assay Kit
Eagle Biosciences, Inc. introduces a simple ELISA to measure both 25-OH Vitamin D2 and D3 equally in multiple species such as bovine, goat, horse, chicken, mouse, rat, rabbit and equine. - April 14, 2015 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
Europital Attending DIA Euromeeting 2015
Europital's next public participation in an event will take place this month of April at the 27th DIA Euromeeting 2015, which will be held at the “Palais des Congrès de Paris” from Monday 13th till Wednesday 15th. DIA Euromeeting is not only a professional and recognized event... - April 12, 2015 - Europital BVBA
Brooks Rand Labs and Applied Speciation and Consulting Agree to Merge
Brooks Rand Labs and Applied Speciation and Consulting announced today that their Boards of Directors have approved a definitive agreement for the companies to merge, forming Brooks Applied Labs. The merger will create an expanded analytical testing and research laboratory focused on measuring... - April 05, 2015 - Brooks Rand Labs
Top Australian MedTech Executives and Investors to Mentor & Judge the 2015 "MedTech’s Got Talent" Challenge
The judges and mentors for STC Australia’s (the Small Technologies Cluster) 2015 "MedTech’s Got Talent" challenge represent a who’s who of Australia’s investment and medtech landscape. - April 02, 2015 - STC
Affinity Life Sciences Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. is proud to celebrate 10 successful years and looks forward to continued growth into the next decade and beyond. - April 01, 2015 - Affinity Life Sciences
ElectroCore: a Finalist in the 2015 FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business Awards Technology Category
At the annual FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business awards held in London last week electroCore was one of six finalists in the ‘Technology’ category, in a competition that included over 250 companies, which Open Garden won for its FireChat digital app(1). ElectroCore, a world leader... - April 01, 2015 - electroCore
Sagefrog Releases Top 50 Most Trusted Brands in America
Apple Ranked #1 Most Trusted Brand in America - March 28, 2015 - Clinical Financial Services
ASAlaser Dentistry: The New Frontier of MLS® Laser Therapy
ASAlaser, since 1983 at the forefront in the development of therapeutic solutions for pain management, in relation to the significant results obtained from research studies conducted at cellular level by its scientific department ASAcampus, has identified in MLS® Laser Therapy an effective response for temporo mandibular disorders (TMD). - March 25, 2015 - ASA srl
AveXis EU Ltd. Granted SME Status by the European Medicines Agency
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted AveXis’ wholly owned European subsidiary,... - March 21, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
MR Solutions Now Provides Maintenance and Upgrade Support for Agilent and Other Preclinical Scanners
A new maintenance and upgrade service is available for existing Agilent MRI preclinical imaging equipment, by MR Solutions Ltd, based in Guildford, Surrey. Following Agilent’s withdrawal from this market, a package of maintenance and upgrade solutions has been developed to ensure that these... - March 21, 2015 - MR Solutions
Victoria’s Emerging Medical Technology Entrepreneurs to Get a Boost from STC’s Second "MedTech’s Got Talent" Challenge
STC Australia (the Small Technologies Cluster) today announced the opening of applications to the 2015 "MedTech’s Got Talent," a Victorian-wide challenge focused on training and supporting emerging medical technology students, post-doctoral and recent graduate entrepreneurs. - March 20, 2015 - STC
PBTF Salutes Honda for 25th Year of Support
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is grateful to American Honda for 25 years of support in the fight against childhood brain tumors. When the company’s Honda Riders Club of America became the presenting sponsor of the PBTF’s Ride for Kids program in 1991, the event was able to... - March 20, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Harold Varmus, MD, Director of the National Cancer Institute and Nobel Laureate
Largest brain tumor nonprofit in the U.S. thanks Harold Varmus for his service and leadership. - March 14, 2015 - National Brain Tumor Society
China Patent for Therapeutic Vaccine Treatment of Obesity to be Granted to Braasch Biotech
China's State Intellectual Property Office to grant Braasch Biotech's patent on Therapeutic treatment of human and pet obesity. - March 13, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Clinical Study Published in Neurology Finds That Electrocore’s Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation is Effective in Treating Cluster Headaches
An open-label study published in the journal Neurology, reports that electroCore’s non-invasive Vagus Nerve stimulation (nVNS) device, gammaCore, is practical and effective as an acute and preventative treatment in cluster headache. - March 05, 2015 - electroCore
PBTF Names Early Career Development Grant Awardees
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has awarded its first Early Career Development grants to three up-and-coming pediatric brain tumor researchers studying medulloblastoma and ependymoma. These awards support talented pediatric brain tumor researchers who are early in their career. The recipients... - March 05, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Leader in Cryostorage Announces Partnership with Fertility Within Reach to Offer Financial Assistance
Program extends access to Fertility Preservation services by offering financial assistance. - March 04, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
Pipette.com Announces Limited Time Offer on the Vortex-Genie 2
Pipette.com announced special pricing on Vortex Genie® 2. Lab technicians looking for a high quality and reliable vortex mixer will benefit from this offer. - March 02, 2015 - Pipette.com
Surgical Science Wins ACG Minnesota BOLD Award
Surgical Science, leading developer of virtual reality surgical simulation training systems, was the recipient of the 2015 Small Corporate BOLD Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Minnesota. Now in their third year, the awards were created by ACG to recognize exceptionally... - February 28, 2015 - Surgical Science Inc
AveXis Announces the Formation of Its European Subsidiary, AveXis EU, Ltd.
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced the formation of its EU-based wholly-owned subsidiary, AveXis EU, Ltd. The subsidiary will allow AveXis... - February 27, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
MLS® Laser Therapy by ASAlaser: Effective Response to the Treatment of Pathologies of Companion Animals
As an innovative therapy, MLS® and its devices (Mphi Vet and Mphi Vet Orange) is among the therapeutic solutions adopted with increasing frequency by Veterinary professionals. In Italy as in the World. What’s the goal? To ensure our 4-legged friends a "tailored" cure to go back to feeling good. - February 19, 2015 - ASA srl
Affinity Biologicals Inc. Releases New Feature with Polyclonal Coagulation Antibodies Over Monoclonal Coagulation Antibodies for Quantitative Research
For over 28 years, Affinity Biologicals Inc. has been producing a diverse number of products for research and diagnostic purposes. - February 17, 2015 - Affinity Biologicals
Scientists Change the World - Now They Can Get Published and Rewarded at the Same Time
The “My Science Matters” initiative at Pipette.com will tell the stories of scientists and how their research helps others. Researchers and organizations can easily submit an overview of their work for publication and as an incentive February submission receive shopping credit towards any purchase at Pipette.com. - February 15, 2015 - Pipette.com
Europital Participates at the Next Clinical Trials Innovation Programme 2015
Europital will attend the upcoming Clinical Trials Innovation Programme (CTIP) 2015 that takes place next 3rd and 4th of March in the cosmopolitan city of Munich. - February 14, 2015 - Europital BVBA
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Seattle, Washington Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - February 12, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
New Ultra Compact, Negative-Stiffness Vibration Isolator from Minus K Technology Reduces Low-Frequency Vibrations with Less Space Required
New LC-4 isolator can be combined into multi-isolator systems to support heavier payloads while taking up very little room, and using no air or electricity. - February 08, 2015 - Minus K Technology Inc.
Hussian School of Art Opens Relativity School Campus in Los Angeles, CA
Hussian School of Art® has expanded to Los Angeles, California. - February 04, 2015 - Clinical Financial Services
Pipette.com Launches Eppendorf 6-Pack Pipette Bundle
Customized bundle makes it easy for lab technicians to get up and running. The bundle includes 6 Eppendorf Research plus pipettes, 7 packs of pipette tips, and a carousel stand. - February 04, 2015 - Pipette.com
A Review in the European Journal of Neurology Confirms That electroCore’s nVNS is Not Only Safe But Could be Effective Across a Wide Range of Conditions
According to a review in the European Journal of Neurology electroCore's non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation therapy is not only safe but could be effective for a wide range of conditions. - January 30, 2015 - electroCore
Implantable Artificial Kidney Corporation Seals Deal for 500K Funding
Funding will be used for further research and development of their IAK-1 artificial kidney prototype. - January 28, 2015 - Implantable Artificial Kidney Corporation
ASAlaser: New Challenges for 2015
For the new year, the company aims at strengthening the worldwide diffusion of MLS® Laser Therapy for the treatment of temporo-mandibular disorders and craniofacial pain, at introducing Hilterapia® in the U.S. and at consolidating the presence of the Veterinary line in the European and international markets. Among the other tools for its internationalization strategy, training will have a leading role. - January 27, 2015 - ASA srl