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Pipette.com Launches Its Seasonal Sale with Incredible Savings
Pipette.com announces their Black Friday Sale on pipettes, pipette tips, and lab equipment, it will help labs make the best out of their year-end budget. - November 27, 2014 - Pipette.com
NanoHybrids Publishes White Paper on "Make vs Buy" Gold Nanoparticles
“Should we try and make our own gold nanoparticles or buy them from a supplier?” This white paper approaches the question objectively to see which customers could benefit the most from buying gold nanoparticles instead of making them in house. - November 26, 2014 - NanoHybrids
Pipette.com Announces an Extension on the Sartorius Entris Balance Promotion to the End of 2014
Because of its previous success, Pipette.com is extending the Sartorius Entris Balance promotion. This is an ideal promotion for academic and smaller size independent laboratories. - November 22, 2014 - Pipette.com
Logos Biosystems to License “Clarity™” Technology from Stanford University
A novel tissue clearing technology allows researchers to obtain optically transparent and macromolecular permeable brain tissue. - November 21, 2014 - Logos Biosystems, Inc
AveXis to Present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
AveXis, a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy, today announced that Mr. John Carbona, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Brian Kaspar will present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray... - November 21, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Student Discusses Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients at Whitworth University
Whitworth University in Spokane, WA was the setting for a student presentation designed to educate and inform fellow students of the importance of fertility preservation for cancer patients. Kayla Batastini, daughter of ReproTech Site Director, Danika Batastini, and nursing student of Whitworth... - November 20, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
i-calQ Receives U.S. Patent for Smartphone-Based Method of Rapid Diagnostic Testing
The first smartphone-based quantitative point-of-care diagnostic platform with integrated decision support. Turn any smartphone into a portable laboratory and medical specialist. - November 20, 2014 - i-calQ, LLC
Houston Runs to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised nearly $15,000 in Houston on Nov. 15. The 8.5K event at Discovery Green honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Mandy, Taylor, Tobin and... - November 20, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
DNAe Highlights the Urgent Need for Fast Diagnostics to Help Tackle the Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
Welcomes £10 million Longitude Prize for an accurate, rapid, cost-effective and easy-to-use point-of-need diagnostic test for bacterial infections - November 20, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Experimentica Ltd Announces a Strategic Partnership with the Research and Development Center for Ophthalmic Innovations SILK, Tampere, Finland
Experimentica Ltd., a Finland-based ophthalmic CRO, announces a strategic partnership with The Research and Development Center for Ophthalmic Innovations SILK, Tampere, Finland. SILK is a research network composed of research units engaged in basic and clinical eye and vision research. Dr. Giedrius... - November 19, 2014 - Experimentica Ltd
Atlanta, San Francisco Top $100,000 for Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, attracted 875 participants in Atlanta and San Francisco on Nov. 8. At start time, the events had raised $116,000. The crowds came to the 8.5K events at Centennial Olympic Park... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Jake Worthington to Perform at Starry Night Houston
Houston native Jake Worthington, a recent finalist on The Voice, will perform at Starry Night Houston on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Discovery Green. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Starry Night 8.5K is an evening walk/run that shines a light on kids battling one of the deadliest forms of... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Maternity Test Now Available at TestDiagnostics.com
TestDiagnostics is proud to offer the maternity DNA testing kit. Testing situations are not fun for anyone, and they understand the delicate nature of DNA testing. To make the process smooth and easy for you, TestDiagnostics provides you with these tests for your convenience. When you have to take... - November 12, 2014 - Test Diagnostics Limited
Affinity Biologicals Inc. to Showcase their Factor Deficient Plasmas for Hemostasis & Thrombosis Research at the MEDICA 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany
On November 12, 2014 through to November 15, 2015, Affinity Biologicals Inc. will be attending the annual MEDICA trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany to showcase their line of factor deficient/ factor depleted plasmas. - November 11, 2014 - Affinity Biologicals
Affinity Biologicals Inc. Launches Their Debut VisuLize™ Factor VII Antigen – A Polyclonal Antibody Based ELISA Kit
As a licensed medical device manufacturer that is recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada, and European regulatory authorities, Affinity Biologicals Inc. is constantly striving to produce reliable reagents for various applications in the health science industry. - November 11, 2014 - Affinity Biologicals
Colorado BioScience Association Showcases Industry’s Best at 2014 Awards Dinner Celebration
Centennial’s AlloSource is the 2014 BioScience Company of the Year, Boulder’s Virocyt is the industry’s Rising Star and Dr. Richard Duke is honored with CBSA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. - November 06, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd Publish First White Paper in Series - The Use of Immunohistochemistry in Biomarker Research and Clinical Trials
The white paper, "The Use of Immunohistochemistry in Biomarker Research and Clinical Trials" is to be the first of a series of white papers published by Pathology Diagnostics over the next six months. - November 04, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Pipette.com Alleviates Lab Budget Cuts with BrandTech’s Plate and Multichannel Pipette Promotion
Pipette.com offers the Buy 1 BrandTech Transferpette S Multichannel Pipette and Get 1 Case of BRANDplates for Free. This promotion will benefit those seeking to replenish their plate inventory. - November 01, 2014 - Pipette.com
Europital Will be Present at BIO-Europe 2014
Europital will attend Europe's largest partnering conference serving the global biotechnology industry. - October 29, 2014 - Europital BVBA
Surgical Science Launches Complete Inter-Professional Education System, TeamSim™
Surgical Science, leading developer of virtual reality surgical simulation training systems, has announced the launch of TeamSim, a complete inter-professional education training system. Available today, this innovative new offering provides surgical teams with a faster, safer way to develop and... - October 26, 2014 - Surgical Science Inc
Europital Awarded the Development of PenThu to RapidValue
Europital BVBA have awarded the development of its pioneer platform for Medical Management in Clinical Trials, PenThu, to the Californian-based technology firm RapidValue. The first development steps of this innovative project started in May 2014. PenThu is planned to be publicly presented at the... - October 26, 2014 - Europital BVBA
ASAlaser at MEDICA 2014: Internationalization, Innovation and Growth
Meeting international distributors, building new partnerships and presenting the entire range of products: these are the main goals of the company on the eve of its 31st participation at the German fair (Düsseldorf, 12-15, November 2014). The exhibition will also be the occasion to give visibility to the new corporate image. - October 26, 2014 - ASA srl
NanoHybrids Receives Funding to Develop Molecular Imaging Agent for Atherosclerosis
NanoHybrids, Inc., an Austin-based, emerging biotech company developing nanotechnology-based clinical and pre-clinical solutions, was recently awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract grant to develop a targeted biocompatible imaging contrast agent that will help detect high risk atherosclerotic plaques. - October 25, 2014 - NanoHybrids
Trial Reported in Headache and Pain Journal Further Confirms the Effectiveness of electroCore’s Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation Treatment for Headache
Preliminary results of an open-label trial carried in the journal of Headache and Pain reported that a single treatment with electroCore’s hand held non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) device gammaCore, completely resolved 44.8% of migraines within 30 minutes, with an additional 11.4%... - October 25, 2014 - electroCore
Pipette.com Launches the Addition of Sartorius CPA Semi-Micro Balance to Their Product Portfolio with Special Promotional Pricing
Pipette.com has added the Sartorius CPA Semi-Micro Balance to their portfolio. This introductory price is only for a limited time and will benefit lab technicians looking for a dependable and durable laboratory balance. - October 24, 2014 - Pipette.com
Boston, Philadelphia Join Starry Night to Cure the Kids
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, attracted more than 500 participants in Boston and Philadelphia on Oct. 18. At start time, the events had raised $61,000. The crowds came to the 8.5K events at Joe Moakley... - October 23, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Finalists for 2014 "Company of the Year" and "Rising Star" of the Year Awards
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has chosen the finalists for the 2014 “Company of the Year” and “Rising Star” Awards, which they will present during the Annual Awards Dinner held on Thursday, November 6, at the Marriott City Center, 1701 California Street, Denver,... - October 22, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Renown Cancer Center
Renown Cancer Institute in Reno, NV was the setting for a presentation designed to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular... - October 22, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Colorado BioScience Association Honors Industry’s Best at 2014 Awards Dinner, Featuring Keynote by Olympic Medalist & Parkinson’s Survivor Davis Phinney
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will honor outstanding bioscience companies and individuals throughout the state at its Annual Awards Dinner, November 6, at the Denver Marriott City Center. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Davis Phinney, Olympic medalist and cycling great who is successfully living with early-onset Parkinson’s disease and in 2004 founded the Colorado-based Davis Phinney Foundation. - October 20, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Spokane, Washington Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - October 16, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
OutsourcePharma Advisory Board CRO Reviews Database Surpasses Growth Milestone
Online community of outsourcing decision makers doubles its CRO reviews database - October 15, 2014 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Calling All Future Nurses
The Right Solutions is offering three $500 scholarships to high school seniors and college students enrolled in a nursing program. - October 13, 2014 - The Right Solutions
Clinovo Sponsors the Genentech Annual Golf Tournament 2014 Fall Classic
Clinovo sponsors the Genentech Annual Golf Tournament 2014 Fall Classic at the Poppy Ridge Golf Course in Livermore, California on Friday, October 17, 2014. This year marks the fifth annual Genentech Charity Golf Tournament to support the fight against cancer. The Tournament is organized in memory... - October 13, 2014 - Clinovo
Zenascope Aids in the Screening and Detection of Cervical Cancer in Developing Countries
Zenalux Biomedical, Inc. presented its latest findings on the investigational use of the Zenascope® in cervical cancer screening at the U.S. Investigators’ Symposium on Global Non-Communicable Disease Research. The poster—titled “Towards a viable solution for a see and treat paradigm for cervical pre-cancer screening in East Africa”—focused on the use of the Zenascope in cervical pre-cancer screening in East Africa where neither HPV testing nor Pap smears are routinely available. - October 10, 2014 - Zenalux Biomedical, Inc.
Starry Night Chicago Raises Funds to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on childhood brain tumors, made its debut in Chicago on Oct. 4 with the support of more than 500 participants. At start time, the event had raised $46,000. The crowd came to the 8.5K at Arlington... - October 09, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
AveXis Announces the Completion of Dosing of the Low Dose Cohort in US Clinical Trial for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis, Inc., a clinic-stage gene therapy company, today announced the completion of dosing in the low dose cohort in the world's first human gene therapy trial for the treatment of infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The trial (NCT02122952) opened for enrollment in April... - October 08, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Promotes Colorado’s Medical Technology Industry, Along with Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities at AdvaMed 2014
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will tout Colorado’s growing medical device and diagnostic sectors during the '2014 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference' in Chicago, IL, October 6-8. - October 08, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
AveXis Receives Orphan Drug Status from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chariSMA for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis Inc., a synthetic biology platform company primarily focused on developing treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to its product scAAV9, called chariSMA to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy... - October 04, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Ability of Semiconductor DNA Sequencing to Transform Healthcare and Save Lives Recognised by the 2014 Faraday Medal to Professor Chris Toumazou
DNA Electronics (‘DNAe’), the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developers of a new, revolutionary point-of-need test for sepsis, announces today that its founder, Chairman and CEO Professor Chris Toumazou FRS, FREng, FMEDSci, FIET, FIEEE, FCGI, FRSM has been... - October 04, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Surgical Science Showcases New Endoscopic Simulator, EndoSim®
Surgical Science announced today the product showcase of EndoSim (http://www.surgical-science.com/endosim-endoscopy-simulator/), a cutting edge endoscopic simulation system. Built on the company’s existing, clinically validated LapSim® platform, EndoSim features basic endoscopic skills... - October 02, 2014 - Surgical Science Inc
ReproTech CEO and Director Elected to American Association of Tissue Banks Positions
The newly elected American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Board of Governors and Council officers began their terms in late September at the annual AATB meeting in San Diego. ReproTech is proud to announce that two of its employees have been elected to prestigious positions. Brent Hazelrigg,... - October 01, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Bide Pharmatech Cooperates with 2 New Distributors in India and France
Bide Pharmatech, a leading pharmaceutical intermediate provider, has announced the signature of a new agreement with two distributors: Interchim in France and Prince Scientific & Surgicals in India. - September 30, 2014 - Bide Pharmatech Ltd.
Foodtesting.me is Striving for Revolutionizing Food Testing Industry
Foodtesting.me is proudly launching the most convenient and affordable food testing service for small business and individuals now. Just few clicks, they will pick up your daily food or products for testing. Few days later, you will receive a comprehensive report from them. As a small business... - September 28, 2014 - Foodtesting.me
Unmatched Faculty Lecturers and Cutting Edge Education Presented This Past Weekend at Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School
Over 100 elite healthcare practitioners from all specialties, both international and domestic, convened at Harvard Medical School’s Joseph B. Martin Conference Center September 20-21, 2014 for the Healthy Aging Therapeutics Symposium. This one-of-a-kind academic event featured the... - September 28, 2014 - Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI)
GenapSys Announces Key Hire to Senior Management Team
Addition of Vice President Strengthens Application and Product Development of the GENIUS(tm) 110 DNA Sequencing system. - September 25, 2014 - Genapsys Inc.
Randomized Data Presented at International Headache Meeting (EHMTIC)) Shows Gammacore Significantly Reduces Cluster Headache Attack Frequency*
The biannual European Headache and Migraine Trust International Conference (EHMTIC) meeting concluded yesterday in Copenhagen, where more than 900 neurologists and other headache specialists came to hear about the latest advances in managing severe headache conditions, including electroCore’s... - September 25, 2014 - electroCore
New Osteology Book on Clinical Research - Get Your Copy at the EAO in Rome
At the EAO congress in Rome, the Osteology Foundation will present its second book of the series “Osteology Guidelines for Oral & Maxillofacial Regeneration.” The book from the editors William V. Giannobile, Niklaus P. Lang and Maurizio S. Tonetti focuses on Clinical Research, and will be available fresh from the press during the congress. - September 25, 2014 - Osteology Foundation
Transnetyx Appoints Regional Account Specialist in New York City
Transnetyx, a genetic diagnostics company, today announced the addition of Rupali Dixit as Regional Account Specialist (RAS) in New York City. Dixit is the company’s second dedicated RAS assigned to the area and will report to Transnetyx North American Sales Manager, Ryan Yanase and... - September 24, 2014 - Transnetyx
DNAe Completes Its Leadership Team with Key Operational and R&D Appointments as It Takes Forward Its DNA Diagnostic Test for Sepsis
DNA Electronics ("DNAe"), the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developers of a new, revolutionary point-of-need test for sepsis, today announced the completion of its leadership team with the appointment of Kevin Stearn as Operational Director, and Dr David Edington as Vice President, R&D. - September 24, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Primerdesign Open for £3000 Sponsored Student Scheme
Every year Primerdesign sponsors a number of postgraduate students across the UK. The sponsorship helps with their research by actively promoting good science and providing some free training and high quality real-time PCR kits and reagents. Projects are assessed and a number of sponsorships... - September 21, 2014 - Primerdesign Ltd