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ReproTech Releases Version 2.0 of Fertility Preservation App
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), has released Version 2.0 of its free Fertility Preservation App for Apple devices - October 21, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
ReproTech President Discusses FDA Regulations and Embryo Donation at Nursing Symposium
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), was invited to speak to infertility and OB/GYN medical professionals at Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates’ 2012 Fall Nurse Symposium. - October 20, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Albert Byron Cord Blood Bank Guarantees Availability of Cord Blood Anytime
Currently, umbilical cord stem cells are used to treat over 80 life-threatening diseases. - October 17, 2012 - Albert Byrn Cord Blood Bank
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Observes World Menopause Day
BioRegenerative Sciences in observance of World Menopause Day, October 18, 2012, will offer a special price on their Feminease product for Feminine Dryness. World Menopause Day is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS). According to WHO, the average age of menopause is 51, and over 1 billion women will be over the age of 50 by 2025. As the population ages, women need to be given the resources and tools to prepare them for menopause. - October 15, 2012 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
SFL Selected as Finalist in the British-Swiss Business Awards
SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd (SFL) is proud to announce that the company has been selected as a finalist in the second annual British-Swiss Business Awards. - October 13, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Dr. Pratap Singh, to Discuss PK/PD Modeling Analysis of a Compound Targeting Muscle Growth in Rosa’s Impact Webinar Series
Dr. Singh, will present “Role of Myostatin in Muscle Growth: Key Learnings From PK/PD Modeling Analysis” Webinar October 17, 2012. - October 10, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
LaSalle Medical Associates Says Protect Yourself - Bring Prescriptions to Every Doctors Visit
Bring all of your prescriptions with you to every doctor visit, especially those you have given by another doctor or emergency room visit. It ensures that your doctor knows every medication you are taking and that each patient gets the best care possible for the recommended treatment. - October 06, 2012 - LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc.
Chennai Based Start-Up XCODE Launches Lifelong Wellness Program
DNA and Nutrition Hold the Key to Good Health; Chief Guest Dr. Dharini Krishnan, Chairperson, Registered Dietitian Board of the Indian Dietetic Association, received the first Lifelong Wellness assessment kit. - October 05, 2012 - Xcode Life Sciences
OsoBio Appoints Alan P. Heim as Vice President of Human Resources
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has appointed Alan P. Heim as vice president of human resources. In his capacity, Heim administers all policies and programs that affect personnel at OsoBio, including issues such as organizational planning; recruitment, hiring and training; employee... - October 05, 2012 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
ALPCO’s Mouse Sclerostin ELISA to be Featured at ASBMR
A collaboration between ALPCO Diagnostics and the Mayo Clinic has yielded a poster that will be presented at this year’s ASBMR meeting in Minneapolis, MN. - October 04, 2012 - ALPCO
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Oncology Nursing Society Event
Holmes Regional Medical Center’s Auditorium in Melbourne, FL was the setting for a presentation entitled Fertility Preservation for the Oncology Patient. This program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - October 03, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
SignaBlok Awarded NCI Grant to Test New Approach to Lung Cancer Treatment
SignaBlok, Inc., a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical startup, has been awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop novel and first-in-class agents in lung cancer. - October 03, 2012 - SignaBlok, Inc.
IonSense® Introduces the OpenSpot Quick Strips™ for the DART OS Transmission Module™, Providing Rapid Analysis in Food Safety and Product Quality
New Product to be exhibited at the AOAC International Annual Meeting and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV October 1 through October 4, 2012 - October 01, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
IonSense, Inc. Issued Two Patents on Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Introduces New Product at International Mass Spectrometry Conference, Kyoto, Japan.
New DART-OS Source Demonstrated Live to Meeting Attendees, Highlighting Applications in Food Safety and Forensics. - September 27, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
Clinical CRO ICRC-Weyer Ready for Increase in Advanced Therapy Trials
The clinical contract research organization (CRO) ICRC-Weyer GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, has announced that the company is prepared for the increasing number of Advanced Therapy trials, a trend that is expected to continue for the next 10 to 15 years. - September 27, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Oncology Conference
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), was invited to speak on the topic of fertility preservation for oncology patients. - September 26, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
SFL’s Managing Director Invited to Speak at World Medtech Forum
Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani, Managing Director of the SFL will speak on European Day at the World Medtech Forum in Lucerne, Switzerland. - September 22, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
New Phase 2 Paid Hepatitis C Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at Avail Clinical Research in Central Florida; Accepting Male & Female Participants Age 18-70
The primary objectives of this study are to evaluate the 12-week safety, antiviral activity and tolerability of this new Hep C drug when given in combination with PEG and RIBA as measured by extended rapid virologic response. - September 19, 2012 - Avail Clinical Research
New Phase 2 Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trial Now Enrolling at Achieve Clinical Research in Birmingham, Alabama; 35 Locations Throughout the U.S.
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new Rheumatoid Arthritis monotherapy in moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) subjects. - September 18, 2012 - Achieve Clinical Research
Finally, New Help with Menstrual Cramps and Bleeding
Newly Published Self Flush Guide Introduces Easy, Free Way to Reduce Period Problems - September 15, 2012 - Pink Tub LLC
Achieve Clinical Research is Conducting New Rheumatoid Arthritis Trials in Birmingham, Alabama
Achieve Clinical Research, located in Birmingham, AL, has started enrolling participants for a new Rheumatoid Arthritis clinical trial. The study is open to adults ages 18 - 75 who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. - September 14, 2012 - Achieve Clinical Research
VetDC Wins Venture Showcase Competition at BioWest 2012
VetDC (Fort Collins, CO) has won the Venture Showcase competition at the 2012 BioWest Conference & Expo, which is organized by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). Five finalists competed for the $7,500 cash prize, presenting their technologies and business plans in front of a live audience to a judging panel of bioscience experts and venture capitalists. - September 14, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
FamilyCord Introduces FamilyCord Spain
FamilyCord, a subsidiary of California Cryobank, today announced the launch of FamilyCord Spain. FamilyCord Spain will allow patients of both private and public hospitals in Madrid, Andalucía and Castilla y León to store valuable cord blood stem cells for their new babies. All Spanish... - September 10, 2012 - California Cryobank
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Coastal Fertility Specialists
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services - September 09, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic Fundraiser Dinner in San Jose, California
The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic is holding a fundraiser at Zona Rosa restaurant at 1141 The Alameda in San Jose, California. This event will be held on September 16, 2012 from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased on their website at http://www.nicaclinic.org. - September 08, 2012 - The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic
SFL’s Managing Director and Head of UK Office to Speak at DIA Combination Products Workshop in Basel, Switzerland
SFL’s team to provide delegates with an understanding of the regulatory framework for drug/device combinations and drug/companion diagnostics in the EU. - September 08, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Dr. Malcolm Rowland, to Discuss Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetics in Rosa’s Impact Webinar Series
Dr. Rowland, will present “Drug development and physiologically based pharmacokinetics” Webinar September 19, 2012. - September 08, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
Fertility Preservation Network Adds New Jersey Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services - September 07, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
ALPCO Adds an FDA Registered ELISA for West Nile Virus
ALPCO announces the addition of two FDA Registered ELISAs for the measurement of West Nile Virus. - September 05, 2012 - ALPCO
2012 BioWest Conference & Expo Showcases 40+ New Technologies, Products and Services for the Region’s Robust Bioscience Industry
More than 40 exhibitors will be showcasing new technologies, products and services for 500+ attendees at the 2012 BioWest Conference & Expo, September 11, at the Marriott City Center, Denver. National Speakers Ginger Graham and Mike Huckman will provide the keynotes for the 9th BioWest organized by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). - September 04, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Pipette.com Release Company Brand Pipette Tips
Leading distributors for the industry’s best pipettes and pipette accessories, Pipette.com has recently announced that the company will now be offering their own brand of pipette tips directly to their client base. The company’s brand of tips has been designed based on their 16-years of... - September 02, 2012 - Pipette.com
IMS Health Acquires TTC, Strengthening Pharma R&D Services Capabilities
Delivers Industry-Leading Clinical Trial Cost Benchmarking Solutions - September 01, 2012 - TTC LLC
The Light Study, a New Long-Term Weight Management Research Study, Begins Enrolling Patients at Wake Research Associates in Raleigh, NC
“Take Five to Live Light” Campaign Launched for Obesity Awareness Wake Research Associates today announced that the Light Study, a unique medical research study evaluating an investigational medication for weight loss, has begun enrolling patients at its site. The research study is... - August 31, 2012 - Wake Research Associates
Mark Clulow Joins Shenzhen Changhong Technology Co., Ltd. as Sales Director
The latest member to join CHT Management is also the Company’s youngest Director to date. - August 30, 2012 - Shenzhen Changhong Technology Co., Ltd.
ReproTech, LTD Announces New Office Opening in Mesquite, TX
ReproTech, LTD announces the opening of its fourth cryostorage facility. - August 29, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Concerned Consumers Can Walk Into Any Lab Test Now and Get a Test for West Nile Virus, with Results in 48-72 Hours
According to the CDC West Nile update on August 23th, more than 1,100 people in the U.S. have been infected with the West Nile virus and at least 41 people have died, making this year’s outbreak of the mosquito-carried virus the largest since 1999, when the virus was first detected in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). - August 24, 2012 - Any Lab Test Now
World Record Broken for Birth Through Cryopreserved Sperm
Existing record of 28 years for a successful live birth through cryopreserved sperm is shattered - August 24, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Opens New Accelerator Facility, Significantly Expanding Capabilities at Its Bioscience Park Ctr in the Fitzsimons Life Science District
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) opens its new $8 million Accelerator facility today, expanding its Bioscience Park Center (BPC) by roughly 50% with this state-of-the-art 37,000-square-foot structure. The new accelerator space is leasing to existing tenants graduating from the adjacent Incubator Building and other companies in the growth stage. - August 22, 2012 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
Drug Development Requires Flexibility in Clinical Trial Design: ICRC-Weyer Clinical CRO Interview
Innovation in drug development requires flexibility in the clinical trial design, not merely standardisation, according to Prof Dr Geerd Weyer, Managing Director at ICRC-Weyer clinical contract research organisation. - August 22, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
Virginia Women’s Center Partners with Hanover Habitat to Dedicate House to Hanover Family
Central Virginia’s Leading Women’s Health Care Provider Partners With Hanover Habitat to Build a House for Hanover County Family - August 18, 2012 - Virginia Women's Center
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Names Robin Boettcher CEO
The Board of Directors of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) has named Robin Boettcher as chief executive officer. She succeeds PBTF co-founder Dianne Traynor, who died last month. Boettcher, who begins her new role on Sept. 10, brings extensive nonprofit experience, including leadership positions with the National Parkinson Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. - August 16, 2012 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Hawaii Facility
Program greatly extends access to fertility preservation services. - August 15, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
GlaxoSmithKline and Rosa Present Psoriasis Collaboration Results at 17th International IRA Conference
PhysioPD™ modeling collaboration in psoriasis to be presented September 9-13, 2012. - August 14, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
NeriumAD Supports Cancer Research
Sherill Calhoun, Brand Partner with Nerium International, believes that the network marketing industry will help drive future research and development funding. - August 11, 2012 - Sherill Calhoun - Brand Partner Nerium International
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Twin Cities Breast Cancer Fundraiser
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), recently sponsored a bicycling team to raise funds to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Open Arms of Minnesota. - August 08, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Seattle Area Medical Center
Overlake Medical Center was the setting for a presentation entitled Fertility Preservation for the Oncology Patient. This program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - August 05, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Fertility Preservation Network Adds South Carolina Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services - August 03, 2012 - ReproTech, LLC
Rosa to Present Mechanistic Systems Pharmacology Workshop at 2012 ICSB Conference
Workshop focused on Rosa’s Model Qualification Method to be held August 19th, Toronto, Canada. - August 02, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
The Siesta Group, Worldwide Leader in Measuring Sleep, Wakefulness and Brain Activity for Clinical Trials and Research, Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary in 2012
The Siesta Group is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2012. On June 21, 2012, they held an anniversary event in Vienna, Austria, which many of their customers, partners and friends attended. Highlights of the event were the Introduction of Georg Dorffner, CEO of The Siesta Group and the keynote lectures of Vladimir Svetnik, Director, Biometrics Research, Merck & Company and Bernd Saletu, Professor of Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, Rudolfinerhaus Vienna. - August 01, 2012 - The Siesta Group Schlafanalyse GmbH
New Medical Coding Procedures at Clinical CRO ICRC-Weyer
The clinical contract research organization (CRO) ICRC-Weyer GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, has changed its coding procedures for medications, enabling the company to offer enhanced solutions to a broad client base. - July 20, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH