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Congressman Donald Norcross Joins NJ Walks for TS Honorary Committee
First South Jersey walk to support the Tourette Syndrome community. - September 16, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Synergistix Company Culture Profiled and Published on Great Place to Work®
Synergistix, a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for Life Sciences, announced today that it’s been considered for placement on the Best Companies List by Great Place to Work®. - September 13, 2015 - Synergistix
Synergistix Provides Summer STEM Education to Local Kids
Synergistix, a leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for Life Sciences, brought in a local Broward County Florida school teacher this summer to offer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) classes focused on coding for children of company employees. - September 13, 2015 - Synergistix
Bioo Scientific Receives USDA Approval for Using Its ELISA to Screen Meat for Ractopamine Residues
Bioo Scientific’s MaxSignal® Ractopamine ELISA Test Kit has been approved by the USDA for the verification testing requirements for screening of meat in the Quality System Verification Program (QSVP), Never Fed Beta-Agonists Marketing Program. The kit enables the detection of as little as 0.1 ppb of ractopamine in pork and other meat samples, well below the 1 ppb minimal required performance limit used by many countries. - September 04, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
NanoCellect and UCSD Team Up on Single-Cell Sorting and Analysis
NanoCellect Biomedical, a developer of affordable and accessible flow cytometry and cell sorting technology for life science researchers, begins a collaboration with UCSD to develop single cell applications based on their WOLF Cell Sorter. The WOLF Cell Sorter enables easy-to-use cell sorting that... - September 02, 2015 - NanoCellect
Epitope Diagnostics Introduces Novel Fecal NGAL Specific ELISA Kit for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Epitope Diagnostics introduces its novel fecal neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) ELISA kit. This is the first commercial kit that is developed for measurement of NGAL levels in human stool sample. Fecal NGAL is potentially a better marker than those currently used in clinical practice. - September 01, 2015 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Bioo Scientific Honored for Increasing Austin’s Ability to Compete in the Global Marketplace
Bioo Scientific, an Austin-based biotech company which manufactures food and feed safety test kits and products supporting life science research, received the British Airways International Trade, Investment & Expansion Award, which recognizes investments by international companies in Austin that create jobs locally, as well as Austin-based companies who have a global impact through products and services provided worldwide. - August 30, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Bioo Scientific Enables the Sensitive Detection of a Broad Range of Beta-Lactam Antibiotics in Food
Bioo Scientific’s MaxSignal® Beta-Lactam ELISA Test Kit has been validated for the screening of a wide range of beta-lactam antibiotics in a number of food matrices, with detection limits as low as 0.8 ppb. - August 27, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
New England, North Carolina Motorcyclists Hit Road for Kids
From the mountains of North Carolina to history-rich sites of Massachusetts, motorcyclists hit the road over the weekend for kids battling brain tumors. These family-friendly Ride for Kids events, held in Asheville, N.C., and Framingham, Mass., raised $84,236 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor... - August 27, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Senate President Sweeney Offers Encouragement, Joins NJ Walks for TS Honorary Committee
First South Jersey Walk for Tourette Syndrome community is Sept. 20th. - August 26, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Molecular Innovations, Inc. Issued U.S. Patent for Human Prorenin ELISA Kit
Molecular Innovations, Inc. has been issued United States Patent Number 9,085,795 for its unique and novel “Human Prorenin ELISA Kit.” - August 23, 2015 - Molecular Innovations
Academy Empowers a New Class of Teen Leaders
NJCTS Tim Howard Leadership Academy Class of 2015 gained new skills for life. - August 22, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
St. Louis Motorcyclists Rev It Up at Ride for Kids
St. Louis motorcyclists gathered over the weekend to honor 11 local brain tumor survivors at the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Ride for Kids event. The family-friendly event, held at St. Charles Community College in Cottleville, raised $46,290 to support the foundation's lifesaving research... - August 19, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
ide Group Ramps Up Electronic Engineering Capabilities to Deliver Pioneering Technologies
ide Group is pleased to announce the appointment of John Paul McKeown to grow ide’s capabilities in electronics and software design and development in Australia and the US. John Paul’s appointment is an important advancement for ide and its clients, enabling businesses to diversify and grow in new directions and realise value in complex new environments. - August 18, 2015 - IDE Group
Motorsports Market Into a $5 Billion Market-IndustryARC
The Motorsports report covers the market analysis of F1 and its feeder series. Revenue generation for these events is analyzed by type of revenue channel such as sponsorship/advertising, race hosting fees, broadcasting, ticketing and merchandising. - August 14, 2015 - IndustryARC
ide Group Expands Expertise to Discover New Opportunities Across US Markets
ide Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Marek Swoboda as part of ide’s continued commitment to developing new opportunities and realizing value across US markets. Marek has been appointed to the role of Product Development Manager and joins ide’s US based team in... - August 13, 2015 - IDE Group
Motorcyclists in Three States Help Children with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists gathered in three states over the weekend and raised $103,927 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The events in Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania honored 25 local brain tumor survivors on Aug. 2: Andrea, Andrew, Angel, Annabelle, Bo, Catie, Gianna, James, Jon,... - August 05, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Weidlinger Mourns Civil Engineer Herbert Rothman
Retired Principal Herbert Rothman, who launched and headed Weidlinger’s Transportation Group, was a foremost expert on suspension bridges. - August 04, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Q-Lab Corporation Celebrates Milestones in China
Q-Lab China office marks 10 years and becoming a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in China. - August 02, 2015 - Q-Lab Corporation
Riders in Midwest, South Raise Funds for the PBTF
From the southern hills to the Midwestern plains, Ride for Kids motorcyclists combined to raise more than $90,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on July 26. More than 300 participants attended the East Tennessee and Kansas City Ride for Kids events to honor their local brain tumor... - July 29, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Fannin Innovation Studio Expands Team as Life Science Portfolio Grows
Dr. Michael Heffernan to lead R&D of novel biomedical technologies. - July 29, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Famous Billy Meier UFO Contact Case to be Presented in Kansas City August 14
Michael Horn will present the famous The Billy Meier UFO Case about the long-running Billy Meier extraterrestrial contact case which started in 1942 and continues to this day. The event is hosted by Un-X News Magazine and will be held at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707W 47th St. Kansas City, Missouri on August 14, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - July 27, 2015 - Missouri MUFON/ UnX Media
Assemblyman Troy Singleton to Chair NJ Walks for TS Honorary Committee
First South Jersey walk to support the Tourette Syndrome community. - July 25, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Fannin Innovation Studio and University of Houston Announce the Formation of GuidaBot, LLC
Technology enables interventions using real-time MRI guidance. - July 25, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Bioo Scientific Increases Multiplexing Capabilities for Illumina Sequencing with >2000 Single-Index Barcodes
Bioo Scientific has released NEXTflex-HT™ Barcodes, single-index barcodes for Illumina sequencing, significantly increasing throughput capacity for next generation sequencing. The NEXTflex-HT Barcodes permit dual error correction to preventing ambiguity in sample differentiation due to PCR errors or sequencing instrument miscalling. Each pair of consecutive barcodes is fully color balanced and suitable for low level multiplexing. - July 24, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Ride for Kids Crosses Borders to Raise Funds for PBTF
Ride for Kids motorcyclists rode in three states to raise $392,428 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation over the weekend. Riders in Minnesota, New York and Wisconsin honored 27 brain tumor survivors on July 19: Alyona, Amanda, April, Beckett, Carra, Catrina, Connor, Dominic, Emily, Hunter,... - July 22, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Register Today for South Jersey's First NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome Event on Sept. 20
5k walk and family fun run in Medford Lakes will benefit NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - July 18, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Weidlinger’s Mohammed Ettouney to Chair EMI Objective Resilience Committee
Ettouney founded the committee of the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute with the goal of encouraging research, amassing data, and disseminating information with respect to the burgeoning field of infrastructure resilience. - July 15, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Ohio Motorcyclists Raise Funds for the PBTF
Motorcyclists from the Buckeye State banded together for children fighting brain tumors at the 24th Marysville Ride for Kids over the weekend. The July 11 event, which benefited the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, honored local brain tumor survivors Erin, Jared, Naomi and Seth as Ride for Kids... - July 15, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Bioo Scientific Releases Enzyme Assay for Sulfite Detection in Food and Beverage Samples
Bioo Scientific’s MaxSignal® Sulfite Assay Kit, is a convenient and robust system optimized for the screening of the preservative sulfite that is highly prevalent in food and beverage samples. This enzyme assay uses a rapid aqueous extraction, and an enzymatic reaction that requires only 20 minutes. The kit can detect as little as 0.5 ppm of sulfite in aqueous extractions, and incorporates an innovative new format which offers more accurate results when testing “high-creep" samples. - July 10, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Northern Indiana Motorcyclists Unite for Kids
Motorcyclists showed their support for children with brain tumors by raising $53,920 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 28. More than 200 participants gathered for the Northern Indiana Ride for Kids in South Bend to honor brain tumor survivors Adler, Daniel, Hannah, Jayden, Jennifer... - July 01, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Q-Lab Named a Top Workplace Again for 2015
Q-Lab Corporation was named a top workplace in northeast Ohio for 2015. - June 24, 2015 - Q-Lab Corporation
New Scoliosis Treatment in Kansas City - Non-Bracing, Non-Surgical
Kansas City has a new treatment for the reduction and stabilization of Scoliosis, that doesn't require hard-bracing or surgical-fusion. There is now hope for children and adults who have struggled with the pain and disability caused by Scoliosis. For many, bracing and surgery were the only treatment options available, despite controversy regarding their overall effectiveness. Visit www.ScoliosisKC.com to see if this exercise-based treatment option is right for you. - June 19, 2015 - ScoliosisKC
Systems Biology Infrastructure Industry Survey Results Published
On 2nd June 2015, the Infrastructure for Systems Biology Europe (ISBE), a European research infrastructure, presented the results from an "Industry Survey" undertaken by ISC – Intelligence in Science at the company’s Brussels offices. - June 19, 2015 - ISC - Intelligence In Science
Bioo Scientific Launches One-component, Ready-to-Use TMB to Simplify ELISA Kits and Improve Their Stability
Bioo Scientific has released the new MaxSignal® TMB (3,3’,5,5’ – tetramethylbenzidine) Microwell Substrate Solution, a stable, one-component, ready-to-use TMB formulation which simplifies ELISAs, increasing accuracy by reducing potential errors. - June 17, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Motorcyclists in Colorado, Ohio Rally for Kids with Brain Tumors
From the Rocky Mountains to the Buckeye State, motorcyclists hit the road to raise funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 14. More than 300 participants gathered in Golden, Colo., and Independence, Ohio, to honor brain tumor survivors Amie, Ashley, Becca,... - June 17, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Tim Howard Kicks-off Year Long Awareness and Fundraising Campaign at Team Up with Tim Howard Event
Hundreds of fans joined the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS) and Rutgers Men's Soccer in welcoming home world renowned goalkeeper and New Jersey native Tim Howard at the Team Up with Tim Howard event on June 4 at Rutgers University. For many Team Up with Tim Howard was a chance to meet a... - June 14, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bioo Scientific Releases Automated NEXTflex Protocols for the Sciclone NGS Workstation
Bioo Scientific has developed and optimized automation protocols for its line of NEXTflex™ library preparation kits on the Sciclone® NGS and NGSx Workstations, including the NEXTflex™ Rapid Directional qRNA-Seq Kit, the NEXTflex™ Rapid Directional RNA-Seq Kit, the NEXTflex™ Rapid RNA-Seq Kit and the NEXTflex™ Rapid DNA-Seq Kit, delivering higher throughput and consistent results. - June 12, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Georgia, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Georgia and Virginia contributed $170,290 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Ride for Kids events on June 7. Nearly 1,000 participants gathered to help cure the kids in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va. The events honored brain tumor survivors Addison,... - June 10, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Non-Bracing & Non-Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis Now Here in Kansas City
Kansas City has a new treatment for the reduction and stabilization of Scoliosis, that doesn't require hard-bracing or surgical-fusion. There is now hope for children and adults who have struggled with the pain and disability caused by Scoliosis. For many, bracing and surgery were the only treatment options available, despite controversy regarding their overall effectiveness. Visit www.ScoliosisKC.com to see if this exercise-based treatment option is right for you. - June 03, 2015 - ScoliosisKC
Leading Plant Science Society Recognizes Two Danforth Center Scientists
Andrea Eveland, Ph.D. and Daniel Chitwood, Ph.D. assistant members and principal investigators at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center received prestigious awards from the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB), a professional society devoted to the advancement of the plant... - May 31, 2015 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Bioo Scientific Recognized with 2015 Tibbetts Award
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will present Bioo Scientific with the 2015 Tibbetts Awards in the Medical and Life Sciences category at a White House ceremony on June 15. The 2015 Tibbetts Awards are granted to small businesses for excellence through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Bioo Scientific's award winning technology includes new methods for in vivo delivery of siRNA, miRNA, long dsRNA and other RNAi agents. - May 30, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
St. Louis Conservation Thought Leaders Featured at Summer Conversations Program
Let’s Talk About… Prairies, Conservation and Energy - May 28, 2015 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Cresskill Students Get Lessons About Tourette Syndrome from NJCTS Youth Advocates
Drew Friedrich, Cameron Mehlman, and Mike Hayden educate students and teachers during Cresskill school district’s weeklong awareness campaign about the neurological disorder. - May 26, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Q-Lab’s Exclusive Representative in Brazil Wins Paint & Pintura Award
MAST Comercial Importadora Ltda, Q-Lab's representative in Brazil, was chosen by Paint & Pintura Magazine as the best Lab Equipment Supplier in the local paint market. Learn more at www.q-lab.com/news. - May 22, 2015 - Q-Lab Corporation
Tennessee Motorcyclists Ride for a Cure
Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered for the seventh Middle Tennessee Ride for Kids event on May 17 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Riders raised $121,376 to help cure the kids, as of ride time. The event in Murfreesboro, Tenn., honored local brain tumor survivors Brittani, Jessica,... - May 20, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Infrastructure for Systems Biology Europe to Publish Industry Survey
On 2 June, the Infrastructure for Systems Biology Europe (ISBE) will publish the results of its industry survey for opinion on the application of systems biology to companies across the European Union (EU). - May 18, 2015 - ISC - Intelligence In Science
Team Up with Tim Howard on June 4 at Rutgers University
Team USA goalkeeper and NJCTS launch Tourette Syndrome awareness campaign to benefit the Tim Howard Leadership Academy. - May 17, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Design of the Pilot Plant for the Valorisation of Zamak Waste Starts
The beginning of GREENZO’s compacted pilot plant will allow for first-quality zinc oxide from by-products of the Zamak transformation industry. - May 16, 2015 - AIJU - Technological Institute for Children’s Products and Leisure
Epitope Diagnostics Launches a Novel 25-OH Vitamin D ELISA Kit
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. has added a new ELISA kit to their product line to detect the total amount of 25-OH vitamin D2 and D3 in serum or plasma sample. This is a monoclonal antibody-based ELISA with a unique vitamin D releasing buffer for easy and reliable measurement of 25-OH vitamin D. - May 11, 2015 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.