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PharmaJet Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Funding
PharmaJet Inc. announced today that it will receive funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables researchers worldwide to pursue innovations that address persistent health and development challenges. Dr. Linda... - November 16, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Fall Cancer Fundraising Events
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was a sponsor in recent fundraising events to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). - November 16, 2011 - ReproTech, LLC
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Rolls Out First Phase of Strategic Refocus with Appointment of Four Key Leaders in the Bioscience Industry to Its Board of Directors
The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is adding four of the area's most well-known and successful leaders in the Bioscience Industry to its Board of Directors. Change in board composition is the result of a strategic refocus for the FRA, and those recently appointed to the board include: Donald M. Elliman, Jr.; William Freytag, PhD; James C. T. Linfield; and David Perez. - November 15, 2011 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
Source-Omega Advocates Algae Oil for Diabetics in India, China and the USA in New Publication
Source-Omega, a finished products manufacturer and educational marketing company, announced today their new peer-reviewed publication titled "A Substitute for Fish Oil: Qualifying Algae Oil Omega-3s as a Medical Food," written by Dr Scott D. Doughman, PhD, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer. - November 14, 2011 - Source-Omega
Photo Exhibit by Colorado BioScience Association Keynote Speaker Rick Guidotti Begins Friday, November 18, at VSA Colorado/Access Gallery, Santa Fe Arts District
Photos by Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Awards Dinner Keynote Presenter Rick Guidotti will be on display for a month, beginning November 18, at Denver's CSA Colorado/Access Gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District. Guidotti, award winning fashion photographer, is known worldwide for his dynamic images and important message about genetic difference. - November 14, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Rosa to Provide Noncompartmental Pharmacokinetic Analyses NCAs for Advanced Research Institute
Integration Creates Seamless Data Management and Analysis Capability for ARA Customers - November 14, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
Mitegen Announces Distribution Agreement with Helix Biotech in Malaysia
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Helix Biotech (M) SDN BHD of... - November 12, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Mitegen Announces Mutual Distribution Agreements with AJK Analytical Services
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed mutual distribution agreements with AJK Analytical Services. - November 12, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Metrics Inc.'s Potent Facility Now Offers Neat API Capsule Filling
Completely contained Xcelodose® could help accelerate clients’ move to Phase I clinical trials. - November 12, 2011 - Metrics, Inc.
Ron McFarlane of MedPro Rx, Inc. Appointed as NCLCV Board Member
Chief Operating Officer for Medpro Rx, Inc. Named to North Carolina League of Conservative Voters Board - November 12, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Sleep and Consciousness Research Now Online
Lucid Scribe Database is an online sleep and consciousness research database that aims to document the effects of lucidity on dreams. The word lucid is defined as clarity, especially of thought. In regard to dreaming it refers to a state in which one is aware that one is dreaming, whilst one is... - November 11, 2011 - Lucid Scribe Database
Better Surfing Through Science at Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology doctoral candidate designs artificial reefs for coastal protection and teaches high school kids about engineering. - November 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Novus Biologicals Announces New ROBLD3 Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibody Technology™
Novus Biologicals announced today a new ROBLD3 antibody (catalog number NBP1-71687) for use in research on cell growth regulation. This ROBLD3 antibody was made using SDIX Genomic Antibody TechnologyTM. ROBLD3 is one of three individual proteins (ROBLD3, c11orf59 & MAPKSP1) that form the... - November 11, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Announcing the Release of a Novel Tool for the Assessment of Porcine Islet Functionality: the Mercodia Porcine C-peptide ELISA
Mercodia announced the release of their new Porcine C-Peptide ELISA at the recent Cell Transplant Society (CTS) and International Xenotransplantation Association (IXA) meeting in Miami, Florida, October 23-26. This assay provides the type 1 diabetes, and more specifically the islet transplantation,... - November 10, 2011 - Mercodia Inc.
Dr. Alexander Sutin of Stevens Elected Acoustical Society of America Fellow
Dr. Sutin develops acoustical underwater monitoring for port and harbor security. - November 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Colorado BioScience Association Launches Internship Program with Support of 11 Area Employers and Universities
The Education Committee of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is launching its new Internship Program with the support of 11 Founding Employers and the major universities in the state. Intern recruitment begins immediately through early spring 2012, with the first interns expected to be placed in positions by summer 2012. - November 10, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Introducing BioDatomics - the Latest Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Platform
BioDatomics releases a new version of their computational biology analysis and visualization platform – a workstation version is now available for free download. - November 10, 2011 - BioDatomics
RayBiotech, Inc. Engages Industry Expert for Business Development & Growth Advisory Services
RayBiotech, Inc., today announced that it has engaged recognized industry expert, David A. Dodd of RiversEdge BioVentures LLC to work with the Company in the areas of Business Development and Strategic Growth Opportunities. - November 10, 2011 - RayBiotech, Inc
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Launches First Chinese Language Web Site
Translated site will help advance the development of the outsourcing profession and industry in China, and promote IAOP in the region to non-English speakers. - November 10, 2011 - IAOP
NovaTeinBio Announce Introduction of Nearly 7000 Products to Their Antibody Collection
Biological reagents supplier NovaTeinBio has announced the addition of thousands of new products to their antibody product suite. Through these new product additions, which include nearly 7000 new primary antibodies for their clients’ high-priority research applications, the company is hoping... - November 10, 2011 - Novatein Biosciences
Prevtec microbia Closes a $4 Million Financing Round with North-American and European Investors
Prevtec microbia inc., a rapidly expanding Canadian biotech company developing innovative animal health technologies for the livestock industry, announced that it has closed a $4 million financing round from a global syndicate of financial and industry leaders. The proceeds will mostly be used to... - November 09, 2011 - Prevtec microbia inc.
IAOP Forms Alliance with APMG-International to Launch COS-FP Training and Certification Program
Latest Among Standardized Certification Programs for Outsourcing Industry - November 09, 2011 - IAOP
Metrics Earns Industry Award for Outstanding Performance in Solid-Dose Contract Manufacturing Service
Metrics was singled out from among 400 CMOs worldwide for outstanding performance in four categories – quality, reliability, accessibility and regulatory. - November 09, 2011 - Metrics, Inc.
MedPro Rx, Inc. Names New Clinical Pharmacist
Local Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Adds Gina Ceremuga as Team Member - November 09, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
SoBran Gives to Women and Children
A Special Thanksgiving for the Women and Children of Linda Vista Most people expect to spend Thanksgiving at home, surrounded by friends and family. For the women and children of Linda Vista, “home” has a very different meaning this year. Previously homeless, they will celebrate... - November 06, 2011 - SoBran, Inc.
DNP Announces 54% Sales Growth After Q3
DNP International experiences substantial growth in the third quarter. - November 06, 2011 - DNP International Co., Inc.
Rudolf Coetzee Named Director of Business Development at BioPharm Systems
BioPharm Systems, a leading provider of clinical trial, data, and drug safety solutions, and a Gold level member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced that Rudolf Coetzee has been named director of business development for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Mr. Coetzee will be... - November 05, 2011 - BioPharm Systems
Rapid Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio
Dr. Hongbin Li of Stevens Institute of Technology Wins Outstanding Paper Award at IEEE Africon 2011. - November 05, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Bioo Scientific Launched the NEXTflex™ ChIP-Seq Kit for Improved Genome Wide Analysis of DNA-Protein Interactions
Bioo Scientific announced the launch of the NEXTflex™ ChIP-Seq Kit which was designed to simplify the genome-wide profiling of DNA-protein interactions by improving the traditional ChIP-Seq protocol and offering flexible barcoding options to facilitate multiplexing. ChIP-seq analysis is... - November 04, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Total Pipette Management (TPM) Makes Compliance Easy with Green Document Storage Solutions and 24/7 Access for Pipette Calibration Records
Pipette.com is excited to announce the availability of Total Pipette Management (TPM) an innovative software solution to manage all aspects of a pipette instrument population. TPM is best known for its uses with document management for pipette calibration. TPM stores calibration certificates... - November 04, 2011 - Accutek Laboratories
IAOP Offers New Outsourcing Business Development Professional Certification and Training Workshop
Certification is the Newest in a Group of Expanded Certification Programs Launched by IAOP - November 04, 2011 - IAOP
No-Risk Prenatal Paternity Testing Provides Peace of Mind, Answering Important Questions Before Your Child’s Birth
ANY LAB TEST NOW-Wichita Falls is at the forefront of DNA family relationship testing, now offering a prenatal paternity test from blood collected from the pregnant mother and alleged expectant father. - November 03, 2011 - Any Lab Test Now
Waxelene Announces Retail Distribution Agreements
Eco-friendly petroleum jelly alternative now available in over 150 stores in 19 states including select Whole Foods locations. - November 03, 2011 - Waxelene
SHL to Speak and Exhibit at the 2011 PDA Conference in Basel, Switzerland
SHL will be exhibiting at the 2011 Parental Drug Association (PDA) Europe Conference in Basel, Switzerland November 8-9th at booth #44 & 49. - November 03, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
National Testing Laboratories, Ltd Achieves ISO 17025:2005 Accreditation
National Testing Laboratories, Ltd conveys commitment to the highest quality water testing services for our customers through ISO 17025:2005 accreditation. - November 03, 2011 - National Testing Laboratories, Ltd
Metrics Names Chris Golebiowski Vice President Analytical Services
Fast-growing division supports all analytical needs in bringing solid-dose medicines to market. - November 03, 2011 - Metrics, Inc.
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Partners with Brasscom to Advance Strategic Outsourcing in Brazil
IAOP Chairman to Speak at Global IT Forum and Launch New Brazil Chapter - November 03, 2011 - IAOP
VP at OSO BioPharmaceuticals Elected to DCAT Board of Directors
Milton Boyer to serve three-year term at leading industry association. - November 03, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
MRM Announces Enrollment in Non-GMO Project Verification Program
Metabolic Response Modifiers (MRM) Veggie Protein is one step closer to earning the coveted Non-GMO Project verified seal. The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit collaboration comprised of manufacturers, retailers, processors, distributors, farmers, seed companies and consumers committed to preserving... - November 03, 2011 - MRM
San Francisco Clinical Affairs Consulting Firm Rebrands as The Jon Block Group: Expanded Team, Enhanced Capabilities
Jon E. Block, Ph.D., Inc., an internationally recognized clinical affairs consulting firm based in San Francisco announced today it has rebranded as The Jon Block Group (www.JonBlockGroup.com). The Jon Block Group serves many of the world’s top medical device firms, providing senior-level... - November 02, 2011 - Jon Block Group
Mitegen Announces Mutual Distribution Agreements with XTalQuest Inc., Ltd.
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed mutual distribution agreements with XTalQuest Inc., Ltd a Beijing based provider of high quality crystallization plates, screening solutions, and other products for crystallography. - November 01, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Dr. Mike Reed Joins Rosa & Co. Executive Management Team
Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, today announced the appointment of Mike Reed as Vice President. - November 01, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
Stevens Professor David J. Cappelleri Selected for National Academy of Engineering Symposium
One of 65 young engineering educators selected to participate in curriculum development workshop. - October 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Novus Biologicals Announces New CHD7 Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibody Technology™
Novus Biologicals announced today a new CHD7 antibody (catalog number NBP1-77393) for use in research on transcription regulation and CHARGE syndrome. This CHD7 antibody was made using SDIX Genomic Antibody TechnologyTM. CHD7 is an ATP-dependent chromatin remodeler that interacts closely with SOX2... - October 29, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Business and Operation Excellence for Branded Generics Expansion Into Emerging Markets
Overseas consumers respect and trust branded drugs more than local generics. Consumers perceive the latter as being satisfied with lax quality controls, while branded generics are trusted to have a higher level of quality and effectiveness. Branded generics are likely to reach up to 75 percent of sales growth in emerging markets within the next 10 years. - October 28, 2011 - CYPIN PRODUCTION LLC
Formulation Key to Over-Encapsulation, Metrics AAPS Poster Shows
Improper over-encapsulation compromises prodrug dissolution during stressed stability storage. - October 28, 2011 - Metrics, Inc.
DNA Diagnostics Centre UK Launches Groundbreaking Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Test – The Only Company Offering Test in UK
DNA Diagnostics Centre (DDC), the UK’s leading company for DNA paternity and relationship testing, announced today that DDC is the only company offering the first non-invasive prenatal paternity test in the UK. The new test uses SNP Microarray Technology, which requires only a simple blood sample collection from both the mother and alleged father. - October 28, 2011 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
New LDL and VLDL Receptor Antibodies Released
Novus Biologicals announced today the release of new LDL Receptor (NBP1-78159) and VLDL Receptor (NBP1-78162) antibodies. LDL and VLDL Receptors are similar cell-surface receptor proteins which mediate endocytosis of cholesterol-rich lipoproteins. Both receptors are critical to the lipid and... - October 27, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Colorado BioScience Association Hosts World Renowned Photographer Rick Guidotti for Keynote Presentation at Industry Awards Celebration in Denver
Registration is now open for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Annual Awards Dinner, featuring Keynote Presenter Rick Guidotti, world renowned photographer and co-founder of New York-based Positive Exposure. The CBSA awards event is Thursday, December 8, at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Denver. - October 27, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Bedford Research Foundation Hosts Ninth Annual Activated Egg Symposium
The Bedford Research Foundation is hosting the ninth annual Activated Egg Symposium, a yearly event that brings together experts in the stem cell research community to discuss their work, and form collaborations. The foundation's director, Dr. Ann Kiessling is proud to announce that this year's keynote speaker is Dr. Janet Rossant of the University of Toronto. The event is on November 4th, 2011 from 8am to 7:30pm. - October 26, 2011 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation