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Senomyx Announces Continued Inclusion in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 Indexes
Senomyx, a leading company focused on using proprietary taste receptor technologies to discover and develop novel flavor ingredients for the food, beverage, and ingredient supply industries, announced today its continued inclusion in the Russell 3000 Index following Russell Investments' annual reconstitution of its comprehensive set of U.S. and global equity indexes on June 24, 2010. Senomyx is also included in the Russell 2000 Index, a subset of the Russell 3000 composed of small-cap stocks. - June 30, 2011 - Senomyx, Inc.
Bacteria-Focused Treatment of Lyme Disease May be Incorrect
Clinical research done by Dr. David A. Jernigan at the Hansa Center for Optimum Health, suggests that in many of the people who experience long-term recovery from chronic Lyme disease, the bacteria and co-infections played only a secondary role in their recovery. - June 29, 2011 - Hansa Center for Optimum Health
Top Arizona Legislator, Art Hamilton, Announced as SCNM’s Spring 2011 Commencement Speaker
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM), a 4-year medical school training students as physicians in natural and preventive medicine, announced Art Hamilton, a groundbreaking Arizona legislator, as the commencement speaker for the July 9 ceremony. - June 29, 2011 - Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
Colorado BioScience Association Showcases Colorado's Bioscience Industry at BIO 2011 Conference in Washington DC, June 27-30
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will head the Colorado Pavilion at the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) International Convention in Washington DC, June 27-30. The Colorado Pavilion, located in booth # 2107 of the Exhibit Hall area, includes a number of companies and partners helping to grow the bioscience industry in the state. - June 29, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Outsourcing Professionals to Look Beyond the Horizon at 2012 Summit
Annual IAOP Event to Explore Turning Opportunities into Successes. - June 28, 2011 - IAOP
Mitegen Awarded $250K NIH STTR Phase II Grant
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, has been awarded a phase II STTR (small business technology transfer program) award from the NIH (National Institute of Health) for the development of improved crystallization plates. - June 27, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Clinical Trials in Russia. Year 2010.
The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (Roszdravnadzor) and the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation (MoH) approved 492 new clinical trials of all types including local and bioequivalence studies during 2010, demonstrating a 15% decrease from the last year figure. - June 27, 2011 - Synergy Research Group
Industry Professor Elaine Pratt Named Co-op Advisor of the Year at Stevens
Industry Professor Elaine Pratt has been recognized by the Stevens Institute of Technology Office of Cooperative Education as the 2011 Academic Advisor of the Year for her work with Pharmaceutical Manufacturing graduate students. - June 25, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
MedPro Rx, Inc. Applying for Specialty Pharmacy URAC Accreditation
Local Specialty Pharmacy Demonstrates High Service Standards in Third-Party Review - June 24, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Stevens Selected to Host 2012 IEEE SAM Workshop
Stevens Institute of Technology has recently been announced as host of the IEEE 2012 Sensor Array and Multichannel Signal Processing Workshop (SAM 2012). The biennial SAM Workshop will be held on Stevens campus in Hoboken, New Jersey on June 17-20, 2012. - June 24, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Receives DEA Approval to Handle Controlled Substances
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has been granted research and analytical licenses by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to handle Schedule II through V controlled substances. - June 24, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
ALPCO Appoints CST China as Their Exclusive Distributor in China
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have appointed CST (Shanghai) Biological Reagents Company Ltd. (CST China) as their new distributor in China. With CST China as their new distribution channel in China,... - June 23, 2011 - ALPCO
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding to Fort Collins-Based VetDC
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has selected Ft. Collins, Colorado-based VetDC to receive funding and management assistance to advance its Lead Molecule, VDC 1101. VetDC in-licenses, develops and commercializes technologies to address serious unmet medical needs in companion animals. - June 23, 2011 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
AnaSpec Offers Custom Assay Development Service
AnaSpec, EGT Group, provider of the long wavelength, ultra-sensitive SensoLyte® assay kits, is pleased to offer custom service for the development of assays. The long wavelength of SensoLyte® protease assays, many of which utilize the 5-FAM/QXL™ 520 and HiLyte Fluor™... - June 23, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Highlights Anb-Wang Resin
Colorimetric based Peptide-p-Nitroanilide conjugates (peptide-pNAs), with absorbance at approximately 408 nm, have historically been and are still widely used substrates for the study of protease activity. However, the preparation of peptide-pNA presents technical challenges. The amino group of pNA... - June 23, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Red Cedar Technology Releases New HEEDS Post-Processing Software
Preview version of HEEDS POST 1.0 available now - June 23, 2011 - Red Cedar Technology
Dr Joe Krebs Will Lecture About Melamine Detection in Food at the AOAC Pacific NW Annual Meeting
The Director of Protein Chemistry & Engineering at Bioo Scientific, Joe Krebs, will give a lecture describing his research on sequential injection analysis of melamine in food samples at the AOAC Pacific Northwest Section Annual Meeting. - June 22, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
One-Shot Dengue Fever Vaccine Moves Closer to Reality
Arbovax, Inc. is an early stage biotechnology company based in Raleigh NC, developing a novel and innovative technology to facilitate the development of vaccines against insect-borne viruses. Their initial focus, Dengue Fever, is ranked second only to Malaria by the World Health Organization for its devastating global impact. - June 21, 2011 - Arbovax Inc
IAOP Announces the Cloud Service Measurement Initiative Consortium (CSMIC) at Carnegie Mellon University Silicon Valley as New Academic Alliance Partner
Collaboration to Develop Cloud Computing Standards - June 21, 2011 - IAOP
The International Aging Research Portfolio (IARP) Team Announces the Launch of FundingTrends.org
The development team of the International Aging Research Portfolio (IARP) today announced the launch of the beta version of FundingTrends.org – a simple and effective online tool for comparing funding trends in biomedical research based on keywords and phrases used in successful grant... - June 20, 2011 - The International Aging Research Portfolio
ANY LAB TEST NOW® in Wichita Falls, Texas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumer
In an effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Wichita Falls community. The new facility, located at ANY LAB TEST NOW-Wichita Falls, Texas located... - June 19, 2011 - Any Lab Test Now
Vita-Flora Health Launches Website for Bio-V™, a New Probiotic Supplement for Women
Vita-Flora Health today announced the website launch for its premiere product, Bio-V™, a newly-formulated probiotic supplement for women. Details and pre-order information are available at http://www.mybio-v.com. “Bio-V is an all-natural breakthrough for women’s health,”... - June 19, 2011 - Vita-Flora Health
Introducing the New 307-in-1 Better Health Solution from DrNewtons.com
Magnesium is responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions. Yet journals like Nutrition Research are reporting that most people aren't getting enough of this vital mineral. - June 17, 2011 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
BioPharm Systems to Host Webinar on Oracle Argus Safety and Oracle Argus Safety Japan
Leading provider of Oracle's clinical trial, data, and drug safety solutions will discuss the benefits of Argus Safety and Argus Safety Japan. - June 17, 2011 - BioPharm Systems
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J. Introduces Latest Technology for Ankle Replacement
Dr. Gerald Mauriello, Jr., a podiatric surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), in Freehold, and a DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) of Advanced Foot Ankle Institute, a division of AOSMI, PC, has begun offering treatment in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties for ankle... - June 17, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Ameridose Named Supplier of Choice for Texas Purchasing Coalition
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, has been selected as supplier of choice for Texas Purchasing Coalition (TPC) hospitals. The TPC Group currently includes 10 integrated delivery network healthcare systems with 27 facilities, together generating... - June 16, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Urweb.tv Offers a New Channel for Open Innovation Business Development
Glaxo Smith Kline Consumer Products is the latest company to open an online Open Innovation portal as part of its business development strategy. To reach those hard-to-find inventors, entrepreneurs and garage geniuses, GSK is using MMC Productions technology marketing channel urweb.tv. - June 15, 2011 - MMC Productions Inc
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad of Stevens Receives ASME Award
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Noise and Vibration Control Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the 2011 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Section Advisor Award for District A for his dedicated service as an advisor. - June 15, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products Introduces ProStretch Plus
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products announced today the introduction of the new ProStretch Plus, an advancement in stretching tools that engages the entire interconnective chain of the lower leg beginning with the hamstring, calves, Achilles tendon, Plantar fascia and toes to provide a deep, safe, effective stretch. - June 14, 2011 - Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products
Bioo Scientific Optimizes the Screening of Multiple Tetracycline Residues in Milk, Meat and Honey
Bioo Scientific is working to improve the screening for tetracycline residues in milk, meat, honey and other sample types by improving the MaxSignal® Tetracycline ELISA Kit by offering higher sensitivity and simplified extraction protocols and also by launching kits for the specific detection of oxytetracycline, chlortetracycline and doxycycline residues. - June 13, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Using Nanosilica to Strengthen Concrete at Stevens Institute of Technology
Jon Belkowitz, a concrete expert and doctoral student at Stevens Institute of Technology, studies chemical reactions within concrete at the nanoscale to formulate a new concrete mixture that will result in longer-lasting buildings, roadways, sidewalks, stairs, sewers, and dams. - June 12, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J. Offers Information About Acupuncture and Pain Management at Monroe Wellness Fair
Dr. Kristie Y. Kim, a board-certified physiatrist at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) of Freehold, Monroe, and Wall townships, gave a talk entitled “Acupuncture and Pain Management,” Saturday, May 14, at the Monroe Wellness and Family Fun Health Fair at... - June 12, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dr. Frank Fisher of Stevens Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster
Dr. Frank Fisher at Stevens Institute of Technology has recently been added to the Fulbright Specialist Roster for his expertise in engineering education. - June 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology 2011 Commencement
On May 26th, Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ celebrated the Class of 2011 with Commencement activities on Castle Point. - June 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
MoBiTec Expands Its Selection of High Quality Gene Expression Systems for Bacillus megaterium
Based on its already successful protein expression systems for Bacillus megaterium, MoBiTec GmbH introduces a new family of protein expression vectors, the hp-Expression Systems, for high yield expression in the well-established organism Bacillus megaterium. This new system complements the existing non-E. coli expression systems for B. megaterium, Bacillus subtilis, Lactococcus lactis and yeast. Further non-E. coli expression systems are in preparation. - June 09, 2011 - MoBiTec GmbH
Aciont® to Present at the 13th Annual NIH SBIR/STTR Conference
Dr. Kongnara Papangkorn’s presentation is entitled, “Safety Aspects and Drug Delivery Performance of Visulex® Passive Delivery System” - June 09, 2011 - Aciont Inc.
Carotech to Showcase GRAS-Approved Tocomin Palm Tocotrienol Complex at IFT 2011, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Carotech will share applications and benefits of TocoBev tocotrienol beverage powder at IFT. - June 09, 2011 - Carotech Inc.
Environmental Engineering Students and Faculty Study Passaic River Pollution
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection commissioned a study, conducted by students and faculty from Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers, to determine pollution loads in the Passaic River. - June 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Rebecca Baillie to Present in Rosa’s World-Wide Webinar Series, "Impact of Modeling & Simulation in Drug Development"
Dr. Rebecca Baillie, will present a webinar in Rosa’s monthly public webinar series “How to build a PhysioPD model” on June 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -5:00). - June 09, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
IO Informatics Launches Free Knowledge Explorer – Personal Edition to Deliver Integrated Data
IO Informatics, award-winning informatics software provider, today announced a program to provide free access to its product, Knowledge Explorer – Personal Edition. - June 08, 2011 - IO Informatics, Inc.
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad of Stevens Serves as Guest Editor for Advances in Acoustics and Vibration
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad has been invited to be a guest editor of Advances in Acoustics and Vibration for a special issue of the journal on reducing noise levels for psychological and physiological comfort. - June 08, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2011.
The Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias MoH) approved 95 new clinical trials of all types including local studies during the first quarter of 2011, 29% less than in Q1 2010. - June 08, 2011 - Synergy Research Group
Baby Care Journals and Parenting Journals Launch Interactive New Tools
Learn When You’re Most Likely to Conceive and Predict Your Child’s Height - June 06, 2011 - TJL Enterprises
Mold Growth on Exterior Building Materials is Subject of Proposed New ASTM Standard
“Exterior environments are more severe and if an environmental chamber method is going to be useful in determining a rating for exterior products, it is going to have to be a severe challenge,” says LaZonby. - June 05, 2011 - The MicroStar Lab Limited
TREAT Education and Medical Education Resources Jointly Sponsor the 2011 American Cough Conference, June 10-11, in New York
TREAT Education, LLC, a DC-based specialty organization committed to peer-to-peer education for the health care community, is proud to announce that it is a joint sponsor of the 2011 American Cough Conference (ACC) with Medical Education Resources (MER). Logistics Management to be provided by SRxA... - June 04, 2011 - SRxA Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, LLC
SRxA and TREAT Education to Host the 2011 American Cough Conference
SRxA Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, a leading healthcare consulting, marketing and education firm, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with TREAT Education to provide logistics management for the 2011 American Cough Conference (ACC). - June 04, 2011 - SRxA Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, LLC
The American Cough Conference and SRxA Enter Into an Exclusive Publications Collaboration
SRxA Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, a leading healthcare consulting, marketing and education firm, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with the Chairman and organizers of the 2011 American Cough Conference (ACC) to become the exclusive provider of a rapid dissemination... - June 04, 2011 - SRxA Strategic Pharmaceutical Advisors, LLC
Herbal Match is Making Green, Greener
Brand new MMJ delivery service in south bay area prides it’s self on fast, friendly, knowledgeable, Paperless service. Delivering medicine to patients unable or uninterested in making the trip to a dispensary is the driving force behind Herbal Match. - June 04, 2011 - Herbal Match
Stevens Student Research Protects Credit Card Owner Privacy
Students at Stevens Institute of Technology built a prototype for a software-defined radio system that defends credit card near-field communications chips from being read illegally. Their system was recognized with 3rd place at the RIT IEEE Student Design Competition in May. - June 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Scisense Offers Educational Webinar “Exploring Synergies Between Echo and Pressure-Volume Systems” Featuring Dr. Kim Connelly
Webinar attendees will learn both the advantages and challenges of echocardiography and PV loop analysis. - June 04, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.