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MenScience Launches New Online Magazine for the Modern Man
MenScience Magazine provides men with the latest skincare news, tips and solutions - March 03, 2011 - MenScience Androceuticals
Pacific Biomarkers’ Dr. Amar A. Sethi Recognized by R&D Directions as One of Nine “Most Notable People in R&D”
Vice President of R&D Singled Out For Work In Seeking Clues to Heart-Disease Risk - March 03, 2011 - Pacific Biomarkers Inc
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Releases I-Ease, a Stem Cell-Based Eye Drop for Dry Eye
Dr. Greg Maguire and Peter Friedman, founders of BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc., a privately owned stem cell therapeutics corporation headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA, announced today the release of I-Ease, a topically applied eye drop for relieving the pain and irritation associated with dry... - March 02, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Heart Test Labs Announced Today the Acceptance by the American Society of Echocardiography of a Clinical Trial Abstract Utilizing Their MyoVista Technology
Heart Test Laboratories MyoVista technology has been accepted as an abstract by the American Society of Echocardiography. It is noted that these results provide continuing evidence that the MyoVista™ technology will be a superior diagnostic tool over conventional ECG. The MyoVista provided... - March 02, 2011 - Heart Test Labs
Bioo Scientific Launches NEXTflex™ DNA Sequencing Kits Offering Flexibility to NGS
Bioo Scientific launched the NEXTflex™ DNA Sequencing Kits and NEXTflex™ DNA Barcodes which offer flexible and cost-effect library preparation for sequencing genomic DNA on Illumina sequencing platforms. - March 01, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
MedPro Rx, Inc. Announces Web Portal Expansion
Local Specialty Pharmacy’s Web Portal Provides Online Customer Service Functions - February 27, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Carmel Pharma Sponsors National Safe Handling Awareness Month -- Returns in April
National Safe Handling Awareness Month Returns in April 2011 Annual campaign increases education about/awareness of hazardous drug exposure National Safe Handling Awareness Month – a campaign to further education surrounding the safe handling of hazardous drugs in the healthcare setting... - February 27, 2011 - Carmel Pharma
ChiroSolve Inc. Launches New Website
ChiroSolve Inc. is excited to announce the launch of its new website - February 26, 2011 - ChiroSolve, Inc.
Dr. Newton’s Naturals: Taking the Plunge to Fight Childhood Cancer in Maine
After donating 20% of all profits to the Maine Children's Cancer Program during the holidays, Dr. Newton's Naturals of South Portland and its employees are helping the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center again -- by taking part in the annual Polar Dip on Saturday, February 26th at Noon. Location: Raymond Beach, Maine (see below for directions and contact info.) - February 26, 2011 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
Top Spring Trend: Au Naturel Skin - Do Women Have the Confidence to Really Take It Off?
Today, the trend toward a natural, no-makeup look is stronger than ever. To achieve it, women across the nation have gone to great lengths to lighten up, brighten up and show off a healthy looking complexion. But does their skin care really give them the results they desire or the confidence to “take it all off”? - February 25, 2011 - Astral Health & Beauty
Nanowire Research from Stevens Makes Cover of Applied Physics Letters
An article by Stevens Institute of Technology researchers featured as the cover page of Applied Physics Letters Volume 98, Issue 7 focuses on nanowires, structures that are mere nanometers in diameter but have enormous potential in nanotechnology to create tiny circuits that would make possible nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, and nanobiotechnology. Such devices could forever change the way we harness energy, communicate, and treat disease. - February 25, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
AnaSpec Introduces Cherry™Express T7 Protein Expression Kits
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group is pleased to introduce CherryTMExpress T7 Protein Express Kits from Eurogentec. The Cherry™Express kit allows direct visualization through the whole process of T7 protein expression, production and purification without the need for any special requirements or... - February 24, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
SHL to speak at Drug Delivery System Development and Lifecycle Management Requirements for Biologic Pharmaceuticals: Trends and Best Practices
Lucio Giambattista, Executive Vice President of the SHL Group & Managing Director of SHL Medical, USA to speak at the DCAT Week 11 Conference, Biologics Forum & Networking Reception March 16th 2011 in New York City. - February 24, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
OSO BioPharmaceuticals to Sponsor Forum on Subcutaneous Biologic Drug Delivery Trends and Best Practices at DCAT Week
The 2011 DCAT Week Biologics Forum will present regulatory and pharmaceutical industry leaders discussing current requirements, trends and best practices for subcutaneous biologic drug delivery systems. - February 24, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
AnaSpec Showcases Premium Quality of Fluorescent Nucleic Acid Probes
AnaSpec is pleased to showcase a variety of premium quality stains, including cell-impermeant and cell-permeant nucleic acid stains. The detection of nucleic acids is important for many life science research tasks, such as sequencing, cDNA synthesis and cloning, RNA transcription and transfection. - February 24, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Mitegen Announces Release of MicroRT™ Aligner
Alignment tool for preparing mounted crystals for room and variable temperature X-ray diffraction. - February 22, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Ameridose Announces Outstanding 2010 Sustainability Results
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce the impressive results of its 2010 sustainability program. Three Ameridose facilities had combined recycling that totaled over 1.5 million lbs. Recycled materials included day-to-day... - February 22, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
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Two new websites now live --- www.laboratoryretriever.com and www.regulatoryretriever.com -- provide regulatory and laboratory professionals with a free resource to locate qualified vendors to fulfill their laboratory testing and scientific research needs, and also lab and regulatory outsourcing assignments. - February 20, 2011 - Laboratoryretriever.com
University of Miami Surgeon Removes Kidney Through Patient’s Belly Button
Using SPIDER Surgical System, Dr. Raymond J. Leveillee performs UHealth’s first single-incision nephrectomy. - February 20, 2011 - TransEnterix
Orthopedic Practice Opens Satellite Office in Wall, NJ
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) has opened a satellite office in Wall, New Jersey. - February 19, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Metrics Names Renee Smith as Company’s First Validation Manager
Having experienced a significant increase in clients and projects, Metrics Inc. has created a new validation manager position and appointed Reneé L. Smith to serve in it. Smith brings nearly 10 years of validation management experience to her new role, and is especially knowledgeable about... - February 19, 2011 - Metrics, Inc.
Stevens Honors Students at Fourth Annual Founder’s Day
Stevens Institute of Technology honored students at an awards ceremony on the Fourth Annual Founder's Day. - February 18, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
AnaSpec Signs Distribution Agreement with In Vitr
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group and In Vitro have announced a non-exclusive distributor agreement that will allow In Vitro and its European branches to distribute AnaSpec’s catalog and custom products for Peptides, Fluorescent Dyes, Antibodies, Assay Kits, and Amino Acids throughout Europe. In... - February 18, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Offers α & β-Synuclein Recombinant Proteins
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group, is pleased to offer two recombinant proteins for use in Neurodegenerative Disease Research, α-synuclein (SNCA) and β-synuclein (SNCB). Both α-synuclein and β-synuclein are expressed and purified from E. coli. α-Synuclein is a 140-amino acid... - February 18, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Abrams Dermatology is Now Using Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Acne
The Photodynamic Therapy acne treatment is recommended by Dr. Abrams for those who suffer from moderate acne, teenagers and adults with resistant and hard to treat acne or people who suffer from cystic acne with regular breakouts; it is a non-drug treatment. - February 18, 2011 - Abrams Dermatology
Stevens Dr. Subbalakshmi to Give a Keynote Address at SMi Conference on Software Defined Radio
Dr. K. P. Subbalakshmi, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been scheduled to speak at the 11th Annual SMi International Software Defined Radio Conference in London. Her keynote address will discuss the latest research on... - February 18, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Predictive Biosciences and Affinity Life Sciences Collaborate in the Development of Unique Biomarker Assays
Predictive Biosciences, a recognized leader in novel molecular diagnostics and Affinity Life Sciences, specialists in biomarker assay development and cGMP compliant production, are working together on the development of specific biomarker assays for use in clinical studies. This collaboration... - February 17, 2011 - Affinity Life Sciences
Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Rosa & Co and Vitalea Science to Present at ASPCT 2011 Meeting
In collaboration with Vitalea Science, Inc., Rosa & Co will present a poster at the 2011 American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Dallas, TX entitled "Compartmental Analysis of Urosodiol PK in Neonates using AMS " at 8:00 am on March 4, 2011. - February 16, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
Colorado BioScience Association Launches 2011 Symposium Series with 'Biotech & Pharma' Session February 17
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) launches its 2011 Symposium Series Thursday, February 17, with the offering, "Biotech & Pharma," at the Grand Hyatt Denver. CEOs from Array BioPharma, GlobeImmune, Ariel Pharmaceuticals and Aegis Analytical Corp. will present, along with representatives from the Colorado Initiative in Molecular Biotechnology, Pfizer, Amgen and Genentech. Advance registration required. - February 16, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® SIRT2 Assay Kits Fluorimetric
Expanding on their offerings of long wavelength, highly sensitive SIRT assays, AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group, is pleased to release 2 assay kits for SIRT2, the SensoLyte® 520 FRET SIRT2 Assay Kit and the SensoLyte® Green SIRT2 Assay Kit. The substrate found in the SensoLyte® 520 FRET SIRT2... - February 16, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Stevens Dr. Michael M. Zavlanos Receives NSF CAREER Award for Robot Network Research
Dr. Michael M. Zavlanos, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, is a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. Supporting the career development of high-achieving faculty in the sciences who show promise of becoming... - February 16, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation: "It's Time for Answers on Lupus in New York City"
Foundation Urges New Yorkers with Lupus to Ask Their Doctor About the Just-Launched Manhattan Lupus Surveillance Program. - February 15, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Tocomin Palm Tocotrienol Complex Won Ingredient of 2010 Award
Tocomin was selected because it has cutting edge science; is effective and natural. - February 12, 2011 - Carotech Inc.
SHL Expands Range of Automation Solutions for Auto Injector Assembly
Using the latest technology and software available, SHL Automation has developed a sub-assembly equipment that is robust, efficient and addresses various common bottlenecks of automated systems. - February 12, 2011 - SHL Group (Scandinavian Health Group Ltd)
curasan AG Receives License for Osbone® Dental in the USA
curasan AG has received FDA certification and, therefore, marketing authorization throughout the USA of the synthetic bone replacement material Osbone® Dental which already has been authorized in the EU as Osbone®. - February 12, 2011 - curasan AG
Partners Annette Hunter and Devon Shaw Launch San Francisco-Based Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Company — Bright Meetings & Events
Bright Meetings & Events provides premiere meetings and events management services to pharmaceutical, biotech and medical corporations in the San Francisco Bay area. - February 11, 2011 - Bright Meetings & Events
curasan AG Signs Sales Agreement with Stryker S.A.
curasan AG has signed an agreement with Stryker S.A., Montreux, Switzerland, to sell and market bone replacement and regeneration materials for different orthopedic indications - February 11, 2011 - curasan AG
MedPro Rx, Inc. Participating in National Hemophilia Foundation’s Annual Washington Days Event
Specialty Pharmacy to Join Bleeding Disorders Community in Efforts to Impact the Legislative Process - February 11, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
MIT/Harvard Broad Institute Scientist Joins Semprus BioSciences
Semprus BioSciences today announced the appointment of Roger Smith, Ph.D., as the company's new microbiology team leader. - February 11, 2011 - Semprus BioSciences
SynTegra Solutions Announce Expansion of Audit Services
SynTegra Solutions has announced an expansion of their services to include audits of reverse distributors. Validating return transactions to insure compliance with the manufacturer’s return policy is paramount to closing profit leaks. “With returns running at 1-2% of gross sales, many... - February 10, 2011 - SynTegra Solutions, Inc.
Aciont® CEO to Present at IN3 West Medical Device Conference
John Higuchi will present on behalf of Aciont Inc at the IN3 West Medical Device Conference in Las Vegas, NV on February 22, 2011. - February 10, 2011 - Aciont Inc.
New Works by UofL Professors Provide Latest Oncology Reference Guides
Two University of Louisville School of Medicine professors recently authored reference works in the field of oncology; one focusing on the use of radiation treatment for childhood cancers and the other on hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver cancer. Dr. Edward C. Halperin, dean of the school, is... - February 10, 2011 - University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
Oregon Natural Medicine and Thermography Opens Its Doors in Portland's Hollywood Neighborhood
New holistic clinic opens in Portland. Unique offerings include Medical and Breast Thermography. - February 10, 2011 - Oregon Natural Medicine
UNESCO Invites Stevens Professor Alan Blumberg for Research Collaboration
Dr. Alan Blumberg, Director of the Center for Maritime Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been invited to join UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) on collaborative research addressing urban coastal ecosystems. He will be working with the IOC in Paris, France as... - February 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens CIESE Executive Director Beth McGrath Accepts Presidential Award
President Barack Obama named Stevens Institute of Technology’s Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE), led by Executive Director Beth McGrath, a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring... - February 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
UofL Awarded $9.56 Million to Form First-Ever Multi-Center Cardiovascular Research Network
UofL-led consortium includes Johns Hopkins, Emory and VCU to study cardioprotective therapies. - February 10, 2011 - University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
Stevens Thomas Dabay to Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research
Stevens Institute of Technology student Thomas Dabay ‘11 (Roanoke, Va.) has been selected from among 3,500 applicants to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2011 (NCUR 2011) at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. An Electrical Engineering student, Thomas will present "Absurd America: Finding Camus' Absurd in Pynchon’s America." - February 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Apogen for Anti-Virus, New Dietary Supplement by FEBICO
FEBICO invested almost 10 years of R&D in the self cultivation of their organic spirulina FEM101 to extract the purest water soluble Apogen microalgae protein. In a research collaborated with the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences of Chang Gung University in 1999, they found that the... - February 08, 2011 - Far East Bio-Tech Co., Ltd
UK Based Diagnostic Company, Randox, Expand Their Portfolio to Meet Demand for Forensic Drug Testing
As drug abuse and drug related crimes continue to prevail, expert forensic analysis is fundamental to the justice process. Global diagnostic company Randox Laboratories has released a number of new products for drug testing in public and private laboratories worldwide. - February 06, 2011 - Randox Laboratories