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FDA & FTC to Speak at ACI Food & Beverage Marketing & Advertising Event
American Conference Institute presents its Advanced Legal Summit on Food & Beverage Marketing & Advertising, March 31-April 1 – Washington, DC. ACI is pleased to announce that several senior-level enforcement officials from the FDA and FTC will be speaking at ACI’s upcoming Advanced Legal Summit on Food & Beverage Marketing & Advertising. - March 12, 2011 - American Conference Institute
Any Lab Test Now in Little Rock, Arkansas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumers
Any Lab Test Now – Little Rock, AR is a healthcare lab testing facility that provides thousands of medical lab tests to consumers and employers in a professional, convenient and cost-effective way. Any Lab Test Now offers genetic testing, Paternity Tests, DNA Tests, BT Test, HIV Test, MicroNutrient Test, Cancer Risk Test, STD Tests, Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Employee Drug Screening, Female Test Panels, Male Tests Panels and Many Many More. - March 12, 2011 - Any Lab Test Now, Arkansas
Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing Completes Corporate Re-Branding Initiative
Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing, Inc. has completed an intensive re-branding initiative in conjunction with Harbour Light Strategic Marketing. The process included a brand audit, new corporate logo, new website, trade show booths and sales collateral materials. - March 11, 2011 - Phase 2 Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
Pacific Biomarkers CSO Elizabeth T. Leary Co-Authors Paper in March Issue of Clinical Chemistry
Article Explores the Contribution of Assay Methodologies in Risk Classification for Cardiovascular Disease - March 11, 2011 - Pacific Biomarkers Inc
MedPro Rx, Inc. Launches KIDBase Program on Website
Program Provides Medical Record Alerts For EMS In Case Of Emergency - March 11, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
IonSense Introduces the DART XZ Transmission Module for Rapid Quantitation of Contaminants in Food Safety and Product Quality
Fast and Accurate Determination of Chemicals and Contaminants using Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Displayed at Pittcon 2011 Booth #2735. - March 10, 2011 - IonSense, Inc.
New Cookbook Distributed by Health E Living Co to Help Diverticulitis Sufferers
Diverticulitis is a digestive condition growing in the western culture at a rapid rate. Though not widely recognized by those under the age of 40, the baby boomers are suffering in record numbers. Preventative care is the best alternative in warding off flare-ups of diverticular disease. Preventative method include: a diet rich in fiber and low in processed foods, regular exercise, decreased stress, and a consistent sleep pattern. - March 10, 2011 - Diverticulitis Diet
Florida’s Only Female Bariatric Surgeon Adopts SPIDER Surgical System
New technology allows Dr. Tiffany Jessee to perform gastric-band procedure entirely through one incision. - March 10, 2011 - TransEnterix
Semprus BioSciences CEO Elected to AdvaMed Board of Directors
Semprus BioSciences today announced the election of its Chief Executive Officer David L. Lucchino to the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) Board of Directors. AdvaMed, based in Washington, D.C., is the world’s largest trade association, representing approximately 400 of the... - March 10, 2011 - Semprus BioSciences
Stevens Business and Technology Senior Design Team Breaks Barriers to Recycling
Stevens Goes Green, a Business and Technology Senior Design Team from Stevens Institute of Technology, is changing the recycling habits of an entire university as part of national competition RecycleMania 2011. - March 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
BioAtla and Charles River Partner for Integrated Biological Service for Preclinical Development
BioAtla and Charles River have recently partnered to create an integrated biological service for antibodies and other protein therapeutics designed to accelerate drug development for customers from the earliest stages of discovery all the way through IND. - March 09, 2011 - BioAtla
Golgi Complex Marker - TGN46 Antibody Launched by Novus Biologicals
Novus Biologicals announces the release of a new rabbit polyclonal TGN46 Antibody for Golgi complex research. - March 09, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Rosa & Co. Announces the Appointment of Sharan A. Pagano as Vice President, Scientific Alliances, and the Opening of Rosa’s Boston-Area Office
Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, today announced the appointment of Sharan A. Pagano, Vice President, Scientific Alliances, responsible for worldwide sales and account development, and the opening of Rosa’s new Boston, MA-area office. - March 09, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
DuoSuccess TCM Research: More Than Acupuncture, More Than You Know - TCM Music Therapy & TCM Theme Park
The latest breakthrough achievements of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), TCM Music Therapy and TCM Theme Park, to be showcased at ITB Berlin from 9th March ~ 13th March. - March 05, 2011 - DuoSuccess TCM Research
Healthy Pet Depot Joins Facebook and Twitter
Social Media Websites Offer Customers Pet Tips and Special Offers - March 05, 2011 - Healthy Pet Depot
Stevens Dr. A. K. Ganguly Receives Topliss Award Lecture from University of Michigan
Dr. A. K. Ganguly, Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry at Stevens Institute of Technology, recently gave the Topliss Award Lecture at the University of Michigan. Named in honor of pioneer pharmaceutical researcher Dr. John G. Topliss, the lectures were established to recognize outstanding... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Alum Mark Biamonte Named Chief Systems Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand
Stevens Institute of Technology Alum Mark Biamonte '01 has been named Chief of Systems Engineering for the Space Systems engineering division of Hamilton Sundstrand, part of United Technologies Corporation. In his new role, Biamonte will provide functional leadership to the systems engineering... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Fort Worth Bariatric Surgeon Adopts SPIDER® System for Gastric Banding
As both surgeon and gastric band patient, Dr. Adam Smith appreciates system’s fewer incisions. - March 04, 2011 - TransEnterix
Celebrity Chef Teams Up with BioArmor Labs as Spokesperson
BioArmor Labs and Charles Mattocks team up to fight heart disease and diabetes. - March 04, 2011 - BioArmor Labs Inc.
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
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
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
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