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MCRM Announces Affiliation with Regulatory Affairs Associates Firms, Brings Regulatory Services to New Plymouth Township Facility
At the groundbreaking for the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine (MCRM), a magnet facility for adult stem-cell research, manufacturing and commercialization, it was announced that Regulatory Affairs Associates is joining the facility as a partner when the facility construction is completed. - October 27, 2010 - Regulatory Affairs Associates
Bioo Scientific Launches ELISA to Detect Zeranol in Food
Bioo Scientific launched the MaxSignal® Zeranol ELISA kit to screen cereals, dried meat, fish, feed, milk, urine and seed for Zeranol contamination. - October 26, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
Health Resources Announces the Launch of New Immune-Balancing Formula
In the wake of the upcoming fall and winter season, Health Resources announces the release of its most effective supplement formula to help maintain a healthy immune system all year-round. - October 25, 2010 - Health Resources
MedPro Rx, Inc. Awards 45 Scholarships to Students Nationwide
Specialty Pharmacy Has Donated More Than $200,000 Through “Education Is Power” Program - October 24, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Stemedica International Announces Joint Venture with AnC Bio Group to Manufacture Allogeneic Adult Stem Cells
Stemedica International, S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc., announced the signing of an agreement to form a joint venture with AnC Bio, a global manufacturer of stem cell-based products. The new venture, StemedicaAnC, will manufacture allogeneic adult stem cells developed by Stemedica for the treatment of ischemic stroke and other degenerative disorders. - October 24, 2010 - Stemedica Cell Techechnologies
curasan AG: Bioactive Bone Regeneration Material Approved for Sale in Europe
curasan AG has received European approval for its new granular bone regeneration material Ceracell® - October 23, 2010 - curasan AG
New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame Honors Four Members of Stevens Community
Four members of the Stevens Institute of Technology community were honored at the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame Banquet, held Thursday, October 14. The awards honor those whose creativity, innovation, and invention contribute to economic growth and improve quality of life in New Jersey. As The... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Alum Recognized for “Game-Changing” Wireless Networking Invention
Nicolas Girard, Stevens Institute of Technology alumnus and founder of Stevens Start-up Attila Technologies, will be recognized this year with two inventing awards. Mr. Girard was named Inventor of the Year by the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame, and is a recipient, together with Stevens, of the... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Milestone Celebration of Dramatic Organizations at Stevens November 2010
November 2010 marks the anniversary of two dramatic organizations at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. The Stevens Dramatic Society marks its 100th anniversary, and the NJ Alpha Chapter of Theta Alpha Phi marks its 50th anniversary. To celebrate these milestones, a weekend of events... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Professors Publish Two Journal Papers About Graphene in Applied Physics Letters
A collaborative research team led by Stevens Institute of Technology professors Dr. Stefan Strauf and Dr. Eui-Hyeok (EH) Yang has published two publications about the new wonder material graphene in the latest issue of Applied Physics Letters. Their article, “Determination of edge purity in... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
RayBiotech Awarded NIH/STTR Grant for Endometriosis Research
RayBiotech, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of multiplex protein and antibody arrays, was recently awarded an STTR research grant to identify protein markers that could potentially be used in a diagnostic test for endometriosis. - October 22, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
Clinical Trials of America Announces Don Dickerson as President
Donald Dickerson, experienced business leader and clinical studies manager, joins Clinical Trials of America as the company’s new president. Dickerson, who has developed and advanced profitable companies and divisions in global health, technology, and financial service, now manages all... - October 22, 2010 - Clinical Trials of America
Tocomin®SupraBio™ Boosts Immune Response in Human
Tocomin®SupraBio™ bioenhanced palm tocotrienol complex is effective in enhancing immune function in healthy women. - October 22, 2010 - Carotech Inc.
NSF Grant Funds Cybersecurity Education at Stevens
A team of faculty and researchers from Stevens Institute of Technology are recipients of an NSF grant to further develop existing, nationally-recognized curricula in cybersecurity education. - October 21, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Village Fertility Pharmacy Hosts Two Fertility Authors at ASRM Event
Kristen Magnacca and Dr. Alice Domar will sign complimentary copies of their books on Oct. 25. Village Fertility Pharmacy (www.villagefertilitypharmacy.com), a specialty pharmacy focused exclusively on infertility medications, will host book signings with two authors at their booth at the American... - October 21, 2010 - Village Fertility Pharmacy
Colorado BioScience Association and Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities, Tout Colorado’s Strengths at AdvaMed 2010
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will showcase Colorado’s medical device and diagnostics sectors during the 2010 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C., October 18-20. - October 20, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Dr. Vikki Hazelwood Nurtures Inventors at Stevens
The New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame presented Dr. Vikki Hazelwood of Stevens Institute of Technology with the Advancement of Invention Award, an accolade resulting from her award-winning teaching and the prolific production of her students and alumni, all of which improves both science and society in New Jersey and beyond. - October 17, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Research VP Dr. Joseph Mitola Gives Keynote at Sustainable Technology Research Conference
Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for The Research Enterprise and Distinguished Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, was a keynote speaker at The Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS) Research Day, where he addressed the future of cognition in communication... - October 16, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Clinical Trials of America’s CEO & Chief Medical Officer Presents at MAGI’s Clinical Research Conference – 2010 West
Dr. Richard Beyerlein explains how to be a clinical researcher’s “sponsor of choice.” - October 16, 2010 - Clinical Trials of America
BioChain Launches microRNA Signature Validation Kits and Services
The recently released BioChain cancer microRNA signature validation services aim to elucidate the complex microRNA profiling and provide valuable insight to biomarkers implicated in NSCLC diagnosis and therapy. - October 16, 2010 - BioChain Institute, Inc
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® HAT (p300) & HAT (pCAF) Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of two HAT (histone acetyltransferase) fluorimetric kits adding in our growing list of epigenetics research products. The SensoLyte p300 Assay Kit provides a convenient assay for the screening of enzyme inhibitors and for continuous measurement of p300... - October 16, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named to Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 Top Women-Owned Businesses List
Local Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Named One of the Triangle’s Top Women-Owned Businesses for Second Consecutive Year - October 15, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Specialty Enzymes | Alpha Amylase Enzyme for the Beverage Alcohol Industry
SEBstar-HTL | Improves Alcohol Production by Rapidly Gelatinizing Starches - October 15, 2010 - Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies Co
Stemedica Announces Completion of Clinical Allogeneic Adult Stem Cell Master Bank
A world leader in allogeneic adult stem cell manufacturing and research, Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc. announced the completion of its proprietary master bank of mesenchymal bone marrow-derived stem cells. - October 15, 2010 - Stemedica Cell Techechnologies
Achieve Clinical Research Announces Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Studies in Birmingham, Alabama
Achieve Clinical Research, announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. - October 14, 2010 - Achieve Clinical Research
Carotech Announces Palm Fruit Bioactives Workshop to be Held Alongside SupplySide West, 2010
Palm fruit bioactives are increasingly utilized in dietary supplements, food & beverage as well as cosmetic & personal care products - October 14, 2010 - Carotech Inc.
SPEX CertiPrep Launches New Web Site, spexcertiprep.com
New site provides improved navigation, an easy ordering system, and enhanced search to find the Certified Reference Materials and technical information visitors are looking for. - October 14, 2010 - SPEX CertiPrep Inc
Babyglow Appoints Distributors in the UK and Spain
Babyglow, the new baby safety brand currently in the process of launching a unique temperature indicating baby clothes range, has finalized agreements with UK and Spanish distribution partners through its appointed licensing agent Conceptable. - October 13, 2010 - Babyglow Marketing UK Limited
Inviragen and Pharmajet Receive $15.5 Million NIAID Contract to Develop a Needle-Free Dengue Vaccine
This joint contract with PharmaJet and Inviragen will one day aid in the 30-50 million cases of debilitating dengue fever and 0.5 - 2 million cases of life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever every year. - October 13, 2010 - PharmaJet, Inc.
activTek Environmental Awarded SMACNA Brazil Highlights Of The Year Award
As a follow up to their press release from early September, activTek Brazil has now been awarded the prestigious SMACNA Highlights Of The Year Award as a supplier of state-of-the-art technology to the Santander Banking Hub in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented annually by the Brazilian Construction... - October 13, 2010 - Vollara
Creativ-Ceutical to be Centre Stage at ISPOR Europe 2010
Strengthening its positioning as one of the major pan-European consulting companies in pricing, market access and health economics, Creativ-Ceutical will be present in force at ISPOR 2010 from 6-9 November in Prague. - October 13, 2010 - Creativ-Ceutical
American Conference Institute Presents Its Employment Discrimination Litigation Forum
Employment Discrimination Litigation: Goldman Sachs named in gender bias claim. Three former female employees at Goldman Sachs Group sued the investment bank on, contending that the firm discriminates systematically against women. - October 12, 2010 - American Conference Institute
Optasia Medical to Demonstrate Innovative X-Ray Analysis Capabilities at Leading Industry Events
Optasia Medical introduces powerful new clinical workflow tools for the interpretation of x-rays for osteoporosis and arthritis - October 12, 2010 - Optasia Medical, Ltd.
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2010 Awards, Honoring The Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its 2010 Annual Awards Dinner held in conjunction with the BioWest Conference & Expo at the Denver Grand Hyatt. The Annual Awards Dinner gives CBSA the ability to showcase companies and individuals that have had an outstanding year and to celebrate the industry as a whole. - October 11, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Stevens Hosts International BPM Conference’s First U.S. Appearance
Stevens Institute of Technology recently played host to the 8th Annual International Conference on Business Process Management (BPM 2010), the world’s largest academic conference on Business Process Management (BPM). BPM 2010 provided a matchless opportunity for researchers and practitioners... - October 09, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Vollara Closes Third Quarter with Record Week of Activity
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities raised the bar just a little more last week with the most productive full week of business since the company’s launch just eight months ago. Vollara... - October 09, 2010 - Vollara
Senior Formulations Scientist at Metrics Earns CPIP Credential
Joseph E. “Joe” Cobb Jr., senior formulations scientist at Metrics Inc., has earned the highly respected Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional™ (CPIP™) credential. Awarded by the ISPE Professional Certification Commission, the CPIP credential is the only... - October 09, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
Stevens Entrepreneurship Experts Collaborate with Malaysian National University UKM
Recently, faculty and executive administrators from Stevens Institute of Technology collaborated with the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to deliver a workshop in Malaysia on innovation and transforming academic research into startup companies. - October 09, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Specialty Enzymes | Beneficial Brewing Enzyme Used for Quicker Maturation
| SEBmature L | Reducing the Maturation Time to Increase Brewery Production - October 09, 2010 - Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies Co
Source-Omega, a Manufacturer of Algae Oil Nutritional Products, Has Licensed Return 2 Health as a Distributor in New Zealand
Source-Omega offers its distributors not only a high-quality health product, but international branding and expertise in exporting and supply chain solutions. - October 08, 2010 - Source-Omega
IonSense Expands Product Line with ASAP Open-Air Ionization Source
IonSense to sell Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) as Entry Level Source for Open-Air Mass Spectrometry - October 08, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
Adaptive Site Monitoring Improves Clinical Research Efficiency: DIA Invites Health Decisions to Discuss
Health Decisions CEO Dr. Michael Rosenberg will explore the implications of advanced e-monitoring models during two sessions at the DIA 4th Annual Clinical Forum. - October 08, 2010 - Health Decisions
Nanoimprint Lithography NSF Grant Awarded to Micro Device Lab at Stevens
Dr. Eui-Hyeok Yang, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Micro Device Laboratory (MDL) at Stevens Institute of Technology, will receive NSF funding for the acquisition of a Nanoimprint Lithography System for the purpose of nanoscience research and education based on low-dimensional materials. This equipment acquisition is an important step in achieving Dr. Yang’s goal of integrating research and education in nanotechnology at the MDL. - October 07, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Second Office Location Adds Convenience for Circle City Tickets
Circle City Tickets, a full service ticket broker for all types of events across the country, announced this week the opening of their second office location. - October 07, 2010 - Circle City Tickets
Microfluidic Devices Advance 3D Tissue Engineering at Stevens
A research team, co-headed by Dr. Woo Lee and Dr. Hongjun Wang of Stevens Institute of Technology, has published a paper describing a new method that generates three-dimensional (3D) tissue models for studying bacterial infection of orthopedic implants. The paper, appearing in the journal Tissue Engineering, demonstrates a physiologically relevant approach for studying infection prevention strategies and emulating antibiotic delivery using 3D bone tissues cultured in microfluidic devices. - October 07, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Students to Compete in Cyber Security Competition
After top-ten finishes in the qualifying round, two Stevens Institute of Technology teams will compete in the finals of the Capture the Flag Application Security Challenge October 29. Hosted by the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, the competition pits ten undergraduate teams against... - October 07, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
AnaSpec Introduces BAFF Protein
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of a recombinant human BAFF protein. Naïve B-cells, treated with 20-1000 ng/ml BAFF protein prepared by AnaSpec, has been showing increased IgG secretion compared to 2 leading commercial sources. BAFF (BlyS, TALL-1, THANK, TNFSF13B, zTNF4) belongs to... - October 07, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
MedPro Rx, Inc. Listed Among Best Places to Work by Triangle Business Journal
Local Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Places in Top Three for Small Businesses Category - October 07, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
New to the Medik8 Beta Range – The Anti-Acne Kit
The Medik8 “beta” range is constantly evolving, with 2010 proving to be a pivotal year in the maturing of this award-winning line for problem skin. September 2010 sees the launch of the brand new Anti-Acne Kit. Combining state of the art formulations with on the pulse market focus, Medik8 have designed two unique products to create a convenient dual treatment pack. - October 06, 2010 - Pangaea Ltd.
curasan AG: Profits Warning for 2010
curasan AG expects to make a considerable profit instead of the two million euro loss announced for the financial year 2010. - October 06, 2010 - curasan AG