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ONR Continues Major Funding of ACCeSS Research Center at Stevens
The Atlantic Center for the Innovative Design and Control of Small Ships (ACCeSS) at Stevens Institute of Technology announced major funding for the next five years worth $4.5 million by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) as part of its National Naval Responsibility – Naval Engineering... - June 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Economic Development Executive Holli Baumunk Named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association Effective July 12
Holli Baumunk, Vice President of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation for the past seven years, has been named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) July 12. The announcement is made by Rick Jory, CBSA Board Chairperson, who says Baumunk was unanimously... - June 24, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Houston IVF Announces Fertility Breakthrough with First Live Births in Texas from Frozen Egg
Houston IVF recently announced the first live births of children conceived using oocyte cryopreservation, also known as egg freezing, in the state of Texas. The births pave the way to successful pregnancies for women who face cancer treatment or women who want to delay childbearing due to their career or lifestyle situations. - June 24, 2010 - Houston IVF
Nutricap Labs Wins Stevie® Award in 8th Annual American Business Awards
New York-based vitamin and supplement manufacturing company named 2010’s Best Overall Company of the Year by American Business Awards during ceremony at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. - June 23, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
NSF Funds Mathematical Research at Stevens
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov, Dr. Robert Gilman and Alexander Ushakov of Stevens Institute of Technology were recently awarded NSF funding that enables them to organize the thematic semester on geometric, combinational and computational group theory at the Centre de Recherches Mathmatiques (CRM) in Montreal. - June 23, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Mogo Organics Presents Top Tips on Staying Healthy This Summer by Integrating Mogo Products Into Your Daily Routine
Mogo Organics’ nutritional supplements are organic, all natural and provide all the body’s nutritional needs with a variety of products. Mogo’s goal is to supply superior nutrition and to provide a system that supports peak performance and boosts the body’s immune system. - June 21, 2010 - Mogo Organics
"Love Simple," S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Donation Drive Drawing to a Close
June 21 Last Day for 30% of Sales on iTunes to Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 19, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
iTech Releases SaaS Based expEDIum Medical Billing Solution v1.0
iTech, a leading SaaS based Healthcare billing solution provider announces the availability of its expEDIum Medical Billing Solution v1.0 in a subscription (SaaS) model. The solution provides complete automated life cycle management of medical claims including automatic reconciliation of 835 (ERA) and denial management among other features. This solution provides better billing productivity for Practices, Hospitals, IPA, MSO, Healthcare BPO/KPO and Billing service bureaus. - June 19, 2010 - expEDIum
Dr. Mitola Delivered Keynote at CrownCom 2010
On June 9th - 11th 2010, in Cannes, France, Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for the Research Enterprise at Stevens Institute of Technology, delivered a keynote address at the CrownCom 2010 International Conference on Cognitive Radio Oriented Wireless Networks and Communication. - June 19, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® uPA & tPA Assay Kits
AnaSpec is pleased to introduce two plasminogen activator assay kits – the SensoLyte AFC Urokinase (uPA) Assay Kit and the SensoLyte AMC tPA Assay Kit. - June 19, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Memory Loss Supplement Prevagen Gives Brain Health Education for Men’s Health Month
Memory loss (http://www.Prevagen.com) supplement Prevagen gives brain health education to men (often in denial about health issues) and the women who love them for Men’s Health Month 2010. Prevagen’s maker Quincy Bioscience is joining the nationwide celebration of Men’s Health... - June 19, 2010 - Prevagen
Clinical Pharmacology Study Group (CPSG) Announces Open Enrollment for Fibromyalgia Studies
The Clinical Pharmacology Study Group (CPSG) is currently participating in several clinical trials for fibromyalgia in their Worcester, MA facility. Subjects who enroll in a clinical trial are carefully selected from a list of inclusion and exclusion criteria designed to ensure safety for the... - June 18, 2010 - Clinical Pharmacology Study Group
AnaSpec Signs Distribution Agreement with Bioeasy Diagnostica
AnaSpec, Inc. and Bioeasy Diagnostica today announced a non-exclusive distributor agreement that will allow Bioeasy Diagnostica to distribute AnaSpec’s catalog and custom products throughout Brasil. AnaSpec’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Violeta Rajkovska, noted, “AnaSpec... - June 18, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
BIOCIUS Life Sciences and BlueSky Biotech Extend Partnership, Provide Validated Enzymes Fully‐Validated SIRT1 Enhances Drug Discovery Investigation
BIOCIUS Life Sciences Inc., developers of the RapidFire® highthroughputmass spectrometry system, and BlueSky Biotech, service provider of discovery biologicals, today announced their collaboration to offer the industry’s only Sirtuin (SIRT, silent mating type information regulation... - June 18, 2010 - Blue Sky Biotech
The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island Raises $125,000 at Annual Golf and Tennis Tournament
EFLI is pleased to announce the success of their 23rd annual Golf Tournament, which raised $125,000 to support educational programs about epilepsy. - June 18, 2010 - Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island
MedPro Rx, Inc. Sponsored Virginia Hemophilia Foundation Annual Meeting
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that the pharmacy sponsored the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation annual meeting, held May... - June 18, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Advanced Cell Technology Awarded Broad Patent for Production of Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells
This broad patent gives Advanced Cell Technology the opportunity to have a monopoly around embryonic stem cells derived from RPE cells. There are over 200 diseases and conditions which potentially be treated with RPE-derived cells. - June 18, 2010 - Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.
ALPCO Diagnostics Exclusively Offers Animal NGAL Assays from BioPorto
BioPorto Diagnostics has awarded ALPCO Diagnostics exclusive distributorship for its animal NGAL ELISAs to the North American market. BioPorto’s prominence is unrivaled in immunoassays for measuring NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin) – the breakthrough kidney injury... - June 17, 2010 - ALPCO
Bio3 Natural Health Products Introduces Herbal-Infused Slimcaps and Naturcaps
Traditional herbal ingredients made for organic herbal teas now available in easy-to-take capsules. - June 17, 2010 - Bio3 Natural Health Products
Dr. John Mattison, CMIO of Kaiser Permanente, to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2nd mHealth Networking Conference in San Diego
mHealth Initiative announces that John Mattison MD of Kaiser Permanent will present a keynote address at the opening session of its 2nd mHealth Networking Conference, September 8-9, 2010, in San Diego. - June 17, 2010 - mHealth Initiative
WoundSeal - the Product That Stops Bleeding Instantly - Now Available in Canada
WoundSeal is a topical powder by Biolife that stops bleeding instantly. It has been licensed by Health Canada to introduce it to occupational health customers. Biolife has secured agreements with leading suppliers Zee Medical and SafeCross to serve Canadian market. - June 16, 2010 - Biolife
Discover Past Secrets for Father’s Day with DNA Diagnostics Centre UK
DNA Diagnostics Centre UK (DDC) the leading DNA testing laboratory announces complimentary DNA sample collection in time for father’s day. - June 16, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
MedCepts Positions Healthcare Related Product in a State-of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab Clinic
During a soft beta launch, another cutting edge medical diagnostic system will be placed in a State of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab clinic well known for utilizing high-end technology and evidence-based techniques offered by many leading European and U.S. manufacturers. - June 14, 2010 - MedCepts
Wockhardt Foundation Celebrates Service Commitment Day on 5th & 7th June with Zest, Energy & Activities
Dedicated warriors of Wockhardt Foundation across all sites, celebrated Service Commitment Day on 5th & 7th of June, in a unique fashion. US operations in both Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals and Wockhardt USA New Jersey conducted a food drive for local food banks that serve the poor, weak &... - June 13, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Romantic Comedy Film "Love Simple" Donating Proceeds to S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
June 14—June 21, 30% of Sales on iTunes Will Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 12, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
AsymmetRx Medical Signs Multi Year Agreement with Ventana Medical a Member of the Roche Group
AsymmetRx Medical, Inc. an Acton, MA based Biotechnology Company, announced the signing of a license agreement with Ventana Medical, A member of the Roche Group. This agreement provides Ventana with the exclusive license and distribution rights of their patented Prostate Cancer Diagnostic tool... - June 11, 2010 - AsymmetRx Medical, Inc.
International Stem Cell Corporation's Parthenogenetic Stem Cell Patent Approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office
International Stem Cell Corporation announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted ISCO a patent relating to the company’s development of human non-embryonic parthenogenetic stem cells. Human parthenogenetic stem cells are a new type of pluripotent stem cell that allows immune matching to potentially solve critical immune rejection problems, that could create a universal cell benefiting most the of the world's population, and that avoids ethical issues. - June 10, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
Health Decisions CEO Explores Adaptive Monitoring Techniques for Late-Stage Clinical Studies in June 14 DIA Session
Dr. Michael Rosenberg will describe how fast access to metrics, flexible processes, and automated technology enable study monitors to increase efficiency - June 10, 2010 - Health Decisions
ALL-TAIL™ Kit for Poly(A) Tail Analysis Launched
Bioo Scientific launched the ALL-TAIL™ Kit for size and sequence analysis of the poly(A) tail and 3’ UTR sequence of mRNA. - June 10, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
ALPCO Diagnostics Prepares for Launch of Unique Immunoassays
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the recent hiring of Leon F. Hebert Jr., Ph.D. As ALPCO’s new Diabetes and Obesity Product Manager, Dr. Hebert will be charged with overseeing the launch of several new ELISA research tools, including: Mouse Proinsulin ELISA, Rat Proinsulin ELISA, Mouse C-peptide... - June 09, 2010 - ALPCO
The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island Opens the Doors to New Article 31 Mental Health Clinic
The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island is pleased to announce the grand opening of their premier Article 31 Mental Health Clinic. The inaugural ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on May 27, 2010, at the Foundation’s Garden City headquarters. In attendance was County Executive Ed Mangano, who... - June 09, 2010 - Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island
Nancy And Ron McFarlane Receive Distinguished Pharmacy Alumni Award from Virginia Commonwealth University
MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, has announced that CEO Nancy McFarlane and COO Ron McFarlane received the Distinguished Pharmacy Alumni Award from Virginia Commonwealth University. The... - June 09, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
AAIHR Releases Position Statement on WHO Global Code of Practice on International Recruitment of Health Personnel
The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) recognizes and commends the significant work of the World Health Organization in the development of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel. - June 05, 2010 - American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment
The Allogeneic Adult Stem Cells Company Announcing Appointment of Dr. Lev Verkh
Lev Verkh is now a part of Stemedica, the allogeneic adult stem cells manufacturing company for effective stem cell clinical trials, thus improving the life of humans. - June 05, 2010 - Stemedica Cell Techechnologies
Application of Flow Cell to Continuous Processing Technology Webinar
METTLER TOLEDO announced that the webinar – The Application of the ReactIR Flow Cell to Continuous Process Technology - is now available on-demand. Presented by Professor Steven Ley of the University of Cambridge, METTLER TOLEDO is proud to offer this free online seminar that discusses the application of the ReactIR Flow Cell inline using various meso and micro scale flow chemistry equipment. - June 05, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
AnaSpec Introduces Rhodamine 110 Labeled GO® Peptides
Rhodamine 110 (Rh110)-labeled peptides are used in the study of a number of protease activity. - June 05, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Kenneth J. Altorfer Academic Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony
A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Kenneth J. Altorfer Academic Complex was held on June 2nd, 2010, in honor of Stevens Institute of Technology class of 1950 alumnus Kenneth J. Altorfer. The Stevens community joined Mr. Altorfer's surviving family members, including his wife Mrs. - June 05, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Buchberger Laboratories Austria Unveiling WOYZEK® Nicotine Inhaler
For the first time Buchberger Laboratories Austria is releasing detailed information on its most promising pharmaceutical product candidate – the WOYZEK® Nicotine Inhaler – a cigarette smoking cessation aid for medium and long-term use. - June 04, 2010 - Buchberger Laboratories Austria
Divabetic’s Bad Romance Tour Makes a Bronx NY Stop
Innovative diabetes outreach features wellness with a wow and rules of engagement for healthy lifestyles. - June 03, 2010 - Divabetic, LLC
Unimed-Midwest Introduces Insta-Cold Compress, Environmentally Friendly Instant Cold Pack
The Insta-Cold Compress instant cold pack is an easy to use, high-performing ice pack which is environmentally friendly and is composed of non-hazardous materials, unlike traditional instant ice packs. - June 03, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Reaction Progress Kinetic Analysis to Study Organic Reactions Webinar
METTLER TOLEDO announced that the webinar - Reaction Progress Kinetic Analysis: A Powerful Methodology for Streamlining the Study of Complex Organic Reactions – presented by Donna Blackmond, of The Scripps Research Institute, is now available on-demand. METTLER TOLEDO is proud to offer this free online seminar that discusses how Reaction Progress Kinetic Analysis (RPKA) simplifies kinetic studies of organic reactions. - June 02, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
AAPS Highlights Use of Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
METTLER TOLEDO will attend the 2010 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting to discuss collaborative research carried out with pharmaceutical scientists. In advance of the conference, a list of previous American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) presentations highlighting how pharmaceutical scientists use Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to further their research and optimize manufacturing processes using the principals of Quality by Design (QbD) - June 02, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
20 Years of Reaction Calorimetry at Johnson and Johnson
METTLER TOLEDO announced the webinar – 20 Years of Reaction Calorimetry at Johnson and Johnson: Developing Improved and Safer Processes – presented by Stephen M. Stefanick, of Johnson and Johnson, is now available on-demand. - June 02, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
How to Compare Lab Scale Mixing with Full Scale Process Vessel Performance Webinar
METTLER TOLEDO announced the webinar – The Importance of Mixing: How to Compare Lab Scale Mixing with Full Scale Process Vessel Performance – is now available on-demand. METTLER TOLEDO is proud to offer this free online seminar where presenter Ray Machado compares lab mixing and large scale mixing, while featuring two short courses he has given: Fundamentals of Scale-up and iControl Mixing Guidelines. - June 02, 2010 - METTLER TOLEDO
G.S. Cosmeceutical Explains New FDA Guidelines on Sunscreens
Bay Area-based contract manufacturer of broad-spectrum sunscreens, anti-aging cosmeceuticals and OTC drug products, explains the proposed regulations and what they mean to manufacturers. - June 01, 2010 - G.S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc.
Elder Pharmaceuticals’ R&D Division Creates a Novel Drug Delivery System (NDDS) for a Nutraceutical Formulation
Elder to file for worldwide patents. The company is expecting a turnover of Rs 30 crore from this product by 2012 - May 31, 2010 - SPR P Ltd
Swedish Alopecia Conference Attended by Nanogen Thinning Hair Researchers
Hair loss researchers Nanogen add Swedish Alopecia Conference to a long line of prestigious exhibitions they have attended. - May 30, 2010 - Nanogen
MedPro Rx, Inc. Recognized as 2010 Patriotic Employer
MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that the company has received the Patriotic Award from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and... - May 30, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Health Decisions Encourages DIA Attendees to Demand More Than the Industry’s 10% Rate of On-Time Enrollment in Clinical Trials (Booth 929)
CRO demonstrates techniques that reverse the tide of enrollment delays in clinical research. - May 29, 2010 - Health Decisions
Process Development Chemistry Services Expertise Elevates Onyx Scientific to Position of Preferred GMP Custom Synthesis Provider
Whether developing a new process or improving an existing synthetic route, Onyx Scientific will develop a process that is entirely practical with reduced synthetic steps and costs. - May 29, 2010 - Onyx Scientific Ltd