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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Governor Bill Ritter Jr. Signs Executive Orders Initiated by Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) to Ensure Continued Investment in Life Sciences
Governor Bill Ritter Jr. signed two executive orders initiated by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today, calling for an online “Investment Opportunity Index” to classify opportunities for capital investment within the bioscience and cleantech industries, as well as a quarterly Roundtable on Venture Capital with the Governor – focusing on bioscience, renewable energy and aerospace. - May 28, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® GSH and GST Assay Kits
AnaSpec has introduced two new Glutathione (GSH) related kits - the SensoLyte® Glutathione Cellular Assay Kit and the SensoLyte® GST Activity Assay Kit to complement the colorimetric and fluorimetric SensoLyte® Total GSH assay kits. The SensoLyte® Glutathione Cellular Assay Kit... - May 28, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
1,50,000 Patients in the First 5 Months: Another Milestone by Wockhardt Foundation
Wockhardt Foundation completed 1,50,000 medical check ups through its 2 Mobile Medical Unit programmes in the first 5 months of 2010. - May 28, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Stevens Hosts the 8th International Conference on Business Process Management
The internationally acclaimed BPM conference appears in the U.S. for the first time September 13-16, 2010. Stevens Institute of Technology welcomes leaders from both industry and academia to discuss Business Process Management innovations. - May 27, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
curasan AG: Cooperation Agreement for New Product Line
curasan AG has concluded a contract with Matricel GmbH, Herzogenrath, which secures exclusive rights for both companies over a jointly developed new product line. - May 27, 2010 - curasan AG
Avoid Toxicity and Optimise Treatment with the Improved Lithium Kit from Randox
The new and improved Lithium kit from Randox is intended for the quantitative in vitro determination of Lithium in serum and is suitable for use on a wide range of clinical analysers. - May 27, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
Maximum Hair Control and Texture for Natural Men's Styling
MenScience introduces its Hair Styling Pomade for a versatile approach to styling. - May 26, 2010 - MenScience Androceuticals
Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc. to be at Phoenix Pet Expo June 12, 2010
New product line, LitterTopper, will be presented at the Phoenix Pet Expo - May 25, 2010 - Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc.
Drs. Nasar and Cozzarelli Now on Staff at Jersey Shore
Drs. Alan Nasar and James F. Cozzarelli, orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institutes (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, have been granted medical privileges at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Route 33, Wall, allowing them to offer a comprehensive range of orthopedic services, including surgery, to patients there. - May 24, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Ritter Pharmaceuticals Launches Redesigned Website for Lactagen
Ritter Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces the launch of a newly redesigned website for their lactose intolerance product, Lactagen (www.lactagen.com). - May 23, 2010 - Lactagen
AnaSpec Introduces Anti-5-Methylcytidine Monoclonal Antibody
AnaSpec has introduced the popular monoclonal antibody, anti-5-methylcytidine (Clone 33D3) for use in epigenetics research. - May 23, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Nature Magazine Features Dr. Choi’s Nano-Engineering Research
As a recipient of the prestigious 2010 Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Dr. Choi's work in Nano-Engineering is dramatically enhancing the corrosion resistance capabilities of Naval Vessels while also highlighting his unique career path and demonstrating the innovative research of faculty within Stevens. - May 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
International Stem Cell Corporation Enters Into Strategic Alliance to Automate Cornea Tissue Production
International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB:ISCO), www.intlstemcell.com, announced today that it had entered into a strategic alliance with The Automation Partnership (TAP), www.automationpartnership.com, to automate and scale up the production of stem cell-derived human corneal tissue. The alliance... - May 22, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
2010 Awards for Nursing Innovation Using Mobile Technology in Clinical Practice
mHealth Initiative, in conjunction with Brandman University School of Nursing and Health Professions, announces the 2010 Awards for Nursing innovation using Mobile Technology in Clinical Practice. - May 22, 2010 - mHealth Initiative
New U.S. Patent Grant to Foamix for Its Hygroscopic and Waterless Breakable Foam Technology
The patent describes unique pharmaceutical foams and their use to deliver a wide range of active agents to treat skin and body cavity conditions. - May 21, 2010 - Foamix Ltd
Accord Clinical Research Announces Ulcerative Proctitis Research Studies in Daytona Beach, Florida
Accord Clinical Research, a privately owned research facility, located in Port Orange, Florida, announces their latest research study to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with ulcerative proctitis. - May 21, 2010 - Avail Clinical Research
Prof. Muhammad Yunus Captures the Mind of Vienna in the First Leg of the Social Business Tour 2010
The Social Business Tour 2010 commenced with grand style and purpose in Vienna on May 11th. This tour involved the process of spreading awareness of the concept named "Social Business." - May 21, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
IonSense Issued Three Patents Related to Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry
Supports Current Products and Applications in Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Development, and Forensics - May 20, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
Electronic Cigarettes Reviews Website Launches Awards Section for the Best E-Cigarette Brands in Various Categories
ElectronicCigarettesReviews.net, a website that provides consumers with reviews for many major brands of electronic cigarettes, launched a new section for awards in various categories. The awards section comes after the success and positive feedback from many of the reader reviews of electronic cigarette brands. Visit the awards section to see which electronic cigarette brands came out the winners. - May 20, 2010 - ElectronicCigarettesReviews.net
Group 31 Communications Opens Shop in North Carolina Triangle
Group 31 Communications, a newly formed marketing and medical education company in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, will provide innovative, cost-effective medical education programs aimed at enhancing brand credibility and adoption in varied physician and patient audiences. Group 31... - May 20, 2010 - Group 31 Communications, Inc.
Bio3 Natural Health Products Boosts Health Online
Bio3 Natural Health Products launches new online shop featuring herb supplements, all natural diet pills, organic herbal teas and weight loss teas. - May 20, 2010 - Bio3 Natural Health Products
Jean Brown Research Announces Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Infection in Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Jean Brown Research Announces Its Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of an Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery. - May 19, 2010 - Jean Brown Research
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2010.
The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 134 new clinical trials of all types including local and bioequivalence studies during the first quarter of 2010 demonstrating an 18% increase over the corresponding period of last year. - May 19, 2010 - Synergy Research Group
VIRUN® to Premiere OmegaH2O® Through WEDAR at CPhI and HI/NI in Shanghai, China
Virun to premiere water soluble and shelf stable OmegaH2O® in China through WEDAR Biotechnology Co. Ltd. OmegaH2O® is patents pending. - May 18, 2010 - VIRUN
Pure One™ Omega-3 Registered with the Vegan Society
Pure One™ DHA supplement manufacturer today announced a license from the Vegan Society for trademark use in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Australia. The Vegan logo adds to Pure One’s quality offering for vegetarian consumers and vegan retailers, in addition to the benefits of being sourced and Made in the USA and recognized good for pregnant-nursing mothers and infants. - May 17, 2010 - Source-Omega
International Stem Cell and Absorption Systems Confirm Results Showing Stem Cell Derived Corneal Tissue as an Alternative to Animals for Drug Testing
International Stem Cell Corporation announced the results of a second set of experiments confirming that its lab-grown corneal tissue closely mimics the drug absorption and drug metabolism characteristics found in normal corneal tissue. Other tests show that the stem cell derived corneal tissue refracts light, signifying the potential therapeutic value in treating corneal injury and disease. - May 17, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
AIR™ Sample Prep Kits for Illumina-Compatible Small RNA Sequencing Launched
Bioo Scientific launched the AIR™ Small RNA Sequencing Kit for sequencing small RNA using the Illumina platform. - May 17, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
Dr. Goldberg to Give Informative Talk on Neck and Back Pain at CentraState’s Community Family Health Fair
Dr. Grigory Goldberg, a fellow-trained spine surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, N.J., will present “Latest Advances in Back and Neck Care,” a free educational seminar for those experiencing neck and back pain, Sunday, June13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in CentraState’s medical office at 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe, New Jersey. - May 16, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Thinning Hair Researchers Nanogen Are Invited to Prestigious Swiss Dermatology Conference
Swiss Dermatology conference features Nanogen products due to their compatibility with sensitive skin. - May 16, 2010 - Nanogen
Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc. Launches New Product Line - LitterTopper
The first of its kind - New line of products sprinkled on top of cat litter that naturally disinfect cat's paws. - May 15, 2010 - Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc.
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Deluxe Professional Protection Station
The wall-mounted Deluxe Professional Protection Station holds basic personal protection equipment plus hand hygiene products in a compact, easily accessible organizer. This Station is ideal for medical exam rooms, staff stations, dental operatories, and more. - May 14, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
LECOM Joins Edinboro University to Host Founders of Bioethics International Conference
Founders of Bioethics International Congress event to be held from June 1st through June 5th of this year at Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. - May 14, 2010 - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Luke Roush Named Vice President of Global Marketing at TransEnterix
Roush is responsible for setting and executing TransEnterix’s worldwide marketing and commercialization strategy, which includes communicating the benefits of the company’s SPIDER® Surgical System to hospitals, surgeons and patients. - May 14, 2010 - TransEnterix
Acclaimed Film-Maker Shekar Kapur Joins the Advisory Board of Wockhardt Foundation
Shekhar Kapur joins advisory board of the prestigious Wockhardt Foundation. - May 14, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation