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HEEDS Professional Named Editor's Pick of the Week at Desktop Engineering
Automated Search Technology Speeds Design Optimization. - June 28, 2009 - Red Cedar Technology
Sustainable Now Technologies Appoint Chief Operations Officer
Algae Bio-Reactor Manufacturer, Sustainable Now Technologies, officially recognizes Nathan Morrison as Chief of Operations. - June 27, 2009 - Sustainable Now Technologies
Dr. Patrick Bitter, Sr. M.D. Joins Vascular Health Specialists
After several months of in-depth collaboration, Dr. Patrick Bitter Sr., a dermatologist and rosacea treatment expert, has joined Vascular Health Specialists LLC. - June 26, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists LLC
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation’s "Team Life Without Lupus" is Proud to Announce JackRabbit Sports as Their Official Professional Training Partner for ING NYC 2009 Marathon
Today, the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation - the first lupus organization ever selected as a Charity Partner by the ING New York City Marathon - announced JackRabbit Sports will serve as the Official Professional Training Partner for "Team Life Without Lupus" in the upcoming ING New York City Marathon. - June 26, 2009 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named No. 1 Small Business In Triangle
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the pharmacy was named the No. 1 business in the Triangle on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses list. - June 26, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
GenScript Raises $15M for Drug Discovery and Development Services Expansion —Kleiner Perkins Invests in Biology CRO Business
GenScript Inc. received $15M investment led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) to expand its biology and bio-reagent services in drug discovery and development. - June 26, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
GCMS Testing from Innovatech Labs Aids in Detecting Residual Solvents and Organics for Manufacturing Engineers
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry identifies trace elements of substances in a given sample - June 25, 2009 - Innovatech Labs
The Blessed Seed Company Are Now Expanding Their Products to Germany and Europe
The Blessed Seed are now including a sharper brand of black seed oil, a soap and a wonderful rose cream in their products. With the popularity in the UK they are now looking to sell in Europe as well. - June 25, 2009 - The Blessed Seed
The Pharmaceutical Plant "Pharmaco Group" Has Passed the State Accreditation
The pharmaceutical plant "Pharmaco Group" has passed the state accreditation. - June 25, 2009 - Pharmaco Group
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® LSD1 Assay Kit
AnaSpec has announced the release of a new long wavelength assay for Lysine-Specific Demethylase –1 (LSD1), the SensoLyte® LSD1 Assay Kit, Ex/Em=530/590 nm. LSD1 is a histone-modifying enzyme catalyzing lysine demethylation of histone H3. It plays an important role in regulation of gene... - June 25, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Dentists Are Throwing Away the Cling Film and Switching to SteriTouch Keyboard Covers
Recognising the risk of cross contamination, Dentists have often used rolls of cling film to cover their keyboards...both awkward and time consuming. The cling film is now being swapped for permanent covers which not only allow the keyboard to be cleaned and decontaminated in-situ, but also prevent bacterial and fungal growth in between cleaning cycles. - June 25, 2009 - SteriTouch Ltd
Nanion and Axiogenesis Present Parallel Patch Clamp Recordings of Action Potentials from Cor.At Cardiomyocytes
Stem cell derived cardiomyocytes were analyzed using Nanion’s automated patch clamp systems, the Patchliner and the Port-a-Patch to validate ion channel composition, the presence of action potentials and the effect of compounds on cardiac ion channels. - June 25, 2009 - Nanion Technologies GmbH
Nanomi Joins Consortium to Address Chronic Kidney Disease
Nanomi, a leading provider of microsphere-based drug delivery technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, announced today that it joined a consortium for the development of a therapy to prevent chronic kidney disease. In an aging population, the worldwide incidence of chronic kidney disease,... - June 25, 2009 - Nanomi
AnaSpec Introduces Fluorescent GO™ Peptides
Fluorescent peptides, peptides with a reporter fluorescent dye, are valuable probes used in visualizing intracellular processes and molecular interactions at the level of single cells.1 The fluorescent dye can be attached to the amino (N) or carboxy (C)-terminus, or in the case of FRET... - June 23, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Worldhealth.net Offers New Anti-Aging Medical Education Video Library
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine has added yet another valuable resource to their official website, worldhealth.net. In addition to a library of tens of thousands of anti-aging news articles, research abstracts, book excerpts, tips, and information and links to medical education training events all over the world, the site now offers a substantial library of conference session videos covering a wide variety of topics, plus anti-aging tips and products videos. - June 21, 2009 - A4M
Cardiac Screening Company, Heart Test Laboratories, Names Richard Gray MD as It's U.S. Clinical Advisor
Heart Test Labs, inventors of the non-invasive Myo-Vista Cardiac Screening System(TM), is pleased to announce the addition of Dr Richard Gray M.D., FACC, FAHA as it's United States based Clinical Advisor. Dr Gray is currently the American Heart Association's Western States Affiliate President-Elect. - June 20, 2009 - Heart Test Labs
Chemistdirect.co.uk, the UK’s Leading Online Chemist Announces Eye Watering Savings for Hayfever Sufferers
Chemistdirect.co.uk, the leading Online Chemist from UK, has announced some great savings on medicines for the people suffering from Hayfever disease. - June 20, 2009 - Chemist Direct
MedPro Rx, Inc. Sponsors Camp Youngblood
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the pharmacy is a sponsor for the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation’s Camp Youngblood. The camp will take place from Sunday, July 26... - June 19, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
MicroTransponder Awarded "Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009" at Rice Alliance Venture Forum
MicroTransponder awarded “Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009” at Rice Alliance Venture Forum and announces executive promotions of Jordan Curnes to President and Frank McEachern to Chairman of the Board. Rosellini will be interviewed on the BusinessMakers radio show this Saturday, June 20. The interview will be available on their website www.thebusinessmakers.com. - June 18, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Baxa Corporation Releases IntelliFlowRx™ Upgrades
New release of Baxa Corporation’s IntelliFlowRx workflow management system provides significant operational enhancements and new capabilities. IntelliFlowRx is designed to improve safety and accuracy in pharmacy-based IV admixture preparation. The system also streamlines compliance with sterile preparation regulatory steps while improving visibility to and oversight of IV room operations. - June 18, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Anavex Appoints Dr. Hervé De Kergrohen as CEO to Lead Company Through Clinical Trials and Future Growth
Anavex Life Sciences Corp., (“ANAVEX”) (OTCBB: AVXL) today announced the immediate appointment of Hervé de Kergrohen, MD, MBA, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and director. Dr. de Kergrohen is an accomplished senior executive who has successfully founded and developed... - June 18, 2009 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
You Can Keep Your Joints Healthy—Orthopedic Surgeon of Freehold, New Jersey's Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Tells How
Dr. Alan Nasar will be hosting a seminar about how to keep joints healthy in Freehold, New Jersey, Monmouth County. - June 15, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Total Knee Replacement . . . or Not? Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Surgeon Presents Latest Information at Free Seminar.
Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey will hold a free, educational seminar to discuss knee replacements at Bartley Healthcare on June 15 at 7 p.m. - June 15, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Mighty Microbes Launches Updated Website
Mighty Microbes, featuring probiotics to boost your immune system, enhance your energy and promote overall better health, has announced the launch of their updated website http://www.MightyMicrobes.com. - June 13, 2009 - Mighty Microbes
Lankenau Institute for Medical Research Investigator Receives March of Dimes Grant: Research Focused on Congenital Defects of the Eye in Newborns Using a Stem Cell Model
Dr. Mindy George-Weinstein, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), in collaboration with Dr. Sue Menko, Professor at Thomas Jefferson University, received a three-year grant in the amount of $264,410 from the March of Dimes to study the development of eye defects that may lead to cataracts, glaucoma, increased sensitivity to light, squinting or blindness in newborns. - June 13, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Draco Healthcare President Dr. Linda Zhao to Present a Session on FDA Goes Global: Domestic Mission – Global Presence at the 45th DIA Annual Conference, San Diego
Draco Healthcare Consulting LLC is pleased to announce that Draco CEO Dr. Linda Zhao will present a session at the Drug Information Association’s (DIA’s) 45th Annual Meeting (June 21-25, 2008; San Diego, CA). The DIA Annual Meeting is the biopharmaceutical industry's largest, longest... - June 13, 2009 - Draco Healthcare, Inc
Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation Announces Major Research Effort
The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation announced today that it will be funding a major research effort to find a cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. - June 12, 2009 - Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation
Materials Testing Laboratory, Innovatech Labs, Helps Customers Identify Foreign Materials that May Cause Product Contamination with Testing Technique, FTIR
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) diagnoses contamination issues by providing composition details - June 12, 2009 - Innovatech Labs
Sustainable Now Technologies Incorporates
Sustainable Now Technologies, an alternative energies technology manufacturer, announced today the news of the company’s official incorporation. - June 10, 2009 - Sustainable Now Technologies
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation, 1st Lupus Organization Ever Selected as Charity Partner for ING New York City Marathon
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation has been selected as an official charity for the ING New York City Marathon 2009, making it the first lupus organization ever to host a team in this famous race that has a broadcast reach to more than 300 million people worldwide. The Foundation currently has 25 openings for runners to participate in their “Team Life Without Lupus.” - June 09, 2009 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Hero Nutritionals’ Slice of Life Adult Gummy Vitamins Launches June Sunshine Drawing Offering Prizes for a Healthier Lifestyle
Hero Nutritionals’ offers a special promotional drawing with prizes from SpaFinder®, Earth Essentials®, Caffe Ibis® Organic Coffee and 1 year supply of Slice of Life® Vitamin D gummy vitamins. - June 07, 2009 - Hero Nutritionals, LLC
ENCO Pharmaceutical Development Announces Addition of Keith Hurley as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing
ENCO Pharmaceutical Development, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Keith Hurley to its staff as Vice-President of Sales and Marketing. - June 06, 2009 - Enco Pharmaceutical Development, Inc.
Groundbreaking New Medical Conference Announced by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
Conference Title: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures - Scheduled for September 9-12, 2009 in San Jose California, this conference will provide attendees with the latest modalities and techniques that they can put to immediate use. These groundbreaking techniques will benefit both their patients' health and the growth of their practice. The conference will also feature the “A4M World Stem Cell Clinical Summit.” - June 06, 2009 - A4M
Merrion Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase IIB Study for Orazol Tablet Form of Zoledronate IV Infusion at ASCO Annual Meeting
Weekly tablet delivers major new benefits for patients, doctors and payors: avoiding the need for burdensome and costly infusions and related infection risks; weekly tablet dosing offers potential for better safety and side effect profile of a ‘gold standard’ oncology drug. - June 06, 2009 - Merrion Pharmaceuticals
ALLMAX Nutrition Launches Newly Reformulated RAPIDCUTS Hardcore Fat Burner
Fat burner from ALLMAX Nutrition was reformulated to elicit even stronger weight loss results. The RAPIDCUTS HARDCORE website was also revamped and recently revealed. - June 05, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
CoreRx, Inc. Expanding Tampa Pharmaceutical Formulation Development Headquarters
Formulation Development firm CoreRx announces new facility which will add capacity, additional capabilities to growing laboratory in order to meet growing customer demands. - June 05, 2009 - CoreRx, Inc.
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named Platinum Sponsor for 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, has announced that the pharmacy is a platinum sponsor for Virginia Hemophilia Foundation’s annual meeting on Saturday, June 20 at the Shady Grove... - June 05, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
AnaSpec Signs Distribution Agreement with Bioeksma UAB
AnaSpec, Inc. and Bioeksma UAB today announced a non-exclusive distributor agreement that will allow Bioeksma UAB to distribute AnaSpec’s catalog and custom products throughout Lithuania and Latvia. AnaSpec’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Violeta Rajkovska, noted, “AnaSpec... - June 05, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Memory Loss Biggest Fear of Aging Baby Boomer Population
Memory loss (http://www.prevagen.com) is the biggest fear of the aging baby boomer population according to the Natural Marketing Institute. Help may be found in a brain supplement called Prevagen that helps slow memory loss and improves brain health. - June 05, 2009 - Prevagen
Colorado BioScience Association Applauds Governor Bill Ritter’s Signing of House Bills 1035 and 1105, Ensuring Colorado’s Position as a Thriving Location for Bioscience
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has signed HB 1035 (expanding sales and use tax for medical device companies) and HB 1105 (Angel Investment Tax Credit), ensuring Colorado’s position as a thriving location for bioscience and emerging technology companies. The announcement is made by John Collar,... - June 04, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
HydroPeptide® is Making Beautiful, Younger Looking Eyes with the Release of the Limited Edition HydroPeptide® Complete Eye and Lash Restoration Kit
When all eyes are watching, look back with confidence. Increase confidence, look beautiful, and stimulate dull eyes and eyelashes with the new Limited Edition HydroPeptide® Complete Eye and Lash Restoration Kit. This is the only product on the market to address every age-related (and even non age-related) eye area concern. - June 04, 2009 - HydroPeptide
Free Teleconference - Adrenal Fatigue - Fastest Growing Illness in the US
The next CanaryClub teleseminar presented by Dr. Richard Shames is on Saturday, June 13 at 10.00am PST. “The Thyroid-Adrenal Connection” addresses adrenal fatigue, the fastest-growing illness in the United States. Dr Richard Shames, pioneer in the hormone balancing field for over 20 years will answer questions and discuss: what is "Adrenal Fatigue"; symptoms that alert you to the need for treatment; how stress affects hormones and why is adrenal function so important to good health. - June 04, 2009 - CanaryClub.org
RayBiotech Now Offers Nearly 500 ELISA Kits
RayBiotech, the Protein Array Pioneer Company, has just increased its product line of different ELISA kits to 495, including ones detecting cytokines, chemokines, growth factors, angiogenic factors and adipokines in human, mouse, and rat samples. - June 03, 2009 - RayBiotech, Inc
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2009
On June 01, 2009 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the English version of SynRG Orange Paper Q1 2009, a regular analytical report on the clinical trial market in Russia. The report is Free and contains hundreds of figures as well as dozens of tables and pictures covering various aspects of the Russian clinical trial market. - June 03, 2009 - Synergy Research Group
Advanced Biotechnologies, Inc. (ABI) Adds UV-Inactivated Purified Whole Virus Product to Aid in Research of Human Influenza
ABI adds (H2N2) Purified Whole Virus, UV-Inactivated for use in H2N2 subtype-specific protein-based testing. Catalog # 10-126-000 - June 01, 2009 - Advanced Biotechnologies, Inc.
Bioo Scientific’s Toxicity Assay Kits Increase the Efficiency of Drug Development
Bioo Scientific announced the launch of the MaxDiscovery™ Toxicity Assay Kits for the monitoring of toxic effects in in vivo preclinical studies. - May 31, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
AnaSpec Introduces Industry’s First FRET-Based Thrombin Assay Kit
AnaSpec has announced the launch of the industry’s first FRET-based thrombin assay – the SensoLyte 520 Thrombin Activity Assay Kit. Thrombin, a serine protease, plays a central role in hemostasis by converting soluble plasma fibrinogen into an insoluble fibrin clot and by promoting... - May 30, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Advanced Biotechnologies, Inc. (ABI) Adds Cytomegalovirus (CMV) β-PL Inactivated Purified Whole Virus Product
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) AD169, Purified Whole Virus was inactivated by treatment with Beta-propiolactone (β-PL). β-PL is a DNA alkylating agent that has been shown to be effective in the inactivation of a virus. It chemically modifes viral DNA without affecting the immunogenicity or protein... - May 30, 2009 - Advanced Biotechnologies, Inc.
Colorado Again Confirmed as Top Bioscience State by National Rankings & Venture Capital Funding Activity
It’s been another outstanding year for Colorado in the highly competitive state rankings arena. FierceBiotech included Colorado in its top five regions targeting biotech companies. Further, Colorado now ranks 8th in VC funding for biotech firms and 10th for medical device and equipment firms, as recently reported by Genome Technology. Colorado’s venture capital success was vividly demonstrated when Boulder-based Clovis recently launched with an impressive $145 million in start-up funding. - May 29, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Bskinny Coffee, Boresha's Fat Burning Skinny Coffee
A coffee that is designed to burn fat? It's here. Boresha Coffee is proud to announce the release of its fat burning Bskinny Coffee. - May 29, 2009 - Boresha Coffee