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Gentris Partners with FALCO Biosystems
Companies establish Japan’s first GLP-compliant pharmacogenomics laboratory. - August 22, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
New Healing Modalities at San Francisco and Salt Lake City
Alternative Health Summit 2006 at San Mateo Marriott, August 24-25, 2006. Meet Susan Powter and others. - August 21, 2006 - Alternative Medicine - Live!
PharmiWeb.com Applies Google Appliance
Online publisher and e-Business specialists PharmiWeb Solutions today announces that it will be empowering users of its pharmaceutical industry portal PharmiWeb.com with new Google-powered search facility. An online publication in the PharmiWeb Solutions stable, PharmiWeb.com is the de facto... - August 19, 2006 - Pharmiweb Solutions
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2006 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2006 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday evening, August 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards banquet. Held in conjunction with the 2006 BioWest conference at the Colorado Convention Center, registration information is available at the 2006 BioWest Conference website. - August 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
King Bio Creates New Grant to Provide Natural Medicines for those in Need
King Bio, manufacturer of homeopathic remedies, seeks qualified service providers interested in receiving homeopathic medicines and training in order to more effectively meet the health care needs of their clients. The Community Outreach Program Grant provides totally free of charge a set of homeopathic remedies tailored to each group’s needs, education on homeopathy, and supporting resources. King Bio hopes that our communities will experience greater health and well-being with this grant. - August 18, 2006 - King Bio
Introducing the Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pill Approach to Weight Loss
Success is possible with DMD Pharmaceuticals' Hoodia weight loss solution. Providing extra willpower in the form of an appetite suppressant, this Hoodia diet supplement is designed for fast weight loss. - August 18, 2006 - DMD Pharmaceuticals
The Crowded Field of VEGF and VEGF-R Targeting Drugs
The versatility of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signalling pathway as a validated target and its excellent tractability explain a crowded field of drugs of all classes. - August 17, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc Appoints Scott Gridley, Ph.D., as Senior Research Scientist
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc. announced the June 1st appointment of Scott Gridley, Ph.D., as Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Gridley previously worked for five years in the metabolic diseases division of Sandoz Research Institute (now Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research) where he was involved in... - August 15, 2006 - Blue Sky Biotech, Inc.
Baxa Corporation’s Claude Hooton Featured in Leadership Strategy Book, Inside the Minds: The Health Care Management Team
Claude Hooton, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Baxa Corporation was recognized for his leadership through his contribution to the recently released book, Inside the Minds: The Health Care Management Team. Hooton’s contribution joins those of CEOs, CTOs and other leaders to provide insight into the best leadership practice in the health care industry. - August 11, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Releases Abacus™ v2 Order Entry and Calculation Software for TPN
The new version of Abacus, the specialized Baxa software for managing orders and calculations for total parenteral nutrition, is now available. The Windows-based system is the industry-leading program for automated compounding. Designed by health-system pharmacists, Abacus v2 ensures safety and reduces the opportunity for user error in the prescribing, calculating and mixing of multi-source compounds. - August 09, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Datacraft Solutions Demand Driven Supply Chain Network Works for CNH
The Benson, Minnesota plant of Case New Holland is utilizing the Demand Driven Supply Chain Network developed by Datacraft Solutions. According to Allan O’Shea of CNH, “We were experiencing excess inventory of low usage purchased parts in conjunction with shortages of high usage... - August 07, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Baxa Corporation Selected as Second-Place Winner for Best Company to Work For in Colorado
In a ceremony held today in Westminster, Colorado – Englewood-based Baxa Corporation was selected in second place for best large company to work for in Colorado. Candidate choice followed finalist selection based on employee surveys by the Society for Human Resource Management. - August 03, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Continued Process Improvement for Replenishment Supply Chain
According to Chairman and CEO Stephen Parker, “Datacraft Solutions’ Internet-based on-demand delivery platform offers key benefits from the very beginning of an implementation – namely, the elimination of lengthy, complicated and expensive infrastructure upgrades before you can... - August 03, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
A Full Pipeline of Follow-on TNF-Antagonists
The US$ 7.6 bln market of TNF-antagonists attracts numerous follow-on compounds including improved TNF-antagonists and molecules originating from new technologies. - August 02, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
CFW and NOCA Join Million Artists in Record-breaking Work of Abstract Art
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide and National Ovarian Cancer Association have recently accepted to be recipients of funds raised by the MillionArtists.com record-breaking attempt to make the world’s largest collaborative work of art. Million Artists is a new project which aims at raising funds... - August 01, 2006 - Million Artists
Swiss Medica to Pursue Military and International Contracts with the Appointment of Christensen Co. as Strategic Business Advisors
Swiss Medica, Inc. (OTCBB: SWME) announced today its intention to pursue military and international contracts with the appointment of Mr. Chad Christensen, Managing Director of Christensen Co., as Strategic Business Advisor. With a distinguished career in international banking, and advisor to... - July 30, 2006 - SwissMedica Support Group
Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Investor Forum
CEOs from five of Colorado’s top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2006 Investor Forum on August 24th – registration is still open for the two-day BioWest event, which is the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier bioscience conference and expo. CEOs featured in the Investor Forum include Paul Berns, Allos Therapeutics; John Serino, Encision; Bill Freytag, Myogen; Patrick Mahaffy, Pharmion; and Ken Collins, Replidyne. - July 28, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Stephen Parker CEO of Datacraft Solutions Highlights Replenishment Supply Chain
According to CEO and Chairman Stephen Parker, “Datacraft Solutions’ Internet-based on-demand delivery platform offers key benefits from the very beginning of an implementation – namely, the elimination of lengthy, complicated and expensive infrastructure upgrades before a company... - July 26, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
CytoCore, Inc. Announces New Cancer Screening and Treatment System on the Horizon
CytoCore, Inc., a biomolecular diagnostics screening company committed to bringing new cancer solutions to the market, has announced the development of a new screening and treatment system. CytoCore has developed the InPath™ System, a cervical/uterine cancer screening and treatment system... - July 24, 2006 - CytoCore
Baxa Corporation Named One of 25 Best Companies to Work for in Colorado
Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been selected one of the 25 best companies to work for in Colorado following employee surveys by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The recognition is a result of the responses received from an electronic survey sent to most of the company’s Colorado-based associates in April. The Best Companies initiative honors Colorado companies that show dedication to their employees’ growth and quality of life. - July 21, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Uriflow Featured on National TV
‘Uriflow’ was recently featured on National TV on the Emmy Award winning show “Today’s Health’, popular for serving as a showcase and platform for health information, products and services. The show has a viewer ship in over 20 countries and reaches over 70% of all US households on networks including CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX and WB. - July 21, 2006 - Uriflow.com
Jane Chin PhD of Medical Science Liaison Institute Chosen as One of PharmaVOICE's "100 Most Inspiring People in the Life Science Industry"
Dr. Jane Chin, Ph.D. recognized for her entrepreneurial spirit and carving out niches and solutions to advance the field-based medical science liaison profession. - July 21, 2006 - Medical Science Liaison Institute
DDL West Answers Pressing Compliance Questions as New ISO 11607-01 Standard is Published
http://www.testedandproven.com/ddl-west.html - DDL West, a medical device package, product and material testing services laboratory, is helping medical device manufacturers and package engineers understand the implications of the recently revised ISO 11607-01 industry standard. The new ISO... - July 20, 2006 - DDL Inc.
MenScience Introduces Latest Dermatological Developments in Anti-Aging
After two years of intense research and testing, MenScience Androceuticals has introduced its Anti-Aging Formula, a product which utilizes the latest dermatological advances in anti-aging ingredients to diminish the appearance of fine lines and promote a healthier complexion. - July 19, 2006 - MenScience Androceuticals
Baxa Selected One of 50 ‘Companies to Watch’ in the Medical Device Industry
Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry (MD&DI) magazine has selected Colorado-based Baxa Corporation as a notable company in its review of medical device manufacturers and their contributions The magazine chose companies with formidable track records or the potential for success, and technology breakthroughs or transformations of standards of care that its editors feel are worth monitoring. This is the first year that Baxa has won this designation. - July 14, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Introducing KnowPharma.com, New Technology and Product Resource for Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Professionals
KnowPharma.com allows pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry professionals to source new technologies, services and products at any stage of the value chain, from discovery and R&D through manufacturing, packaging and distribution. The site cuts through the search engine clutter and offers specific and effective results on technology, products or services. - July 13, 2006 - KnowPharma.com
Seven Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2006 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies
Novel cancer drugs; innovative treatments for blood cancers and clotting; new ways to attack inflammatory and infectious diseases; ground-breaking compounds to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease; pioneering devices for orthopedic surgery; commercializing biofuels from algae; and revolutionary wearable rehabilitation systems comprise the seven finalists in this year’s BioWest Veture Showcase competition. - July 11, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Datacraft Solutions Defines Demand Driven Supply Chain Networks
Demand Driven Supply Chain Networks, by default it incorporates the kanban process. According to Datacraft Solutions’ Chairman and CEO Stephen Parker, “We enable companies to sign up using our “software as a service” (SaaS) model and gain immediate realized value and... - July 10, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Electronic Sleep Aid Provides Unparalleled Athletic Performance Enhancement
EarthPulse™ enhances athletic performance in world class and amateur competitors safely and more effectively than anabolic steroids or blood doping, while significantly improving their sleep. - July 09, 2006 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
CytoCore Retains MMI Associates, Inc.
Raleigh PR firm to provide public relations and product marketing services to Uterine and Cervical Cancer screening firm. - July 08, 2006 - CytoCore
The Million Artists: Interactive Abstract Painting for Charity, to Go Live in 27 Languages on July 5
The record-breaking attempt by MillionArtists.com to make the world's largest collaborative work of art, while raising funds for medical charities, will go live in 27 languages today, July 5, 2006. The Million Artists project – which is already raising funds for SickKids (The Hospital for... - July 05, 2006 - Million Artists
With Supply Management, Technology Rules According to Patricia Moody
Technology may not necessarily be the be-all and end-all. But in the supply management space, it’s certainly the quickest and most direct route to cutting costs and improving profitability. Patricia Moody profile Datacraft Solutions in a recent article and showed how with the right people and... - July 03, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
New ValiMed™ Medication Validation System Demonstrates USP 797 Compliance at ASHP Summer Meeting
Baxa Corporation demonstrates the next-generation ValiMed System for medication safety at booth no. 729 at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Summer Meeting June 25 – 28 in Orlando, Fla. The next-generation ValiMed Technology offers the same benefits as the original system, with additional reporting features and a smaller sample requirement. - June 26, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Ltd Launches New CyTwo-Fer™ Needle for Safe Drug Reconstitution and Transfer
Baxa introduces a new 4 mm version of its CyTwo-Fer Needle. The unique dual-purpose device permits vented and non-vented use for vial reconstitution and withdrawal from drug vials and bags. - June 26, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa to Launch STAR Center for Professional Pharmacy and Cleanroom Training at ASHP Annual Meeting
Baxa Corporation will announce the development of a professional Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for pharmacy and cleanroom skills training at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in Orlando, Florida. The STAR Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed for cleanroom and pharmacy practice demonstration, is located at the company’s world headquarters south of Denver, Colorado. - June 23, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Transforming the Face of Pharmaceutical Industry Reporting
Online publisher and e-Business specialists PharmiWeb Solutions today announces a new initiative that it believes will transform the face of publishing in the pharmaceutical industry, via its industry-sponsored portal, www.pharmiweb.com. PharmiWeb.com is widely regarded as the leading online... - June 22, 2006 - Pharmiweb Solutions
Igia Announces Annual Financial Results
Revenues up 125%. Tactica plan - effective. - June 21, 2006 - Igia
Macrosoft Announces that the Alphabet has Sufficient Letters, but Books Will Soon Require Three More Numbers
Macrosoft, a leading-edge software design and development organization, today announced the formation of its ISBN-13 Project Team. With less than six months to go, this team is dedicated to helping companies linked to the book industry’s supply chain to convert their systems to the new 13... - June 21, 2006 - Macrosoft Inc.
Tuberculosis and Air Travel - Free Webinar on July 24th
Healthcare professional, Stacey Lloyd, is offering a free webinar to discuss the risks of contracting tuberculosis during air travel at www.StaceyLloyd.com. This webinar will be available to air travelers and healthcare personnel during the busy travel season. - June 20, 2006 - Pharmaceutical Resources Group
Biogenerics and New Technologies Compete with 1st Generation Major Products
The US$ 32 bln market of six major protein products is enfacing competition by less costly biogenerics and by improved products via drug delivery or protein engineering technologies and even oral, small molecule solutions. - June 20, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Colours Wheelchairs Receives Prestigious 'Freedom of Mobility' Award
Wheels For Humanity, a non-profit organization which assists disabled people around the world, awards Colours Wheelchair the "Freedom of Mobility Award." - June 15, 2006 - Med Services Europe GmbH
RehaDesign Gloves: Specially Designed for Active Wheelchair Users
Hands were not designed to withstand the repetitive impact and constant contact with wheelchair pushrims. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize the effects of constant stress and exposure to the hands. Many researchers strongly recommend the use of properly designed wheelchair gloves to minimize hand injury. To meet the unique needs of active wheelchair users Med Services Europe has launched RehaDesign Wheelchair gloves. - June 15, 2006 - Med Services Europe GmbH
Baxa Launches New 35 mL Exacta-Med® Oral Dispenser
New size of Exacta-Med® Oral Dispenser completes the product range – from 0.5 to 60 mL – of safe oral medication dispensers for market leader Baxa Corporation. Exacta-Med Oral Dispensers play a vital role in preventing wrong-route administration of non-IV fluid drugs. Their unique dispenser tip cannot connect to a luer needle hub or a needleless IV system. - June 13, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
International Food Safety and Quality News Profiles Digital Kanban Leader Datacraft Solutions
Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled the significant procurement technology variables for Food and Beverage Manufacturers at http://www.ifsqn.com/articles_detail.php?newsdesk_id=159&t=Food+Quality:+Ice+and+Cheese. Kanban, in its most simplifying role, is a visual signal (or cue)... - June 13, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
MenScience Finds Sweet Smell of Success in Sweaty Underarms
Along with all the perks of summer (beaches, barbecues and bikinis), comes the bad—sunburn, vacation traffic and, of course, a massive increase in body odor. Fortunately, MenScience, the leader in cosmeceutical-grade skin care, has unveiled its new Advanced Deodorant just in time for the... - June 09, 2006 - MenScience Androceuticals
LGC and Gentris Corporation Announce Licensing Agreement
Gentris obtains rights from LGC to make, use and sell diagnostic products and services which include testing for the CYP2D6*4 polymorphism. - June 08, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
Baxter Black and Ira Flatow Lead the Lineup of Presenters for Biowest 2006, Now Open for Registration
Registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Region’s Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, BioWest 2006. More than 750 participants are expected at this year’s event, August 23-24, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. America’s “Cowboy Poet” Baxter Black and NPR Science Friday® host Ira Flatow are the headliners for Biowest 2006, along with the presentation, “Where Innovation Happens” from Federal Reserve Executive Michael Orlando. - June 06, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. and Athlon Pharmaceuticals Sign Co-Promotion Agreement
Cornerstone BioPharma™, the Triangle-based specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the development and commercialization of niche prescription medications in the respiratory arena, today announced the company has signed a co-promotion agreement with Athlon Pharmaceuticals... - June 06, 2006 - Cornerstone BioPharma
AnaSpec Introduces New Line of Reagents and Kits for Study of Protein Phosphorylation
AnaSpec, a leading provider of integrated proteomics solutions, has introduced an extensive new line of reagents and kits for the study of protein phosphorylation. Cellular phosphorylation is a reversible, covalent modification of a protein or lipid that serves to modify the activity of the... - June 06, 2006 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Baxa Corporation Wins Two AMA Awards
At the Colorado American Marketing Association PEAK Awards ceremony, Baxa Corporation won the Gold Award for Direct Mail Campaign and the Annual Marketer of the Year Award. The direct mail award recognized the success of the company’s Real Pharmacy campaign, developed to generate customer testimonials for Baxa products. Marian Robinson, VP of Marketing for Baxa Corporation was recognized as Annual Marketer of the Year (AMY) for exemplifying outstanding marketing leadership and accomplishment. - June 05, 2006 - Baxa Corporation