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Gentris Promotes Karen Nield to VP, Finance and Human Resources
Gentris Corporation (Gentris), a leading global provider of applied clinical pharmacogenomic services and diagnostic product solutions, today announced the promotion of Karen Nield to VP, Finance and Human Resources. Prior to this promotion Nield held the position of Executive Director, Finance. - September 15, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
InViragen Announces Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control
InViragen, LLC, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing vaccines for emerging infectious diseases worldwide, has entered into an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The licensed technology is applicable to vaccines against multiple viral diseases, including dengue fever and West Nile disease. Dengue fever threatens 2.5 billion people worldwide as well as travelers to tropical countries. - September 14, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Corporation’s UK Subsidiary, Baxa Ltd, Announces Direct Sales and Marketing Operations In Austria
Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, has moved to a direct sales and marketing model for the Austrian market. The company provides systems and devices for simplifying the handling, mixing and administration of fluid medications. Direct operations will provide Baxa Ltd with improved customer access for product development and continuous improvement, while continuing their excellent customer service. - September 12, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Datacraft Solutions Profiled in Software Magazine
Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled Digital Kanban in the summer issue of Software Magazine. Kanban, in its most simplifying role, is a visual signal (or cue) that something needs to be replenished. More specifically, lean manufacturers today use digital kanban by Datacraft... - September 11, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Biologics Define New Standard of Therapy in Psoriasis
Anti-TNF agents set the new gold standard of psoriasis treatment which could be outperformed by smarter next generation biologics and small molecules in safety and convenience. - September 08, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Leading Colorado Biotechnology and Medical Device Companies Selected to Present at BIO Mid-America VentureForum
Five Colorado-based companies have been selected to present at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Mid-America VentureForum to be held September 25-27th at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. These companies are among more then 50 companies selected by venture capitalists from the nation’s leading firms who serve on BIO’s advisory board. - September 07, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Datacraft Solutions’ Practices Continued Process Improvement for Clients
Datacraft Solutions is applying the lessons of continuous improvement to their platform, making the replenishment supply chain digital kanban implementation more efficient and effective as time goes on. This optimization occurs on an ongoing basis. There is no need to reload software and retool... - September 04, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
New Life Scientific Moves into New Headquarters
New Life Scientific, Inc (NWLS) a developmental biotech company whose core focus is to develop and commercialize novel biotech/pharmaceutical products including vaccines and stem cell based treatment modalities and to expand through our own research, collaborations, acquisitions and in-licensing,... - September 01, 2006 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
Gamma-Medica-Ideas Introduces New Tri-Modality FLEX Triumph™ Pre-Clinical Imaging System
Gamma Medica-Ideas (GM-I) will unveil its new FLEX Triumph™ tri-modality pre-clinical imaging system at the Society of Molecular Imaging’s annual meeting in Hawaii this week. FLEX Triumph is GM-I’s fifth generation pre-clinical imaging system. It can be configured with PET,... - August 31, 2006 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Medical Device Package Testing Laboratory, DDL, Grows Both Its Midwest and West Coast Management Team
Medical device package, product and environmental testing laboratory, DDL Inc, responds to increased business with a new Technical Director at DDL West and a new Project Manager at its corporate headquarters. - August 31, 2006 - DDL Inc.
Weight Loss Product Attracts Larger Audience
Previously marketed primarily in stores, the Ephrine Plus fast weight loss product is being offered online. The manufacturer of Ephrine Plus® energy diet pill undertakes internet promotions. - August 31, 2006 - DMD Pharmaceuticals
Thomas R. Cutler Manufacturing Journalist Profiles Datacraft Solutions in Software Magazine
Kanban, in its most simplifying role, is a visual signal (or cue) that something needs to be replenished. More specifically, lean manufacturers today use digital kanban by Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) to drive a process to make, move, or buy the appropriate parts. Thus, digital... - August 28, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
To Repair and Protect: Seasonal Care for All Men's Hair
Changing seasons can pose different problems for men’s hair. Summer months bring long exposure to intense sunlight and chlorinated and salt water, which drastically damages and dries out hair follicles, thereby triggering increased oil production of the scalp to compensate for lack of... - August 26, 2006 - MenScience Androceuticals
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals Wins the Second Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2006
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals has won the second annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2006 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held Thurs. evening at the Colo. Convention Center. - August 25, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Cincinnati Children's Celebrates Patients and Families with Inaugural Five-Mile Pledge Walk
Thousands of patients, families and supporters of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will gather at Coney Island from 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 4, for the inaugural Cincinnati Walks for Kids. This new fundraising initiative, designed to celebrate and honor the patients and... - August 25, 2006 - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Thomas R. Cutler Manufacturing Journalist Profiles Datacraft Solutions in Manufacturing.net
Kanban, in its most simplifying role, is a visual signal (or cue) that something needs to be replenished. More specifically, lean manufacturers today use digital kanban by Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) to drive a process to make, move, or buy the appropriate parts. Thus, digital... - August 24, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Diabetes NZ Endorses the Use of Nemidon Natural Gels for Diabetic Foot Care
After careful evaluation and double-Blind medical studies, Diabetes NZ has given its seal of approval to three Nemidon Products for the use and treatment of ailments associated with diabetic foot problems. - August 24, 2006 - Natural Gels
Baxa Opens Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for Pharmacy and Cleanroom Skills Training
Baxa Corporation is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for a new, first-in-the-industry, strategic training center. The STAR Center offers pharmacy training for peak performance. First classes begin September 20th at the Englewood, Colo., location.. The STAR Center, the only dedicated facility of its kind in the world for hands-on cleanroom experience and training in environmental monitoring and aseptic technique, provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to learn. - August 23, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
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