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NanoCellect’s WOLF Cell Sorter Attracts Additional $2.8M from NIH
NanoCellect Biomedical announced new NIH funding and technical advances on their WOLF Cell Sorter. NanoCellect has the goal of making the “coin star” for cell biologists. “Instead of pennies and nickels, we are counting and sorting specific cells,” says José Morachis,... - November 26, 2014 - NanoSort
The Balancing Act® Highlights the Holidays with Sweet Baking, Home for Digital Memories; Help for Gut Health
Award-winning morning show The Balancing Act® will focus on the holidays with features on the hottest names in holiday desserts, saving family memories forever and gut health on the show airing on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime®. Tune in as The Balancing Act hosts... - November 26, 2014 - BrandStar
Kevin M. Smith to Retire as President & CEO of the Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development; Search Committee Formed to Hire Smith’s Successor
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has begun a search for a new Executive Director, as Kevin M. Smith leaves as part of a planned retirement. Mr. Smith will remain with CID4 through February 2015 to ensure a smooth and successful transition for CID4’s new leader. - November 24, 2014 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
New Show Access Health® to Feature Hardy Nutritionals® on Premiere Airing on Wednesday, November 26 on Lifetime®
Access Health, a magazine-style series, will educate and entertain as it tackles the important fitness, medical and nutrition topics of the day with host Ereka Vetrini and a passionate team of experts; David Hardy, founder of Hardy Nutritionals® and Dr. Charles Popper, a Harvard Medical School psychiatrist, will discuss new hope for those suffering from mood disorders. - November 23, 2014 - BrandStar
New Show Access Health® Talks Tips to Get Moving with Sports Authority on Premiere Airing on Wednesday, November 26 on Lifetime®
Access Health, a magazine-style series, will educate and entertain as it tackles the important fitness, medical and nutrition topics of the day with host Ereka Vetrini and a passionate team of experts; Jonathan Sarmiento from Sports Authority will discuss ways to rev up fitness activity and the mind-body connection. - November 22, 2014 - BrandStar
New Show Access Health® Premieres Wednesday, November 26 on Lifetime®
Access Health, a unique magazine-style series, will educate and entertain as it tackles the important fitness, medical and nutrition topics of the day with host Ereka Vetrini and a passionate team of experts. - November 22, 2014 - BrandStar
Pipette.com Announces an Extension on the Sartorius Entris Balance Promotion to the End of 2014
Because of its previous success, Pipette.com is extending the Sartorius Entris Balance promotion. This is an ideal promotion for academic and smaller size independent laboratories. - November 22, 2014 - Pipette.com
Creative Biomart’s Most-Favored Services List is Available Now
Creative Biomart, a world leading biotech company that offers recombinant proteins, antibodies, antigens and a wide range of biotech services worldwide, today has released its most favored services list officially. It was said that this was done to make them have a better understanding of what... - November 22, 2014 - Creative Biomart
Logos Biosystems to License “Clarity™” Technology from Stanford University
A novel tissue clearing technology allows researchers to obtain optically transparent and macromolecular permeable brain tissue. - November 21, 2014 - Logos Biosystems, Inc
AveXis to Present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
AveXis, a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy, today announced that Mr. John Carbona, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Brian Kaspar will present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray... - November 21, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
i-calQ Receives U.S. Patent for Smartphone-Based Method of Rapid Diagnostic Testing
The first smartphone-based quantitative point-of-care diagnostic platform with integrated decision support. Turn any smartphone into a portable laboratory and medical specialist. - November 20, 2014 - i-calQ, LLC
DNAe Highlights the Urgent Need for Fast Diagnostics to Help Tackle the Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance
Welcomes £10 million Longitude Prize for an accurate, rapid, cost-effective and easy-to-use point-of-need diagnostic test for bacterial infections - November 20, 2014 - DNA Electronics
Available from MoBiTec GmbH: Unique Ready-to-Use Vectors for Live Cell Imaging of Nuclear Proteins
During cell division the kinetochore is the protein structure on chromatids where the spindle fibers attach to pull sister chromatids apart. MoBiTec now offers unique gene fusion constructs of proteins to investigate kinetochore formation and cell division. - November 20, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
Patent Awarded to AdvantaPure(R)’s AdvantaPass(TM) Clean Room Wall Pass-Through System; Ensures Room Isolation During Fluid Transfer
A United States patent has been awarded to AdvantaPass, a clean room wall pass-through system designed to transfer fluids between clean rooms during pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical production. The system is the first of its kind to provide complete isolation between manufacturing suites when transferring multiple fluid lines through a single wall portal. AdvantaPass uses Single-Use components, such as tubing and seals, along with durable stainless steel in-wall parts. - November 20, 2014 - AdvantaPure
Designing Spaces™ Features Columbia Management on Front Lines of Military Home Makeover Series
“Designing Spaces of Hope – Military Makeover” series airing beginning this Friday, November 21, will chronicle the renovations of the townhouse of a Purple Heart Hero and his family; R. Lee Ermey, “The Gunny” to host the series on Lifetime. - November 20, 2014 - BrandStar
Houston Runs to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised nearly $15,000 in Houston on Nov. 15. The 8.5K event at Discovery Green honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Mandy, Taylor, Tobin and... - November 20, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Student Discusses Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients at Whitworth University
Whitworth University in Spokane, WA was the setting for a student presentation designed to educate and inform fellow students of the importance of fertility preservation for cancer patients. Kayla Batastini, daughter of ReproTech Site Director, Danika Batastini, and nursing student of Whitworth... - November 20, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
December 16, 2014 Webinar: Humana to Detail Physician Quality Rewards for Population Health Management
Drawing upon its rich five-year experience of supporting physician practices' transition from volume to value, Humana will describe its value-based Provider Quality Rewards program during a December 16, 2014 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - November 19, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Designing Spaces™ Teams up with Operation Homefront for Military Home Makeover Series
“Designing Spaces of Hope -- Military Makeover” will chronicle the renovations of a Purple Heart Hero’s townhouse that was provided by Operation Homefront; series hosted by R. Lee Ermey, TV and screen actor, and former U.S. Marine Drill Instructor - November 19, 2014 - BrandStar
Designing Spaces™ and GLOCK Team Up for Military Home Makeover Series
“Designing Spaces of Hope – Military Makeover” series will chronicle the renovations of the townhouse of a Purple Heart Hero and his family; made possible by GLOCK, R. Lee Ermey, “The Gunny” to host the series airing on Lifetime - November 19, 2014 - BrandStar
Creative Diagnostics Announces Product Promotion for Antigens Towards the Worldwide Market
Creative Diagnostics - Quality monoclonal and polyclonal antibody provider for the global market at very substantial savings begins at this thanksgiving month. - November 19, 2014 - Creative Diagnostics
Experimentica Ltd Announces a Strategic Partnership with the Research and Development Center for Ophthalmic Innovations SILK, Tampere, Finland
Experimentica Ltd., a Finland-based ophthalmic CRO, announces a strategic partnership with The Research and Development Center for Ophthalmic Innovations SILK, Tampere, Finland. SILK is a research network composed of research units engaged in basic and clinical eye and vision research. Dr. Giedrius... - November 19, 2014 - Experimentica Ltd
Revolutionary New Drug Detection Field Test, Instantly Detects All Illicit Drugs Using Amphetamines
Drug Lab 118 Ltd, has launched a unique and patented drug test which can instantly detect the presence of all amphetamines used in the production most illicit substances and designer drugs where an amine is present. - November 18, 2014 - DRUG LAB 118
Creative Bioarray’s High Quality Dry Bath Incubators
Creative Bioarray is a well-recognized biotech company. The company is specializing in providing bio-laboratory products and services such as human tissue, animal tissue, tissue array, microorganisms, cells, probes, cell services, biosample services, histology services, and also laboratory equipments. - November 16, 2014 - Creative Bioarray
Jake Worthington to Perform at Starry Night Houston
Houston native Jake Worthington, a recent finalist on The Voice, will perform at Starry Night Houston on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Discovery Green. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Starry Night 8.5K is an evening walk/run that shines a light on kids battling one of the deadliest forms of... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Atlanta, San Francisco Top $100,000 for Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, attracted 875 participants in Atlanta and San Francisco on Nov. 8. At start time, the events had raised $116,000. The crowds came to the 8.5K events at Centennial Olympic Park... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Topflight Expands Capabilities with HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press
HP Indigo digital printing makes customization and variable content printing possible, keeping messaging fresh, and brands top of mind with customers. - November 14, 2014 - Topflight Corporation
Saint-Gobain Seals Develops ISO 15848-1 Compliant, OmniSeal® Single Stem Sealing Solution for Quarter-Turn Valves, Reducing Fugitive Emissions
Saint-Gobain Seals has developed a new single stem sealing solution, which is targeted to lower fugitive emissions within On/Off valves in the oil and gas industry and create a more environmentally-friendly option for manufacturers. - November 14, 2014 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Broadway Balances America Invites You to "Get Ready" for Motown the Musical Airing Exclusively on the Balancing Act® Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30 Am (ET/PT)
Host Amber Milt Goes Behind-the-Scenes of Broadway Across America's Hit Motown the Musical. - November 14, 2014 - BrandStar
Brachytherapy Market Driven by New Technologies and New Indications
The global market for brachytherapy reached US$ 680 million in 2013, and the trend is toward a growth driven by new technologies (electronic brachytherapy, microspheres), new indications for LDR (lung, liver) and new markets (Asia, South America). - November 14, 2014 - MEDraysintell
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, Offers New Bacillus Megaterium Strain for Gene Expression and Protein Production - YYBm1
MoBiTec GmbH expands its product line of tools for gene expression in Bacillus megaterium with the new expression host YYBm1. Strain YYBm1 is unable to utilize the expression system's inductor molecule xylose as carbon source. - November 13, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
Detectamet Introduces Extreme Environment Fastening Systems
Detectamet’s Cable Ties give strong fastening in extreme environments. The 316 grade stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion and chemicals. - November 12, 2014 - Detectamet
Maternity Test Now Available at TestDiagnostics.com
TestDiagnostics is proud to offer the maternity DNA testing kit. Testing situations are not fun for anyone, and they understand the delicate nature of DNA testing. To make the process smooth and easy for you, TestDiagnostics provides you with these tests for your convenience. When you have to take... - November 12, 2014 - Test Diagnostics Limited
MoBiTec GmbH's Supplier Peninsula Laboratories, USA, with New Corporate Website
Peninsula Laboratories International, Inc, USA, a leading supplier of superior immunology products, proudly announces its own corporate website www.penlabs.com. Formerly, PenLabs was integral part of Bachem's internet presence. - November 11, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
Affinity Biologicals Inc. to Showcase their Factor Deficient Plasmas for Hemostasis & Thrombosis Research at the MEDICA 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany
On November 12, 2014 through to November 15, 2015, Affinity Biologicals Inc. will be attending the annual MEDICA trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany to showcase their line of factor deficient/ factor depleted plasmas. - November 11, 2014 - Affinity Biologicals
Affinity Biologicals Inc. Launches Their Debut VisuLize™ Factor VII Antigen – A Polyclonal Antibody Based ELISA Kit
As a licensed medical device manufacturer that is recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration, Health Canada, and European regulatory authorities, Affinity Biologicals Inc. is constantly striving to produce reliable reagents for various applications in the health science industry. - November 11, 2014 - Affinity Biologicals
Stratifying High-Risk Patients in Value-Based Healthcare: Procurement, Integrity of Clinical Data Challenge Segmentation
While the tactic of stratifying high-risk high-cost individuals for targeted care management is championed in a value-based industry, the procurement of clinical data and verifying data integrity are the top challenges of segmenting patients by health risk, according to a new HINtelligence report. One-third of organizations stratifying patients by health risk report reductions in hospital readmissions. - November 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Value-Based Reimbursement Answer Book Provides Framework for Healthcare's New Value Proposition
Early champions of value-based healthcare payments educate the C-suite on the practicalities of accountable care organizations, shared savings, bundled payments and other value-focused initiatives in this new resource from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - November 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
DelveInsight Launched 500 API Reports: Pharm API
DelveInsight has launched 500 API Insights Reports in the market based on drugs and Indications. - November 08, 2014 - DelveInsight
Creative Bioarray’s WISP-PTC Dry Bath Incubator
Creative Bioarray launches another brand new dry bath incubator: WISP-PTC Dry Bath Incubator, with the support of its advanced technology platform. - November 08, 2014 - Creative Bioarray
Metrics Scientist Presents Case Study at AAPS on Merits of Trying and Testing
Dr. Anshul Gupte, associate director of pharmaceutical development, has evaluated the correlation between the type of binder used in the formulation on the roller compaction processing parameters and subsequent tablet properties. - November 08, 2014 - Metrics, Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Showcases Industry’s Best at 2014 Awards Dinner Celebration
Centennial’s AlloSource is the 2014 BioScience Company of the Year, Boulder’s Virocyt is the industry’s Rising Star and Dr. Richard Duke is honored with CBSA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. - November 06, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Creative Bioarray’s 3-in-I Mini Dry Bath Incubator
Creative Bioarray launches its 3-in-1 multifunctional Mini Dry Bath Incubator - WISP-TR Dry Bath Incubator. - November 06, 2014 - Creative Bioarray
Enzyme Activity Assay Service Are Available in Creative Biomart
Creative Biomart, a world leading supplier of recombinant proteins, antibodies, enzymes and other biotech services for the research community in the field of biology, has announced today for its official release of the novel service-- Enzyme activity assay. This assay is in the aim of assisting... - November 06, 2014 - Creative Biomart
VMRD’s Q Fever FA Substrate Slide Now Available
VMRD announced today the availability of a substrate slide that can be used for the detection of antibody to Coxiella burnetii (Q fever). The slide can detect antibody to phases I & II of Q fever. - November 05, 2014 - VMRD, Inc.
The Balancing Act® on Lifetime Partners with Feeding America for Two-Part Miniseries
Miniseries is slated to air during the Holiday Season and will help raise awareness about the public problem of hunger. - November 05, 2014 - BrandStar
How One Start-Up is Single Handedly Changing the Face of Cannabis Tourism
The Travel Joint which launched in December 2012, is a luxury branded marijuana site dealing in travel, media and lifestyle. They offer full-service, a-la-carte travel and ticketing services. You can book a flight, (commercial or private), find a hotel, buy event or sport tickets and make restaurant reservations all while their private concierge service takes care of transportation and dispensary visitations. Without ever leaving the United States. - November 04, 2014 - The Travel Joint
ABR Launches New Mycoplasma Testing Services
ABR (now a VMRD division) announced today the availability of new testing services that can detect the presence of mycoplasma in animal origin products, master virus seeds, and other sample types. The new services satisfy various regulatory standards including US Pharmacopoeia (USP), European... - November 04, 2014 - VMRD, Inc.
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd Publish First White Paper in Series - The Use of Immunohistochemistry in Biomarker Research and Clinical Trials
The white paper, "The Use of Immunohistochemistry in Biomarker Research and Clinical Trials" is to be the first of a series of white papers published by Pathology Diagnostics over the next six months. - November 04, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Designing Spaces™ Announces Nissan North America as Returning Presenting Sponsor of Military Makeover Series on Lifetime TV
The “Designing Spaces of Hope – Military Makeover” series hosted by R. Lee Ermey will chronicle the renovations of the home of injured vet and his family; Nissan joins show as presenting sponsor for second year. - November 01, 2014 - BrandStar