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Vaccine Contract Manufacturing: a Niche Segment Poised to Become a Global Market by 2026
Roots Analysis has announced the addition of the “Vaccine Contract Manufacturing Market, 2016-2026” report to its list of offerings. The report provides an extensive study of the current market landscape, future trends and opportunities related to vaccine contract manufacturing. It... - July 12, 2016 - Roots Analysis
Quantgene Achieves Breakthrough in Liquid Biopsy Early Cancer Detection by Combining Machine Learning with Next-Generation PCR
Quantgene announced a breakthrough in early cancer detection with a new approach to detect tumor DNA in standard blood samples that combines proprietary machine learning algorithms with next-generation polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology. The Quantgene researchers analyzed large sets of... - July 08, 2016 - Quantgene
Zifo RnD Solutions is Recognised as India’s Best Companies to Work For
Zifo RnD Solutions announced today that it has been recognised as one of India’s Best Companies to Work For 2016 by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Every year, more than 7000 companies from over 45 countries join the Great Place to Work® assessment and recognition programme in... - July 07, 2016 - Zifo
LlamaZOO Interactive Opens Revolutionary 3D Veterinary Anatomy Learning App for Pre-Orders
LlamaZOO Interactive Inc. has announced that EasyAnatomy, their 3D veterinary anatomy learning platform, is now available to pre-order. EasyAnatomy features a 100% medically accurate 3D canine model that can be manipulated and taken apart, layer by layer, organ by organ, on smartphones, tablets and... - July 07, 2016 - LlamaZOO Interactive
Prosidyan Announces an Exclusive Joint Collaboration and License Agreement with MO-SCI Corporation for an Exciting New Technology
New Jersey based company Prosidyan, Inc. (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass orthobiologics products, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive joint collaboration and license agreement with MO-SCI Corporation of Rolla, Missouri for an exciting new... - June 30, 2016 - Prosidyan, Inc.
MiTeGen Announces Expansion of Manufacturing and R&D Facilities
MiTeGen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for protein crystallization and X-ray diffraction to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced facility expansions which include space for manufacturing of a new line of automated high-speed cryocooling devices, as well as dedicated areas for the manufacturing of CrystalDirect™ crystallization plates. - June 29, 2016 - MiTeGen, LLC
Spaulding Clinical to Disrupt Cardiac Safety Industry with Latest Innovation at DIA 2016
Wireless, hand-held electrocardiograph designed to simplify the collection and transmission of ECG data for Pharmaceutical Sponsors is going to be exhibited at the Drug Informatoin Association's (DIA) 2016 conference. - June 25, 2016 - Spaulding Clinical Research, LLC
MR Solutions Offers Choice of Two Preclinical Cryogen-Free MRI Scanner Ranges
MR Solutions, which introduced cryogen-free MRI scanners in 2012, is now offering a choice of two cryogen-free preclinical scanner ranges – the Flexiscan and Powerscan. The Flexiscan range is available with multi-modality accessories which can be mixed and matched according to research... - June 24, 2016 - MR Solutions
ElectroCore’s Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) Demonstrates Efficacy in Preventing Cluster Headache and Menstrual Migraine
The results of two studies, presented at the American Headache Society (AHS) Science Meeting last weekend in San Diego, show that using electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) therapy, gammaCore®, is effective at preventing both cluster headache and menstrual migraine. - June 17, 2016 - electroCore
Fluorescent Glass Microspheres Now Available from Cospheric LLC
Cospheric now offers a complete product line of Fluorescent Coated Solid Glass Microspheres to satisfy the need for high-visibility, high crush strength, solvent resistant spherical tracer particles. - June 16, 2016 - Cospheric
Virun® Receives U.S. Patent 9,351,517 for Its Vitamin E, Esolv®, All-the-While Rebranding Itself as a Notable Formulation and Development Giant
Soon after international patent approval, Virun receives U.S. patent 9,351,571 for its principle technology, Esolv®. As research continues to show oils, fats and non-polar compounds have strong and growing efficacious health claims, the need to incorporate these compounds into foods, beverages and supplements will become even more sought-after. VIRUN’s extensive Portfolio, including Esolv®, is accelerating innovation. What Virun has created is notably notable in a noticeable way. - June 16, 2016 - VIRUN
Bioo Scientific Launches BRCA1/2 Amplicon Panel for Detection of Somatic Mutations in FFPE Samples
Bioo Scientific recently launched the NEXTflex™ BRCA1 and BRCA2 Amplicon Panel for FFPE Illumina-Compatible Sequencing, for the detection of clinically relevant somatic mutations in DNA isolated from FFPE samples, to facilitate variant discovery and confirmation. This kit is a cost-effective,... - June 16, 2016 - Bioo Scientific
AdvantaPure(R) Offers a New White Paper Focusing on Molded Tubing Connections; Illustrates the Risks and Expenses of Fluid Leaks in Biopharma Manufacturing Operations
Immediately available from high purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure is a report titled “How Molded Manifold Assemblies Prevent Leaks and Costly Consequences.” It addresses the risks and costs associated with tubing-to-fitting connection leaks and presents a solution, namely the use of molded connections. The white paper shows how critical leak risk becomes based on the number of connections in a manifold assembly. Additional white papers are available as well. - June 16, 2016 - AdvantaPure
ValueTrak 8.0 Release Re-Imagines Fee-for-Service Scorecarding with New Data Quality Metrics and Robust Customization Capabilities
ValueCentric, the industry leader in healthcare channel intelligence, announced enhancements to their Scorecard capabilities as part of ValueTrak 8.0 software release. Improvements include advanced Specialty and Channel Data Management metrics, integrating data completeness, timeliness, and... - June 15, 2016 - ValueCentric
South Korea Patent Allowance for Anti-Obesity Pet Vaccines to Braasch Biotech LLC
Braasch Biotech granted Anti-Obesity patent for pets by Korean Intellectual Property Office. Commercial utility and novelty for first therapeutic vaccine for use in obese dogs, cats and horses. - June 11, 2016 - Braasch Biotech LLC
NanoHybrids to Sponsor Gold Nanoparticles for Selected Research Proposals
For a limited time, NanoHybrids is accepting applications for a chance to win a supply of their top Gold Nanoparticles to enhance imaging project results. - June 10, 2016 - NanoHybrids
Spaulding Clinical Research Announces Addition to Cardiac Core Lab Management Team
Shane Braninburg joins cardiac safety solutions team to support growth initiatives. - June 09, 2016 - Spaulding Clinical Research, LLC
Autoinjectors Market to Grow at 8% Annually, Predicts Roots Analysis
The "Global Autoinjectors Market, 2016-2026" report elaborates on self-administration devices, the origin/history of autoinjectors, their components and advantages offered by different categories of autoinjectors. - June 08, 2016 - Roots Analysis
Seven Presentations on electroCore’s Treatment for Cluster Headache and Migraine Will Feature at American Headache Society Science Meeting
Recent clinical and preclinical results using electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS, gammaCore®) therapy in the treatment and prevention of primary headache are the subject of seven presentations at the American Headache Society (AHS) Science Meeting being held at San... - June 08, 2016 - electroCore
ALPCO Releases New Broad Range Periostin ELISA
ALPCO now has a new broad range Periostin ELISA capable of measuring elevated levels of periostin consistent with current research. - June 07, 2016 - ALPCO
Vascular BioSciences Congratulates VP of Communications, Dr Susana Peinado, Ph.D., on Being Awarded Her Doctorate from UCSB School of Communication
Newly awarded PhD, Dr. Susana Peinado, lauded for her achievements. - June 05, 2016 - Vascular BioSciences, Inc
Spaulding Clinical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for 12-Lead ECG Device
With the FDA 510(k) Clearance for the 12-Lead ECG device - the Spaulding Clinical Electrocardiograph 2100iQ , Spaulding Medical, LLC can continue being the innovation leader in cardiac safety for patients, partners, and physicians. - June 02, 2016 - Spaulding Clinical Research, LLC
Theater Slim PCR Cycler - Small Footprint, Small Price, Great Flexibility
MoBiTec is selling an incredibly small, light, and slim (4 cm), yet fully functional PCR instrument - The Theater Slim PCR Cycler. It is beneficial to small-sized labs and in-the-field research. - June 01, 2016 - MoBiTec GmbH
NuvOx Pharma Awarded STTR Grant from NCI for Ultrasound Contrast Agent to Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer
Evan Unger, MD, President and CEO of NuvOx Pharma, a Tucson based biotechnology company, announced that the company has been awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop an ultrasound contrast agent to diagnose pancreatic cancer. The Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer... - May 28, 2016 - NuvOx Therapeutics
MoBiTec GmbH Teams Up with TargetMol, US, to Offer Thousands of Inhibitors and Predetermined Screening Libraries
TargetMol supplies over 3000 compounds used in the study of cell signaling pathways and drug discovery. TargetMol provides more than 32 types of compound libraries, available for cell induction, signaling pathway, and high-throughput screening (HTS). - May 25, 2016 - MoBiTec GmbH
ValueCentric’s Training Conference, Focus 2016, Sells-Out in Record Time
ValueCentric, the leader in healthcare channel intelligence, today announced their annual user-training conference, being held in Princeton, NJ May 24th and 25th, has sold out. Anticipation for this event has accelerated with the company’s expanded data service offerings, a significant... - May 20, 2016 - ValueCentric
Bioo Scientific Releases ELISA to Rapidly Screen Duck, Chicken and Pork for MQCA Residues
Bioo Scientific has released the MaxSignal® MQCA ELISA Test Kit, which is a sensitive and rapid quantitative ELISA optimized for the screening of Methyl-3-quinoxaline-2-carboxylic acid (MQCA) in duck, chicken, and pork, to limits of 1 ppb. - May 19, 2016 - Bioo Scientific
Now Available: A Red-Fluorescent cADDis Assay Kit, Manufactured by Montana Molecular, for Measuring cAMP Changes in Live Mammalian Cells
Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is the prototypical second messenger. The major receptor in eukaryotic cells, cAMP-dependent Protein Kinase (PKA), is ubiquitous. cAMP affects many different physiological and biochemical processes, including the activity of kinases. In contrast to the hitherto available green-fluorescent cADDis kit, the red-fluorescent counterpart can be used in combination with green-fluorescent gene constructs, such as GFP, or ion indicators. - May 19, 2016 - MoBiTec GmbH
electroCore's GammaCore is Both Effective and Cost Effective for the Treatment of Cluster Headache
A paper in the Journal of Headache and Pain reports that non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve (nVNS) is a cost effective therapy for cluster headache. These findings were based on reductions in medication use and improvements in quality of life. The publication also notes that further... - May 18, 2016 - electroCore
TriFoil Installs Russia’s First 3D Optical Imager in Novosibirsk
In February 2016, TriFoil Imaging in collaboration with GenMedica Baltic Ltd and assistance of BioVitrum Ltd installed Russia’s first 3D Optical imaging system, the InSyTe FLECT/CT. The system was installed under the operation of Prof. Evgeny Zavyalov, head of SPF Vivarium Department of... - May 17, 2016 - TriFoil Imaging
South Korean Ambassador Tours Start-Up Businesses at HCDC with Congressman Steve Chabot
The purpose of the visit was to present the Ambassador examples of American business, from start-up size such as those he visited at HCDC like GeckoTek, Resolution Air, General Nano, and Sense Diagnostics, to multi-national corporations like Kroger, Fifth Third Bank and Procter & Gamble. - May 12, 2016 - HCDC, Inc.
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Revised World Health Organization Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS), the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to the brain tumor community, today released the following statement from David F. Arons, Chief Executive Officer, on the publishing of the 2016 updated World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of... - May 12, 2016 - National Brain Tumor Society
Bioo Scientific Launches Rapid Strip Test for Detection of Total Aflatoxin in Grain, Nuts and Seeds
Bioo Scientific recently released the MycoFlow™ Total Aflatoxin Strip Test Kit for the rapid detection of total aflatoxin in matrices including corn products, grains, soy, and nuts. This strip test kit features a detection limit of 20 ppb and a fast 5 minute protocol. - May 11, 2016 - Bioo Scientific
MR Solutions to Display Cryogen-Free MRI Imaging Systems at ISMRM in Singapore
MR Solutions will be displaying its latest ground-breaking preclinical cryogen-free MRI imaging systems at ISMRM in Singapore from May 7 to 13. This includes details of a new 9.4T cryogen-free scanner and a compact 3T system with a 12cm bore which are coming soon. All of MR Solutions’... - May 08, 2016 - MR Solutions
Zifo Technologies Rebrands as Zifo RnD Solutions Globally
Zifo Technologies has announced that it has adopted a new brand name of “Zifo RnD Solutions” from May 1, 2016 for its offerings in the R&D space. Zifo RnD Solutions offerings will span across Discovery Informatics, Lab Automation, Clinical Services, Translational Research and the Genomics Space. - May 07, 2016 - Zifo
Jivana Biotechnology Inc Adds Dr David Jablons to Its Advisory Committee
Dr David Jablons Brings Thoracic Surgical Oncology and Lung Cancer Drug Development Experience to The Jivana Advisory Committee. - May 06, 2016 - Jivana Biotechnology Inc
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's New Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness in May and Every Day
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation believes the conversation about brain tumors is bigger than just one month. That’s why the world's largest nonprofit funder of childhood brain tumor research is kicking off Brain Tumor Awareness Month with the “May and Every Day” campaign. - May 02, 2016 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Introduces Free Toolkit for Newly Diagnosed Families
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of the Star Portfolio, a new resource for families of children recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. “Our new Star Portfolio is a toolkit designed to help families of newly diagnosed brain tumor patients partner... - April 28, 2016 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
ALPCO’s Bioactive Leptin ELISA Allows Researchers to Differentiate Between Leptin Resistance and Non-functional Leptin
ALPCO recently announced the release of its Bioactive Leptin ELISA, offering diabetes and obesity researchers a new tool to differentiate between leptin resistance and non-functional leptin. The assay allows for the measurement of leptin in human serum through the process of binding leptin to... - April 26, 2016 - ALPCO
Bioquark Inc. and Revita Life Sciences Receive IRB Approval for First-In-Human Brain Death Study
Bioquark Inc. and Revita Life Sciences Receive IRB Approval for First-In-Human Brain Death Study - The Reanima Project - Is Death Reversible? - April 25, 2016 - Bioquark Inc.
MR Solutions Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
MR Solutions, of Guildford has won the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category. This award is announced on the Queen’s birthday, 21 April and is one of the UK’s highest accolades recognising business achievement. This has been achieved in recognition... - April 23, 2016 - MR Solutions
ValueCentric’s Order Management Module Becomes Choice Solution for Top Pharma Manufacturers
ValueCentric, the industry leader in healthcare channel intelligence, announced today that their Order Management application surpassed a significant milestone of $200 billion in processed orders annually. Following two recent implementations, the company is now processing critical order data for... - April 22, 2016 - ValueCentric
Nanohybrids Expands Nanoparticle Product Line with Launch of 30 nm Gold Nanospheres
NanoHybrids releases 30 nm spherical gold nanoparticles. With this product launch NanoHybrids now offers a full complement of NanoSphere products ranging in diameter from 5 nm to 60 nm. Various surface coatings are also available to suit a wide range of application needs. - April 20, 2016 - NanoHybrids
Jivana Biotechnology Inc Announces Additions to Its Advisory Committee
Jivana Biotechnology adds Patrick Sage and Dr Frank Facchini to its advisory committee. - April 16, 2016 - Jivana Biotechnology Inc
Montana Molecular Appoints MoBiTec, Germany, as Distributor to Sell Genetically Encoded Fluorescent Biosensors
While fluorescent dye-based assays are powerful tools for high-throughput screening in engineered cell lines or cell lysates to show that signaling has occurred, genetically encoded sensors that measure dynamic processes in physiologically relevant cells provide a higher level of insight into how signals are regulated in both space and time. It is the regulation of signaling that controls cell function in both health and disease. - April 16, 2016 - MoBiTec GmbH
ImaBiotech Signs License Agreement with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
ImaBiotech, a CRO company developing and offering mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) services, applications, and software, announces today a license agreement with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) to “OpenMSI” intellectual property to support ImaBiotech... - April 16, 2016 - Imabiotech
Arteric Appoints New Director of Technology Fast-Growing Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Digital Agency Broadens Its Digital Healthcare Capabilities with 15-Year Veteran
Arteric is pleased to announce that Jon Fisher has joined Arteric as its new Director of Technology. Jon has worked in technology and digital marketing for 15 years and has spent the past 9 years working in a healthcare marketing agency. - April 15, 2016 - Arteric
The New York Center for Nanomedicine Research, Inc. is Signing a Strategic Agreement to Provide Drug Delivery Systems to ICAHRIS in Canada
Strategic agreement for the development of nanoparticules with application in Cancer, Type 2 diabetes and inflammation. The NYCNMR is providing to ICAHRIS, its innovative platform dedicated to Nanomedicine. The NY center is located in the upcoming Bio-Cluster located in Buffalo NY. - April 14, 2016 - New York Center for Nanomedicine Research, Inc.
BreviTest Awarded Grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse to Optimize Device for Rapid Cannabis Testing
BreviTest Technologies has been awarded a $234,412 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore rapid testing for THC, the main active ingredient in cannabis. The federal funds, awarded under the NIH’s Small Business Innovation Research... - April 14, 2016 - Cayman Chemical Company
Virun® at Ingredient Marketplace, Patent Grant in S. Korea, New Product Launches, Debut of Lightbulb Virun T-Shirts, and Webinar Controversy
VIRUN® plans on taking Orlando by storm at Ingredient Marketplace, where Virun’s Esolv® technology will take center stage, and Virun’s unique Omega smoothies and beverages will be available for sampling. South Korea granted Virun yet another patent protecting its unique technology. Virun launches new products and a new t-shirt. Virun’s latest webinar, “Inside Virun,” sparks controversy, and provides new business opportunities. - April 12, 2016 - VIRUN