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TransEnterix Closes $15M in Equity Financing
Second tranche of Series B to accelerate development and commercialization of new flexible surgical tools - December 18, 2011 - TransEnterix
New Lightning-Link® Rapid Antibody Labeling Kits Now for DyLight™ Dyes
The Lightning-Link® Rapid Antibody kits allow direct antibody labeling reactions to be set up in seconds and used within just 20 minutes. Novus has recently expanded their Lighting-Link® Rapid kits to include the following DyLight™ dyes. Lightning-Link® Rapid DyLight... - December 17, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Novus New Lab Program - Receive 20% Off for New Labs
Novus Biologicals understands the funding constraints and logistical difficulties of starting a new lab. Therefore, Novus is proud to announce a New Lab Program, offering 20% off Novus purchases for your first 3 months. Additionally, Novus will provide a welcome kit full of useful tools for your... - December 16, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Novus Products Now Available Through the UPENN Cell Center Stockroom
Novus is proud to announce that select products will now be available through the University of Pennsylvania’s Cell Center Stockroom. Researchers who order through the Cell Center Stockroom will receive a 20% discount off the regular list price and free shipping. The Cell Center Stockroom... - December 15, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Red Cedar Technology Releases HEEDS MDO 6.0 and HEEDS POST 1.0
Newest versions of design optimization and post-processing software - December 14, 2011 - Red Cedar Technology
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Announces Second Phase of Strategic Refocus with $8 Million Expansion to Bioscience Park Center with 37,000-Square-Foot Accelerator
The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is expanding its Bioscience Park Center (BPC) by roughly 50% with an $8 million, 37,000-square-foot accelerator structure. The new accelerator space will be leased to existing tenants graduating from the incubator and other companies in the modest growth stage. - December 12, 2011 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
SFL’s Public Affairs Now Covers Bioethics
SFL’s Public Affairs team, helping organizations shape EU rules, saw exciting expansion in 2011. - December 11, 2011 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
CoreTherm Medical, Inc. Expand Mobilizer Business by Signing Paul Almaguer in Dallas
CoreTherm Medical, Inc., today announced that they have signed a contract with Dallas/Ft Worth area-based Paul Almaguer to become a new mobilizer for their CoreTherm® system. - December 10, 2011 - CoreTherm Medical Inc.
Stevens Researcher Makes Inkjet-Printed Electronics Using Graphene
Dr. Woo Lee of Stevens and Partners in the US Army Win Academic R&D Award from Printed Electronics Conference and Tradeshow. - December 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Colorado BioScience Association Celebrates 2011 Industry Standouts
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its 9th Annual Awards Dinner at the Downtown Denver Embassy Suites. The CBSA's Annual Awards program showcases the significant achievements in the state's bioscience industry throughout the year. - December 09, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
UNICEF and Stevens Professor Improve Drinking Water in Bangladesh
Dr. Xiaoguang Meng introduced pioneering technologies for effective, affordable, and easy to use water purification during a recent expedition to Bangladesh, where an environmental crisis affects the drinking water of tens of millions of people. - December 08, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
SFL Thanks Clients and Partners for Successful Collaborations
With the end of 2011 approaching, SFL can reflect on a very successful year of extension and expansion in all areas. The company’s client base has expanded internationally as demand has grown for its personalized and comprehensive services in the fields of Regulatory Affairs, Public Affairs, Legal Services and Medical Communication. - December 08, 2011 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
DARPA Grant Streamlines Data for the Department of Defense
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology unify DoD data streams through competitive new DARPA grant. - December 07, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Pipette.com Now Has ISO 9001 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 Accreditation to Compliment the Existing ISO 17025 Accreditation for Pipette Calibration
Pipette.com is excited to announce the attainment of ISO 9001:2008 certification and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 accreditation on top of existing ISO 17025:2005 Accreditation. The ISO 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3-2006 accreditations were issued by A2LA. The ISO 9001 accreditation was issued by QAS... - December 04, 2011 - Accutek Laboratories
NovaTeinBio Introduce Hundreds of New ELISA Kit Products Through Their Company Catalogue
Biological reagents provider NovaTeinBio has recently announced that they have added several new products to their extraordinary catalogue of ELISA kit solutions. The company has made this move after a distinct increase in demand for ELISA kits, which provide researchers with increase accuracy from... - December 04, 2011 - Novatein Biosciences
Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces New Thermo Scientific Orion Meters
An entirely new expanded offering means no settling – get the right meter for the right application. - November 30, 2011 - Thermo Scientific
GenWay Biotech Launches Cardiovascular Diagnostic Blood Test at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2011 First Multiple Biomarker Test to Predict Near Term MI
FirstMark, the diagnostic division of GenWay Biotech, Inc., today announced study results and the commercial launch of PREventTM. FirstMark PREvent is the first multiple biomarker test that accurately predicts near term (approximately 2-3 years) risk of myocardial infarction for suspected or confirmed coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. FirstMark PREvent is now available and will be targeted to primary care physicians and cardiologists. - November 24, 2011 - GenWay Biotech
Advanced Microplates Receives Funding Round
Biocroi, the Dublin-based biotech company has recently received €800k in funding to further its work on a unique range of multi-well microplates. These are for use in drug discovery research in the pharmaceutical and bio industries. - November 19, 2011 - Advanced Microplates by Biocroi
AVIPERO Announces JB1a Reverses Tissue Damage and Induces Tissue Repair in Emphysema
AVIPERO (Registered in Scotland SC353945) announced today the results of its first R&D therapeutic platform in non-stem cell tissue repair and regeneration. The principal candidate, JB1a, is an antibody targeting the cell surface adhesion receptor beta1 integrin. The preclinical study, funded... - November 18, 2011 - Avipero Ltd.
PharmaJet Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Funding
PharmaJet Inc. announced today that it will receive funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables researchers worldwide to pursue innovations that address persistent health and development challenges. Dr. Linda... - November 16, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Rolls Out First Phase of Strategic Refocus with Appointment of Four Key Leaders in the Bioscience Industry to Its Board of Directors
The Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) is adding four of the area's most well-known and successful leaders in the Bioscience Industry to its Board of Directors. Change in board composition is the result of a strategic refocus for the FRA, and those recently appointed to the board include: Donald M. Elliman, Jr.; William Freytag, PhD; James C. T. Linfield; and David Perez. - November 15, 2011 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
Photo Exhibit by Colorado BioScience Association Keynote Speaker Rick Guidotti Begins Friday, November 18, at VSA Colorado/Access Gallery, Santa Fe Arts District
Photos by Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Awards Dinner Keynote Presenter Rick Guidotti will be on display for a month, beginning November 18, at Denver's CSA Colorado/Access Gallery in the Santa Fe Arts District. Guidotti, award winning fashion photographer, is known worldwide for his dynamic images and important message about genetic difference. - November 14, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Mitegen Announces Distribution Agreement with Helix Biotech in Malaysia
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Helix Biotech (M) SDN BHD of... - November 12, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Mitegen Announces Mutual Distribution Agreements with AJK Analytical Services
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed mutual distribution agreements with AJK Analytical Services. - November 12, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Sleep and Consciousness Research Now Online
Lucid Scribe Database is an online sleep and consciousness research database that aims to document the effects of lucidity on dreams. The word lucid is defined as clarity, especially of thought. In regard to dreaming it refers to a state in which one is aware that one is dreaming, whilst one is... - November 11, 2011 - Lucid Scribe Database
Better Surfing Through Science at Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology doctoral candidate designs artificial reefs for coastal protection and teaches high school kids about engineering. - November 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Novus Biologicals Announces New ROBLD3 Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibody Technology™
Novus Biologicals announced today a new ROBLD3 antibody (catalog number NBP1-71687) for use in research on cell growth regulation. This ROBLD3 antibody was made using SDIX Genomic Antibody TechnologyTM. ROBLD3 is one of three individual proteins (ROBLD3, c11orf59 & MAPKSP1) that form the... - November 11, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Announcing the Release of a Novel Tool for the Assessment of Porcine Islet Functionality: the Mercodia Porcine C-peptide ELISA
Mercodia announced the release of their new Porcine C-Peptide ELISA at the recent Cell Transplant Society (CTS) and International Xenotransplantation Association (IXA) meeting in Miami, Florida, October 23-26. This assay provides the type 1 diabetes, and more specifically the islet transplantation,... - November 10, 2011 - Mercodia Inc.
Dr. Alexander Sutin of Stevens Elected Acoustical Society of America Fellow
Dr. Sutin develops acoustical underwater monitoring for port and harbor security. - November 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Colorado BioScience Association Launches Internship Program with Support of 11 Area Employers and Universities
The Education Committee of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is launching its new Internship Program with the support of 11 Founding Employers and the major universities in the state. Intern recruitment begins immediately through early spring 2012, with the first interns expected to be placed in positions by summer 2012. - November 10, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Introducing BioDatomics - the Latest Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Platform
BioDatomics releases a new version of their computational biology analysis and visualization platform – a workstation version is now available for free download. - November 10, 2011 - BioDatomics
RayBiotech, Inc. Engages Industry Expert for Business Development & Growth Advisory Services
RayBiotech, Inc., today announced that it has engaged recognized industry expert, David A. Dodd of RiversEdge BioVentures LLC to work with the Company in the areas of Business Development and Strategic Growth Opportunities. - November 10, 2011 - RayBiotech, Inc
NovaTeinBio Announce Introduction of Nearly 7000 Products to Their Antibody Collection
Biological reagents supplier NovaTeinBio has announced the addition of thousands of new products to their antibody product suite. Through these new product additions, which include nearly 7000 new primary antibodies for their clients’ high-priority research applications, the company is hoping... - November 10, 2011 - Novatein Biosciences
Prevtec microbia Closes a $4 Million Financing Round with North-American and European Investors
Prevtec microbia inc., a rapidly expanding Canadian biotech company developing innovative animal health technologies for the livestock industry, announced that it has closed a $4 million financing round from a global syndicate of financial and industry leaders. The proceeds will mostly be used to... - November 09, 2011 - Prevtec microbia inc.
SoBran Gives to Women and Children
A Special Thanksgiving for the Women and Children of Linda Vista Most people expect to spend Thanksgiving at home, surrounded by friends and family. For the women and children of Linda Vista, “home” has a very different meaning this year. Previously homeless, they will celebrate... - November 06, 2011 - SoBran, Inc.
Rudolf Coetzee Named Director of Business Development at BioPharm Systems
BioPharm Systems, a leading provider of clinical trial, data, and drug safety solutions, and a Gold level member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced that Rudolf Coetzee has been named director of business development for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Mr. Coetzee will be... - November 05, 2011 - BioPharm Systems
Rapid Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio
Dr. Hongbin Li of Stevens Institute of Technology Wins Outstanding Paper Award at IEEE Africon 2011. - November 05, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Bioo Scientific Launched the NEXTflex™ ChIP-Seq Kit for Improved Genome Wide Analysis of DNA-Protein Interactions
Bioo Scientific announced the launch of the NEXTflex™ ChIP-Seq Kit which was designed to simplify the genome-wide profiling of DNA-protein interactions by improving the traditional ChIP-Seq protocol and offering flexible barcoding options to facilitate multiplexing. ChIP-seq analysis is... - November 04, 2011 - Bioo Scientific
Total Pipette Management (TPM) Makes Compliance Easy with Green Document Storage Solutions and 24/7 Access for Pipette Calibration Records
Pipette.com is excited to announce the availability of Total Pipette Management (TPM) an innovative software solution to manage all aspects of a pipette instrument population. TPM is best known for its uses with document management for pipette calibration. TPM stores calibration certificates... - November 04, 2011 - Accutek Laboratories
VP at OSO BioPharmaceuticals Elected to DCAT Board of Directors
Milton Boyer to serve three-year term at leading industry association. - November 03, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
San Francisco Clinical Affairs Consulting Firm Rebrands as The Jon Block Group: Expanded Team, Enhanced Capabilities
Jon E. Block, Ph.D., Inc., an internationally recognized clinical affairs consulting firm based in San Francisco announced today it has rebranded as The Jon Block Group (www.JonBlockGroup.com). The Jon Block Group serves many of the world’s top medical device firms, providing senior-level... - November 02, 2011 - Jon Block Group
Mitegen Announces Mutual Distribution Agreements with XTalQuest Inc., Ltd.
Mitegen LLC, a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced that it has signed mutual distribution agreements with XTalQuest Inc., Ltd a Beijing based provider of high quality crystallization plates, screening solutions, and other products for crystallography. - November 01, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Stevens Professor David J. Cappelleri Selected for National Academy of Engineering Symposium
One of 65 young engineering educators selected to participate in curriculum development workshop. - October 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Novus Biologicals Announces New CHD7 Antibody Made Using SDIX Genomic Antibody Technology™
Novus Biologicals announced today a new CHD7 antibody (catalog number NBP1-77393) for use in research on transcription regulation and CHARGE syndrome. This CHD7 antibody was made using SDIX Genomic Antibody TechnologyTM. CHD7 is an ATP-dependent chromatin remodeler that interacts closely with SOX2... - October 29, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Colorado BioScience Association Hosts World Renowned Photographer Rick Guidotti for Keynote Presentation at Industry Awards Celebration in Denver
Registration is now open for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Annual Awards Dinner, featuring Keynote Presenter Rick Guidotti, world renowned photographer and co-founder of New York-based Positive Exposure. The CBSA awards event is Thursday, December 8, at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Denver. - October 27, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
New LDL and VLDL Receptor Antibodies Released
Novus Biologicals announced today the release of new LDL Receptor (NBP1-78159) and VLDL Receptor (NBP1-78162) antibodies. LDL and VLDL Receptors are similar cell-surface receptor proteins which mediate endocytosis of cholesterol-rich lipoproteins. Both receptors are critical to the lipid and... - October 27, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Bedford Research Foundation Hosts Ninth Annual Activated Egg Symposium
The Bedford Research Foundation is hosting the ninth annual Activated Egg Symposium, a yearly event that brings together experts in the stem cell research community to discuss their work, and form collaborations. The foundation's director, Dr. Ann Kiessling is proud to announce that this year's keynote speaker is Dr. Janet Rossant of the University of Toronto. The event is on November 4th, 2011 from 8am to 7:30pm. - October 26, 2011 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Novus Biologicals Announces New PAR1 Antibody
Novus Biologicals announced today a new Thrombin Receptor antibody (catalog number NBP1-71770) for use in wound healing and cancer research. Thrombin Receptor, also known as Protease activated receptor 1 (PAR1), is a G-protein-coupled receptor that functions in blood clotting. While Thrombin... - October 26, 2011 - Novus Biologicals
Nanion Opens New Branch in China
Today, Nanion announces the opening of yet another branch. To meet the needs of the rapidly expanding number of customers in China, the dedicated sales- and support team in Beijing now opens the doors to Nanion Technologies China. - October 26, 2011 - Nanion Technologies GmbH
PharmaJet FDA Regulatory Clearances on Its Needle-Free Injection Devices
PharmaJet has received two FDA 510(k) marketing clearances for its IM/SC injection technology. Below are the Indications For Use, cleared by the FDA. FDA 510(k) Number K111517: PharmaJet Stratis Needle-free Injection System: The PharmaJet Stratis Needle-free Injection System is intended to... - October 25, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.