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The Next Generation of Interferons Needs Improvement in Efficacy and Safety
The interferon alpha market is smaller than the interferon beta market, but is characterized by far more products and R&D projects. Conversion of the interferon alpha market to pegylated products explains why new R&D is focused on interferon alpha variants or other subtypes with improved pharmacodynamic and safety properties. - May 19, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Now available on CD: Baxa Corporation Exhibitor’s Theatre Offering, 'What’s Next with USP 797?' from ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation now has a CD available of the presentation, 'What’s Next with USP 797?' from the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas. Eric Kastango, MBA, RPh, discussed the proposed changes to the USP 797 guidelines for sterile compounding and the impact on the hospital pharmacy practice. - May 10, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
RNA Interference (RNAi) is Coming of Age as a Therapeutic Modality
The Business Intelligence firm La Merie S.L. reported today that the RNAi therapeutic pipeline is rapidly filling and advancing towards clinical development. Four RNAi therapeutic projects are in early clinical development. At least 32 RNAi projects are in preclinical development in a variety of... - May 10, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
BioWest 2006 Organizers Seek the Best and Brightest of the Rocky Mountain Region’s Bioscience Start-Ups for the Venture Showcase Competition
BioWest, The Rocky Mountain Region’s Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, is again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for the $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award. Seven companies will be chosen to present at the Showcase in August, which will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is June 8, 2006. - May 09, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Pharmaceutical Resources Group Welcomes Mary Lou Freathy, JD, as its Newest Member
Freathy Brings Experience in Pharmaceutical Compliance and Quality Assurance to the Network. - May 04, 2006 - Pharmaceutical Resources Group
Baxa Corporation Registered to New ISO Standard Under BSI
Baxa Corporation has met the requirements for management systems conformity under the British Standards Institution for ISO-13485:2003. The company recently named BSI as its new registrar and completed its first official assessment with them. Previously, Baxa Corporation’s US and UK operations used different auditors for ISO and CE compliance. Under BSI, the company now has a single world-class auditor for both facilities. - May 03, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
EarthPulse® Very Weak Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Raises Saturated Blood Oxygen 3% During 12 Hours of Sleep
One night of EarthPulse® very weak pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) raises saturated blood oxygen 3%, inhalation volume 6% and breath-hold duration 7% in asthmatic American record holder. - April 28, 2006 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Baxa Corporation Wins BMA Colorado 2006 Gold Key Award
Baxa Corporation, Denver-based manufacturer of medical devices for healthcare systems, has won a 2006 Business Marketing Association Gold Key Award. The winning entry was the Baxa “One Less Thing” campaign, which promoted the safety and ease-of-use of the Exacta-Med® Oral Dispensers. The Baxa oral dispensers were the company’s first product, and still contribute greater than 30% of its revenues today. - April 27, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
2006-2007 Colorado Bioscience Magazine Unveiled At Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting
Colorado BioScience Association released new 76-page issue of Bioscience Colorado Magazine at the 2006 Annual Membership Meeting. In addition, seven new appointments were made to the Board of Directors, along with eight reappointments; 2006 Corporate Sponsors were introduced; and Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award. - April 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Seven New Board Members Named To The Colorado BioScience Association Board Of Directors At The 2006 Annual Membership Meeting
Seven new appointments were made to the Board of Directors of Colorado BioScience Association at its 2006 Annual Membership Meeting, along with eight reappointments. In addition, the 2006 Corporate Sponsors were released; Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award; and the 2006-2007 Bioscience Colorado Magazine was unveiled to members at the event. - April 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
State Senator Brandon Shaffer Receives National BIO Legislator of the Year Award at Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting
Brandon Shaffer, Colorado State Senator District 17, was presented the national Biotechnology Industry Organization Legislator of the Year Award at the Colorado BioScience Association 2006 Annual Membership Meeting. The award was presented by Amgen Colorado’s Eric Bergenson. Senator Shaffer was singled out nationally for his ongoing and extensive support of the bioscience industry in the state. - April 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Corporation Wins National Design Awards from Graphic Design USA Magazine
Two campaigns designed and executed by the Baxa in-house design team have been selected for 2006 American Inhouse Design Awards for creative work on a recent direct mail campaign (‘right equipment’) and a national customer promotion (‘real pharmacy’). Graphic Design USA – a national magazine for design professionals – has sponsored design competitions for four decades. The 2006 winners were chosen from nearly 3,500 submissions, less than 20% of which received awards. - April 13, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Pulsed Electromagnetic System Speeds Germination Time and Nearly Doubles Size and Weight of Sprouted Beans
EarthPulse Technologies, LLC develops PEMF agriculture application capable of substantially cutting germination time and increasing growth rate of sprouted seeds and beans, proving that directed magnetic field forces can increase yield by weight over 90%. - April 11, 2006 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
New Life Scientific Enters New Phase
New Life Scientific, Inc (NWLS), today announced that at the special meeting of the Board of Directors a decision was made to re-evaluate its current progress and review its future options being considered include reviewing opportunities to acquire, license, and/or joint venture various medical,... - April 11, 2006 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Resources Group is Accepting New Members for its Free Online Network
PRG is Currently Accepting Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device Professionals. - April 07, 2006 - Pharmaceutical Resources Group
Baxa Corporation Announces Its UK Subsidiary, Baxa Ltd, to Expand into New Facilities, More than Doubling in Size from the Present Location
International healthcare-product manufacturer, Baxa Ltd, UK subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, announces the relocation of its sales and marketing operations to Bracknell, Berkshire, as of the end of April. The new 10,000-square foot facility includes state-of-the-art demonstration rooms and enhanced training areas. Baxa Corporation’s investment in Baxa Ltd’s new Berkshire location provides a foundation for rapid sales expansion in the UK and across Europe. - April 05, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
VM Discovery and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Team on Cancer Drug Discovery
Collaboration Focuses on Compounds Against an Important Cancer Pathway - VM Discovery Inc., a drug-design and discovery company, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center today announced they have entered into a collaboration to jointly pursue a cancer-drug discovery program. - March 31, 2006 - VM Discovery, Inc.
Baxa to Feature ValiMed™ Medication Validation System at Interphex 2006
Baxa Corporation features the innovative ValiMed System technology for rapid validation of high-risk medications at the Interphex 2006 trade show March 20-23, 2006, at Booth # C302. This new system provides the only effective means for preventing med errors, detecting narcotic abuse and ensuring the quality of batch compounds. - March 20, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation’s Jeff Baldwin Honored as a Top Business Leader by the Denver Business Journal
In an awards ceremony held Friday at the Denver Marriott City Center, Baxa President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Baldwin was recognized as one of the top 40 business and community leaders in the Denver area. The 2006 winners were chosen on three criteria: business leadership, personal accomplishment and community involvement. - March 18, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc Names Dr. Norman Garceau, Former Scientist at Pfizer Global Research and Development, as Chief Scientific Officer
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc. announced the Feb 1st appointment of Norman Garceau, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Garceau previously worked in early drug discovery at the Pfizer Research Technology Center (Cambridge, MA) from 1999 to 2006, engaged in a range of activities that included gene cloning and expression profiling, cell biology, assay development, and lead discovery. - March 15, 2006 - Blue Sky Biotech, Inc.
Antibodies are the First Wave of IGF-1R Antagonists for Cancer Therapy
At least six fully human or humanized antibodies against insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) are in early clinical development or close to phase I. - March 07, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Baxa Automated Pharmacy Production Equipment on Show at the European Association of Hospital Pharmacist’s Congress
UK-based pharmacy products supplier, Baxa Ltd will feature its proprietary systems for automating pharmacy fluid handling and streamlining multi-source mixing applications at the 11th annual Congress of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists (EAHP) in Geneva from 22nd to 24th March 2006. The EAHP Congress, entitled ‘Quality and Medication Safety Hand in Hand,’ will focus on quality and safety improvements within the pharmacy and reducing patient risk. - March 02, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Dawn has Broken for Obesity Treatment with Cannabinoid Receptor (CB1) Antagonists
Tremendous impetus to discovery of novel CB1 antagonists by first-in-class CB1 receptor antagonist rimonabant under review by FDA and EMEA - February 22, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Top 20 Biologics Now with Sales of US$ 37.7 Bln in 2005
The Top 20 blockbuster recombinant proteins and antibodies achieved record sales of US$ 37.7 bln in the year 2005 while combined sales of the 12 Top selling classes of recombinant proteins and antibodies reached the US$ 50 bln threshold. - February 15, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Baxa Announces the release of New Adapta-Cap™ Bottle Adapter
New cap fits sterile water bottles, expanding the line of Baxa accessories that facilitate easy access with Exacta-Med® Oral Dispensers. Designed to ensure dose accuracy while preventing med errors and wrong-route administration of IV drugs, oral dispensers and accessories are recommended by the Institute for Safe Medication Practice (ISMP) for use in oral and enteral fluid drug delivery. - February 09, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Dosing Convenience Mandates the Pipeline of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Analogs for Type 2 Diabetes
Twice-daily injection is the benchmark set by exenatide, the first GLP-1 analog launched in the US by Lilly in June 2005 and half-year sales of US$ 74.6 mln, which now faces competition by GLP-1 analog treatment modalities with less frequent dosing. - February 07, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Emerging Diabetes Drugs in Early Development
The complexity of glucose metabolism and the number of cellular processes affected by diabetes provides ample space for new drug targets and for first-in-class molecules. Some of them have reached or are close to early clinical development in type 2 diabetes. - January 31, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
High Interest in Inhibitors of the Novel Target Sodium-dependent Glucose (co-) Transporter (SGLT) for Therapy of Type 2 Diabetes
A plethora of SGLT inhibitors in the patent literature and seven compounds in early clinical development indicate an abundance of interest in the therapeutic use of SGLT inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. SGLT inhibitors do not intervene with glucose metabolism, thus being complementary to mainstream approaches to glucose regulation, i.e. PPAR agonists, DPP-IV antagonists and GLP-1 analogues. - January 24, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Force Sensor for Datalogging in Schools
ScienceScope launch their new Force Sensor. As one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, ScienceScope have developed the new low cost Force sensor. The Force sensor is designed to measure in a range ±50N. - January 15, 2006 - ScienceScope
New Sound Sensor for Datalogging in Schools
ScienceScope, one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, has added a new Sound Sensor to the ScienceScope family. The Sound Sensor offers outstanding performance covering the whole range from 30dB’s to 110dB’s. - January 14, 2006 - ScienceScope
New Low Cost Light Sensor for Datalogging in Schools
ScienceScope, one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, has added a new low cost sensor to the ScienceScope family. The new General Purpose Light Sensor measures light levels in a range of 1 to 5 log lx. - January 14, 2006 - ScienceScope
Carbon Dioxide Sensor for Datalogging in Schools
ScienceScope, one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, has added a new sensor to the ScienceScope family. The new Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sensor measures carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere or in an enclosed space, such as a terrarium. - January 13, 2006 - ScienceScope
Sensors for Exploring Environmental Issues in Schools
ScienceScope have a complete range of Environmental Sensors. As one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions for the education market, ScienceScope have developed these environmental sensors specifically for the education market for measuring gases, electrosmog, river flow, pH, UV, radioactive count, temperature, light, sound - January 13, 2006 - ScienceScope
Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor for Exploring Environmental issues in Schools
ScienceScope launch the Nitrogen Dioxide sensor for schools. As one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, ScienceScope have produced a Nitrogen Dioxide sensor for measuring environments and gas production. - January 13, 2006 - ScienceScope
High Temperature Sensor for Datalogging in Schools
ScienceScope, one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, has added a High Temperature sensor to the ScienceScope range of products. The new High Temperature Sensor measures high and low temperatures such as flame profiles of a Bunsen burner down to the very low sublimation point of solid CO2 experiment. - January 13, 2006 - ScienceScope
Pressure Absolute Sensor for Experiments with Gas Laws in Schools
ScienceScope introduce the Pressure Absolute sensor for schools. As one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, ScienceScope have established a new Pressure Absolute sensor specifically for investigations from 0 to 200kPa. - January 12, 2006 - ScienceScope
Compass Sensor for Datalogging in Schools
ScienceScope launch the Compass Sensor. As one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, ScienceScope have developed the digital compass sensor. The Compass sensor is designed to measure orientation of the sensor. - January 12, 2006 - ScienceScope
AC Millivolts Sensor for Datalogging in Schools
ScienceScope, one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, are introducing a brand new sensor to the Education market. The AC Millivolts Sensor is the first of its kind, to be developed specifically for schools. - January 12, 2006 - ScienceScope
Pressure Precision Differential Sensor for Exploring Pressure in Schools
ScienceScope introduce the new Pressure Precision Differential sensor for schools. As one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, ScienceScope have established a new Pressure Precision Differential sensor for measuring very small pressure changes. - January 11, 2006 - ScienceScope
Pulse Sensor for Datalogging in Schools
ScienceScope launch the Pulse sensor for schools. As one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, ScienceScope launch the Pulse sensor into schools. - January 11, 2006 - ScienceScope
Sulphur Dioxide Sensor for Exploring Environmental Issues in Schools
ScienceScope have improved the Sulphur Dioxide sensor for schools. As one of the UK’s leading developers of datalogging equipment that provides technology-based science learning solutions, ScienceScope have produced a Sulphur Dioxide sensor for measuring environments and gas production. - January 11, 2006 - ScienceScope
Baxa Ltd Announces Direct Sales and Marketing Operations in France and Benelux
Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, has moved to a direct sales and marketing model for the French and Benelux markets. 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. - January 03, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
“Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs” Technical Paper from Baxa Corporation Now Posted on PublicRelationsNewsroom.com For Media Access
Discussions from a scientific advisory board on the impact of USP 797 and the NIOSH Alert for guiding the safe handling of hazardous drugs in healthcare settings are the topics of a new technical paper posted at the Public Relations Newsroom Web site. This posting joins a related page at the Expert Information for Journalists Web site (Expert411.com) featuring James Jorgenson, RPh, MS, and Martha Polovich, MN, RN, AOCN, industry experts on the subject of safe handling. - December 22, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Christine Shapard To Leave Governor’s Office In January To Join Colorado BioScience Association
Christine Shapard, Director of Biosciences and Emerging Technologies for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) for the past two years, will join the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) in January as the association’s Director of Marketing and Communications. During 2006, Shapard will maintain a 25% appointment with OEDIT tracking and completing major efforts currently in progress. - December 09, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Life Scientific, Inc. and Telomolecular Corp Announce Strategic Alliance Agreement
New Life Scientific, Inc. (OTCBB:NWLF - News) and Telomolecular Corp, have announced a strategic alliance to develop products that treat aging and age-related disease. New Life Scientific, Inc a company engaged in developing pharmaceutical products as well as managing PharmaTrials International... - December 05, 2005 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
Baxa Corporation Signs Agreement to Market SMARTPAK® Sterile Bulk Bag for Prescription Compounding
Baxa Corporation, Denver-based provider of systems for automated compounding of sterile medications, announces a co-marketing agreement with Samson Medical Technologies LLC for the promotion of the SmartPak Bags. SmartPak provides a closed system for sterile compounding that complements the Baxa Rapid-Fill™ Automated Syringe Filling System and Repeater™ Pump for fast and accurate production of sterile IV syringes. - December 05, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Launches Specialty Electronic Users Group (eBug)
Baxa Corporation, manufacturer of systems for automated compounding and syringe filling, launches its first electronic users group for hospital pharmacies. The “eBug” will be launched at a reception during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, Nev. on December 4, 2005. - December 04, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Selects Neenan Company for Design/Construction of New Headquarters
New Baxa world headquarters to be built in Englewood, Colo., by The Neenan Company of Fort Collins, Colo. Baxa chose Neenan after an extensive search for a design-build partner that focused on collaboration and shared values. - December 02, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: “What’s Next with USP 797?” at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas. The speaker will discuss the proposed changes to the USP 797 guidelines for sterile compounding and their impact on pharmacy practice. - December 02, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa to Launch ValiMed™ Medication Validation System at ASHP Midyear Meeting
Baxa Corporation announces its launch of the ValiMed System for medication safety at booth no. 2221 at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting to be held December 4 – 8, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nev. The innovative ValiMed Technology offers validation of medication to ensure the type and strength of high-risk medications. The technology also validates narcotic returns and identifies counterfeit medications. - November 29, 2005 - Baxa Corporation