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New Research Identifies Need for Patient-Centric Clinical Trials and Role for CROs
New Research Identifies Patient-centric Strategies for Clinical Development with over 125 Global Research Opinion Leaders. - April 28, 2017 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Axis Biotec Brazil Innovative, Safe and Efficacious Wound Dressing with IP Rights Approved in 11 Countries, Colzen® Treats Lesions That Are Difficult to Heal
Some wounds can be difficult to heal and the patients affected by them can suffer from infections, pain and other complications. A Brazilian product capable of revolutionizing wound treatment has already had its Intellectual Property (IP) rights approved in Germany, China, Spain, the United States,... - April 27, 2017 - Axis Biotec
New Microplate-Based Method to Measure OCR and ECA Under Steady-State [O2]
Cayman Chemical, in collaboration with BMG LABTECH GmbH, has developed a novel assay kit to measure mitochondrial function under a dynamic range of oxygen concentrations. The Mito Stress Test (ACU Format) is designed to measure oxygen consumption rate (OCR) and extracellular acidification (ECA)... - April 26, 2017 - Cayman Chemical Company
AdvantaPure(R) Launches AdvantaSil(TM) Brand of Silicone Tubing and Hose
AdvantaPure has rebranded its silicone tubing and reinforced hose under the AdvantaSil name. The products, used primarily for biopharm and pharmaceutical Single-Use processes, have been depended upon by design engineers for years. AdvantaSil products include unreinforced tubing, reinforced hose, pump grade tubing and wire reinforced suction hose. - March 16, 2017 - AdvantaPure
Kemwell Announces Successful USFDA Inspection at Bangalore Facility
Kemwell Biopharma, a global bio/pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing company, announced today that its oral solids manufacturing facility located in Bangalore, India has successfully completed a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) inspection. The inspection confirmed the... - February 19, 2017 - Kemwell Biopharma Private Limited
G&L Scientific Inc. Announces Opening of New Offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts
G&L Scientific Inc, the leading provider of clinical and scientific consulting and resource to the healthcare industry (http://www.gandlscientific.com), has announced the opening of new offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, strengthening and improving access to its expanding team of clinical and scientific consultants and contractors. This is the latest step in G&L’s expansion of its global clinical consulting services throughout the United States. - January 19, 2017 - G&L Scientific Inc
Fierce Innovation Awards: Life Sciences Edition Announce Finalists, Innovative Biochips Recognized
Innovative Biochips LLC has been selected as a finalist in Fierce Innovation Awards 2016 for its innovative product, Automated Yeast Aging Analysis System. - December 15, 2016 - Innovative Biochips
New Research Explores Wearable Technology Utilization in Clinical Trials and the Role of CROs
New Report Identifies Current and Future Wearable Technology Utilization and CRO Implications with 130 Clinical Outsourcing Decision Makers. - December 01, 2016 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
New Research Benchmarks Clinical Investigator Satisfaction with Pharma Sponsors and Central Laboratories
5-year Study Tracks Central Lab Performance and Identifies Opportunities for Pharma Sponsors to Improve Clinical Investigator Satisfaction. - October 24, 2016 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
Silicone Suction Hose from AdvantaPure(R) is Now NSF Listed; Provides an Increased Level of Quality Assurance
AdvantaPure’s APSW silicone suction hose now boasts an NSF listing (NSF-51), giving users reassurance for the product’s compatibility with food, beverage and other clean applications. APSW is reinforced with a helical stainless steel wire and layers of fabric and silicone to handle both suction and discharge applications. The hose is available in smooth or convoluted O.D. styles, withstands temperatures up to 350 degrees F, and may be sterilized using several different methods. - September 02, 2016 - AdvantaPure
Educational Seminar for Manufacturers, Custom Coaters and Fabricators
An educational seminar for manufacturers, custom coaters and fabricators will be held in Fairfield, OH at IntelliTrak, 8660 Seward Road on August 11, 2016. This seminar will be helpful for companies who have liquid or powder coating lines. Information about the seminar may be found at http://www.intellifinishing.com/mcs - August 03, 2016 - Kasa Companies
AdvantaPure(R) Releases Its Schedule of Trade Show Appearances for Summer and Fall 2016; Includes Events in the US and Asia
AdvantaPure, the high-purity division of plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries, will exhibit at shows in Taiwan, Massachusetts and China over the next several months. The shows will focus on biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical equipment and processes. AdvantaPure will highlight its products that meet those processing needs, such as Single-Use tubing, process hose, leak-proof molded manifold assemblies, container closures, and wall pass-through systems. - July 15, 2016 - AdvantaPure
Organic Solution Management LLC. Helps Partner Win EPA Sustainability Award Using Organic Solution Management’s Sustainable Anaerobic Digestion Program
Organic Solution Management helps partner, Crystal Creamery, a Modesto-based dairy, win a Sustainability Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for sustainable management of organic by-products and water reduction. - June 29, 2016 - Organic Solution Management
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
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
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.
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
New Bioreactor Tubing Kits from AdvantaPure(R) Speed Turnaround and Increase Processing Capacity; Single-Use and Customizable for Benchtop Bioreactors
Custom, Single-Use Bioreactor Tubing Kits, new from AdvantaPure, contain tubing, filters and connectors for harvest, vent, sparge and addition lines used in benchtop bioreactors. Because the kits arrive preassembled, they provide quicker turnaround time, convenience and less chance of cross contamination. Platinum-cured silicone or AdvantaFlex(R) TPE tubing may be selected as the tubing components in each kit. This product will be exhibited at Interphex booth 3055. - March 24, 2016 - AdvantaPure
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces BioClosure(R) System Assemblies That Reduce Assembly Time, Protect Product Integrity and Decrease Contamination Risks
Single-Use components supplier AdvantaPure announces the availability of BioClosure System Assemblies. The ready-to-use, closed container systems are designed to save customers time and expense in their bioprocess applications by eliminating cleaning validations, reducing the need for multiple inventoried parts, and assembling onsite. The Single-Use assemblies also help decrease contamination risks. Applications include aseptic sampling, cell growth, filling, process R&D and cold storage. - March 10, 2016 - AdvantaPure
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces AdvantaFlex® Sterile Molded Tubing Ends to Add Versatility to Tubing
Single-Use, molded, mini Tri-Clamp tubing ends are designed to improve production and reduce operational costs involved with biopharma processes. Made from AdvantaFlex biopharmaceutical grade TPE tubing and an overmolding process, the ends are well suited for aseptic fluid transfer applications. They reduce the potential for leaks and help simplify cleaning and validation procedures. AdvantaFlex Molded Tubing Ends are compatible with sterile tubing welders. - February 21, 2016 - AdvantaPure
Bioquark Inc. and Revita Life Sciences to Collaborate on Regenerative Medicine Applications in Spinal Cord Injury
Bioquark Inc., a cutting edge life sciences company focused on the development of a novel biologic portfolio of products, services, and technologies for complex regeneration, disease reversion, and aging in humans, is entering a collaboration with India's Revita Life Sciences to advance translational opportunities in spinal cord injury repair. - February 06, 2016 - Bioquark Inc.
New Company Providing Paint Services for Manufacturers Hosts Open House Showcasing Highly Automated Line in Cheney, Kansas
Albers Finishing & Solutions provides liquid paint services to regional and national customers. the liquid paint line is capable of painting 2,000 to 3,000 parts per day and features an automated conveyor that moves load bars forward and reverse or even stops them independently of the other load bars, a three-stage wash, dry off oven, two paint booths with Fanuc robots applying liquid primer and paint, a dual-lane energy-efficient cure oven and a load-assist lifter. - February 02, 2016 - Kasa Companies
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Functional Leptin ELISA
An Esoteric Kit for Measurement of Functional, Receptor Binding Leptin Levels in Serum or Plasma - January 25, 2016 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
Asian Patent Acceptances Enhance Braasch Biotech Livestock Portfolio
New paradigm of using vaccines to enhance productivity in livestock, Braasch Biotech continues portfolio expansion - January 21, 2016 - Braasch Biotech LLC
EternoGen Aesthetics Completes Its Financing Round Securing $5MM to Commercialize Their First in Class Bio-Dermal Restoration Portfolio
EternoGen Aesthetics, LLC developer and manufacturer of advanced collagen scaffolds, announces the successful completion of its financial round. It has secured $5MM to prepare for the 2016 European commercialization of Rapid Polymerizing Collagen (RPC Pure-Collagen), the first of a rich pipeline of... - November 18, 2015 - EternoGen Aesthetics LLC
New Sealed Tubing Ends from AdvantaPure(R) Reduce Operational Costs and Improve Efficiencies; Help to Maintain a Sterile and Closed Fluid Transfer System
Now available from AdvantaPure is its AdvantaFlex(R) biopharmaceutical grade tubing with pre-sealed ends. The ends maintain a closed, sterile fluid path system for sampling and storage uses in biopharma and pharmaceutical applications. Sealed Tubing Ends save time compared to sealing on site and reduce the need for expensive aseptic connectors. The Single-Use product is supplied gamma sterilized and ready for immediate use in both upstream and downstream applications. - October 29, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Public Health of Castilla La Mancha Opts for the Legipid Rapid Test for Detecting Legionella in Water
The Public Health Laboratories of Castilla La Mancha (Spain) have introduced the Legipid® Legionella Fast Detection kit to determine Legionella in water. This kit was developed by the company Biotica Bioquimica Analitica (www.biotica.es), which belongs to the Science, Technology and Business Park of the Universitat Jaume I (Espaitec). - October 08, 2015 - Biotica Bioquimica Analitica
New Research Identifies Leading Clinical CROs Best Positioned for Future Success
New Research Identifies Future Leadership and Benchmarks CRO Operational Performance with over 160 Clinical Outsourcing Decision Makers - October 07, 2015 - Life Science Strategy Group, LLC
MD Anderson, Cayman Chemical, and Fannin Innovation Studio Form Therapeutics Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cayman Chemical and Fannin Innovation Studio have formed ACF Pharmaceuticals, LLC. The pre-clinical therapeutics company is dedicated to discovering and developing novel small molecule inhibitors for the treatment of a variety of... - September 17, 2015 - Cayman Chemical Company
Cayman Chemical and the University of Michigan Issued US Patent for SAM-Screener™ Epigenetic Methylation Test
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent to Cayman Chemical and the University of Michigan claiming detection analyte probes based on a natural product mimic of the methyltransferase cofactor S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). Aptly named SAM-Screener™, these probes are the foundation of Cayman’s high-throughput, one-step florescent binding assays for identification of SAM-competitive methyltransferase inhibitors from small-molecule chemical libraries. - September 10, 2015 - Cayman Chemical Company
DaVinci Biosciences Announces Publication of "Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Arthritis" in the Book Anti-Aging Therapeutics, Volume 17
DaVinci Biosciences, LLC, a company committed to improving the quality of life for those suffering from degenerative diseases, announced today that the Vice President of Research and Development, Rafael Gonzalez’s, paper “Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Arthritis” has... - August 25, 2015 - DaVinci Biosciences LLC
Molecular Innovations, Inc. Issued U.S. Patent for Human Prorenin ELISA Kit
Molecular Innovations, Inc. has been issued United States Patent Number 9,085,795 for its unique and novel “Human Prorenin ELISA Kit.” - August 23, 2015 - Molecular Innovations
AdvantaPure(R) Welcomes Mark Mistretta as East Coast Sales Manager; Brings Sales and Engineering Experience to Assist Customers with Process System Integration
AdvantaPure announces the appointment of Mark Mistretta to its team. Mistretta fills the east coast sales position vacated due to the recent promotion of another team member. His experience in sales and mechanical engineering will help AdvantaPure’s Single-Use system customers work out their biopharma fluid flow concepts and application challenges. As Eastern Regional Sales Manager, Mistretta is responsible for the management and growth of accounts in the eastern U.S. - August 21, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Free Seminar for Manufacturers of Finished Parts
An educational seminar for manufacturers, custom coaters and fabricators will be held at Century II Performing Arts Center in Wichita, KS on August 28, 2015. This seminar will be helpful for companies who have liquid or powder coating lines. Information about the seminar may be found at... - August 19, 2015 - Kasa Companies
Israel Patent Allowance for GH, IGF-1 and Obesity Vaccines to Braasch Biotech
Israel Patent Office allows patent for treatment of hormone deficiencies and obesity in humans and pets. - August 01, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Creative BioMart Introduces Oxidative Stress Assay
Creative BioMart, a global leader in the supply of innovative protein research tools and services announced today that it has launched exclusive Oxidative Stress Assay for use in studying many forms of pathophysiology generally associated with aging. Oxidative stress can reflect a disturbance... - June 07, 2015 - Creative Biomart
Linking API Producers to API Customers - Connectivity Matters
The API Sourcing Database is a new Database to find producers of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients including up to date quality information about the API. - June 02, 2015 - API Sourcing
Glycoscientific Raises the Accuracy and Precision Standard for Glycan Quantitation
GlycoScientific introduces a stable isotope labeled monoclonal antibody (mAb) (iGlycoMabTM) designed to facilitate the accurate and precise quantitative glycan profiling of biological therapeutics, particularly monoclonal antibodies and fusion proteins. However, iGlycoMabTM can be applied to individual glycans or complex mixtures such as those observed in the field of glycomics. - May 30, 2015 - GlycoScientific, LLC
AdvantaPure(R) Welcomes Cuong M. Nguyen as West Coast Sales Manager; Will Handle Account Support, Management and Development
AdvantaPure announces the appointment of Cuong M. Nguyen to its team. Nguyen fills a new position and brings with him many years of experience in sales management, research, application support and business development involving the pharmaceutical manufacturing and biopharma industries. As Western Regional Sales Manager, Nguyen is responsible for the management and growth of accounts in the western U.S. He will also handle accounts for AdvantaPure’s parent company, NewAge Industries. - May 22, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Creative Biomart Launches an Intuitive New Website Design to Enhance User Experience
Creative Biomart, the leading company in the supply of diagnostic antigens and antibodies, pharmaceutical enzymes, diagnostic enzymes, and high-quality recombinant proteins has launched an intuitive new website design as well as coupon promotion. - April 29, 2015 - Creative Biomart
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Multispecies 25-OH Vitamin D ELISA Assay Kit
Eagle Biosciences, Inc. introduces a simple ELISA to measure both 25-OH Vitamin D2 and D3 equally in multiple species such as bovine, goat, horse, chicken, mouse, rat, rabbit and equine. - April 14, 2015 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Publishes White Papers on Clean Room Fluid Transfer, Tubing Selection and Container Closures; Topics Address Issues for Pharma and Biopharma Manufacturers
New from tubing and Single-Use System manufacturer AdvantaPure are three white papers focusing on fluid transfer in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical applications. The papers focus on incorporating Single-Use practices for clean room fluid transfer, tubing selection, and the importance of container closures. Developed by the company’s application engineers, the reports offer real world examples of critical fluid transfer applications. - April 09, 2015 - AdvantaPure
CytoTest and Uniformed Services University’s Center for Prostate Disease Research Enter Into CRADA to Advance Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
CytoTest Inc., the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) announced today that they have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). Under the terms of the CRADA,... - March 31, 2015 - CytoTest Inc.
AveXis EU Ltd. Granted SME Status by the European Medicines Agency
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted AveXis’ wholly owned European subsidiary,... - March 21, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
Peptineo Announces Appointment of Dr. Panganiban to Peptineo to Serve as Chief Science Officer
Peptineo is pleased to announce that Nito Panganiban, Ph.D., has been named Chief Science Officer at Peptineo. Dr. Panganiban will be responsible for cultivating core research capabilities, establishing product development roadmaps, and for communicating with key scientific and customer communities... - March 20, 2015 - Peptineo
AdvantaPure(R) to Highlight Single-Use Fluid Transfer Innovations at Spring Tradeshows; Includes Appearances in the U.S. and Europe
AdvantaPure will showcase its high purity tubing and Single-Use products at a number of trade shows this spring. Scheduled events will take place in California, New York and Germany. The company will feature its molded manifold assemblies, which are designed to reduce leaks and other risks. Also on hand will be its silicone tubing, AdvantaFlex TPE tubing, AdvantaPass Single-Use fluid transfer technology, BioClosure container closures, process hoses, and hose tracking and identification methods. - March 19, 2015 - AdvantaPure
China Patent for Therapeutic Vaccine Treatment of Obesity to be Granted to Braasch Biotech
China's State Intellectual Property Office to grant Braasch Biotech's patent on Therapeutic treatment of human and pet obesity. - March 13, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
AveXis Announces the Formation of Its European Subsidiary, AveXis EU, Ltd.
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced the formation of its EU-based wholly-owned subsidiary, AveXis EU, Ltd. The subsidiary will allow AveXis... - February 27, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
AnaSpec Launches Industry’s First Amino Acid Pre-loaded Hydrazide Resins
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the launch of the first commercially available Amino Acid Pre-loaded Hydrazide Resins. Native Chemical Ligation (NCL) has been one of the most used bioconjugation methodologies for synthesis of macromolecules. NCL requires a peptide thioester and another peptide... - February 25, 2015 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Launches Industry’s First Assay for Measuring Matriptase Activity
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the launch of the first commercially available kit for measuring the activity of Matriptase, a protease implicated in carcinogenesis. The SensoLyte® Rh110 Matriptase Assay Kit provides a convenient assay for screening of Matriptase inhibitors and activators or... - February 13, 2015 - AnaSpec, EGT Group