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Excelitas Technologies announces launch of X-Cite 120LEDmini for fluorescence illumination solutions

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, today announces the X-Cite 120LEDmini – a compact white light LED source for fluorescence imaging applications. Through direct coupling, the X-Cite 120LEDmini provides efficient optical output, exceptional uniformity, and the highest performing coupling optics available.

30 May 2015

Leading researchers to gather at international nanotechnology conference in Birmingham

Leading researchers from across the globe will gather at Birmingham City University’s City Centre Campus on 9 June for the two-day ‘Advances in Nanotechnology’ event.

30 May 2015

Guardian Research Network, Molecular Health to provide therapeutic clinical trial access to cancer patients

The Guardian Research Network and Molecular Health have announced a collaboration designed to provide therapeutic clinical trial access and molecular diagnostic decision support to the majority of cancer patients living in U.S. communities.

29 May 2015

PDA extends support to Johnson & Johnson Kilmer Conference on sterility assurance and sterilization

The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) proudly announces that it will be a supporting organization of the Johnson & Johnson Kilmer Conference on sterility assurance and sterilization in 2016.

29 May 2015

Transportation Insight receives SDCE100 Award for second consecutive year

Transportation Insight, a leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, announces winning the SDCE100 Award for the second consecutive year from Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine.

29 May 2015

Can-Fite BioPharma reports Q1 2015 financial results, provides updates on drug development programs

Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd., a biotechnology company with a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs being developed to treat inflammatory diseases, cancer and sexual dysfunction, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and updates on its drug development programs.

29 May 2015

Federal funding constraints may jeopardize nation's research enterprise, undermine patient care

Constraints in federal funding, compounded by declining clinical revenue, jeopardize more than the nation's research enterprise.

29 May 2015

Maetrics, Medical Cluster host innovative conference in Zurich, Switzerland

Maetrics, a leading international consulting firm focused on the life sciences sector, wrapped up a successful conference, "The cost of non-compliance -- How new regulation is reshaping the Medical Technology industry," today in Zurich.

29 May 2015

Larger studies needed to validate multigene testing for prediction of breast cancer risk

While advances in technology have made multigene testing, or "panel testing," for genetic mutations that increase the risk of breast or other cancers an option, authors of a review published today in the New England Journal of Medicine say larger studies are needed in order to provide reliable risk estimates for counseling these patients.

29 May 2015

RI-MUHC researchers receive $1.5 million to develop glutamate biosensor platform for brain diseases

In the human brain and retina, glutamate is an important messenger that carries information from one neuron to another. The level of glutamate transmitted between neurons is crucial to cell communication: too high and neurons die, too low and the information is not communicated properly. In either case this can contribute to neurological diseases including stroke, glaucoma, and Alzheimer's.

29 May 2015

DNA analysis reveals how ovarian cancer takes genetic twists and turns to outsmart chemotherapy

The largest complete DNA analysis of ovarian cancer in the world, published overnight in Nature, has revealed unprecedented new insight into the genetic twists and turns a deadly form of the disease takes to outsmart chemotherapy, potentially changing treatment approaches for women around the world.

29 May 2015

RPCI researchers develop individualized post-operative survival calculator for colon cancer patients

Roswell Park Cancer Institute researchers have developed an accurate, individualized post-operative survival calculator and integrated the technology into a mobile application compatible with smartphone technology for oncologists and patients diagnosed with colon cancer. Information about the calculator will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology 51st Annual Meeting in Chicago.

29 May 2015

ACMG unveils new online educational portal focusing on genetics and genomic medicine

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has unveiled its new ACMG Genetics Academy for Genetic and Genomic Education at www.acmg.net/education, an online educational portal where healthcare professionals interested in genetics and genomics in clinical and laboratory practice can enroll in courses and create their own personal learning management center.

28 May 2015

PDS Biotechnology announces positive results from PDS0101 Phase I trial in pre-cervical cancer patients

PDS Biotechnology Corp. announces preliminary data showing that PDS0101, a cancer immunotherapy treatment targeting HPV-16, has generated strong T-cell responses in pre-cervical cancer patients.

28 May 2015

Amway releases BodyKey by Nutrilite tool that uses genetic test to determine weight management approach

When it comes to choosing a weight management plan, research shows that one size does not fit all. That's why Amway introduced BodyKey by Nutrilite, a weight management program that uses a genetic test or a comprehensive assessment based on validated science to help consumers determine an ideal weight management approach.

28 May 2015

ClearDATA closes $25 million Series C funding round

ClearDATA announced today the close of an over-subscribed $25 million Series C funding round with contributions from Heritage Group, HLM Venture Partners and Flare Capital Partners, along with existing investors Norwest Venture Partners, Merck Global Health Innovation Fund and Excel Venture Management.

28 May 2015

SurgiQuest receives FDA clearance for AirSeal System for Transanal Endoscopic Surgery

SurgiQuest, Inc., a leading provider of innovative access technologies for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), today announced that its AirSeal System recently received 510(k) Clearance from the FDA for Transanal Endoscopic Surgery (TES).

28 May 2015

New Frost & Sullivan analysis finds that over 50% of health providers lack healthcare IT roadmap

Connected health infrastructure is emerging as a binding agent for diverse devices and workflows, aiding diagnosis, monitoring and prevention in the healthcare industry. For such an infrastructure to be efficient, stakeholders must first ensure that interoperability and connectivity standards are in place.

28 May 2015

Data supporting anti-cancer potential of Biscayne’s GHRH antagonist to be discussed at ASCO Annual Meeting

Biscayne Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that data supporting the anti-cancer potential of its growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) technology will be discussed in a poster presentation at the 2015 ASCO Annual Meeting.

28 May 2015

Envision to conduct Assistive Technology Camps for blind or visually impaired students

Envision will hold its 10th annual Assistive Technology (AT) Camps May 26 to 31 (for middle school students) and June 26 – July 2 (for high school students). The weeklong programs are designed to establish independence through college and career development as well as provide technology instruction for children and teens who are blind or visually impaired.

28 May 2015

Technology News and Research

Excelitas Technologies announces launch of X-Cite 120LEDmini for fluorescence illumination solutions

Leading researchers to gather at international nanotechnology conference in Birmingham

Guardian Research Network, Molecular Health to provide therapeutic clinical trial access to cancer patients

PDA extends support to Johnson & Johnson Kilmer Conference on sterility assurance and sterilization

Transportation Insight receives SDCE100 Award for second consecutive year

Can-Fite BioPharma reports Q1 2015 financial results, provides updates on drug development programs

Federal funding constraints may jeopardize nation's research enterprise, undermine patient care

Maetrics, Medical Cluster host innovative conference in Zurich, Switzerland

Larger studies needed to validate multigene testing for prediction of breast cancer risk

RI-MUHC researchers receive $1.5 million to develop glutamate biosensor platform for brain diseases

DNA analysis reveals how ovarian cancer takes genetic twists and turns to outsmart chemotherapy

RPCI researchers develop individualized post-operative survival calculator for colon cancer patients

ACMG unveils new online educational portal focusing on genetics and genomic medicine

PDS Biotechnology announces positive results from PDS0101 Phase I trial in pre-cervical cancer patients

Amway releases BodyKey by Nutrilite tool that uses genetic test to determine weight management approach

ClearDATA closes $25 million Series C funding round

SurgiQuest receives FDA clearance for AirSeal System for Transanal Endoscopic Surgery

New Frost & Sullivan analysis finds that over 50% of health providers lack healthcare IT roadmap

Data supporting anti-cancer potential of Biscayne’s GHRH antagonist to be discussed at ASCO Annual Meeting

Envision to conduct Assistive Technology Camps for blind or visually impaired students

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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