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UCPH, Beckman Coulter Genomics identify effects of cancer on protein signaling networks within human cells

Studies published of early results of the strategic collaboration between Beckman Coulter Genomics and Linding Lab at UCPH.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Automation and Genomics 18 Sep 2015

Advances in rehabilitation devices improve quality of life for impaired patients, finds Frost & Sullivan

In today’s increasingly independent and active lifestyle, patients with physical impairment due to age or a strokefeel the need for improved devices capable of helping them lead a quality life.

18 Sep 2015

Bioquell to unveil advanced pathogen eradication technology at annual IPS conference

Antibiotic-resistant pathogens such as CPE and hospital-acquired infections like C.difficile or norovirus seem to be relentlessly lurking around NHS hospitals.

16 Sep 2015

New whitepaper describes benefits of using OGT’s CytoSure Medical Research Exome Array in genetic research

Oxford Gene Technology, The Molecular Genetics Company, has been speaking to genetic scientists, Dr Tracey Lewis (Associated Regional and University Pathologists Laboratories) and Dr Emily Farrow (Children’s Mercy Hospital), in a new whitepaper entitled “Examining the Medical Exome”.

From Oxford Gene Technology 15 Sep 2015

BfArM approves Greenovation’s moss-aGal phase I clinical trial for Fabry disease

Greenovation Biotech GmbH announced today that it has received approval to begin a phase I clinical trial in Europe for its first drug candidate moss-aGal (agalsidase) from Germany's regulatory authority, the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM).

15 Sep 2015

All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine receives first national grant to train medical residents

All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine just received its first national grant from the The Hearst Foundations for $100,000. The grant will help fund the exclusive Leadership Executive Academic Development (LEAD) curriculum provided to medical residents in All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine pediatric residency program. LEAD is a two-week program focused on transforming the residents from pediatric physicians to pediatric physician leaders.

15 Sep 2015

Cancer Research UK introduces three new funding schemes to support careers of cancer doctors

Cancer Research UK is launching three new funding schemes to support the careers of cancer doctors researching new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease.

15 Sep 2015

ProPhase partners with Multi Health Systems to standardize electronic adaptations of PANSS

ProPhase LLC, a global provider of applied measurement expertise, is announcing its partnership with Multi Health Systems, a Canadian publisher of psychological assessments and healthcare outcomes, to optimize and standardize electronic adaptations of the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS).

14 Sep 2015

nCounterRNA:Protein pancancer immune profiling panel launched by NanoString

NanoString Technologies, Inc., a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced the commercial launch of the nCounter® RNA:Protein PanCancer Immune Profiling Panel

From NanoString Technologies 11 Sep 2015

Hastings Center receives NSF grant for ethical analysis of next-generation prenatal genetic tests

Prenatal testing is changing dramatically. With greatly expanded low-cost genetic tests - some as simple as a maternal blood test - prospective parents will soon be able to learn far more, far earlier, than ever before about their fetuses' medical conditions and risks, and some nonmedical traits.

11 Sep 2015

New research enables ‘tailored’ diet advice based on personal gut microbiome

New research enables "tailored" diet advice - based on our personal gut microbiome - for persons who want to lose weight and reduce the risk of disease.

10 Sep 2015

Oxis Biotech executes worldwide license agreement to develop, commercialize novel cancer therapy

Oxis Biotech, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Oxis International, Inc., announced today the execution of an exclusive worldwide license agreement to further develop and commercialize DT2219ARL, a novel therapy for the treatment of various human B cell cancers, leukemias and lymphomas.

8 Sep 2015

Study demonstrates effectiveness of new approach to protect humans from infectious disease

There are two common approaches to protecting humans from infectious disease: Targeting pathogens and parasites with medicines like antibiotics, or dealing with the conditions that allow transmission.

8 Sep 2015

Demand for improved capabilities, wireless connectivity drives Western and Eastern European MPM market

As the Western European multiparameter patient monitor (MPM) market is in its mature stage, it will generate most of its revenues from replacement units. On the other hand, the Eastern European market, which has not reached maturity, will predominantly see new MPM installations.

8 Sep 2015

Desmoplasmic melanoma may possess unprecedented burden of gene mutations, say UCSF scientists

A rare, deadly form of skin cancer known as desmoplasmic melanoma (DM) may possess the highest burden of gene mutations of any cancer, suggesting that immunotherapy may be a promising approach for treatment, according to an international team led by UC San Francisco scientists. One of these mutations, never before observed in any cancer, may shield nascent DM tumors from destruction by the immune system and allow further mutations to develop.

7 Sep 2015

Allergan enters into agreement to acquire Aquesys and its XEN45 program

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, and AqueSys, Inc. a private clinical stage medical device company focused on developing ocular implants that reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) associated with glaucoma, today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which Allergan will acquire AqueSys in an all-cash transaction.

4 Sep 2015

Four Next-Generation Preclinical Imaging Systems introduced

Bruker today introduces four important new preclinical imaging systems at the World Molecular Imaging Congress 2015

From Bruker BioSpin Division 3 Sep 2015

CVS Health’s data shows measurable reduction in cigarette purchases

CVS Health today marked the first anniversary of ending tobacco sales at CVS/pharmacy by releasing new data showing a measurable reduction in cigarette purchases over the past year.

3 Sep 2015

Huntington’s disease prevention breakthrough? An interview with Professor Lesley Jones

Huntington’s disease is an inherited disease which, whilst quite rare, is one of the more common inherited neurodegenerative diseases. About 1 in 6,000 people in the UK are at risk and what’s horrible about this disease is that if one of your parents has it, then you have a fifty-fifty chance of inheriting it.

2 Sep 2015

Health leaders to deliver presentations at Health Connect South 2015

Health Connect South, a non-profit organization serving the health community as a sustainable platform for regional health collaborations, will convene top innovators, decision makers and leaders from throughout the Southeast to speak at its second annual health leadership event on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 at the Georgia Aquarium.

2 Sep 2015

Next Generation News and Research

UCPH, Beckman Coulter Genomics identify effects of cancer on protein signaling networks within human cells

Advances in rehabilitation devices improve quality of life for impaired patients, finds Frost & Sullivan

Bioquell to unveil advanced pathogen eradication technology at annual IPS conference

New whitepaper describes benefits of using OGT’s CytoSure Medical Research Exome Array in genetic research

BfArM approves Greenovation’s moss-aGal phase I clinical trial for Fabry disease

All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine receives first national grant to train medical residents

Cancer Research UK introduces three new funding schemes to support careers of cancer doctors

ProPhase partners with Multi Health Systems to standardize electronic adaptations of PANSS

nCounterRNA:Protein pancancer immune profiling panel launched by NanoString

Hastings Center receives NSF grant for ethical analysis of next-generation prenatal genetic tests

New research enables ‘tailored’ diet advice based on personal gut microbiome

Oxis Biotech executes worldwide license agreement to develop, commercialize novel cancer therapy

Study demonstrates effectiveness of new approach to protect humans from infectious disease

Demand for improved capabilities, wireless connectivity drives Western and Eastern European MPM market

Desmoplasmic melanoma may possess unprecedented burden of gene mutations, say UCSF scientists

Allergan enters into agreement to acquire Aquesys and its XEN45 program

Four Next-Generation Preclinical Imaging Systems introduced

CVS Health’s data shows measurable reduction in cigarette purchases

Huntington’s disease prevention breakthrough? An interview with Professor Lesley Jones

Health leaders to deliver presentations at Health Connect South 2015

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