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AAPS to present eLearning Webinar on Nanotechnology in Drug Design and Development

The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) is a professional, scientific society of approximately 12,000 members employed in industry, academia, government and other research institutes worldwide.

14 Oct 2009

Prime Healthcare Services renews its supply chain relationship with Broadlane

Broadlane, the leading cost-management company for healthcare providers, announced today that Prime Healthcare Services in Victorville, California has renewed its supply chain relationship with Broadlane for another five years.

14 Oct 2009

NIBIB awards $1M grant to develop a rapid test for sepsis-related pathogens

Smiths Detection today announces the award of a $1m, two-year grant from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) to develop a rapid test for eight micro-organisms that commonly cause burn/wound infections leading to septicemia (blood-poisoning).

14 Oct 2009

FDA expert to deliver keynote address for Track & Trace Virtual Trade Show

UBM International Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Business Media plc (LSE: UBM) and AIM, the international association and recognized authority on bar code, RFID, and enterprise mobile computing, today announced that the FDA's Jay Crowley, senior advisor for patient safety, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, will deliver the keynote address for the Track & Trace Virtual Trade Show on opening day, December 2nd in the online presentation theater.

14 Oct 2009

Nobilon initiates a clinical Proof of Concept trial with SCH 900795 vaccine

Nobilon, the human vaccine business unit of Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP), today announced that it has initiated a clinical Proof of Concept trial with SCH 900795, a new intranasal Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) for annual seasonal use.

14 Oct 2009

Geckosystems' Mobile Robots conference to focus on economics of personal companion robots

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. announced today that during their first annual "Mobile Robots in Motion" conference November 4-5, 2009 attendees will be able to learn and discuss the expected cost savings and ROI of personal companion robots in an eldercare setting.

14 Oct 2009

Fraunhofer CSE opens new PV module laboratory

This afternoon, Fraunhofer USA, Inc.'s Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) officially opened its first laboratory, a PV module innovation facility at a high-profile ribbon-cutting ceremony headlined by German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth and Massachusetts Energy Secretary Bowles.

14 Oct 2009

Roche's Genome Sequencer FLX System used for critical immunogenetic study

A study published online today in the prestigious Nature Medicine journal reports that researchers at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center have explored a new high-throughput method for decoding one of the most critical genomic regions for the immune system.

14 Oct 2009

NASA signs patent license agreement with OxyHeal Medical Systems for hyperbaric chamber technology

NASA has signed a patent license agreement with a California company to improve the medical community's access to hyperbaric chambers used to treat many medical conditions and emergencies. OxyHeal Medical Systems Inc. of National City, Calif., will develop new products based on technologies NASA originally developed for space.

14 Oct 2009

TAXIS Pharmaceuticals, Rutgers and UMDNJ to develop and commercialize a novel antimicrobial technology

TAXIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (TAXIS), Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for worldwide rights to develop and commercialize a novel antimicrobial technology addressing multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections.

14 Oct 2009

International Stem Cell launches human cell culture products into commercial research markets

International Stem Cell Corporation, announces that it has launched fifteen new human cell culture products into the commercial research markets over the last twelve months through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, (Walkersville, MD), leading to a 12-month average month-to-month revenue growth of 50%. ISCO, the parent company, is the first company to create human “parthenogenetic” stem cells from unfertilized eggs.

14 Oct 2009

NetMotion Wireless publishes free mobile computing white paper for healthcare IT managers

In a recent survey of healthcare IT decision makers, 80 percent reported that mobility initiatives were more important to their organizations than they were a year ago.

14 Oct 2009

New diagnostic technology to detect breast cancer

"We were ready to start a family when a mammogram revealed an abnormal mass in my left breast," said Staci Sansolo, 34, of New Jersey. A biopsy revealed the mass was not cancer, but a second-round test found another area of concern.

14 Oct 2009

Research reveals the genetic basis of DispersinB enzyme substrate based biofilm formation in bacteria

Kane Biotech Inc., a biotechnology company engaged in the development of products that prevent and disperse bacterial biofilms is pleased to announce that a recent research publication from Princeton University reveals the genetic basis of poly-ß-1,6-N-acetylglucosamine (PNAG), the DispersinB® enzyme substrate, based biofilm formation in bacteria.

14 Oct 2009

Decreased expression of tumor suppressor gene PTEN transforms neurofibromas into cancer

Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center showed for the first time that the loss or decreased expression of the tumor suppressor gene PTEN plays a central role in the malignant transformation of benign nerve tumors called neurofibromas into a malignant and extremely deadly form of sarcoma.

14 Oct 2009

Cequent Pharmaceuticals to provide details of its clinical program at BIOCOM conference

Cequent Pharmaceuticals, a pioneer in the development of novel products to deliver RNAi-based treatments to prevent and treat human disease, announced that Chief Executive Officer, Peter Parker, will provide details on Cequent's planned launch of its clinical program and highlight strategy and development goals in a company update scheduled for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at the 2009 BIOCOM Investor Conference.

14 Oct 2009

Technology News and Research

AAPS to present eLearning Webinar on Nanotechnology in Drug Design and Development

Prime Healthcare Services renews its supply chain relationship with Broadlane

NIBIB awards $1M grant to develop a rapid test for sepsis-related pathogens

FDA expert to deliver keynote address for Track & Trace Virtual Trade Show

Nobilon initiates a clinical Proof of Concept trial with SCH 900795 vaccine

Geckosystems' Mobile Robots conference to focus on economics of personal companion robots

Fraunhofer CSE opens new PV module laboratory

Roche's Genome Sequencer FLX System used for critical immunogenetic study

NASA signs patent license agreement with OxyHeal Medical Systems for hyperbaric chamber technology

TAXIS Pharmaceuticals, Rutgers and UMDNJ to develop and commercialize a novel antimicrobial technology

International Stem Cell launches human cell culture products into commercial research markets

NetMotion Wireless publishes free mobile computing white paper for healthcare IT managers

New diagnostic technology to detect breast cancer

Research reveals the genetic basis of DispersinB enzyme substrate based biofilm formation in bacteria

Decreased expression of tumor suppressor gene PTEN transforms neurofibromas into cancer

Cequent Pharmaceuticals to provide details of its clinical program at BIOCOM conference

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New generation of forensic DNA kits to provide faster DNA results

Voice output AAC device to improve communication skills in autistic children

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