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CTI Biotechnology implements Xybion's Pristima 7 Preclinical Suite

Xybion Corporation, leading provider of preclinical R&D solutions announced today that CTI Biotechnology in Suzhou, China has implemented Xybion's Pristima 7 Preclinical Suite. Pristima® was selected after an exhaustive evaluation of top selling preclinical software systems on the market.

30 Jun 2015

Biontech, Siemens enter into strategic collaboration on manufacture of personalized cancer vaccines

Siemens and BioNTech AG, a fully integrated biotechnology company developing truly personalized cancer immunotherapies, have entered into a strategic collaboration.

25 Jun 2015

Sysmex unveils latest series of haematology analysers at IFCC congress

The Sysmex Corporation, the global leader in haematology, unveiled its latest series of haematology analysers at the annual IFCC congress, EuroMedLab JIB in Paris today. The XN-L series follows in the footsteps of its game-changing big brother, the XN-Series. The new, smaller XN-L Series makes top quality haematology available for all.

From Sysmex America, Inc. 22 Jun 2015

Hitachi High-Technologies, QIAGEN form new strategic partnership to advance molecular testing

Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation and QIAGEN N.V. have entered into a long-term strategic collaboration involving initiatives to deliver important advances in molecular testing.

From QIAGEN Manchester Limited 18 Jun 2015

Beckman Coulter brings new thinking to new lab challenges at EuroMedLab 2015

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics supports IFCC-EFLM EuroMedLab 2015 with a showcase of solutions to improve workflow for the diagnostics laboratory. Held from 22-24 June 2015 at the Paris Palais des Congrès France, the company demonstrates its dedication to moving the clinical diagnostic lab forward with its total laboratory solution—from automation, chemistry, immunoassay and haematology to microbiology and its new molecular diagnostics system.

From Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 18 Jun 2015

Iowa's advanced driving simulator to help assess newly developed artificial lens for cataract patients

A miniature version of the University of Iowa's advanced driving simulator will participate in a clinical trial later this year to assess a patient's driving ability after cataract surgery.

17 Jun 2015

Omeros signs exclusive license agreement with Fagron affiliates for commercialization of OMS103

Omeros Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for both large-market as well as orphan indications, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with affiliates of Fagron NV for the commercialization of OMS103, Omeros' product for arthroscopic surgery.

16 Jun 2015

Philips introduces new Anatomically Intelligent Ultrasound tool

Royal Philips today announced the introduction of HeartModelA.I., a new Anatomically Intelligent Ultrasound (AIUS) tool that brings advanced quantification, automated 3D views and robust reproducibility to cardiac ultrasound imaging.

13 Jun 2015

Sebia’s Capillarys 3 Tera automated electrophoresis solution receives CE mark

Sebia, the world leader in capillary electrophoresis, today announces that Capillarys 3 Tera now has the CE mark for HbA1c and serum protein testing, and immunotyping. The CE mark for these tests is the first step in bringing the Capillarys 3 suite to market.

12 Jun 2015

RFID smart cabinet systems make headway into healthcare

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is rapidly making headway into the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, especially in assets tracking, supply chain management, and inventory management. In particular, the need for inventory management to reduce instances of loss or misplacement of medical equipment, supplies or drugs, along with efforts to minimise errors and improve patient safety, drives the market for RFID smart cabinet systems.

10 Jun 2015

OGT launches new arrays for developmental disorders at ESHG

Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, is today launching a new range of arrays at the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference in Glasgow, UK, that are dedicated to elucidating the underlying causes of developmental delay.

From Oxford Gene Technology 10 Jun 2015

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany forms Global Fertility Alliance with Illumina and Genea

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in healthcare, life science and performance materials today announced the formation of the Global Fertility Alliance, a new collaboration to advance excellence in fertility technologies and processes within the assisted reproductive treatment (ART) laboratory.

From Illumina, Inc. 8 Jun 2015

Kit Check announces issuance of four meaningful patents by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Kit Check, the leader in hospital pharmacy kit processing and medication tracking software, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the company two meaningful patents, with two additional patents set to issue on June 16, 2015. These awards represent a robust portfolio of intellectual property (IP) related to the Kit Check product.

4 Jun 2015

Roche announces FDA 510(k) clearance for cobas HSV 1 and 2 Test

Roche announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration has provided 510(k) clearance for the cobas HSV 1 and 2 Test for the direct detection and differentiation of HSV-1 and HSV-2 DNA in anogenital specimens from symptomatic patients. With dual target detection and automation, the cobas HSV 1 and 2 Test provides laboratories with the capability to report up to 94 results in significantly less time than traditional methods and provides a simplified workflow for sample handling in the laboratory.

4 Jun 2015

BioLife reports increased use of CryoStor and HypoThermosol biopreservation media products in clinical studies

BioLife Solutions, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary clinical grade cell and tissue hypothermic storage and cryopreservation freeze media and a related cloud hosted biologistics cold chain management app for smart shippers, today reported several new customer disclosures on the use of the Company's CryoStor and HypoThermosol biopreservation media products in pre-clinical validation projects and clinical trials at the recent International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) conference.

3 Jun 2015

Ovizio unveils new in-line suspension cell-monitoring microscope at ESACT

Ovizio Imaging System, an innovative quantitative microscopy company specializing in life science solutions, announces today the launch of its new product, the iLine F, an in-line suspension cell-monitoring microscope.

3 Jun 2015

Nanopatch Jet Coating drug delivery platform wins 2015 Good Design Award

Invetech, a leader in instrument development, custom automation, and contract manufacturing, and Vaxxas, a biotechnology start-up and developer of the Nanopatch™ needle-free drug delivery technology, have been named winners of the 2015 Good Design Award for development of the Nanopatch Jet Coating Instrument, an advanced technology platform to support needle-free dermal drug delivery research and product development. The award was announced last evening at the Good Design Awards Gala Night held in Sydney, Australia.

1 Jun 2015

Merck signs in vitro fertilization deal with Genea Biomedx

Merck, a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in healthcare, life science and performance materials, today announced the global collaboration agreement with the fertility technologies expert Genea Biomedx, an Australian company, dedicated to advancing fertility science and helping couples create families. With this partnership, Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck, and global market leader in drugs for Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART), receives global marketing and commercialization rights to Genea Biomedx’s product portfolio.

30 May 2015

Researchers propose MRI-powered millirobots for minimally invasive medical procedures

Seeking to advance minimally invasive medical treatments, researchers have proposed using tiny robots, driven by magnetic potential energy from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.

28 May 2015

Frost & Sullivan honors industry leaders during 2015 Growth, Innovation & Leadership Awards Banquet

Frost & Sullivan presented thirty-five accolades to industry leaders and innovators during last Thursday's 2015 Growth, Innovation & Leadership Awards Banquet at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London.

19 May 2015