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Rosa Announces Six Poster Presentations at the American College on Pharmacometrics 2011

In collaboration with its clients, Lithera, MediciNova, Pfizer, Vitalea, Rosa & Co will present six posters at the 2011 American College on Pharmacometrics in San Diego, CA on April 4, 2011. The posters describe the use of drug-disease modeling in pharmaceutical development. - March 22, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC

Actavis Spain Implements eluzzion CRM for Its Sales Force

The Spanish generics leader signs 3-year contract with Data3s for eluzzion CRM, an advanced customer relationship management software solution for pharmaceutical and life science organizations. - March 20, 2011 - Data System Solutions s.r.o.

Pacific Biomarkers CSO Elizabeth T. Leary Co-Authors Paper in March Issue of Clinical Chemistry

Article Explores the Contribution of Assay Methodologies in Risk Classification for Cardiovascular Disease - March 11, 2011 - Pacific Biomarkers Inc

IonSense Introduces the DART XZ Transmission Module for Rapid Quantitation of Contaminants in Food Safety and Product Quality

Fast and Accurate Determination of Chemicals and Contaminants using Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Displayed at Pittcon 2011 Booth #2735. - March 10, 2011 - IonSense, Inc.

Rosa & Co. Announces the Appointment of Sharan A. Pagano as Vice President, Scientific Alliances, and the Opening of Rosa’s Boston-Area Office

Rosa & Co. LLC, a drug development advisory firm with expertise in drug-disease modeling and simulation, today announced the appointment of Sharan A. Pagano, Vice President, Scientific Alliances, responsible for worldwide sales and account development, and the opening of Rosa’s new Boston, MA-area office. - March 09, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC

PuraMed Bioscience Goes Social to Promote Drug for Migraine Headache Relief

PuraMed turns to the social networks to locate migraine headache sufferers and offer relief. - March 09, 2011 - Lone Wolf Inc

Stevens Dr. A. K. Ganguly Receives Topliss Award Lecture from University of Michigan

Dr. A. K. Ganguly, Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry at Stevens Institute of Technology, recently gave the Topliss Award Lecture at the University of Michigan. Named in honor of pioneer pharmaceutical researcher Dr. John G. Topliss, the lectures were established to recognize outstanding... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

MedCenter Systems, LLC Appoints Lisman Holdings, Inc. as National Sales Representative

The MedCenter System – Manage Your Medicine. Manage Your Health - March 03, 2011 - Lisman Holdings, Inc.

Centrifan™ PE Personal Evaporator Uses Vacuum-Free, Closed System Drying to Contain Radioactive Compounds - to be Introduced at Pittcon 2011

The Centrifan PE Personal Evaporator for sample safe drying of radioactive compounds will be introduced at Pittcon 2011 in Sorbent Technologies Pittcon Booth#3426 - March 02, 2011 - Modular SFC

OSO BioPharmaceuticals to Sponsor Forum on Subcutaneous Biologic Drug Delivery Trends and Best Practices at DCAT Week

The 2011 DCAT Week Biologics Forum will present regulatory and pharmaceutical industry leaders discussing current requirements, trends and best practices for subcutaneous biologic drug delivery systems. - February 24, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC

Ameridose Announces Outstanding 2010 Sustainability Results

Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce the impressive results of its 2010 sustainability program. Three Ameridose facilities had combined recycling that totaled over 1.5 million lbs. Recycled materials included day-to-day... - February 22, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC

Metrics Names Renee Smith as Company’s First Validation Manager

Having experienced a significant increase in clients and projects, Metrics Inc. has created a new validation manager position and appointed Reneé L. Smith to serve in it. Smith brings nearly 10 years of validation management experience to her new role, and is especially knowledgeable about... - February 19, 2011 - Metrics, Inc.

Predictive Biosciences and Affinity Life Sciences Collaborate in the Development of Unique Biomarker Assays

Predictive Biosciences, a recognized leader in novel molecular diagnostics and Affinity Life Sciences, specialists in biomarker assay development and cGMP compliant production, are working together on the development of specific biomarker assays for use in clinical studies. This collaboration... - February 17, 2011 - Affinity Life Sciences

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Harnesses Mosaic Technology to Meet Evolving Needs of Students

Mosaic Technology, a leading expert in virtualization and data storage technology, today announced that Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is transitioning to a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for its campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester, N.H. The VDI... - February 16, 2011 - Mosaic Technology

Rosa & Co and Vitalea Science to Present at ASPCT 2011 Meeting

In collaboration with Vitalea Science, Inc., Rosa & Co will present a poster at the 2011 American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Dallas, TX entitled "Compartmental Analysis of Urosodiol PK in Neonates using AMS " at 8:00 am on March 4, 2011. - February 16, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC

Tocomin Palm Tocotrienol Complex Won Ingredient of 2010 Award

Tocomin was selected because it has cutting edge science; is effective and natural. - February 12, 2011 - Carotech Inc.

Partners Annette Hunter and Devon Shaw Launch San Francisco-Based Pharmaceutical and Medical Meetings Company — Bright Meetings & Events

Bright Meetings & Events provides premiere meetings and events management services to pharmaceutical, biotech and medical corporations in the San Francisco Bay area. - February 11, 2011 - Bright Meetings & Events

MedPro Rx, Inc. Participating in National Hemophilia Foundation’s Annual Washington Days Event

Specialty Pharmacy to Join Bleeding Disorders Community in Efforts to Impact the Legislative Process - February 11, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

DirectRooms.com – Sofitel Heathrow to Host Major Pharmaceutical and Science Forum 2011

One of the premier names in technology and research, Oracle, will this year be hosting its prestigious Health Sciences Innovation Forum Europe at the Sofitel Hotel Heathrow. - February 11, 2011 - DirectRooms.com

SynTegra Solutions Announce Expansion of Audit Services

SynTegra Solutions has announced an expansion of their services to include audits of reverse distributors. Validating return transactions to insure compliance with the manufacturer’s return policy is paramount to closing profit leaks. “With returns running at 1-2% of gross sales, many... - February 10, 2011 - SynTegra Solutions, Inc.

AdvantaPure(R) to Feature Single Use Systems at Spring Trade Show Appearances—Events Include Interphex and the PDA Meeting

AdvantaPure will exhibit its high purity tubing, manifolds, and disposable fluid processing systems at five pharmaceutical industry shows this spring. In addition to Interphex and the annual PDA Meeting, AdvantaPure will appear at Single Use Systems 2011 and two ISPE events. All five appearances give customers and prospects one-on-one contact with AdvantaPure’s engineers and the opportunity to discuss their single use and fluid transfer applications. - February 10, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

Trudy Haynes Show Fighting the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs

Interview with Gerard Ferro of Free For All, Inc. ® on the RxCut® Plus Healthcare Discount Program- Featuring the Equalizer in Healthcare. - February 10, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.

Executive Leaders Radio Features Founder and C.E.O of the RxCut® Plus Free Healthcare Discount Program, Gerard Ferro

Executive Leaders Radio hosts, Herb Cohen and Dean Schwartz interviewed Gerard Ferro, founder and C.E.O of Free For All, Inc.®, amongst other executive leaders, on Friday, January 21, 2011 at the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. The interview focused on the beginning of the executive... - February 10, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Reengineers Sales Process in the Cloud with Salesforce

Salesforce, the enterprise cloud computing company, today announced that pharmaceutical company, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, has deployed its CRM across 200 users within 60 days. - February 10, 2011 - Bodhtree

Pacific Biomarkers Names Sheri’ DuMond as Its New Director of Business Development

Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. (PBI) (OTCBB: PBMC), a provider of biomarker laboratory services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics industries, has promoted Sheri’ DuMond to Director of Business Development following her role as Senior Associate Director of Business Development at... - February 04, 2011 - Pacific Biomarkers Inc

BodyLogicMD Physicians Recommend Pharmaceutical Grade Supplements

BodyLogicMD's Dr. Jeffrey Donohue Offers Advice on Choosing a Supplement Plan that’s Right for You. - January 28, 2011 - BodyLogicMD

Susan Schniepp, VP of Quality at OSO BioPharmaceuticals, Elected to PDA Board of Directors

Susan Schniepp, vice president of quality at OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has been elected to the board of directors at the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA). Schniepp has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with the PDA. In addition to serving on numerous committees and being... - January 28, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC

CIS’ Erica L. Brooks Receives ASQ Certification in Quality Auditing

CIS, a pharmaceutical compliance consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Erica L. Brooks has completed the requirements to be named by the Certification Board of the American Society for Quality as an ASQ-Certified Quality Auditor. As such, she has reached a significant level of professional recognition, indicating a proficiency in and a comprehension of quality auditing tools and techniques. - January 26, 2011 - Compliance Implementation Services

Krzeminski to Lead CIS Audit Service Offerings

Tim Krzeminski has joined Compliance Implementation Services as director of its pharmaceutical consulting group. Mr. Krzeminski will assist business development in promoting the depth of expertise of CIS’ audit services consultants and assist clients in realizing the monetary and efficiency benefits of value-added audits across their business. He will also be responsible for assigning consultants to existing projects, supervising staff utilization, and managing project financials across CIS. - January 20, 2011 - Compliance Implementation Services

Foamix Announces Phase II Clinical Trial of Topical Minocycline Foam for Rosacea

The first-in-class topical Minocycline product, protected by 4 patent applications, is directed for the treatment of Rosacea, Acne, Skin Infections and Chronic Wounds - January 20, 2011 - Foamix Ltd

Ameridose Opens New State-of-the-Art Sterile Admixing Facility

Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce the opening of its third and newest manufacturing facility. Located in Westborough, MA, the new 70,000 sq. ft. facility has been constructed using the finest building materials and contains state-of-the-art clean room equipment. - January 19, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC

Healthcare Discount Program Launches Their New Equalizer: Providing Lower Prices on Prescriptions Than Insurance Co-Payments

Consumers can now avoid paying more for their prescriptions than necessary by using the Free RxCut® Plus healthcare discount card- the Equalizer in healthcare. - January 19, 2011 - Free For All, Inc.

MedPro Rx, Inc. Introduces New Online Game to Help Children with Chronic Illness

Local Specialty Pharmacy Offers Memory Match on Kids Website. - January 16, 2011 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

SigmaPhone Launches iPharmacy V3.2

SigmaPhone launches a new version of iPharmacy—The Drug and Medication Guide, the best paid medical iPhone app of 2010. In this new version, SigmaPhone has made a couple of improvements to the user interface of the iPhone app making it more user-friendly and providing better user experience. - January 16, 2011 - SigmaPhone

BPA in Medical Devices - is This a Concern? Carmel Pharma's PhaSeal Closed-System Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) Does Not Contain BPA.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a substance used to make common polycarbonate plastic. However, the growing global concern regarding the health effects of this substance has lead several countries and organizations to issue health warnings. BPA will be banned in the manufacture of baby bottles 2011 in the... - January 14, 2011 - Carmel Pharma

Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. Announces Awards of Major Research Contracts

Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. (OTCBB: PBMC, “PBI”), a provider of biomarker laboratory services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics industries, announced today that it has been awarded two major research contracts with two multinational pharmaceutical companies (the... - January 13, 2011 - Pacific Biomarkers Inc

New Medimix Asia Commercial Manager Brings Valuable Experience in Chinese Lifesciences Market

Medimix Asia announces the appointment of Jiayin He as Commercial Manager in its Shanghai office. Ms. He brings a comprehensive knowledge of the fields of biotechnology and chemistry, as well as medical research, license applications, and pharmaceutical sales in the Chinese hospital environment. This combined understanding of medical research and Chinese doctors’ behavior promises to offer invaluable insights to life science companies seeking to enter or expand in the Asian markets. - January 12, 2011 - Medimix International

iPharmacy Named the Best iPhone App for Prescription Reference

iPharmacy was featured in a new book, “Best iPhone Apps,” by J D Biersdorfer J.D. as the “Best iPhone App for Prescription Reference.” - January 06, 2011 - SigmaPhone

Affinity Life Sciences Announces Expansion of Their cGMP Manufacturing Facility to Provide Additional Capacity for Biomarker Assay Development and Lyophilization Services

Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. is a New England based contract manufacturing and research organization committed to providing scientific and quality expertise to meet the unique production demands of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. Affinity's introduction of this space allows for even greater capacity and efficiency for projects ranging from R&D to cGMP compliant production. - December 31, 2010 - Affinity Life Sciences

Biotage Extends Capabilities with Addition of PEG Resins for Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis

Biotage announces the addition of ChemMatrix® resins to its extensive offering of peptide synthesis and purification products. ChemMatrix offers substantial advantages over traditional PS and PEG based resins for solid phase peptide synthesis. - December 08, 2010 - Biotage

CIS Makes Catching Up with Supplier Audits Easier with Free Program Assessment for Pharma Manufacturers

Compliance Implementation Services (CIS), a pharmaceutical compliance consulting firm, announced today that it will offer a free supplier management program assessment to pharmaceutical manufacturers in an effort to assist them with their 2010-2011 supplier audits. “As a former Director of... - December 08, 2010 - Compliance Implementation Services

Breakthrough in Telehealth, Introducing the MedPod by Daya Medicals

This week for the first time, Daya Medicals, Inc. will present its game-changing patient-centered medication dispensing and data coordinating “cloud” based hub (newest product), the MedPod, to a select group of industry specialists and health care professionals in Miami. - December 08, 2010 - Daya Medicals

Spotaway™- a Licensed Cream for the Treatment of Acne, Spots & Pimples

Chrysalis Health & Beauty Limited have announced the availability of Spotaway™ a licensed OTC medicine for the treatment of Acne, Spots and Pimples for private labeling in the UK and overseas. - December 02, 2010 - Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited