Biotechnology News
Cutting edge news about companies engaged in the research and development of new drugs, medical devices and procedures as well as research, books and information on FDA approvals, patents and awards. Biotechnology news highlights the use of biological processes, organisms or systems to manufacture products that improve the quality of life.
GeneFluidics Announces CE-IVD Marking of UtiMax™ Uropathogen Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
GeneFluidics, a molecular diagnostics company specializing in the development of diagnostics solutions for infectious diseases, today announced CE marking for UtiMax™ under the Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices. UtiMax™has successfully completed a multicenter validation study and clinical testing. It does not require clinical isolates from urine cultures, enabling a rapid ID reporting in as short as 30 minutes and AST in 120 minutes for a positive ID result. - December 10, 2017 - GeneFluidics Inc.
Ipsen to Explore Oral Peptides Innovations, Advances and Delivery
SMi Group have announced that Joël Richard, Senior Vice President, Peptides Development at Ipsen, will be joining the speaker line-up for the 15th annual Controlled Release Delivery conference in London. Speaking on Day 1 of the event, Joël will provide an opening address exploring the... - December 08, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Making Artificial Intelligence Practical for Healthcare Marketers
Arteric Explains How to Uncover Hidden Marketing Insights. - December 06, 2017 - Arteric
RegenLab Issued New US Patent for Platelet Rich Plasma Kits
RegenLab is attempting to enforce its patent rights against Estar Technologies Ltd., manufacturer of the Eclipse PRP product, Eclipse Aesthetics LLC, a US distributor, as well as their customers. - December 05, 2017 - RegenLab
Perthera and ZERO Announce the Decode Your Prostate Cancer Program
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, has announced its partnership with ZERO, the leading nonprofit prostate cancer advocacy group in the USA, to form and launch the nationwide Decode Your Prostate Cancer program aimed to provide each prostate cancer patient with... - November 28, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
No Insight Left Behind. Guiding Healthcare Marketers to Wise Decisions About Artificial Intelligence.
Arteric Shares Its Practical Approach to Applying AI to Uncover Marketing Insights. - November 27, 2017 - Arteric
Creative BioMart to Expand Its Protein Glycosylation Labeling Service Capacity to Meet Rising Demands
Creative BioMart, a global leader in the supply of high quality protein products and efficient protein manufacturing techniques, today announced a major expansion of its Protein Glycosylation Labeling Service capacities as a response to rising customer needs and market demands for characterizing... - November 26, 2017 - Creative Biomart
Stool Bank in Asia Welcomes New Scientist
The Asia Microbiota Bank, the first stool bank in Hong Kong, expands the team by adding a new scientist to help lead research efforts on bacteria clusters unique to the Asian population. The scientific team uses next generation sequencing and strain level analysis to optimize Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) treatment outcomes in Asia. "We hope that the deep FMT data we are collecting from around Asia will help uncover key strains that influence intestinal health."-Co-Founder, Jon Chan - November 16, 2017 - Asia Microbiota Bank
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Dr. Franklyn Prendergast to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Dr. Franklyn Prendergast, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Dr. Prendergast spent his entire professional career at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. - November 16, 2017 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
New Intelligence Tool Helps Researchers Cope with Immuno-Oncology Boom
Hanson Wade, the London-based life sciences knowledge services specialist, has launched IO Combination Trials Intelligence (www.beacon-intelligence.com), to provide clarity to pharma scientists and strategists in the booming immuno-oncology combination field of study. IO Combination Trials... - November 16, 2017 - Beacon Intelligence
Cellenkos Inc. Enters Regulatory T-Cell Platform Research Collaboration with MD Anderson
Cellenkos Inc. has announced a multi-year collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focused on development of cord blood regulatory T cell (CB TREG) therapeutics for treatment of autoimmune disease and inflammatory disorders. As part of this collaboration, Cellenkos Inc. - November 15, 2017 - Cellenkos Inc.
Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Receives Certification for Production of Organic Products While Launching Natural Algal DHA MCT Multi-serving Smoothies
Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Prepares to Enter the Finished Product Market with Novel Flavors and Celebrates State Organic Certification. - November 14, 2017 - VIRUN
The European Medicines Agency Accepts Marketing Authorisation Application for Intrarosa for the Treatment of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women
Endoceutics Inc., a private Quebec City based biopharma company, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product IntrarosaTM, intended for the treatment of... - November 13, 2017 - Endoceutics
WiCON|Pharma China: Chinese Drug Market Growth Projected to Slow But Stabilize in the Next Five Years
The Chinese drug market growth is expected to fall further to 7.6% valued at CNY 1,611.8 billion (at retail price level) in 2017 as a result of tender price pressure, eliminated hospital drug sales margin and stringent government cost containment measures, according to WiCON|Pharma China... - November 10, 2017 - WiCON International Group LLC
A Practical Discussion About AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare Digital Marketing
Arteric’s President Prepares Healthcare Marketers to Transform Digital Disruption Into Competitive Advantage. - November 08, 2017 - Arteric
Virun® NutraBioSciences®, and Algarithm Ingredients Inc. to Lead Plant-Based Panel at SXSW Conference in 2018
Growing market demand for plant-based DHA omega-3 ingredients intersects with innovative food technology. - November 03, 2017 - VIRUN
Agenda Released for SMi Group’s Controlled Release Delivery 2018
Building on the success of previous events, SMi has announced the return of its 15th annual Controlled Release Delivery, taking place on 21st and 22nd March in London, UK. - November 02, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Baebies Announces Completion of $10 Million Series B Financing
Innovative Newborn Screening and Pediatric Testing Company Ships 2 Millionth Test - October 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Marketing: Biopharma and Medical Device eMarketing Summit
Digital Marketing Thought Leader Prepares Healthcare Marketers for the Next Digital Disruption - October 30, 2017 - Arteric
CleanCut Technologies to Demonstrate Medical Device Packaging Innovations at BIOMEDevice 2017
Medical device manufacturers will have the opportunity to discover CleanCut Technologies’ innovative line of custom medical device packaging products in Booth #529 at the BIOMEDevice 2017 Show on December 6-7 at the San Jose Convention Center. CleanCut Technologies continues its effort to... - October 30, 2017 - CleanCut Technologies
Mercodia Releases Unique Multiplex Assay in Collaboration with Quansys
Multiplex assays have been plagued by a lack of specificity and accuracy, with unreliable data as a result. However, a new multiplex assay has reached the US market. Mercodia, based in Sweden, has teamed-up with Quansys Biosciences, based in the US, to launch the AKURIO Islet Hormones multiplex assay, which measures four of the most notable hormones in pancreatic research: glucagon, insulin, C‑peptide and proinsulin. - October 27, 2017 - Mercodia AB
Batavia Biosciences Expands Its Viral Vector and GMP Facilities to Accommodate Increasing Market Demand
Today, Batavia Biosciences announces the expansion of its viral vector process development facilities in the USA and its GMP clean room facilities in the Netherlands to accommodate the increasing market demand. - October 18, 2017 - Batavia Biosciences
SR3D Holdings Corp. Signs Distribution Agreement with NaviPharma Ltd.
The agreement takes effect immediately and gives NaviPharma Ltd. distributorship of the Regenere3D brand in Near East Countries (Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestinian territories, and Syria), CIS (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,... - October 16, 2017 - SR3D Holdings Corp.
ClinLab Grows: Life Sciences Staffing Firm Moves to Bigger HQ in Watertown, MA
ClinLab Staffing (www.clinlabstaffing.com), ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal, moved to its new headquarters at the Riverworks Innovation Center in the Charles River Mill District of Watertown Massachusetts, effectively doubling its... - October 12, 2017 - ClinLab Staffing
Qrons Inc. Announces Launch of New Website Website Offers Visitors Insight Into the Company's Innovative Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Traumatic Brain Injuries
Qrons Inc. (OTCPK: QRON) ("Qrons " or the "Company"), a preclinical biotechnology company developing advanced cell-based solutions to combat neuronal injuries with a laser focus on traumatic brain injuries, announced today the launch of its fully featured website. The website... - October 10, 2017 - Qrons Inc.
G&L Scientific Announces the Appointment of Richard Edmunds as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Global provider of Clinical & Regulatory Affairs consultancy services continues to attract top talent. - October 09, 2017 - G&L Scientific Inc
Christina DiArcangelo Puller, CEO with Affinity Bio Partners, LLC, Was Selected for Inclusion in the Forthcoming Top 100 Registry, 2017-2018 Edition
Christina DiArcangelo Puller is being honored by the Top 100 Registry for her outstanding leadership and innovation in the field of Bio-Technology. - October 06, 2017 - Top100 Registry Inc.
MappBio Announces Contracts with BARDA for ZMapp and Additional Filovirus Medical Countermeasures
Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a Project BioShield contract (HHSO100201700017C) of approximately $46 million by The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at... - September 30, 2017 - Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc.
Stone Capital to Attend: ISERD - 274th International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences
Stone Capital Ltd is always at the forefront of new technologies and advancements and today they are happy to announce their attendance at the ISERD - 274th International Conference on Medical and Health Sciences. - September 29, 2017 - Stone Capital Ltd
Perthera's Subha Madhavan, PhD, to Speak at Prestigious Health 2.0 Conference
Perthera Inc.’s, Subha Madhavan, PhD, Chief Bioinformatics Officer, will be speaking at the 11th Annual Fall Conference of Health 2.0 on Healthcare Innovations, Oct 1 - 4 in Santa Clara, CA, in the Personalized Health Track “Turning Data into Value.” Dr. Madhavan will present a... - September 26, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
Matrix IT Wins AIM 2017 AIDC Case Study Competition
Matrix IT was declared winner of the AIM 2017 AIDC Case Study Competition for furthering AIDC technology in the healthcare vertical. AIM notes, “It [TRACTUS] is considered a game changer for standards and verification of small data matrix codes by many in the industry.” - September 14, 2017 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Christina DiArcangelo Puller Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Christina DiArcangelo Puller of Spring City, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 19 years in the fields of clinical research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. About... - September 09, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Apostle Inc Appoints Director of Oncology Research at Stanford University to Scientific Advisory Board
Apostle Inc is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean W. Felsher, MD, PhD as a new member to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Felsher is Professor of Medicine in Departments of Oncology and Pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is Director of Stanford Translational Research... - September 01, 2017 - Apostle Inc
Solutions for a Healthier World Foundation Funding Stem Cell Treatment for Lupus Sufferer
Arizona based 501(c)(3) brings innovative stem cell therapies and treatments for autoimmune diseases to those unable to afford them. - August 30, 2017 - Solutions for a Healthier World, Inc.
Arteric Develops Website Centerpiece of Award-Winning Psoriasis Patient Activation Campaign
Rise Up Against Psoriasis Wins Golden Scalpel Award. - August 21, 2017 - Arteric
Cantor Colburn is the #1 Law Firm for Handling Mayo/Myriad Rejections
Recent Federal cases Mayo and Myriad have it difficult for pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies to obtain patent protection for their innovative new drugs, diagnostic tests, or medical procedures. The ability to obtain strong patent protection, notwithstanding these decisions, has therefore become an important need. Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that it is the #1 law firm in the country for handling § 101 rejections on biotech, pharma, and life sciences applications. - August 18, 2017 - Cantor Colburn LLP
United Capital Partners Successfully Source Approval for $1.1MM Sale Lease Back for Biotechnology Entity
An internationally based customer in need of liquidity to fund USA operations uses assets at USA location to approve a $1.1MM sale lease back facility. - August 15, 2017 - United Capital Partners
BioLabMart Inc. Announces Company Name Change to Qrons Inc.
BioLabMart Inc., (OTC PINK/Trading Symbol: BLMB) (“the Company”), a startup preclinical stage biotechnology company, is pleased to announce that the company has changed its name to Qrons Inc., and has received a new Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP)... - August 11, 2017 - Qrons Inc.
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Calretinin ELISA Assay Kit
Eagle Biosciences is proud to announce a new assay, the Calretinin ELISA Assay Kit. The assay was developed and manufactured by DLD Diagnostika Gmbh in cooperation with the Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance of the Ruhr-University Bochum (IPA). - August 08, 2017 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
Virun® Seeks the Bare Naked Truth at Big Box Store in STATIC™ Episode 3, Rocks Out to All-Girl Punk Band, DROSS and Gets Caught Playing Strip Poker
Virun® NutraBiosciences® cuts loose with Episode 3 of its continuing video series, STATIC™, and explores the vast racks of a popular big box chain, bringing attention to questionable product marketing practices. SupplySide West is right around the corner, and Virun and Algarithim will be co-hosting a picnic under a shady tree at its southern-styled mansion. - August 07, 2017 - VIRUN
Abzyme Files Patent Application for Self-Diversifying Antibody Platform
Abzyme Therapeutics LLC, a biotechnology company focused on developing antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, has filed a patent application entitled "Composition and Method for Diversifying Polypeptide Libraries," USPTO number 62/387,511. This is an important milestone... - August 03, 2017 - Abzyme Therapeutics LLC
CleanBayArea, Surplus Equipment Remarketing Corporation Seeks a Buyer for Never-Used Biopharmaceutical Equipment
An exceptional asset recovery opportunity for never-used IMA Freeze Dry Drug Medication Packaging Manufacturing Dispensing Production Line. - August 02, 2017 - CleanBayArea
Academy Medical and Brain Sentinel Partner to Strengthen Offering in Federally Funded Medical Facilities
Government partnership will expand access to Academy Medical’s product portfolio within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Indian Health Services (IHS) for patients and clinicians. - August 02, 2017 - Academy Medical
Pfenex CEO Explores the Future of Biosimilars in North America
SMi Group has announced that Mr Patrick Lucy, CEO of Pfenex, has joined the speaker line-up for the 4th annual Biosimilars North America conference which takes place on November 15 & 16 in New Jersey. Patrick will present a special keynote address giving an overview of the biosimilars market,... - July 28, 2017 - SAE Media Group
All-In-One Smart Technology Solution for Cell Culture Imaging
Cayman Chemical is distributing the new InCellis® Smart Cell Imaging System from Bertin Technologies. The InCellis® is the first all-in-one cell imager developed to generate publication-quality images and time-lapse videos of cells on tissue slides or in cell culture. Multichannel... - July 26, 2017 - Cayman Chemical Company
ALPCO to Highlight Assay Qualification Program at the AACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
ALPCO announced it will feature a variety of products supported by its assay qualification program at the AACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in San Diego August 1-3, 2017. Among these products is the Easy Stool Extraction Device and a Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ELISA portfolio. - July 25, 2017 - ALPCO
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. to Showcase New Products at the 69th Annual AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. (ALFA), the industry’s groundbreaking leader of innovative product development and a U.S. manufacturer of rapid, point-of-care in vitro diagnostics, will be attending the 69th annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Exhibition of the American Association for... - July 25, 2017 - Alfa Scientific Designs
Arteric President and Co-Founder Hans Kaspersetz Leads Workshops to Enhance Digital Marketing Capacity of Cancer-Related Advocacy Organizations
Veteran Healthcare Digital Strategist Discusses Foundational and Leading-Edge Digital Tactics with Patient and Professional Advocacy Organizations - July 18, 2017 - Arteric
European Patent Issued for Human and Pet Anti-Obesity Vaccine to Braasch Biotech
European Patent issued in the United Kingdom for anti-obesity vaccine technologies. Applications for human and pet therapeutic vaccines to treat adult onset obesity. - July 14, 2017 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Refine Technology, LLC Establishes East Coast Distribution for New 1.5” Single Use Connector
Refine Technology, LLC is best known for the award winning ATF™ system for cell perfusion. It is now reinventing itself with new products for cell biology and bioprocesing applications, beginning with a new 1.5" Single Use Connector to address the challenges of rapid sterile fluid transfer in large volume single use bioprocessing. - July 13, 2017 - Refine Technology, LLC