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.
Beacon Software Picks ePayment Consultants (ePC) as Best Service Provider Using Their Web-Enabled Suite of Modular Applications
"With the Beacon System, we can monitor quality and timeliness metrics, interface with Customers through the Internet and ultimately predict Customer satisfaction with all of our services." --- Paul Nee, CEO ePayment Consultants - June 20, 2008 - ePayment Consultants.com
Cosimo Spera from Decision View Co. speaking at GTCbio’s Global Clinical Trial Operations Conference
Cosimo Spera from Decision View Co. will give a presentation entitled “Marrying Complex Mathematical Models with Highly Usable Software Solutions to Improve Trial Enrollment Performance” at GTCbio’s Global Clinical Trial Operations Conference. - June 20, 2008 - GTCbio
Charlene Dark from Clarkston Consulting to Speak at GTCBio’s Global Clinical Trial Operations Conference
Charlene Dark, Dir. of Life Sciences at Clarkston Consulting will be present on expediting accuracy through electronic data capture at GTCbio’s Global Clinical Trial Operations Conference on Sept. 25-26 in San Diego. - June 20, 2008 - GTCbio
Brahm Goldstein of Novo Nordisk to Speak at GTCbio’s Global Clinical Trial Operations Conference
Brahm Goldstein Novo Nordisk speaking regarding a rational approach towards pediatric drug development in the pharmaceutical industry at GTCbio’s Global Clinical Trial Operations Conference on 9/25-26. - June 20, 2008 - GTCbio
AnaSpec Offers Custom Synthesis of Hydrocarbon-Stapled Peptides
The innovative technique of hydrocarbon stapling in peptides is introducing valuable new functionality to peptide-related research. AnaSpec is pleased to offer custom synthesis for hydrocarbon-stapled peptides. Hydrocarbon-stapled peptides are peptides capable of forming stable alpha helical... - June 20, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New Anti-CARMA Antibody Series Released by AnaSpec
AnaSpec has introduced a new series of IHC validated antibodies, Anti-CARMA/CARD/Bimp antibodies. CARMA proteins are scaffold molecules that belong to the membrane-associated guanylate kinase-like (MAGUK) and the caspase-associated recruitment domain (CARD) protein families. They play critical... - June 19, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Amrit Ray, VP at BMS to Present at Global Clinical Trial Operations Conf. on Sept 25-26 in San Diego
Amrit Ray, Vice President of Bristol-Myers Squibb will give the keynote presentation at GTCbio’s Global Clinical Trial Operations conference on September 25-26, 2008 in San Diego, CA. Dr. Ray will give a presentation entitled “The Next Generation of Pharmacovigilance - Clinical Trials and Drug Development in the New Era of Drug Safety. - June 18, 2008 - GTCbio
AnaSpec Introduces Eleven New Peptides
This week AnaSpec, a world leader in custom and catalog peptides, introduced eleven (11) new peptides. - June 18, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Device Surpasses Steroids in Strength and Overall Athletic Performance Enhancement
A new episode of Super Human Radio® reveals real-life results in world ranked athletes using a new nighttime technique for improving strength, stamina, physical and mental performance while providing deep, recuperative sleep. - June 15, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Passport to Paternity: One Man Receives DNA Test, Long-Lost Daughter for Father's Day
In 1992, Michael Skipwith fathered a daughter while stationed at Subic Naval Base in the Philippines. He was transferred from the base one month before her birth and never heard from her mother again. Now, he has found her and has been petitioning for her U.S. citizenship, but one last step in the process--a DNA test--stood in the way. To celebrate Father's Day, DNA Diagnostics Center paid off Michael's DNA testing fees, just days before her immigration deadline was up. - June 13, 2008 - DNA Diagnostics Center
SVP and Site Head of Pfizer La Jolla to Give Plenary Keynote Address at 4th Modern Drug Discovery & Development Summit (Oct. 15-17, 2008 – San Diego, CA)
Dr. Keith James, Senior Vice President and Site Head of Pfizer La Jolla will present at the Plenary Keynote session at GTCbio’s 4th Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit on October 15-17, 2008 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA. Dr. James’ will speak on the... - June 12, 2008 - GTCbio
Chinese Drug Market Jumped 19% in 2007 to US$50 Bln - WiCON Launches China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition)
WiCON International Group, the publisher of Pharma China, announced the official publication of its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition). According to latest estimates by WiCON in this annually-updated Guide, the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional... - June 10, 2008 - WiCON International Group LLC
Genomic Nanosystems Announced Today That It Has Received the Exclusive Patent Rights for Clonal Amplification and Digital PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) from Cytonix
Genomic Nanosystems, LLC has received the exclusive patent rights to U.S. patent No. 6,143,496. Patent ‘496 was first to describe methods for detecting single nucleic acid molecules after one amplification step, for amplifying one or more nucleic acids in nano-scale volumes or regions, and for carrying out digital PCR. - June 01, 2008 - Genomic Nanosystems
New SensoLyte™ 520 Cathepsin S Assay Kit Introduced by AnaSpec
AnaSpec has introduced the SensoLyte™ 520 Cathepsin S Assay Kit to its broad collection of long wavelength FRET protease assay kits. - May 29, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Sixty New Peptides & 3 New Assay Kits
This week, AnaSpec introduced sixty (60) new catalog peptides and three (3) new assay kits. - May 27, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to Attend 2008 BIO Conference and Expo, Marketing The State’s Bioscience Sector to 20,000 Industry Executives
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter will attend BIO 2008 in San Diego, California, June 18, 2008, marketing the State’s bioscience sector to more than 20,000 bioscience company executives, researchers, economic development agencies and service providers attending the four-day event. A Colorado Pavilion (Booth #3049), on the trade show floor, will feature the state’s research institutions and highlight Colorado’s support for bioscience companies and its business-friendly environment. - May 24, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces 8 New Antibody Products
AnaSpec added eight (8) new antibody products to its growing collection. - May 24, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Author of Inner Paths to Outerspace, Slawek Wojtowicz, to be Guest on Paranormal Palace Radio
An investigation into experiences of other realms of existence and contact with otherworldly beings • Examines how contact with alien life-forms can be obtained through the “inner space” dimensions of our minds • Presents evidence that other worlds experienced through consciousness-altering technologies are often as real as those perceived with our five senses • Correlates science fiction’s imaginal realms with psychedelic research. - May 24, 2008 - Paranormal Palace
Trace Contaminant Detection by Ultraviolet Microscopy and Microspectroscopy
Detection and analysis of trace organic and inorganic contaminants on precision devices by ultraviolet microscopy and microspectroscopy. - May 23, 2008 - CRAIC Technologies, Inc.
The Scientist Magazine Uncovers How Procter & Gamble Uses Biology to Beat Dandruff
How biotechnology, carpet and scotch tape have helped to alleviate itchy scalps. - May 21, 2008 - The Scientist
AnaSpec Introduces ClearPoint™ Heavy Isotope-Labeled Peptides
AnaSpec has introduced ClearPoint™ Peptides, heavy isotope-labeled peptides for absolute quantitation (AQUA) of proteins. - May 18, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Sponsors Drug Safety Session at the 2008 CED Biotech Conference
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) will sponsor an interactive session on drug safety entitled “Paradigm Shift in FDA Approval” at the May 20th 2008 Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) Biotech Conference. The conference will be held at The Benton... - May 16, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Lack of Sleep Affects Blood Sugar Insulin and Appetite Faster Than Previously Thought
Sleep polls around the world continue to indicate people of all ages are sleeping less well while Incidence of type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions. For the first time in history, children are being diagnosed with adult onset diabetes. New research strongly suggests the mechanism causing poor sleep and how quickly poor sleep detrimentally affects appetite, blood sugar, insulin, and weight gain. - May 14, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences Researchers Present at 2008 Respiratory Drug Delivery Conference
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) will present one paper and two posters at the 2008 Respiratory Drug Delivery (RDD) Conference on May 11-15 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. - May 10, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Pioneering Area Physician is First in the Lehigh Valley to Offer the Benefits of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hot flashes, loss of libido, restless nights. Are all women destined to experience these symptoms associated with menopause? And what about men, do they experience a change of life as well? The truth is, the human body was originally designed to reproduce offspring, but then die shortly thereafter. - May 08, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Nine New Board Members
Nine new board members have been elected to the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) 40-member Board of Directors. In related action, seven existing members were elected to reappointments on the CBSA board this year. CBSA, with more than 400 members, is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for Colorado's growing biosciences industry. - May 04, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec’s Published References Passes 600
The number of published papers that cite AnaSpec’s products has passed 600. - May 04, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Presents Fluorimetric TACE Detection Poster at SBS Conference
AnaSpec presented its latest findings in regards to the detection of TACE activity using FRET technology. - May 03, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Colorado Rep. Bernie Buescher Keynotes the CBSA Annual All-Member Meeting
Representative Bernie Buescher (D-Grand Junction), Chairman of the Colorado General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee (JBC), provided the keynote address at the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) Annual All-Member Meeting yesterday at the University Club in Denver. In other action, 2008 association sponsors were announced, plus new and reappointed board members voted on by those in attendance. - April 30, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces a Suite of Phospho-Specific Anti-Her2 Antibodies
AnaSpec has introduced a full suite of phospho-specific ErbB-2 (Her-2) polyclonal antibodies. - April 30, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Colorado BioScience Association Praises Governor Ritter’s Signing and Rep. Riesberg and Sen. Bacon’s Sponsorship of the Bioscience Research Grant Program (HB 1001)
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter has signed HB 1001, spurring development of the bioscience industry in Colorado. The Bioscience Research Grant Program puts $26.5 million over the next five years into several initiatives within Colorado’s bioscience industry. These funds and program will be managed by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. - April 26, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces 13 New Antibody Products
AnaSpec added thirteen (13) new antibody products to its growing collection. - April 25, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
SensoLyte™ MMP Assay Kits Offer a New Industry Standard for Sensitivity
AnaSpec’s SensoLyte™ line of MMP assay kits have quickly become the new standard in MMP assay sensitivity. - April 24, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Names Director of Business and Technology Development
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that Naina Bhasin, Ph.D. has joined the organization as director of business and technology development. In this position, one of her primary responsibilities will be to set up and manage public health and bio/pharma... - April 24, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
AnaSpec FRET-Based MMP Substrates Used in Double Differential in Vivo Zymography
AnaSpec FRET-based MMP substrates were recently used in a double differential in vivo zymography study at the University of New Brunswick. - April 23, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
UNC-Chapel Hill, Hamner Institutes Announce Partnership to Accelerate Basic, Translational Research
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding that will guide innovative collaborations in basic and translational research. Established with Carolina’s schools of medicine, pharmacy and public health,... - April 20, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Matthew Olson Principle Research Scientist at Johnson & Johnson to Speak at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference on June 5-6
Dr. Matthew Olson, Principle Research Scientist at Johnson & Johnson will give a presentation at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference on June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Olsen will present on “Coupling Label-free and Flouormetric Functional... - April 18, 2008 - GTCbio
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Hosts "Funding for Innovation in North Carolina" Workshop
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) will host “Funding for Innovation in North Carolina,” a SBIR/STTR workshop on Tuesday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The seminar, presented by the Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC), addresses how... - April 17, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
New Anti-MMP Antibodies Introduced by AnaSpec
AnaSpec has introduced its newest MMP antibodies. - April 11, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Plymouth Pharmaceuticals and Dermatologist Cited in ‘Skin and Allergy News’ Regarding Drug’s (Acunol™) Role in Preventing Jewelry Allergy
The respected journal “Skin & Allergy News” recently released “Nickel Named Contact Allergen of the Year” in its current issue. Researcher Dr Katherine A Zug, of the Department of Dermatology at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, has published her... - April 10, 2008 - Plymouth Pharmaceuticals Inc
Chris Austin to Give Keynote Presentation at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6
Chris Austin, Director of the NIH Chemical Genomics Center to give Keynote Presentation at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA Dr. Christopher P. Austin, Director of the NIH Chemical Genomics Center will give the Keynote... - April 10, 2008 - GTCbio
Clay Scott, Associate Director of Lead Generation at AstraZeneca to Present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6
Dr. Clay Scott, Associate Director of the Lead Generation Department at AstraZeneca will present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference on June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Clay will speak on experiences in lead generation focusing on cellular... - April 03, 2008 - GTCbio
Taosheng Chen, Director of HTS, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to Present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference
Dr. Taosheng Chen, Director of HTS, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference on June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Chen will speak on a chemical biology approach to identify modulators of xenobiotic... - April 03, 2008 - GTCbio
Xi Chen, Assistant Professor at University of California, Davis to Present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6
Dr. Xi Chen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis will present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference on June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. - April 03, 2008 - GTCbio
John Cuozzo, Director of ELT Lead Discovery at GlaxoSmithKline to Present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6
John Cuozzo, Director of ELT Lead Discovery at GlaxoSmithKline to Present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA Dr. John W. Cuozzo, Director of ELT Lead Discovery at GlaxoSmithKline will present at GTCbio’s 3rd... - April 03, 2008 - GTCbio
Hakim Djaballah, Director of HTS at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to Present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference
Dr. Hakim Djaballah, Director of High Throughput Screening Core Facility at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will present at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference on June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Djaballah will speak on successful... - April 03, 2008 - GTCbio
Dr. Karim Dabbagh to Present at GTCbio’s 3rd Protein Kinase in Drug Discovery Conference on May 5-6
Dr. Karim Dabbagh the Director of Pharmacology at Hoffmann-La Roche will present at GTCbio’s 3rd Protein Kinase in Drug Discovery Conference on May 5-6, 2008 in San Diego, CA. - March 30, 2008 - GTCbio
Dr. Susan Taylor to Give Featured Presentation at GTCbio’s 3rd Protein Kinase in Drug Discovery Conference
Dr. Susan Taylor, Professor of Pharmacology at UCSD, will be giving the Featured Presentation at GTCbio’s 3rd Protein Kinase in Drug Discovery Conference on May 5-6, 2008 in San Diego, CA. - March 30, 2008 - GTCbio
AnaSpec Offers Fluo-3 - a High Affinity Fluorescent Calcium Indicator
Calcium plays a vital role in the specific and selective regulation of major cellular processes and is central in the regulation of cardiac contractility, growth and gene expression. Calcium indicators are small molecules that can respond to the binding of Ca2+ ions by changing their spectral... - March 29, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Berta Strulovici of Merck & Co. to Give Keynote Presentation at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development
Dr. Berta Strulovici, Vice President of Basic Research MRL, and Automated Biotechnology Head at Merck & Co. will give Keynote Presentation at GTCbio’s 4th Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. - March 28, 2008 - GTCbio