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Creative Therapy Options for Tourette Syndrome and Anxiety Disorders Webinar January 21
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome presents Wednesday Webinar series for parents, educators and healthcare professionals. - January 09, 2015 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
AveXis Closes Its Series C Financing Round with Deerfield Management and Roche Venture Fund
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced it has completed a $10 million financing round led by Deerfield Management and Roche Venture Fund. In... - January 08, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
Protochips Introduces New Product Line
Precision Electric™ E-chips Make Aduro System More Versatile Than Ever. - December 13, 2014 - Protochips, Inc.
Center for Tourette Syndrome Congratulates "The Keeper" as Preparations Continue for 2015 Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy
Soccer superstar and NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome present a life-changing weekend for teens. - December 11, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
AveXis Announces Dosing of First Patient in Intermediate Cohort in Gene Transfer Trial
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced that the first patient in the intermediate cohort in the Gene Transfer Clinical Trial for SMA Type 1 has... - December 10, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
GREENZO Project Obtains Zinc Oxide from Zamak Injection Waste
The valorisation of waste coming from the zamak injection process by means of a compact plasma pilot plant will allow to obtain first quality zinc oxide, which is going to be applied in diverse industrial applications. - December 09, 2014 - AIJU - Technological Institute for Children’s Products and Leisure
AveXis Announces Launch of New Patient-Oriented Website Focused on Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), is pleased to announce the launch of the company’s brand new website specifically focused on SMA: www.smastudy.org. - December 04, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
8.5K in Los Angeles Raises $33,000 for PBTF
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised $33,000 in Los Angeles on Nov. 22. The 8.5K event at Griffith Park honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Adam, Bella, Brittney, Caitlyn, Cassie,... - November 27, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Popular Mechanics Selects Groovy Lab in a Box for Its Holiday Gift Guide
"The 100% Wholesome Holiday Toy Guide" highlights toys that inspire creativity and imaginative play. - November 26, 2014 - Academics in a Box Inc
Weidlinger’s Adam Hapij Selected as President of Architectural Engineering Institute
Hapij, who headed the ASCE institute’s 2011 investigation into building damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, is the youngest member ever to hold the position. - November 25, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
"Green Fracturing" Produces More Natural Gas Than Chemical Biocide Water Treatment Methods
Optimal Data Analysis LLC completed a 3-year study of 155 natural gas wells in the Fayetteville Shale of Arkansas compared the amount of gas produced by 96 wells treated using Ecosphere Technologies Inc. patented Ozonix® water treatment process, versus 59 wells treated using traditional Chemical Biocide. Findings revealed that the use of Ozonix® on average returns $249,669 US dollars in additional revenue annually per well. - November 25, 2014 - Optimal Data Analysis LLC
NJ Walks for Tourette Syndrome at Mendham a Success: Event Will Continue Online Through December 15th
The 5th annual walk is raising funds for the NJCTS Education Outreach Program. - November 21, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
AveXis to Present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference
AveXis, a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy, today announced that Mr. John Carbona, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Brian Kaspar will present at the 26th Annual Piper Jaffray... - November 21, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Houston Runs to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised nearly $15,000 in Houston on Nov. 15. The 8.5K event at Discovery Green honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Mandy, Taylor, Tobin and... - November 20, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, MU to Hire Four Joint Researchers
Collaboration will strengthen plant and crop research, provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. - November 20, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Jake Worthington to Perform at Starry Night Houston
Houston native Jake Worthington, a recent finalist on The Voice, will perform at Starry Night Houston on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Discovery Green. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Starry Night 8.5K is an evening walk/run that shines a light on kids battling one of the deadliest forms of... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Atlanta, San Francisco Top $100,000 for Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, attracted 875 participants in Atlanta and San Francisco on Nov. 8. At start time, the events had raised $116,000. The crowds came to the 8.5K events at Centennial Olympic Park... - November 15, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Weidlinger Presents Three Papers at 85th Shock and Vibration Symposium
Weidlinger engineers presented recent work on blast analysis, uncertainty quantification, and ductile-fracture prediction. - November 05, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Yellow Scope Aims to Make a Different Kind of Science Kit for Girls
Yellow Scope, a Portland-based startup creating rigorous science kits for girls, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $25,000. The campaign will run through December 22, 2014. - November 05, 2014 - Yellow Scope
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd Publish First White Paper in Series - The Use of Immunohistochemistry in Biomarker Research and Clinical Trials
The white paper, "The Use of Immunohistochemistry in Biomarker Research and Clinical Trials" is to be the first of a series of white papers published by Pathology Diagnostics over the next six months. - November 04, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Names 2014 NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Youth Co-Chairs
The 5th annual 5K walk and family fun run is November 15th - November 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Webinar Tackles Mental Health Stigma and Search for Services in the African American Community
The next NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar is October 29th. - October 26, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
WDHA FM Joins Center for Tourette Syndrome's NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
The 5th annual advocacy walk is November 15th. - October 24, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Boston, Philadelphia Join Starry Night to Cure the Kids
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, attracted more than 500 participants in Boston and Philadelphia on Oct. 18. At start time, the events had raised $61,000. The crowds came to the 8.5K events at Joe Moakley... - October 23, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Welcomes New Principal Investigator
New hire brings significant expertise in inflorescence evolution and development to the region. - October 23, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Jj Center for Tourette Syndrome Presents First Annual Childhood Mental Health Symposium on Nov. 20th
Program will focus on neuropsychiatric disorders. - October 21, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Q-Lab Announces New Corrosion Contract Testing Capabilities
Q-Lab Corporation's accredited testing facilities in Florida and Germany now offer contract testing services for corrosion tests requiring relative humidity control. - October 18, 2014 - Q-Lab Corporation
Friend to the Tourette Syndrome Community Honored by NJ Senate
Dr. Stuart Green is recognized for his anti-bullying work. - October 18, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bioo Scientific Offers Complete Line of Sensitive ELISAs for Quinolone Residue Detection
Bioo Scientific now offers the broadest range of commercial kits for quinolone residue detection, with the launch of several new ELISAs. The AuroFlow™ Fluoroquinolone Strip Test Kit for Meat, the AuroFlow™ Fluoroquinolone Strip Test Kit for Milk and the MaxSignal® Fluoroquinolone ELISA Test Kit are rapid qualitative lateral flow assays for the detection of a broad range of flouroquinolone residues. - October 15, 2014 - Bioo Scientific
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Honorary Committee for the 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
The 5K walk and family fun run will take place Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - October 10, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Plant Scientist Discovers Basis of Evolution in Violins
Studies of plant leaf shape relevant to musical instruments. - October 10, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
"Biohacking" Coming to "The Secret City"
Biodidact is a new DIY Biolab planning to open its doors to the public in Los Alamos, New Mexico, this coming Spring. Its founder has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, to enable the lab to open its doors to amateur scientists. - October 09, 2014 - Biodidact
Starry Night Chicago Raises Funds to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on childhood brain tumors, made its debut in Chicago on Oct. 4 with the support of more than 500 participants. At start time, the event had raised $46,000. The crowd came to the 8.5K at Arlington... - October 09, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Inaugural Sea, Earth, and Space Summit Announced
The Sea, Earth, and Space (SES) Summit is pleased to announce the world’s newest human performance and exploration conference taking place May 1-3, 2015, at the South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center in League City, TX (just minutes from the NASA Johnson Space Center). SES Summit... - October 08, 2014 - Sea, Earth, and Space Summit
AveXis Announces the Completion of Dosing of the Low Dose Cohort in US Clinical Trial for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis, Inc., a clinic-stage gene therapy company, today announced the completion of dosing in the low dose cohort in the world's first human gene therapy trial for the treatment of infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The trial (NCT02122952) opened for enrollment in April... - October 08, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
New Report: Wearable Healthcare Technology Market Shooting Up to USD 41 Billion by 2020
Wearable devices, smart algorithms and the existence of huge, easily accessible health databases are disrupting the health industry. Today, the global size of such smart wearable devices is USD 2 billion. By the year 2020 this market is estimated to reach USD 41 billion. Today, we are at the mere beginning of this deep transformation of the healthcare sector. Future medical care will be highly personalized and new players will change industry dynamics. - October 08, 2014 - Soreon Research
Last Days of Early Bird Registration Discount for NJ Walks for TS at Mendham
NJCTS' 5th annual advocacy event is Nov. 15th. - October 07, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Webinar to Break the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in the Asian American Community
Register today at njcts.org for this free presentation - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dine to Benefit the NJCTS Scholarship Program at Osteria Procaccini in Kingston
From now until October 31st the restaurant will donate a percentage of proceeds to help teens with Tourette Syndrome continue their education. - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Teens and Specialists Deliver Critical Medical Training
NJCTS Medical Outreach Program delivers powerful grand grounds. - October 04, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
AveXis Receives Orphan Drug Status from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chariSMA for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis Inc., a synthetic biology platform company primarily focused on developing treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to its product scAAV9, called chariSMA to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy... - October 04, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
High Resolution Aeromagnetic Surveys Over Eagle Ford and Permian Basin
Thompson Solutions offers new high resolution aeromagnetic surveys over the hot Eagle Ford play in South Texas and in the prolific Permian Basin of West Texas. Visit owner Gary Thompson at the GCAGS convention in Lafayette, Louisiana from October 5-7 at Booth 429 to preview the data and discuss application for oil and gas exploration needs. - October 03, 2014 - Thompson Solutions
NJCTS Welcomes Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen to NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The 5th annual 5k walk and family fun run is Saturday, Nov. 15th. - October 02, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJCTS Announces District 15 Legislators Join 5th Annual NJ Walks for TS at Mendham Honorary Committee
The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 15th to benefit education programs. - October 01, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
"Trade Secrets of a TS Doctor" Webinar Offers Insight Into the Thought Process Behind Treating Tourette
NJCTS presents this Wednesday Webinar on October 1st. - October 01, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Research at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Featured in National Geographic Series, the Future of Food
Research to improve agriculture productivity using cutting-edge technology at the Danforth Center is featured in the October issue of National Geographic. - September 27, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
New Research Supports Beverage Innovator’s "No Crash" Claims in an Industry Bombarded by Them
Third-party clinical tests validate a new time-release technology that promises to provide a more effective and nutritious way to deliver active ingredients in foods and beverages. - September 25, 2014 - Xtend Release
New Osteology Book on Clinical Research - Get Your Copy at the EAO in Rome
At the EAO congress in Rome, the Osteology Foundation will present its second book of the series “Osteology Guidelines for Oral & Maxillofacial Regeneration.” The book from the editors William V. Giannobile, Niklaus P. Lang and Maurizio S. Tonetti focuses on Clinical Research, and will be available fresh from the press during the congress. - September 25, 2014 - Osteology Foundation
Evoke Neuroscience Set to Unveil Unprecedented Brain and Heart Health Technology for Consumers at Health 2.0 Fall Conference 2014
Evoke Neuroscience, a leader in neuroscience and biofeedback technologies designed to improve human health and wellbeing, is excited to announce its expansion into the consumer market. Evoke's technologies and products monitor vital heart and brain functions, providing real-time, simple feedback that empowers users to optimize their health and wellbeing The Health 2.0 8th Annual Fall Conference, taking place at the Santa Clara Convention Center September. - September 23, 2014 - Evoke Neuroscience
Primerdesign Open for £3000 Sponsored Student Scheme
Every year Primerdesign sponsors a number of postgraduate students across the UK. The sponsorship helps with their research by actively promoting good science and providing some free training and high quality real-time PCR kits and reagents. Projects are assessed and a number of sponsorships... - September 21, 2014 - Primerdesign Ltd