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Colorado BioScience Association Awards the Industry’s Best of 2012
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its Annual Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Convention Center, Denver. The celebration showcases the significant achievements from the bioscience industry throughout the past year. - December 07, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® ThT Aβ42 & Aβ40 Aggregation Kits
AnaSpec has developed the SensoLyte® ThT Aß40 and Aß42 Aggregation kits to provide a convenient and standard method for measurement of Aß40 and Aß42 aggregation, respectively. - December 06, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Creating Sustainable Energy from Microalgae
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Biomass Program, Dr. Adeniyi Lawal of Stevens Institute of Technology will be leading a team investigating microalgae as a biomass fuel source. The research team is developing a transformative technology that converts the renewable and abundant supply of algae into cost-competitive, high-performance biofuels. - December 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Local OB-GYN Practice Helps Study Potential New Treatment for HPV and Cervical Cancer
Clinical research study at Richmond-based women’s health practice, Virginia Women’s Center, examines the potential of a new vaccine to treat women who have been diagnosed with HPV and to prevent the further development of cervical cancer. - December 06, 2012 - Virginia Women's Center
VPX Sports® Introduces BANG® – an Intelligent Beverage Design Aimed to Change Typical “Energy Drink” Perception
The beverage innovators at VPX® have re-defined the “energy drink” category by introducing BANG® -- a novel, great-tasting 16 ounce carbonated beverage formulated to fuel the brain and body. “BANG® is not your typical high sugar, health robbing beverage,” rather, BANG® consists of several patent-pending compounds and patented compositions intelligently designed to deliver results “…without the sugar-induced metabolic mayhem and crash.” -Jack Owoc, Chief Executive & Science Officer for VPX Sports - November 30, 2012 - VIRUN
Dr. Larry Miller Selected for SPINE Journal Advisory Board
Dr. Larry Miller, a Senior Associate at the The Jon Block Group, has accepted an invitation by SPINE Journal to join their Advisory Board. SPINE is an international, peer-reviewed, bi-weekly periodical and an important authority in the academic spine field. It is the premier subspecialty journal... - November 29, 2012 - Jon Block Group
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Finalists for "Company of the Year" at Its Annual Awards Celebration, December 6th
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced finalists for "Company of the Year" (COY) at its 2012 Awards Dinner Celebration -- Thursday, December 6, at the Hyatt Convention Center, 650 15th Street, Denver. CBSA's COY finalists include: BaI Seal, Colorado Springs; Covidien (Colorado operations), Boulder; and TOLMAR Inc., Fort Collins. - November 26, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Stevens Researcher Wins NSF Grant for Mobile Healthcare Application
Dr. Yingying Chen reduces healthcare costs and generates marketplace potential - November 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Yi Guo Wins NSF Grant to Deploy Autonomous Robot Teams That Monitor Oil Spills
Innovative robots cooperatively track oil propagation more accurately than current technology. - November 21, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Student Wins Scholarship from Association of Old Crows
Tim Weeks, a senior Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering major at Stevens Institute Technology, has been selected as a winner of the 2012 Scholarship Award competition of the Metropolitan Club Chapter of the Association of Old Crows. - November 18, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Finalists for "Rising Star of the Year" Company at Its Annual Awards Celebration in December
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced finalists for the "Rising Star of the Year" company award at its 2012 Awards Dinner Celebration -- Thursday, December 6, at the Hyatt Convention Center, 650 15th Street, Denver. Rising Star finalists include: InDevR, Inc., Boulder; Mosaic Biosciences, Aurora & Boulder; Sophono, Inc., Boulder; and Surefire Medical, Inc., Westminster. - November 14, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Pipette.com Now Offers the Versatile CAPP Tempo Controller
Pipette.com has enhanced the pipetting experience by adding the new CAPP Tempo Controller to its product line of Liquid Handling products. The CAPP Tempo Controller was designed around CAPP manufacturing principles of making products built to last with limitless versatility and convenience that... - November 14, 2012 - Pipette.com
April Giles Named President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association
April Giles, Executive Vice President of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), has been named President & CEO following a national executive search. An accomplished association executive with extensive experience in the Bioscience Industry, Giles has helped grow the CBSA from a small startup enterprise to a mature and successful organization during her tenure. - November 10, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Stevens Expert Joins International Panel on Nutrient Sustainability
Dr. David A. Vaccari of Stevens Institute of Technology is working on an international project funded by the National Science Foundation titled “Coordinating Phosphorus Research to Create a Sustainable Food System,” the goal of which is to identify and implement solutions to ensure the responsible use and conservation of phosphorus. - November 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Nanion Introduces NPC-Certified Cell Lines
Nanion now introduces “Nanion Approved Cells” where commercially available cell lines from several providers have been evaluated and certified based on cell and platform performance for automated patch clamp. - November 10, 2012 - Nanion Technologies GmbH
In the Aftermath of Sandy, a Community Comes Together
Hurricane Sandy hit the Stevens and Hoboken community hard, leaving chaos and wreckage in its wake. Hoboken residents, Stevens students, and volunteers from all over the area poured out generosity and support. Additionally, Stevens faculty have been contributing their expertise to help the world understand the scope and severity of Hurricane Sandy. - November 08, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Red Cedar Technology Signs NEi Software as a Value Added Reseller
Red Cedar Technology announced today that it has chosen NEi Software to be a value-added reseller of its HEEDS Multi-Disciplinary Optimization software and services throughout North America. NEi Software (formerly Noran Engineering) is a leader in CAE innovation and provides structural analysis... - October 31, 2012 - Red Cedar Technology
Maritime Researchers Prepare New York City and Boston for Flooding
In New York City and Boston alone, billions of dollars of urban infrastructure lie less than 4 meters above sea level, leaving the cities and its residents susceptible to coastal flooding and storm surges. Rising sea levels caused by climate change makes the two major metropolitan cities even more... - October 25, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Technological Breakthrough Promises Safer Medical Implants
Dr. Mathew Libera awarded patent for innovative technology that repels bacteria, delivers localized antibiotics, and assists bone cell adhesion, sparing patients further surgery to replace an infected implant. - October 24, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Comet Solutions and Red Cedar Technology Sign Partnership Agreement to Advance Process Automation and Design Optimization
Red Cedar Technology announced today that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Comet Solutions, Inc. to integrate HEEDS multi-disciplinary design optimization technology with the Comet Performance Engineering Workspace. “Outstanding progress has been made to date in... - October 23, 2012 - Red Cedar Technology
Bioo Scientific Launches a New Test Kit for the Fructose Determination
Bioo Scientific is pleased to announce the launch of the MaxSignal® Fructose Assay Kit, an enzyme-based test kit for the rapid determination of fructose in food, beverage and fermentation samples. The test kit uses a well-established enzymatic procedure, providing maximum sensitivity. The assay... - October 23, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Engineering Technology Associates, Inc. and Red Cedar Technology Form Strategic Partnership to Offer Complete Die System Simulation and Optimization Solution
Engineering Technology Associates, Inc. (ETA) announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership with Red Cedar Technology to offer the most complete and powerful solution on the market for die system simulation and optimization. Under the new arrangement, ETA will embed Red... - October 17, 2012 - Red Cedar Technology
The Jon Block Group to Attend NASS 2012
The Jon Block Group has just announced that they will be participating in NASS 2012, the annual meeting of the North American Spine Society, taking place in Dallas, Texas from October 24th through October 27th. The Group will be meeting with several spine firms to discuss clinical strategies... - October 17, 2012 - Jon Block Group
SFL Selected as Finalist in the British-Swiss Business Awards
SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd (SFL) is proud to announce that the company has been selected as a finalist in the second annual British-Swiss Business Awards. - October 13, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Stevens Wins ONR Grant to Develop Secure Wireless Networks
Researcher establishes innovative techniques for efficient and secure wireless communication for the US Navy. - October 12, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
ImmunoReagents Signs Indian Distributorship Agreement with Labex Corporation
ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality polyclonal antibodies used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced the appointment of Labex Corporation as its new distributor in India. - October 10, 2012 - ImmunoReagents Inc.
Bioo Scientific Launches Rapid Test Strips for Analysis of Fluoroquinolone in Milk and Meat Samples
Bioo Scientific released AuroFlow™ Fluoroquinolone Strip Test Kits for the detection of a broad range of fluoroquinolone antibiotics in milk and meat samples. - October 10, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Results of Type C Guidance Meeting with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine in the Treatment of Repetitive Behaviors in Autism
Autism Therapeutics LLC ("Autism Therapeutics") announced today that the Type C Guidance Meeting with FDA to discuss the ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine / Autism program has taken place. The FDA and Autism Therapeutics discussed the completion of the Phase III development of the program... - October 09, 2012 - Autism Therapeutics LLC
Stevens Researcher Wins NSF Grant to Ensure the Security of Growing Mobile App Market
Professor David Naumann takes steps to analyze mobile apps and prevent malware access - October 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Wins DHS Award to Train Future Maritime Security Leaders
As a leader in maritime security and commerce education and research, the Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR) at Stevens Institute of Technology, has won its third consecutive Science and Technology Career Development Grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The grant will support fellowships, including full tuition and stipends, for three full-time Maritime Systems graduate students. - October 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chennai Based Start-Up XCODE Launches Lifelong Wellness Program
DNA and Nutrition Hold the Key to Good Health; Chief Guest Dr. Dharini Krishnan, Chairperson, Registered Dietitian Board of the Indian Dietetic Association, received the first Lifelong Wellness assessment kit. - October 05, 2012 - Xcode Life Sciences
Eqalix, Inc CEO to Present at the BIO Investor Forum in San Francisco, October 9 – 10, 2012
Eqalix, Inc, an emerging biotechnology company in the Regenerative Medicine space, developing nanotechnologies to replicate the function of damaged, diseased or aging tissues by providing implants that are non-immunogenic and bio-compatible is scheduled to present at the 11th annual BIO Investor... - October 05, 2012 - Eqalix, Inc
OsoBio Appoints Alan P. Heim as Vice President of Human Resources
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has appointed Alan P. Heim as vice president of human resources. In his capacity, Heim administers all policies and programs that affect personnel at OsoBio, including issues such as organizational planning; recruitment, hiring and training; employee... - October 05, 2012 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
ALPCO’s Mouse Sclerostin ELISA to be Featured at ASBMR
A collaboration between ALPCO Diagnostics and the Mayo Clinic has yielded a poster that will be presented at this year’s ASBMR meeting in Minneapolis, MN. - October 04, 2012 - ALPCO
ImmunoReagents Signs South Korean Distributorship Agreement with Sungwoo Life Sciences
ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality polyclonal antibodies used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced the appointment of Sungwoo Life Sciences as its new distributor in South Korea. - October 04, 2012 - ImmunoReagents Inc.
SignaBlok Awarded NCI Grant to Test New Approach to Lung Cancer Treatment
SignaBlok, Inc., a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical startup, has been awarded a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to develop novel and first-in-class agents in lung cancer. - October 03, 2012 - SignaBlok, Inc.
Eqalix, Inc, CEO to Present at the 2012 Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa’s Investor and Partnering Forum
Joseph P. Connell, Eqalix, Inc CEO will be presenting at the 2012 Stem Cell Meeting on the Mesa’s Investor and Partnering Forum - the regenerative medicine industry’s premier business development and partnering meeting. The Investor and Partnering Forum is being organized by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine to profile the industry’s most exciting technologies. - October 02, 2012 - Eqalix, Inc
IonSense® Introduces the OpenSpot Quick Strips™ for the DART OS Transmission Module™, Providing Rapid Analysis in Food Safety and Product Quality
New Product to be exhibited at the AOAC International Annual Meeting and Exposition in Las Vegas, NV October 1 through October 4, 2012 - October 01, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
NSF Funds Regionally Unique Motion Capture Robotics Lab
High-resolution, large volume motion capture advances robotics and control research at Stevens - September 29, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. E. H. Yang's Team Awarded AFOSR Grant for Advanced Infrared Detection Technology
Team led by Dr. E. H. Yang promises to provide tactical advantages for the Air Force and sophisticated apparatus for space exploration - September 28, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
IonSense, Inc. Issued Two Patents on Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Introduces New Product at International Mass Spectrometry Conference, Kyoto, Japan.
New DART-OS Source Demonstrated Live to Meeting Attendees, Highlighting Applications in Food Safety and Forensics. - September 27, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi Wins Instrumentation Grant from the Office of Naval Research
Low-friction, anti-corrosive research at Stevens promises durability and improved hydrodynamics. - September 26, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Red Cedar Technology and FE-DESIGN Form Strategic Partnership to Expand Parametric and Non-parametric Engineering Design Optimization
Red Cedar Technology announced today that it has reached an agreement with FE-DESIGN to become a distributor of TOSCA non-parametric optimization products and services in North America. Red Cedar’s HEEDS product is the technology leader in parametric optimization while FE-DESIGN’s... - September 24, 2012 - Red Cedar Technology
MoBiTec to Exhibit at the 16th Joint Meeting of the Signal Transduction Society (STS) 2012 in Weimar, Germany, to Represent Echelon Biosciences Inc. And Bellbrook Labs
Tools for Lipid Research from Echelon Biosciences Inc., and BellBrook Labs' Transcreener HTS Assays - a Universal, High Throughput Screening Platform for Enzymes based on direct Detection of Nucleotide Enzyme Products with Far Red FI, FP and TR-FRET Readouts - are some of the Highlights MoBiTec is going to Present at this Years STS Meeting in Weimar, Germany. - September 23, 2012 - MoBiTec GmbH
Groundbreaking Stevens Research on Water-Repellent Surfaces Published in Physical Review Letters
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi and Dr. Wei Xu Revise Scientific Understanding of Superhydrophobicity. - September 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
CreAgri and Sunsweet Growers Announce Venture to Develop HIDROX® Based Beverages
CreAgri Inc. announced today that Sunsweet Growers Inc. has joined a venture to develop beverages that contain HIDROX®, CreAgri's hydroxytyrosol-rich ingredient from organic olives. The alliance will leverage Sunsweet’s strengths as a global leader in growing, packing and marketing pure... - September 22, 2012 - Creagri, Inc.
SFL’s Managing Director Invited to Speak at World Medtech Forum
Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani, Managing Director of the SFL will speak on European Day at the World Medtech Forum in Lucerne, Switzerland. - September 22, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
VetDC Wins Venture Showcase Competition at BioWest 2012
VetDC (Fort Collins, CO) has won the Venture Showcase competition at the 2012 BioWest Conference & Expo, which is organized by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). Five finalists competed for the $7,500 cash prize, presenting their technologies and business plans in front of a live audience to a judging panel of bioscience experts and venture capitalists. - September 14, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
Bioo Scientific's Newest Transduction Reagents Enable Targeted siRNA Delivery Into Leukocytes
Bioo Scientific’s new huLeukoAim™ and moLeukoAim™ Transduction Reagents enable targeted delivery into leukocytes including lymphocytes, myeloid cells and granulocytes. - September 14, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Researchers Win NYSERDA Award to Develop Online Flood Risk Assessment Tool for Hudson Valley
Customized Web App Will Provide Information for Officials, Resource Managers and the Public by Merging All Flooding Resources into a Single Model - September 14, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology