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CHI Releases List of Delegates for Targeting Cancer Stem Cells Symposium in San Francisco, CA
To be held on February 11-12, 2013 at the Moscone North Convention Center, San Francisco, CA - Part of the Molecular Med TRI-CON 2013. - January 26, 2013 - Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Stevens Undergraduates Present Research on Reducing Back Pain
Lower back pain is the second most common cause of disability for adults in the United States. Faced with the rising number of individuals suffering from the condition, undergraduate students Emily Noonan and Hanna Sidoti at the Stevens Institute of Technology will be presenting their research on... - January 24, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Students Enter National Academy of Engineering Ethics Video Contest
Team of engineers proposes reassessment of nuclear energy as a sustainable power source as part of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Online Ethics Center (OEC) Energy Ethics Video Challenge. - January 16, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Bioo Scientific Launches AflaPure™ Immunoaffinity Columns for Aflatoxin Detection in Food
Bioo Scientific developed two new immunoaffinity columns, AflaPure™ Total and AflaPure™ M1, for the convenient detection of aflatoxin in a variety of food and dairy samples in less than 30 minutes. - January 12, 2013 - Bioo Scientific
ImmunoReagents Signs French Distributorship Agreement with Ozyme
ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality polyclonal antibodies and reagents used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced the appointment of Ozyme as its new distributor in France. ImmunoReagents and Ozyme will partner to distribute top quality antibodies and... - January 04, 2013 - ImmunoReagents Inc.
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering TurboLigation™ Kit, Enabling Quick Ligation of DNA Molecules in Just 5 Minutes at a Bargain Price
Combining heterologous DNA molecules is a key process in most traditional molecular cloning experiments. This process, facilitated by the enzyme DNA ligase, usually takes about 16 hours. With the TurboLigation™ Kit the reaction time is greatly reduced down to just 5 minutes without compromising the efficiency. - December 22, 2012 - MoBiTec GmbH
ImmunoReagents Signs Swiss Distributorship Agreement with LabForce Ag
ImmunoReagents, a manufacturer of high quality polyclonal antibodies and reagents used by researchers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has announced the appointment of LabForce as its new distributor in Switzerland. ImmunoReagents and LabForce will partner to distribute top quality... - December 20, 2012 - ImmunoReagents Inc.
2012 - An Award-Winning Year for SFL
This year, SFL’s multifunctional expertise has been independently recognised through two important business awards. In July, Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani, Managing Director of the company, received the Open University Business School’s Alumni Award Outstanding Contribution to an... - December 19, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Stevens Wins NSF Grant for International, Multidisciplinary Partnership to Study the Amazon River
Dr. Michael Bruno leads cross-disciplinary effort to observe and model a globally critical coastal maritime system. - December 15, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, Introduces New Multiplex Secretion Gene Expression System for Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus subtilis has become an increasingly popular host for recombinant protein expression. With its ability to secrete protein directly into culture media, and designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an organism that is Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS), the majority of industrially-produced enzymes are expressed in Bacillus species such as B. subtilis. To address this, MoBiTec introduces the new Bacillus subtilis Multiplex Secretion Expression System. - December 13, 2012 - MoBiTec GmbH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Bioo Scientific is Attending the 2012 AOAC INTERNATIONAL Annual Meeting
Bioo Scientific is featuring its innovative food safety testing kits at the 2012 AOAC Annual Meeting later this month. - September 12, 2012 - Bioo Scientific
Stevens and Weirton Area Port Authority Collaborate to Establish Resilient Ports
To sustain an acceptable performance level despite disruptions, the Weirton Area Port Authority turned to the experts at Stevens Institute of Technology School of Engineering and Science and Howe School of Technology Management to create a resiliency plan in the event of an emergency. - September 12, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Breakout Discussion Groups Announced at CHI's Immunogenicity Summit 2012 in Bethesda, MD, Oct. 10-12
Delegates now have the option to choose from 10 moderated breakout discussion groups at this industry leading event facilitated by FDA and industry and academic experts. - September 11, 2012 - Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya Awarded NSF Grant to Study Ultra-Cold Quantum Control
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Associate Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate light-matter interactions in ultracold atomic and molecular systems in order to provide new methods of quantum control. - September 08, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
SFL’s Managing Director and Head of UK Office to Speak at DIA Combination Products Workshop in Basel, Switzerland
SFL’s team to provide delegates with an understanding of the regulatory framework for drug/device combinations and drug/companion diagnostics in the EU. - September 08, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, Closes Distribution Agreement with VIDIA Ltd., Czech Republic, to Distribute ELISA Kits for Human Medicine and for Environmental Monitoring
VIDIA Ltd. is a private Czech biotechnological company with its own research and development department that closely cooperates with The Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, hospitals and universities. VIDIA is producer of diagnostic kits for human medicine and for environmental monitoring. MoBiTec distributes products from several international companies in Germany and across the world, next to its own product line. - September 07, 2012 - MoBiTec GmbH
Pipette.com Release Company Brand Pipette Tips
Leading distributors for the industry’s best pipettes and pipette accessories, Pipette.com has recently announced that the company will now be offering their own brand of pipette tips directly to their client base. The company’s brand of tips has been designed based on their 16-years of... - September 02, 2012 - Pipette.com
VIRUN® Receives Eighth Notice-of-Allowance for Patent Applications and Introduces New “Space” Within Industry
After only a short while, VIRUN has obtained numerous Notice-of-Allowances and several patent grants for its nano-encapsulation technologies that allow non polar compounds, such as CoQ10 and Omega-3 EPA DHA, to dissolve clearer and shelf stable into foods and beverages. With this increase in patent proliferation, VIRUN introduces the NUTRA-BIOsciences™ platform to accelerate the expansion and exclusivity of new and added-value food/beverage products. - August 30, 2012 - VIRUN
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Opens New Accelerator Facility, Significantly Expanding Capabilities at Its Bioscience Park Ctr in the Fitzsimons Life Science District
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) opens its new $8 million Accelerator facility today, expanding its Bioscience Park Center (BPC) by roughly 50% with this state-of-the-art 37,000-square-foot structure. The new accelerator space is leasing to existing tenants graduating from the adjacent Incubator Building and other companies in the growth stage. - August 22, 2012 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
Stevens Researcher Wins Prestigious NSF Special Creativity Award
NSF awards Dr. Sukhishvili the Special Creativity Award for innovative research on multilayer films. - August 16, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology