Cures in Biological Technology

Maryland Business, Academic and Biopharma Groups Underscore Commitment to Medical Innovation, Finding Cures and Supporting the Economy

ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following event was announced today by We Work for Health of Maryland: WHAT: We Work for Health of Maryland is a coalition of leaders in research, medicine, public health, academia, education, labor and business that will discuss the ...

3 strikes, you're out? Refiling of Amendment to Change Constitution to Criminalize Stem Cell Cures Shows Trouble with Anti-Cures Cause

'They've gotten the science wrong. They've gotten the law wrong. Why should we trust them to get cures right?' ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures responded today as opponents of stem cell cures refiled their measure yet again, ...

FRC Applauds New Ballot Initiative for Cures Without Cloning

Missourians Introduce New Ballot Initiative to Pursue Cures for Patients, without involving controversial Human Cloning WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, a new grassroots ballot initiative was launched in Missouri to ensure that taxpayer funds support cures for p...

Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Announces Largest Grants Slate Ever: $100 Million to Speed Delivery of Breast Cancer Discoveries, Cures

'Promise Grants' Offer Individuals, Corporations Unique Opportunities to Invest in Significant Collaborative Research Ventures DALLAS, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R), the world's largest breast cancer organization, today announced the awarding of more than $100...

Lifting federal limits on stem cell research would speed search for cures

MADISON Suppose you were asked to swing a golf club with one arm, or to write a one-fingered essay on your word processor. You wouldnt get much accomplished, would you? Or, at the very least, progress would be painfully slow. So it is for researchers in the field of human embryonic stem cells, ...

The Foundation for National Institutes of Health Announces Unprecedented Product Donation by sanofi-aventis in the U.S.

...rimary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments and cures for common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov . About sanofi-aventis Sanofi-ave...

National Institutes of Health Chooses Web of Science(R) to Power electronic Scientific Portfolio Assistant (eSPA)

...imary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov . About Discovery Logic Discovery ...

Caliper Life Sciences Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation and liquid handling, optical imaging tech...

Caliper Life Sciences' Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results Conference Call Notice

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation & liquid handling, optical imaging tec...

Magellan Diagnostic Businesses to Feature Automated Systems and Diagnostic Tests at Clinical Lab Expo

...esults. And better results help drive improved health outcomes: earlier, more-accurate diagnoses, breakthroughs that can lead to novel treatments, new cures -- innovations to enhance life. Magellan brands include LeadCare, ESA, Dynex, and TREK. ...

Lixte Biotechnology Holdings' Lead Compound, LB-1.2, Enhances the Effectiveness of Standard Cancer Chemotherapy in Animal Models

...imary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit www.nih.gov . Forward-Looking Statements This anno...

Video: Axel Ullrich Named Winner of 2009 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research

...ed the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Janssen's legacy continues to inspire Johnson & Johnson and its commitment to finding innovative cures for unmet medical needs. Visit www.pauljanssenaward.com for more information. About the Selection Committee The Dr. Paul Janssen Award i...

Caliper Life Sciences Introduces Staccato Protein Workstation for Automated Protein Sample Preparation & Analysis

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation & liquid handling, optical imaging tec...

Caliper Life Sciences to Webcast Investor Session of Open House

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation & liquid handling, optical imaging tec...

Speaker Pelosi, Call Your Science Advisor!

...and given hope to many. But embryonic stem cell research , which Speaker Pelosi has promoted , has not helped a single human being, has produced no cures or treatments, has led to the destruction of countless vulnerable human embryos, and is most noted for giving tumors to lab rats. "Speaker Pelosi...

The Foundation for Biomedical Research Wins Telly Award for Majestic

...organization devoted to educating the public about the essential role of humane animal research in the quest for medical advancements, treatments, and cures for both humans and animals. For more information visit www.fbresearch.org . ...

Sequella Commences Phase 1B Study for New Tuberculosis Drug SQ109

...rimary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov . NIAID conducts and supports resear...

Caliper Life Sciences Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation and liquid handling, optical imaging tech...

The Biotechnology Industry Organization Honors Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as Governor of the Year

...He has been a stalwart advocate of the biosciences in Georgia and truly understands the promise of our industry to provide revolutionary therapies and cures for patients, increase agricultural sustainability and develop alternative fuels. In addition, I would like to personally thank the Governor and his ...

Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository Adopts BioLife Solutions CryoStor(TM) as Standard Biopreservation Media

...standing the genetic causes of common, complex diseases. RUCDR activities will enable gene discovery leading to diagnoses, treatments and, eventually, cures for these diseases. RUCDR assists researchers throughout the world by providing the highest quality biomaterials, technical consultation, and logistic...

Cryo-Cell International, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

...hen compared to the same period in 2008. We believe that growing public interest will offer greater opportunity to help discover better treatments and cures for millions of Americans suffering from debilitating disorders such as stroke, heart disease, diabetes, breast cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's." ...

Caliper Life Sciences Announces Date and Location of its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation & liquid handling, optical imaging te...

ArunA Biomedical Announces Co-development of Fully Validated Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Kit

...bling investigators the opportunity to make faster advances in the stem cell field. Induced pluripotent cells generated from these kits can help find cures for many genetic disorders ranging from certain types of Alzheimer's to Huntington's disease. " The products will be marketed by Open Biosystems,...

Beverly Hills Surgeon Dr. Payman Simoni Applauds Obama Administration's New Direction in Stem Cell Research

...em cell researchers across the nation. The action has reversed an eight year research ban and, to many, signifies the coming of a new era of potential cures for many debilitating diseases like diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and many cancers. Among the advocates for stem cell research and technology are...

EPA Presents Initial Results from Caliper Life Sciences' ToxCast Screening Effort

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation & liquid handling, optical imaging tec...

Pathway for Biosimilars Act Protects Patients, Promotes Competition, Preserves Innovation and Creates Quality Jobs, Lilly Says

...an be insufficient to secure a fair return on the research investments needed to get the new medicine to market - thus risking the system by which new cures and treatments are found. These and other patent shortcomings are magnified for biological drugs because of their relative complexity and the greater...

Stem Cell Industry Insider Mercedes Walton Discusses President Obama's Stem Cell Executive Order

...t to develop advanced stem cell therapies that may provide new breakthrough cures and treatments for a multitude of life-threatening and devastating diseases...nt's belief in scientific progress and offers hope of better treatments and cures to millions of Americans suffering from debilitating diseases such as strok...

Magellan to Receive Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American Product Innovation Award; Three-Minute LeadCare(R) II Test Identifies Children with Lead Poisoning

...esults. And better results help drive improved health outcomes: earlier, more-accurate diagnoses; breakthroughs that can lead to novel treatments, new cures -- innovations to enhance life. Magellan brands include LeadCare, ESA, Dynex, and TREK. Available Topic Expert: For information on the listed exp...

FasterCures Rewards Two InnoCentive Solvers for Innovative Ideas to Accelerate Medical Research

...b site that focuses on Challenges that contribute to finding treatments and cures for some of the world's major diseases. It was also posted on the Public ... has the enormous potential to help medical researchers find treatments and cures to the diseases that afflict populations worldwide, as well as encourage mo...

Caliper Life Sciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation and liquid handling, optical imaging tech...

CIRM Completes Briefing Visit to Stemedica Cell Technologies

...alifornia Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) was established in 2005 with the passage of Proposition 71, the California Stem Cell Research and cures Act. The statewide ballot measure, which provided $3 billion in funding for stem cell research at California universities and research institutions, w...

ImmunoVaccine Technologies Signs Agreement with National Institutes of Health to Explore Vaccines for HIV and Malaria

...rimary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments and cures for both common and rare diseases. www.nih.gov . ...

PDS Biotechnology Corporation Finalizes Commercial Licensing Agreement with Merck Eprova AG to Utilize Merck Eprova's Enantiomers of DOTAP Chloride in Immunotherapies

...nimal and human model studies. Cancers caused by infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV) include cervical, head and neck and anal cancers. No cures exist for these cancers. Based on promising in vivo and in vitro efficacy data, PDS Biotechnology has been awarded grants by the US National Institut...

Sequella Receives SBIR Funding Grant from the NIH for Further Development of Tuberculosis Drug SQ609

...rimary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov . National Institute of Allergy ...

Caliper Life Sciences Introduces Zephyr Genomics Workstation for Automated Liquid Handling

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation & liquid handling, optical imaging tec...

AMT CEO Ronald Lorijn Steps Down

...or Glybera(R) and the filing of the marketing authorization dossier for this product. I am focused on successfully developing our drug candidates into cures for serious diseases together with the team of excellent and experienced people at our company." Ferdinand Verdonck adds: "Sander van Deventer ...

Caliper Life Sciences Announces Preliminary 2008 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Revenue Results

...aliper is aggressively innovating new technology to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and in vivo results and then translating those results into cures for human disease. Caliper's portfolio of offerings includes state-of-the-art microfluidics, lab automation & liquid handling, optical imaging tec...

University of Minnesota Receives $40 Million for Type 1 Diabetes Research

...ternally and externally to make it the center of excellence it needs to be to accomplish this goal." The collaborative effort to advance these cures will be led by Hering and Meri Firpo, Ph.D., of the Stem Cell Institute, with support from the Center for Translational Medicine, directed by Bruce Bl...

UCF professor develops vaccine to protect against black plague bioterror attack

...adly disease. Three to five doses seem to do the trick. Daniell, who was born and raised in India, has dedicated his life to finding treatments and cures to diseases that ravage poor countries. He is conducting research into seven of the top 10 diseases ranked by the World Health Organization and the Ce...

Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Announces Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Highlights

... 2.5 million people worldwide and represent an estimated global market potential of more than $1 billion. There are currently no approved cures for either condition. Early preclinical data suggest that Hsp 6/11 has the ability to elicit strong T-cell responses against HPV types 6 ...