Economic in Biological Technology

Studies Presented at International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease Reveal Substantial Economic Costs and Caregiver Burden Associated with Alzheimer's Disease

VIENNA, Austria, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN ) and Wyeth (NYSE: WYE ) presented information this week at the Alzheimer Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) from seven posters and one podium presentation ab...

Leading for Growth in the New Economic Reality Includes Vision and Innovation

DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman outlines leading in a dynamic and unpredictable world at Wharton Leadership Conference. Philadelphia, PA (Vocus) June 16, 2009 -- As the global recession has changed the landscape of many markets DuPont serves, the company is well-positioned t...

Top CEOs Declare America's Manufacturing Sector Requires Pro-Industry Policies, Capital Management and Innovation to Maintain Economic Leadership

DETROIT, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Business, nonprofit and advocacy leaders today have called for a recovery of the manufacturing sector that includes enacting pro-industry policies and regulation that drive research and development, managing capital and investment, and creating new demand th...

Web of Science(R) Renewals Remain Strong Despite Tough Economic Climate

PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare and Science business of Thomson Reuters reported today that, despite difficult economic times, renewals of Web of Science (R) have remained strong, and many existing customers have even added new content to their portfolio of produc...

MichBio Leader Cites New Senate Biosciences Task Force and House Subcommittee as Evidence of State's Growing Awareness of Industry's Economic Importance

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaking to a crowd of more than 170 bioscience leaders at the MichBio Annual Meeting in Ann Arbor Wednesday night, Stephen Rapundalo, Ph.D., MichBio president and CEO, said that a growing awareness by state legislators of the industry's economic ...

BioMS Medical to present at Alberta Economic Forum in Geneva

Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: MS EDMONTON, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - BioMS Medical Corp (TSX: MS), a leading developer in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), today announced that Mr. Kevin Giese, President and CEO, will present at a session entitled "Leveraging on energy wealth...

Midwest Research Institute Expands in Kansas to Support Regional Economic Development in Animal Health, Biosecurity, and Bioenergy Sectors

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One of the nation's leading independent research institutes is expanding in Kansas as the region's scientific assets align to support the critical mission of protecting the American food supply and to develop urgently needed bioenergy solutio...

Prime Health Network and Its Patients Thrive in Tough Economic Times on the InstaMed Network

PHILADELPHIA, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- In an economic environment where many healthcare providers are facing steep challenges, Prime Health Network and its patients are thriving with help from InstaMed. By utilizing InstaMed's industry leading healthcare payments network and platform, Prime Healt...

How Long Will the Economic Downturn Affect the Dental Biomaterials Market?

Despite minimal growth in 2009, the US dental biomaterials market will rebound to reach upwards of $230 million by 2013, according to Millennium Research Group WALTHAM, Mass., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Millennium Research Group's (MRG's) US Markets for Dental Biomaterials 2009 r...

Increasing Economic and Business Risks Will Transform the Global Life Sciences Industry

Largest Companies Require Most Dramatic Changes NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global life sciences industry struggles to manage rising risk, more than 40 percent of executives surveyed from companies with revenues of at least US$15 billion say that their companies need to institute...

Healthcare Executives Will Discuss How Best to Spend Economic Stimulus Money at June Conference

Invitation-only event brings together healthcare C-suite leaders, policymakers, and architects to explore challenges and opportunities of integrating technology into healthcare facility design and care processes NEW YORK, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthcare Infor m atic s Magazine, the on...

Life Science Labs Reacting to the Economic Crisis

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientists engaged in biological research and drug discovery are bracing for expected cuts in their 2009 lab budgets. BioInformatics, LLC ( www.gene2drug.com ), the premier research and advisory firm serving the life science market, has released preliminary...

Despite Economic Woes, Physician Compensation Increases

DETROIT, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. (SullivanCotter) has published its 16th 2008 Physician Compensation and Productivity Survey Report, the industry standard. Notable findings this year include an average salary increase of 4.4% for specialists and 4.0% for ...

Patient Safety in Challenging Economic Times is Focus of NPSF Annual Congress on May 20-22

BOSTON, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the increased risk to patient safety in an economic downturn, the National Patient Safety Foundation has announced that the 2009 NPSF Patient Safety Congress will directly address this issue through an extensive program of educational sessions desi...

Highlights of Economic and Business Growth in the Tampa Bay Region (News Briefs)

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- News briefs concerning economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region from the Tampa Bay Partnership: Draper Labs Acquires Manufacturing Site in Tampa Bay The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory bought a 41,000-square-foot building in St...

Histogen Featured on Economic Report Television Series

Histogen, Inc., a regenerative medicine company developing solutions based on the products of newborn fibroblasts, will be featured in an upcoming segment of The Economic Report as part of the 21st Century Breakthroughs for Biomedical Research series. Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB...

NSD Bio Group, LLC chosen by U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission for Report on China's High Tech Sectors

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- NSD Bio Group, LLC -- a North American Advisory firm -- has been tapped by the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission, to conduct special analyses on China's continuing developmental efforts in specific high-tech industries, including Biotechnology...

North Carolina's Biotechnology Investment Tops Billion-Dollar Mark; Battelle Study Quantifies Economic Dividends and Jobs

Total impact of NC's biotechnology sector is $45.8 billion, 180,007 jobs RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- North Carolina has invested more than $1 billion in its expanding biotechnology enterprise during the past 10 years, and the annual economic impact exc...

In the Midst of International Economic Crisis, VidaCura Offers a Helping Hand to Those Without Insurance

VidaCura.com helps consumers save money on home medical and wellness products FARMINGTON, Conn., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- VidaCura, Incorporated, today announced the launch of its online health and wellness store, VidaCura.com. VidaCura.com provides a comprehens...

OncoGenex increases economic interest in lead cancer drug OGX-011

VANCOUVER, July 3 /PRNewswire/ - OncoGenex Technologies Inc. and Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS ) announced today that the companies have amended their agreement and OncoGenex has elected to independently develop its lead cancer drug OGX-011. Under the amended agreement, OncoGenex i...

Highlights of Economic and Business Growth in the Tampa Bay Region

TAMPA BAY, Fla., June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- News briefs concerning the economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region from the Tampa Bay Partnership: New Cargo Service To Connect Tampa Bay With Mexico, South America In late July, Peruvian Amazon Line plans to add cargo service every 60 ...

DuPont Chief Science & Technology Officer Offers Perspectives on Science and Global Policymaking at Davos World Economic Forum

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont Senior Vice President and Chief Science & Technology Officer Uma Chowdhry offered her perspectives on the importance of science in the formation of global policy during a discussion at the World Economic Forum here today. "The role...

Highlights of Economic and Business Growth in the Tampa Bay Region

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- News briefs concerning the economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region from the Tampa Bay Partnership: Dental Supplier Announces Expansion of Tampa Bay Facility; 40 New Jobs Projected DENTSPLY International recently announced that it will me...

The World Economic Forum Announces Technology Pioneers 2008: Mondobiotech Selected

BASEL, Switzerland, November 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Economic Forum today announced 39 visionary companies selected as Technology Pioneers 2008. Mondobiotech has been selected as one of these Technology Pioneers. The Technology Pioneers 2008 were nominated by the world's leading technolog...

The World Economic Forum Announces Technology Pioneers 2008

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, November 29 /PRNewswire/ -- - The Swiss Anecova Selected The World Economic Forum has announced today the 39 visionary companies selected as Technology Pioneers 2008. Based in Lausanne, the Swiss company Anecova is one of them. The Technology Pioneers 2008 were nomin...

Resverlogix Honoured with World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer Award

ApoA-I technology is recognized for its ability to transform the treatment of cardiovascular disease TSX Exchange Symbol: RVX CALGARY, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Resverlogix Corp. ("Resverlogix") (TSX:RVX) is pleased to announce today that the ...

Highlights of Economic and Business Growth in the Tampa Bay Region

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- News briefs concerning the economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region from the Tampa Bay Partnership: SRI Launches First Major Project to Improve Port Security SRI International has been awarded a five-year, $36.5 million contract to devel...

Highlights of Economic and Business Growth in the Tampa Bay Region

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/-- News briefs concerning the economic and business growth in the Tampa Bay Region from the Tampa Bay Partnership: Tampa Bay Diamond Manufacturer to Double In Size Diamond maker Gemesis Corporation recently broke ground for a planned expansion of its Sar...

Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing Named a 2007 Economic Impact Award Finalist

HCM recognized by Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development on the basis of its strong contribution to Massachusetts economy BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing (HCM), a leading provider of aseptic manufacturing services to companies in the p...

Boundaryless: Economic Development?

Jack Welch used the word boundaryless to describe his vision for GE. Specifically, Welch wanted to do away with the hierarchical, get-seven-signatures-before-buying-toilet-paper, bureaucratic B.S. that crippled GEs ability to move nimbly into markets, execute quickly on decisions, and empower peopl...

Are We Headed for a Global Economic Collapse?

The first three days of June, the first through the third, will be most interesting to watch because thats when the G-8, US, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Britain, Canada and Russia, have their annual meeting to discuss global issues. Unfortunately, China is missing from the party, and given their...

Wisconsin Leaders Discuss Economic Development

MADISON, WI A coalition of Wisconsins economic development leaders met last week to reassess the states efforts to attract businesses and discuss strategies and tactics to fuel economic growth from within. The Governor, along with Secretary of Commerce Cory Nettles and board members of Forward...

WTN Interview with Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin: Facilitating technology growth and regional economic development is a priority

Editors Note: I had the opportunity to speak with Congresswomen Tammy Baldwin at her Madison office about her involvement in bringing more federal dollars to Wisconsin for technology development, as well as how we can spur more regionally-based economic development. Although Baldwin is best know...

Wisconsin Economic Summit Aims for a New Lease on Life

MADISON Has the Wisconsin Economic Summit run its course? With Summit IV just a few weeks away, thats a question that skeptics and supporters alike will ask about the University of Wisconsin Systems two-day short course on the states economy. The best answer, to be fair, is wait-and-see. If the...

Wisconsin Economic Summits have given a hand to states progress

MADISON In his often-quoted book, An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith laid down an economic theory that was the 18th century equivalent of todays (sanitized) bumper sticker: Stuff happens. Every individual necessarily labors to render the annual revenue of...

DEMOLetter: Draining the Economic Swamp

My good friend, Scott Beth, vice president of procurement at Intuit, has a wonderful metaphor that describes well the experience of the economic recession. It is as if the swamp was drained, and companies finally saw the old tires, rotting tree stumps, and rusting barrels at the swamp bottom. That ...

We Need Techo-Savy Leaders - Dont just blame government and education for economic problems

At last years 2002 Wisconsin Economic Summit it was suggested that we focus on expanding the high-tech sector of our economy as the quickest way to create faster economic growth and raise our per capita income above the national average. It was pointed out that our basic industries are in relative...

An In-Depth Look at Wisconsin's Mediocre Economic Report Card

A report card released Thursday gave Wisconsins economy a B average, ranking the Badger State high in areas like equity and quality of life, but giving the state gentlemans Cs for business vitality and development capacity. Numerous factors -- including layoffs resulting from the withering manuf...

Grow Wisconsin Should Help Tutor Wisconsin on Economic Growth

For the 13th straight year, Wisconsin scored an A for economic performance when the Corporation for Enterprise Development released its annual report card on the states. But not all of Wisconsins grades were as glowing, as the Wisconsin Technology Networks recent news story explained. The report ...

From Rustbelt to Techtown: Milwaukee is Building a New Image and a New Economic Reality.

MILWAUKEE Dean Amhaus, the image-conscious president of Spirit of Milwaukee , wont even mention the title of that 1970s sitcom featuring two ditzy women who worked at a Milwaukee brewery. The name of the show (lets call it L and S, in respect to Amhaus) is banned from his vocabulary and he plead...