Social in Biological Technology

Edmonton's Technology Community: Using Social Media to Raise Awareness

Edmontonians magazine is partnering with FusedLogic to raise the profile of the Edmonton technology community and its companies and prove how effective use of social media can positively impact businesses. Edmonton, AB (PRWEB) October 27, 2008 -- Edmontonians, a monthly...

Six Sigma and Social Media: Tools for Reducing Costs, Improving Processes

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Pairing traditional quality tools with innovations like social networking and multi-channel marketing are helping organizations reduce waste, meet customer expectations and stay afloat financially in today's market. At How Process Improvement Leaders P...

CryoPort Creates Personal Wall on Wallst.net's Financial Social Community, my.wallst.net

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CryoPort, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CYRX) (http://www.CryoPort.com ) will be updating the investment community through their personal profile on MyWallst.net available at http://www.wallst.net . The dynamic profile will include interviews with com...

FDA Issues Approvable Letter for LUVOX(R) CR (Fluvoxamine Maleate) Extended-Release Capsules for the Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

PALO ALTO, Calif., Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAZZ ) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an approvable letter for Once-A-Day LUVOX(R) CR (fluvoxamine maleate) Extended-Release Capsules, for which Jazz Pharmace...

Scientists Using Social Media to Inform Lab Purchasing Decisions

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Life scientists are highly engaged users of a variety of social media, according to preliminary results of a worldwide study of more than 1,500 scientists released today by BioInformatics, LLC, a leading provider of market research services. The survey, ...

Changing perspectives on social networks

Little I write about these days stirs as much feedback as my columns on the emerging social media market, the convergence of blog tools, search, social networks, and syndication technologies. Over the past six months, I've moved from being a skeptic of social networks to a cautious blogger, and ...

A social event for technology entrepreneurs

There is a new high-tech networking event starting in the city of Milwaukee. Innovation Mondays will bring together researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs from Marquette University, the Medical College of Wisconsin and the community at large. The first event takes place on Monday, October ...

Gender hormones may lend to social disorder therapies

Madison, Wis. -- Gender politics aside, every biologist knows that men and women truly are different. Social disorders such as autism constitute one area where those differences come to the fore: around 80 percent of all autism cases, for example, occur in men. Social play behaviors also diffe...

Corporate Social Responsibility - Burden, sham, or golden opportunity?

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an surging trend that has taken corporate boardrooms by storm. Government regulation in some countries along with pressure from myriad interest groups around the world is driving an increase in social responsibility initiatives and reporting. In 2005, acco...

W.M. Keck Foundation Awards $1 Million to Hutchinson Center Scholar to Study How Cells Go Awry

... young scientists in pursuit of groundbreaking biomedical research. Shou, an assistant member of the Center's Basic Sciences Division, studies social interactions between cells. Her lab set up an artificial system in which two sets of yeast cells are forced to cooperate when each lacks the ability t...

SAPHRIS(R) (asenapine) Meets Primary Endpoint in Long-Term Extension Study in Patients With Predominant, Persistent Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

...Negative symptoms of schizophrenia include apathy, lack of emotion and poor social functioning, among others. In the study, these symptoms were assessed usin...eficits, as well as negative symptoms such as apathy, avolition, diminished social drive, poverty of speech or curbing of interest, which are frequent disabli...

Study Published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health Demonstrated Once-Daily Vyvanse(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII Provided Significant Improvement of ADHD Symptoms for Children at 13 Hours After Administration

...n and there is no single diagnostic test for this syndrome. Adequate diagnosis requires the use of medical and special psychological, educational and social resources, utilizing diagnostic criteria such as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV-TR) or International Classifica...

Derma Sciences, Inc. Hires the Investor Relations Group

...creation of broadcast-ready corporate videos, podcasts, and the creation of social networking, video service, and micro-blogging accounts. The Investor Relati...ical difficulties, the success or failure of negotiations and trade, legal, social and economic risks. Additional factors that could cause or contribute to di...

Karl Strauss and GreenHouse Partner to Create Alternative Fuel from Beer Waste

...able energy is now regarded as a key characteristic of today’s era of social responsibility. “Karl Strauss has been an integral part of San Di...community and environment and now this commitment with GreenHouse shows our social awareness. We hope it sets a precedent in our region.” The GreenH...

University of Florida Shands Cancer Center Selects OnCore(r) to Support its Collaborative Research Goals

...ls from many disciplines - surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, diagnostic and interventional radiology, nutrition, and social work, as well as members from specialty medicine and surgical disciplines. Each team provides treatment options based on traditional methods, as well ...

Information warfare in the 21st century: Ideas are sometimes stronger than bombs

... intelligence for information warfare. Intelligence for information warfare must relate to components such as who the enemy's elitists are, what their social structure is, and what their political and tribal affiliations are. It is important to know what symbols are significant to the opponents, what the po...

Celebrities to Gather to Support the Ninth Annual Starkey Hearing Foundation 'So the World May Hear' Awards Gala

...o the World May Hear , countless numbers of lives are touched by better hearing through Starkey Hearing Foundation missions. With the goal to heighten social consciousness on the importance of hearing, Starkey Hearing Foundation launched a hearing conservation program, Sound Matters , to educate the public...

Study Showed VYVANSE(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII Provided Significant Efficacy at 14 Hours After Administration in Adults with ADHD in an Adult Simulated Workplace Environment

...ant for adults who require ADHD symptom management at work, at home, and in social settings." In this study, investigators evaluated adults with ADHD in ...osis requires the use of medical and special psychological, educational and social resources, utilizing diagnostic criteria such as Diagnostic and Statistica...

Does Synthetic Biology Need Synthesized Ethics?

...ts applications develop, a comprehensive approach to addressing ethical and social issues is called for, especially if scarce intellectual resources are to be...nd address ethical challenges and foster a productive public dialogue about social implications," said David Rejeski, director of the Synthetic Biology Projec...

The MedZilla Report: May 2009 Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health

...to catch on to the information they can learn from social networks and the potential for exposure as a resul...th the city was asked to provide not only links to social networking sites but the usernames and passwords u...eted it," said Hopps. "It's hard to keep social networks professional -- especially when you use t...

Biovista Inc. Announces Positive Efficacy Results in a Pre-Clinical Trial of its BVA-601 Repositioned Drug for Epilepsy

...vity in the brain. Epilepsy is one of the world's oldest recognized conditions, affecting around 50 million people worldwide. Fear, discrimination and social stigma have surrounded epilepsy for centuries. Some of the stigma continues today in many countries impacting the quality of life of people with the d...

New Generation Biofuels Signs Letter of Intent with Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) of Costa Rica

...ica in terms of quality, reliability, price competitiveness, client satisfaction, and to be recognized as an important contributor to the economic and social development of the country. For additional information please visit http://www.grupoice.com/ About New Generation Biofuels Holdings, Inc ....

I Walk Because Program Gives Consumers a Voice

... - Provide Rich social Media Experience For WalkMS Participants - N...alized user experience through the use of enhanced social media applications. The site, www.iwalkbeca...e participants were recruited through a variety of social networks, and were selected as winners of the "Eve...

Novo Nordisk Convenes Policy and Clinical Experts at Diabetes Media Summit

...stasis management, growth hormone therapy, and hormone therapy for women. Novo Nordisk's business is driven by the Triple Bottom Line: a commitment to social responsibility to employees and customers, environmental soundness and economic success. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs more than...

A-WIT Technologies Releases World's First Low Cost C Stamp(TM) Based Biotechnology Laboratory in a Box

...g about A-WIT Technologies' Biotechnology kits, A-WIT's President, Dr. Orlando Hernandez stated, "In the spirit of staying true to our mission of social entrepreneurship and improving engineering education across the world, we have put together a very affordable set of electronics parts, equipment, and...

NCIIA Honors Top Collegiate Biomedical Engineering Teams

...n. For more information, please see http://www.nciia.org/competitions/bmeidea . About the NCIIA The NCIIA achieves positive and sustainable social and environmental impact through technological innovation by providing end-to-end service grants, mentoring and other experiential resources to higher...

Calvert Research Licenses Novel Technology to Treat Age Related Macular Degeneration from Tulane University

...lleges offering degrees in architecture, business, law, liberal arts, medicine, public health and tropical medicine, the sciences and engineering, and social work. About Calvert Research, LLC: Established in early 2005 to work with early-stage biotechnology companies to advance their lead drug candidat...

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

...een especially strong growth, combined with the new offering of Century of social Sciences(TM) that delivers comprehensive backfile and cited reference data...etroleum & Minerals in Saudi Arabia. "Recent sales of Century of social Sciences reflect the important role historical research plays in driving i...

Sinovac Begins the Production of Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine

...his delegation, Li Keqiang emphasized the need for preventative vaccines and praised Sinovac for its efforts towards infectious disease prevention and social responsibility. About Sinovac Sinovac Biotech Ltd. is a China-based biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the research, development...

Americas on the Waterway Supports US Oncology Foundation

... US Oncology employees enjoy after work social and pledge drive THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks t...nds, Texas , employees of US Oncology, Inc . delighted in an after work social and pledge drive to support the US Oncology Foundation . (Photo: ...

Walsh College and Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services Team Up To Offer New Series of 'Take Charge' Workshops for the Unemployed

...d Community Services partnership, Walsh will launch the next round of "Take Charge" workshops on June 8. Workshop topics range from Microsoft Word to social Media to Statistics to Job Search Strategies. "Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services is pleased to participate along with Walsh Coll...

China's Vice Premier, Li Keqiang, Visits Sinovac to Inspect H1N1 Vaccine Production Preparation

...or the country in controlling the spread of this virus. Chen Zhu, Minister of Ministry of Health, commented that Sinovac is a company which has social responsibility. Mr. Weidong Yin, Chairman, President and CEO of Sinovac, commented, "We were excited to showcase to China's Vice Premier our si...

Microsoft Signs Agreement With Merck & Co. Inc. to Acquire Assets of Rosetta Biosoftware, Strengthening Position in Life Sciences Industry

...he past 12 years Microsoft has steadily increased its investments in health, with a focus on addressing the challenges of health providers, health and social services organizations, payers, consumers, and life sciences companies worldwide. Microsoft closely collaborates with a broad ecosystem of partners an...

FDA Approves Labeling Change for VYVANSE(R) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII to Include Supplementary Clinical Data Supporting Efficacy at 13 Hours Postdose in Children Aged 6 to 12 with ADHD

...n and there is no single diagnostic test for this syndrome. Adequate diagnosis requires the use of medical and special psychological, educational and social resources, utilizing diagnostic criteria such as Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV-TR) or International Classificati...

Cimzia(R) (certolizumab pegol) Provides Long-Term Remission and Response Rates in Infliximab-Refractory Crohn's Patients

...fe as measured by the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire (a validated tool assessing bowel symptoms, systematic symptoms, emotional function and social function) by Week 26. (Abstract #S1058) Efficacy Independent of IFX Dosing : Cimzia(R) (400 mg) was efficacious in rapidly inducing a clini...

Reorganizational Healing Provides Access to Greater Quality of Life, Reduced Stress

...nizationalhealing.com . The Global Gateway Foundation is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization founded to serve as a scientific, social and philanthropic catalyst to support healing, wellness and the dignity and integration of global humanity www.globalgatewayfoundation.org . ...

Information warfare in the 21st century: Ideas are sometimes stronger than bombs

... intelligence for information warfare. Intelligence for information warfare must relate to components such as who the enemy's elitists are, what their social structure is, and what their political and tribal affiliations are. It is important to know what symbols are significant to the opponents, what the po...

TED Conferences Announces 25 TED Fellows for TEDGlobal in Oxford

...ing featured in the online Fellows directory and participating in a private social network. Later this year, TED will choose 20 of this year's TED and TE... network for Middle Eastern youth Xavier Alpasa, SJ (Philippines) -- social entrepreneur; pastor; director, Loyola College Culion; founder, Rags2Rich...

DFG establishes 14 new research training groups

...three Mexican research institutions in the area of social and cultural globalisation research. One area of s... In addition, the theoretical and purely empirical social sciences are also to be combined with language- an... sciences. In addition, related questions from the social sciences and law are to be explored as well. (Host...

US Oncology Named 2009 Laureate by IDG Computerworld Honors Program

...echnology companies, nominates individuals and organizations around the world whose visionary applications of information technology promotes positive social and economic progress. About US Oncology US Oncology, Inc., headquartered in the Houston area, works closely with physicians, payers, manufa...