Synthetech Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results

ALBANY, Ore., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synthetech, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NZYM) today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended June 30, 2009. Revenue for the quarter was $4.7 million, a 5% decrease compared to revenue of $4.9 million in th...

Repligen Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Financial Results

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN ) today reported results for the first quarter fiscal year 2010, ended June 30, 2009. Total revenue for the quarter was $5,061,000 compared to total revenue of $13,660,000 for the first quarter of fiscal ye...

Nile Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Dosing of First Patient in Phase 2 Study of CD-NP for the Treatment of Acute Heart Failure

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nile Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NLTX ), a company focused on the development of novel therapeutics for heart failure patients, today announced dosing of its first patient in a Phase 2 clinical study of its lead product, CD-NP, for the treatme...

Hoya Announces First Quarter Financial Results for FY2010

TOKYO, Japan, August 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HOYA Corporation today announced financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net sales were 94.9 billion yen for the quarter, a 27.0% decrease from 130.1 billion yen in the same period last year, and operating income was 9.2 bil...

Trubion Announces Dates for Second Quarter and First Half 2009 Earnings Conference Call

SEATTLE, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trubion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: TRBN ) today announced that it plans to issue earnings results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009, after the close of market on Aug. 6, 2009. The company's earnings conference call w...

Repligen Announces Conference Call of First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results

WALTHAM, Mass., July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Repligen Corporation (Nasdaq: RGEN ) announced today that the Company President and Chief Executive Officer, Walter C. Herlihy, Ph.D., will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. EDT, to report fi...

RadMD First to Offer CME-Certified Education and Training For Medical Imaging in Clinical Trials

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- RadMD, Inc. ( www.rad-md.net ) has become the first company to offer a broad range of accredited CME courses in the area of medical imaging for pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech clinical trials. The comprehensive education a...

GreenHouse Debuts the World's First E-Fuel MicroFuelerTM in Los Angeles

Basketball Great Shaquille O'Neal, Green Celebrities and Other Investors to Attend July 30 Debut Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) - GreenHouse announced today that on July 30, 2009 it will introduce the revolutionary E-Fuel MicroFuelerTM, a portable in-home micro-refinery syste...

FDA Grants First Authorization of a Commercial 2009 H1N1 Flu Test for use During Pandemic Flu Emergency to Quest Diagnostics' Focus Diagnostics Business

MADISON, N.J., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX ), the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an emergency use authorization to the...

Surgeon Performs First Single Incision Peri-Umbilical Laparoscopic Surgery in the State of Missouri

ST. LOUIS, July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Wagner, MD, bariatric surgeon, recently performed the first outpatient single-site laparoscopic gastric banding surgery in the state of Missouri at Ballas Outpatient Surgery Center, an affiliate of Surgical Care Affiliates. (Log...

OpenQ Posts a 200% Revenue Growth in the First Half of 2009

OpenQ announces solid revenue growth for the first half of 2009 and is now serving 7 of the Top 10 pharmaceutical and 3 of the Top 5 medical device companies. Charlottesville, VA, San Diego, CA, New York, NY and Paris, France (PRWEB) July 18, 2009 -- OpenQ, a leading pr...

Essilor : First Half 2009 Revenue

- Strong Growth in First-Half Revenue, up 9.4% - Operating Margin Holds Firm Essilor International, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, today announced consolidated revenue of an estimated EUR1,663.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, representing a reported 9.4% ...

Sumavel(TM) DosePro(TM) (sumatriptan injection) Approved by FDA for Acute Migraine and Cluster Headache: First Product Featuring Novel DosePro Needle-Free Delivery System

SAN DIEGO, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Zogenix, Inc. ("Zogenix"), a privately held pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its New Drug Application (NDA) for Sumavel DosePro (sumatriptan injection) needle...

China Biologic Products Hosts its First Forum for Strategy and Development

TAIAN CITY, China, July 16 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Biologic Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBPO) ("China Biologic" or the "Company"), one of the leading plasma-based pharmaceutical companies in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that the Company hosted a ...

Microbix Files First Patent Applications On Novel Technology Platform For Large Semen Sexing Market

Company seeks partner to commercialize the technology TORONTO, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX:MBX) announced today that it has filed key patent applications based on its novel semen sexing discoveries and that it will now embark on the path to commercialization ...

Bio/Data Corporation Launches vW Select(TM) - The World's First and Only Complete Ristocetin CoFactor Assay

vW Select Significantly Reduces Laboratory Variability and Provides Clinicians with More Reliable Test Results HORSHAM, Pa., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bio/Data Corporation announced the launch of vW Select(TM), the world's first all-in-one Ristocetin CoFactor Assay. vW Select is the firs...

febit First to Offer Newly Published Mouse Genome on a Chip for DNA/RNA Detection and Enrichment

febit Technology Enables the Conversion of New Sequence Data into Biochips for Gene Expression Profiling and Sequence Capture for Next-Generation Sequencing Within Days LEXINGTON, Mass. and HEIDELBERG, Germany, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- febit holding gmbh announced today the launch of the f...

Scientists create first electronic quantum processor

New Haven, Conn.A team led by Yale University researchers has created the first rudimentary solid-state quantum processor, taking another step toward the ultimate dream of building a quantum computer. They also used the two-qubit superconducting chip to successfully run elementary algorithms, ...

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EasyMax™ is a small and powerful lab reactor system for the synthesis lab and synthetic organic chemist - heating and cooling without an additional cryostat. For a limited time, METTLER TOLEDO is offering a FREE TRIAL of the first automated chemistry development tool that requires no train...

YM BIOSCIENCES REPORTS DAIICHI-SANKYO ENROLLS FIRST PATIENTS IN PHASE II, FIRST-LINE LUNG CANCER TRIAL WITH NIMOTUZUMAB

MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - YM BioSciences Inc. (NYSE Amex: YMI , TSX:YM, AIM:YMBA), a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development, today reported that its li...

Virtify, Inc. Delivers Industry's First Enterprise Content Compliance Software Suite for Life Sciences Companies

First and only Web-based solution for managing compliance and regulated content throughout the product lifecycle reduces costs, risk, and time-to-market SAN DIEGO, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Drug Information Association 45th Annual Meeting -- Virtify, Inc. , the market leader in enterpr...

Sinovac Receives China's First Influenza A (H1N1) Vaccine Order

BEIJING, June 19 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Sinovac Biotech Ltd. (NYSE Amex: SVA ), a leading developer and provider of vaccines in China, announced today that the Company received the first order in China to supply its influenza A (H1N1) vaccine to the Beijing government. The initial order consis...

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

New Biotechnology kits from A-WIT Technologies provide everything necessary to build a complete Biotechnology Laboratory, and support US and European power supplies. Williamstown, NJ (PRWEB) June 11, 2009 -- A-WIT Technologies releases world's first low cost C Stamp&tra...

MEDomics Announces MitoDx(TM), the First NextGen Mitochondrial Genome Diagnostic Test

Highly Sensitive Genetic Test Provides Early Diagnosis of Mitochondrial Diseases LOS ANGELES, June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- MEDomics, LLC ( www.medomics.com ) announces an innovative test for early diagnosis of mitochondrial diseases, a group of disorders that can result in neurological dysfunctio...

Assay Designs(TM), Inc. Announces Release of First Available Product for Multiplex Analysis of Heat Shock Proteins

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Assay Designs, Inc., a leading provider of immunoassay kits, antibodies, and reagents to the life science and translational research markets, has announced the release of the first commercially available multiplex assay dedicated to the analysis of heat sho...

Raptor Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient in Phase 2b Clinical Trial of DR Cysteamine for Cystinosis

NOVATO, Calif., June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raptor Pharmaceuticals Corp. ("Raptor" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: RPTP), today announced that it has dosed the first patient in its Phase 2b clinical trial, conducted in collaboration with the University of California, San Diego ("UCSD...

Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Continued Revenues and Earnings Growth in First Quarter of 2009

NEW YORK, May 27 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Biostar" or the "Company") (OTC Bulletin Board: BSPM) today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The Company reported revenue of $7,447,664 for the quarter ended March 31, 20...

Elsevier's Science & Technology Division and Science News Partner to Organize the First "Attracting Academic Talent Summit" in Beijing

BEIJING, May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Elsevier 's Science & Technology division China and Science News announced today that they will jointly organize the first "Attracting Academic Talent Summit" in Beijing on June 2, 2009, at the Beijing Rongjin International Hotel. At a time ...

Enerkem GreenField Alberta Biofuels Awarded Permit to Build World's First Commercial Municipal Waste-to-Biofuels Facility

Plant enables City of Edmonton to increase its waste diversion rate from 60 to 90% and to produce an alternative transportation fuel MONTREAL, May 20 /PRNewswire/ - Enerkem, a leading waste-to-biofuels technology company, today announced that Enerkem GreenField Alberta Biofuels (EGAB) has s...

Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches the BICEPTOR(TM) Tenodesis System, the First All-Arthroscopic Procedure for Biceps Tendon Repair

System Can Also Be Used For Mini-Open And Open Surgeries ANDOVER, Mass., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Smith & Nephew's (NYSE: SNN ; LSE: SN) Endoscopy Division today announced the launch of the BICEPTOR Tenodesis (TEEN-oh-DEE-sis) System to treat injuries to the biceps tendon in the...

Cord Blood America to Hold Conference Call on Thursday May 21st at 11 a.m. Eastern Time to Discuss 2009 First Quarter Results and Corporate Developments

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cord Blood America, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBAI), the umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation company ( http://www.cordblood-america.com ) focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells to families nationwide and intern...

Physician's Organization Makes History by Publishing U.S.'s First Adult Stem Cell Guidelines (ASCTA Drives Safe Stem Cell Practices)

The American Stem Cell Therapy Association (ASCTA) announced today the availability of the world's first clinical guidelines to allow U.S. doctors to safely begin using a patient's own stem cells to treat disease. Broomfield, CO (PRWEB) May 19, 2009 -- The American Stem...

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2009 Results

NANJING, China, May 19 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Simcere Pharmaceutical Group ("Simcere" or the "Company") (NYSE: SCR ), a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded generic and innovative pharmaceuticals in China, today reported unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009....

China Biologic Products Announces Strong First Quarter 2009 Results

TAI'AN, Shandong, May 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Biologic Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBPO) ("China Biologic," or the "Company"), one of the leading plasma-based pharmaceutical companies in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), reported strong financial results for the f...

The Institut Pasteur and Merieux Alliance Take First Step Towards a Long-Term Research Partnership in the Field of Infectious Diseases

PARIS, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institut Pasteur and Merieux Alliance have signed a letter of intent for a long-term research partnership. The Institut Pasteur and Merieux Alliance (which comprises the companies: bioMerieux, Transgene, Shantha Biotechnics, ABL and Silliker) would like...

Rodobo International, Inc. Reports Q2 and First Half of 2009

HARBIN, China, May 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Rodobo International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: RDBO), one of the leading independent dairy companies in China, reported financial results for the second quarter and first six months ended March 31, 2009. Second quarter financial hig...

China Biologic Products Announces 2009 First Quarter Results Conference Call

TAI'AN CITY, Shandong, China, May 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Biologic Products, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBPO) ("CBP," or the "Company"), one of the leading plasma-based pharmaceutical companies in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it will host a confer...

PharmAthene Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial and Operational Results

ANNAPOLIS, Md., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PharmAthene, Inc. (NYSE Amex: PIP ), a biodefense company developing medical countermeasures against biological and chemical threats, today reported financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. For t...

Tiens Biotech Group (USA) Reports First Quarter Results

NEW YORK, May 15 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Tiens Biotech Group (USA), Inc. (the "Company" or "Tiens", NYSE Amex: TBV ), http://www.tiens-bio.com , today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Revenue for the first quarter of 2009 increased 42% to $18.2 mi...

Spectral announces first quarter 2009 results

TORONTO, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Spectral Diagnostics Inc., (TSX: SDI), a company focused on bringing to market a diagnostic and a therapeutic targeting severe sepsis, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. "This quarter, we achieved an importan...