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Business Update - Companies to pay $525M to purchase Emory's emtricitabine royalty interest
Drug Development - Emezine NDA accepted for review by U.S. FDA
Drug Development - Encouraging early data from Parkinson disease trial reported
Drug Development - Recruitment completed for Betaseron BEYOND study
Head Lice - PerFoam demonstrates safety and 96% efficacy in phase II/III study
Mergers & Acquisitions - European Commission clears Gillette merger
Addiction Medicine - Cozart RapiScan drug test detects cocaine and opiates in oral fluid
Adverse Drug Reaction - Agency issues public health advisory on transdermal fentanyl patches
Adverse Drug Reaction - Four reported deaths prompt warning about Mifeprex
Advocacy - DTC voluntary Guiding Principles receive association board preliminary approval
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Age-related macular degeneration trial data presented at conference
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Results from phase III MARINA study reported
Allergy & Immunology - Asthma and allergy sufferers need to be on high alert while traveling
Allergy & Immunology - FDA OKs reformulated Clarinex orally disintegrating prescription antihistamine
Allergy Testing - Colorimetric microarray assay for allergen-responsive IgE developed
Alzheimer Disease - Drug development company announces publication of Alzheimer preclinical studies
Anesthesia - Pennsylvania surgery centers sign agreement for anesthesia services
Anthrax - Final EPA protocol testing of anthrax sporicidal completed
Anthrax - Researchers describe findings in anthrax studies
Anthrax - Results published of phase I trial of ABthrax to prevent, treat anthrax
Antibacterial Agents - Safe4Hours lotion rolled out to school systems
Atherosclerosis - Drug-discovery company appoints new scientific advisory board
Atrial Fibrillation - ACT 3 atrial fibrillation trial enrollment completed
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Dopamine transporter genotype affects methylphenidate efficacy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - U.S. Patent office sends allowance for attention deficit, hyperactivity drug
Audiology - Untreated hearing loss costs $100 billion yearly in lost income, new data show
Avian Influenza - Vietnam to begin testing VIRA 38 against the bird flu virus
Awards - Company receives award for technology in noninvasive blood pressure market
Awards - Foundation announces Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research
Awards - Medical products company named Equipment Manufacturer of the Year by distributor
Awards - Provider to pharmaceutical firms receives The Entrepreneurial Company Award
Awards - Robert Porr receives ACHE Healthcare Executive Regent's Award
Awards - Urinalysis device maker gets award
Biotechnology - FDA requests additional data on PULMINIQ
Bioterrorism - Experts call for overseeing of BioShield procurements
Bioterrorism - Milestone reached in the development and manufacture of RiVax
Bioterrorism - Walter Reed Army institute, pharmaceutical company sign research agreement
Bipolar Disorder - Divalproex comparable to lithium in efficacy and cost
Breast Cancer - Australian-based biotech company identifies new breast cancer target protein
Breast Cancer - Cost-effectiveness of monoclonal antibody evaluated for metastatic breast cancer
Business & Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports second quarter 2005 results
Business & Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports underwriter exercise of over-allotment option
Business & Finance - Bioprocess and bioscience company reports second quarter revenues
Business & Finance - Biosciences company provides ECO-4601 update
Business & Finance - Biosciences company secures $35 million line of credit from California bank
Business & Finance - Company gets payment as part of deal to assign portion of Aeres to Syngenta
Business & Finance - Healthcare software company expects second quarter revenue of $3.8-$4.0 million
Business & Finance - Life science company reports record operating results
Business & Finance - Medical device company named to Russell 3000, 2000 and Microcap indexes
Business & Finance - Medical device maker files option plan for CEO
Business & Finance - Microbiology product maker provides trading update
Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces second-quarter 2005 earnings per share
Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports 2005 second quarter financial results
Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports first quarter financial results
Business Update - ASP adds business worth $3.2 million
Business Update - Angle Technology Group chosen to conduct state bioscience assessment
Business Update - Australian cGMP manufacturing facility opened
Business Update - Biopharmaceutical company retakes control of BPI product from Zephyr Sciences
Business Update - Breast implant provider secures two distribution agreements
Business Update - Chemical manufacturer appointed by MNLpharma
Business Update - Company announces first U.S. implant of VentrAssist
Business Update - Company completes agreement with Unimarck
Business Update - Company inks HAP Technology license agreement with Organon
Business Update - Company to amend EP-2104R clinical trial protocols
Business Update - Company's center of excellence passes ISO 9001:2000 recertification audit
Business Update - Diverse health products company forms strategic relationship with XL TechGroup
Business Update - Diversity departments face challenge in diversity and inclusion programs
Business Update - First orders of ceftriaxone injection shipped
Business Update - Increased demand for astaxanthin will be met
Business Update - Laparoscopic systems company adds medical technology companies to portfolio
Business Update - Manufacturing agreement signed for Ergothioneine
Business Update - Nutritional supplements provider opens network marketing in Germany
Business Update - Pharma company announces new headquarters and laboratory location
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company changes name to reflect corporate growth
Business Update - Pharmaceutical firm receives inspectional observations from U.S. FDA
Business Update - Pharmaceutical firm retains CIBC World Markets as strategic advisor
Business Update - Pharmaceutical, biotech execs form independent professional association ISMPP
Business Update - Pharmaceuticals company closes sale of global biologics manufacturing business
Business Update - Positive news reported from Betac product recall investigation
Business Update - Sale of Vaculok discontinued line assets announced by lab services company CEO
Business Update - Stem cell group creates governance subcommittee
Business Update - West Michigan health system breaks ground on Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion
Business Update - Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals makes winning bid to sell pharmaceuticals division
Cancer Research - Clinical trial for treatment of chemotherapy-induced anemia on hold
Cancer Research - Final clearance for phase 1 clinical trial for PV-10 obtainted
Cancer Research - ProQinase and Univ. of Duesseldorf receive grant for anticancer drug research
Cancer Therapy - INGN 241 cancer therapy triggers immune system to kill cancer cells
Cancer Therapy - Phase I clinical trial begins for CX-3543, a multiple-cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Phase II study initiated with oral Fosfluridine in actinic keratosis
Cancer Therapy - Preclinical data demonstrate direct checkpoint activation kills cancer cells
Cancer Vaccines - Company inks agreement with Merck for cancer vaccines targeting telomerase
Cardiovascular Disease - Women unaware of differences in bad and good cholesterol, survey shows
Clinical Trials - Challenges in systematic reviews that assess treatment harms outlined
Clinical Trials - IDE submitted for vascular closure system in preparation for clinical trial
Clinical Trials - Pharma firm posts information on clinical trials on the Internet
Clinical Trials - Phase 1 trial results of potential treatment for GERD and spacticity announced
Clinical Trials - Phase 2 clinical trial for hemoglobin-based blood alternative Hemospan initiated
Clinical Trials - Postoperative analgesia for infusion found to be effective, company announces
Cocaine Vaccine - Glyceride adjuvant induces protective antibodies against cocaine
Collaborations - Agreement signed for sale of U.S., Canadian consumer medicines business
Collaborations - Alliance to discover, develop reverse cholesterol transport enhancing compounds
Collaborations - Biosoftware company and GeneGo to offer interoperability
Collaborations - CRO announces collaboration with Scripps Florida
Collaborations - Collaboration agreement signed with Centocor, Inc. to create improved antibodies
Collaborations - Companies renew agreement to make mammography CAD technology more available
Collaborations - Contract manufacturer and research company announce collaboration
Collaborations - Deal signed with Japanese firms to develop anticancer therapeutic
Collaborations - Medical information provider, software developer form marketing alliance
Collaborations - Proteomics company enters research agreement with research institute
Collaborations - Research collaboration to study genetic causes of disease
Collaborations - Supply and marketing partnership signed by microarray companies
Collaborations - i-PROT labeling technology licensed to proteomics service provider
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Study suggests flavanol products might lower blood pressure
Dermatology - Advancing the treatment of skin conditions at the speed of light
Dermatology - Dermatologist addresses academy session on common nail problems
Dermatology - Dermatologists give advice on maintaining healthy hair
Dermatology - Dermatology organization discuss sunscreen benefits, pre-cancer protection
Dermatology - Hylexin eliminates dark circles under the eye
Diabetes Therapy - Development of CS-917 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes to resume
Diabetes Therapy - HPB-84 available for immediate shipment nationwide
Diabetes Therapy - Phase 3 study for inhaled insulin system initiated
Diagnostics - Respiratory pathogens rapidly identified/typed for epidemic surveillance
Diagnostics - U.S. distribution partner for heart, blood vessel assessment device announced
Diet and Nutrition - Beano introduces recommendations to accompany USDA dietary guidelines
Diet and Nutrition - Protandim dietary supplement to be available at GNC stores
Drug Abuse - Treatment admissions sharply up for methamphetamine, narcotic pain medications
Drug Delivery - Publication of key animal study results with chemotherapy adjuvant announced
Drug Development - AERx HCQ program moves into phase II trials
Drug Development - Animal studies completed for IFN-beta variants
Drug Development - Company appoints Charles Homcy to its board of directors
Drug Development - Drug developer sets $15 million financing, renin inhibitor collaboration
Drug Development - Female hormone product development completed; distribution contracted
Drug Development - Final approval granted for hydrochlorothiazide capsules 12.5 mg
Drug Development - Hepatitis C drug discovery collaboration expanded
Drug Development - Humira receives positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency
Drug Development - IND filed with U.S. FDA for pivotal phase III trial of antifungal agent
Drug Development - MVA3000 phase II trial commences for smallpox indication
Drug Development - Merck reaches clinical development milestone with adenovirus vaccine candidate
Drug Development - Pharmaceutical company files ANDA for injectable anticancer drug
Drug Development - Phase I/II trial of Lewis Y-specific antibody initiated
Drug Development - Phase II trial with Imvamune in HIV infected patients initiated
Drug Development - Phase IIb trial of cetilistat begins in obese diabetic patients
Drug Development - Quantum mechanical polarizable force field devised for biomolecular systems
Drug Development - Randomization completed for phase III TRIUMPH efficacy trial of Eculizumab
Drug Development - U.S. FDA grants clearance for Parallax Acrylic Resin with TRACERS-Ta
Drug Development - U.S. NIH awards $1.49 million grant to prepare blood clot drug for human trials
Drug Development - U.S. SBIR grant awarded for manufacturing antibodies in transgenic plants
Drug Development - Vista Partners initiates research coverage of anti-cancer drug company
Drug Safety - Pharmacists offer tips to help patients avoid medication errors
Drug Safety - RxWise launched as portable medication safety checking system
Drug Safety - Safety notice issued concerning products containing Coleus Forskolii
Drug Safety - U.S. FDA requests opioid drug label changes from pharmaceutical company
Ebola - Agreement signed to evaluate Tarvacin for hemorrhagic disease
Electronic Medical Records - Electronic medical record software provider adds pediatric content to system
Electronic Medical Records - Health benefits company launches secure personal health record feature online
Electronic Medical Records - Survey shows majority of consumers believe EMRs can improve medical care
Epilepsy - FDA approval for VNS therapy provides potential 2-in-1 treatment for epilepsy
Epilepsy Treatments - Levetiracetam doesn't affect pharmacokinetics of adjunctive drugs
Erythromyalgia - Findings of Yale study on primary EM linking gene mutation to pain published
Finance - Allergy vaccine maker provides trading update
Finance - American Stock Exchange lists stock of China-based pharma firm
Finance - BioInnovation SA commercial infrastructure grant awarded
Finance - Biopharmaceutical firm closes $8.5M private placement
Finance - Biopharmaceutical firm raises $36M in series B financing
Finance - Biotech company closes $20.4 million series C private financing
Finance - Biotech company reports 66% increase in sales
Finance - Biotech firm's earnings per share increased 42% to $0.88
Finance - Biotechnology company developing stem cell therapeutics grants stock options
Finance - Blood plasma volume expander maker has new trading symbols
Finance - Brachytherapy-focused corporation reports Q2 2005 consolidated financial results
Finance - Cancer-, blood-focused pharmaceutical company reports Q2 2005 financial results
Finance - Company reports strong earnings growth of 28% to $0.46 per share
Finance - Cord blood bank company reports 12% increase in revenue
Finance - Cubicin maker reports Q2 net product revenues of $25.6M, up 23% over Q1
Finance - Developer of DNA-binding protein therapeutics reports Q2 2005 financial results
Finance - Developer of immune system-based therapies announces quarterly dividend
Finance - Drug delivery, diagnostics company reports Q3 results, record revenue, earnings
Finance - GSK makes equity investment in oncology company
Finance - Generic drug company announces record Copaxone sales of $291 million in Q2
Finance - Generic drugs company reports results for first 6 months of 2005
Finance - Healthcare financial data show venture capital slumping, acquisitions shifting
Finance - Healthcare products company reports 11.1% increase sales increase in Q2 2005
Finance - Healthcare products corporation reports financial results for Q2 2005
Finance - Heart device company reports second quarter sales and earnings
Finance - Immune-based biopharmaceutical corporation signs $15 million financing agreement
Finance - Immunotherapy maker raises $0.5M in new equity
Finance - Inhaled drug maker's common stock to be delisted from NASDAQ
Finance - Laboratory company announces Q2 2005 results
Finance - Laboratory testing services company reports Q2 2005 financial results
Finance - Lexapro maker reports Q1 dip in revenues
Finance - Medical device company raises $30 million in preferred equity financing
Finance - Medical products company reports financial performance for second quarter 2005
Finance - Medical transcription company reports 74% revenue increase, $0.03 per share loss
Finance - Nanotechnology company reports loss of $0.38 per share
Finance - Neuroscience company announces $17.7M series A financing
Finance - Nutritionals, weight management products company reports Q2 2005 sales, profits
Finance - Orthopedics company reports operating results for quarter ended June 30, 2005
Finance - Orthopedics device provider prices equity offering
Finance - Pharma firm sets pricing for public offering
Finance - Pharma firm to redeem 4.75% convertible subordinated notes due 2007
Finance - Pharma firm's second quarter net income up 22%
Finance - Pharmaceutical company raises $6M in series A financing
Finance - Pharmaceutical company records loss of $0.46 per share
Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports loss of $0.59 per share
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm raises $60M
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm reports loss of $0.06 per share
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm reports option grants
Finance - QUADRAMET maker to raise $14 M through sale of common stock and warrants
Finance - Scios Inc. announces redemption of 5.50% debentures due August 2009
Finance - Specialty-pharmaceutical company reports increased net sales in Q2
Finance - U.S. NIH funding used for production of a thermostable cholera vaccine
Finance - Vascular device company announces profitability and record Q2 2005 results
Finance - Virus-focused biopharmaceutical company reports Q2 2005 financial results
Food Safety - Canadian marketing approval received on DNA IHNV virus vaccine for salmon
Food Safety - Lateral flow test approved for testing corn for aflatoxin
Gene Research - Studies may target new drugs for three parasites with common genetic core
Gene Research - The newly identified gene Egfl7 helps maintain endothelial integrity
Gene Research - Tobacco research group, genetics company set joint U.S. field trial experiment
Generic Drugs - Generic antibiotic ceftriaxone injection to become available
Generic Drugs - Pharma company receives FDA approval to manufacture Ibuprofen Tablets
Generic Drugs - U.S. FDA grants tentative approval of generic antihistamine tablet
Genetics & Genomics - Accelerated Technologies Center for Gene to 3D Structure established
Genetics & Genomics - Consortium to receive a genome-wide siRNA library
Genomics - Biotech company's research on gene expression patterns in the brain complete
Gynecology - Company announces updated labeling for Mifeprex
HIV Therapy - Pharma company receives U.S. FDA approval for Zidovudine Tablets
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - New drug targets for HIV needed
HIV/AIDS Drug Development - Small molecule inhibitor of ATM kinase suppresses drug-resistant HIV-1 infection
HIV/AIDS Prevention - U.S. Senate increases microbicide funding for a total of $42 million
HIV/AIDS Therapy - FDA grants fast track status for investigational HIV protease inhibitor
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Studies identify immature HIV virus as new target for drug design
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Uganda first lady, foundation president dedicate AIDS clinic in Kampala market
HIV/AIDS Treatment - Phase 2b dosing begun in monotherapy trial for 'oral entry inhibitor' HIV drug
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Discovery and development services company awarded NIH contract
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - Prime-boost regimen enhances potency of DNA HIV vaccines
Healthcare Access - Agreement with HCA to purchase 5 hospitals in Virginia, West Virginia signed
Healthcare Access - Long-term care facilities company announces plans for 2 new hospitals
Healthcare Access - Survey on emergency care results reported
Healthcare Coverage - Pharmacy benefit management group reports 7.2% drug trend in 2004 report
Healthcare Coverage - U.S. CMS approves benefits company's managed care coverage expansion
Hepatitis B Virus - Biopharmaceutical company comments on data from hepatitis B treatment study
Hepatitis B Virus - Phase III clinical evaluation of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate begins
Herpes Labialis - Phase 2 study of herpes labialis treatment successfully completed
Hypertension - Enrollment completed in trial of pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment
Imaging - Brachytherapy planning tool streamlines prostate cancer treatments
Infectious Diseases - Infectious disease institute, DNA technologies developer sign research agreement
Influenza Vaccine - Drug manufacturer to increase U.S. influenza vaccine capacity with new plant
Influenza Vaccine - Pharma company files for new indication of Tamiflu in Europe
Information Technology - Aetna supports program giving NJ physicians access to electronic prescribing
Information Technology - Cancer therapy systems company teams with Onco, Inc. to offer registry software
Information Technology - Free online health assessment from the American Diabetes Association available
Information Technology - Maryland hospital picks claims, remittance, denial management electronic system
Information Technology - Massachusetts medical group signs 3-year contract for IT management system
Information Technology - Pharmacy franchisor to provide discounts on electronic prescribing transactions
Information Technology - RFID technology prevents infant abduction at NC hospital, company reports
Information Technology - Wisconsin IT company launches electronic health record image viewer system
Insomnia - Study of insomnia therapy in perimenopause-menopausal women shows improvement
Legal Issues - Medical device company reports unfavorable outcome of arbitration proceedings
Legal Issues - Medical devices company wins appeal in patent infringement case
Legal Issues - Pharma company reaches settlement with Connecticut on pricing litigation
Lipid Research - Once-daily oral treatment for lipid disorders, cholesterol launched in U.S.
Lower Back Pain - Research shows low level heat wrap therapy helps low back pain
Market Analysis - Pharma competitive intelligence groups report to marketing
Marketing - Cancer drugs drive pharmaceutical success, claim marketing dollars
Marketing - Parent company to launch new markets through medical imaging subsidiary
Marketing - Zonegran maker launches pharmaceutical marketing subsidiary in Sweden
Medicaid - Collaboration formed to educate Medicaid beneficiaries on options
Medicaid - Georgia community health department awards Medicaid managed care contracts
Medical Devices - Army medical center acquires blood volume analyzer for use in burn center
Medical Devices - First total marrow irradiation using conformal delivery device performed
Medical Devices - Health system consortium signs new 3-year SUDS reprocessing, recycling agreement
Medical Devices - ISO certification issued for medical device company
Medical Devices - Medical device association applauds senate committee action
Medical Devices - Medical device company releases two new catheters
Medical Devices - Medical device deals and funding increasing, healthcare financial publisher says
Medical Devices - Study on XLIF minimally disruptive spine surgery procedure presented
Medical Devices - U.K. health institute approves PVP procedure at health service hospitals
Medical Devices - sNDA filed for Biojector 200 in FUZEON administration
Medicare - Prescription drug benefit is on the way for patients with limited income
Medicare - Survey shows cholesterol tests of Medicare patients on the rise
Menopause - Pharmaceutical company launches educational campaign about menopause for women
Mental Health - Aetna and GlaxoSmithKline cosponsor depression seminars for employers
Mental Health - Study finds animal assisted therapy can help troubled youth
Mergers & Acquisitions - Agreement reached for acquiring Greenwich Therapeutics, anti-cancer compounds
Mergers & Acquisitions - Bankruptcy court approves company's bid to acquire pain management portfolio
Mergers & Acquisitions - Biotech company exercises rights in Prima BioMed, Ltd.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Information source, systems provider to healthcare industry to merge
Mergers & Acquisitions - Japanese biopharmaceutical company to acquire Arakis for over $187 million
Mergers & Acquisitions - Manufacturer of Chinese herbal medicines completes merger with Child Vision, Inc
Mergers & Acquisitions - Oncology, acute care-focused company to acquire Guilford Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pennsylvania healthcare provider acquires eighth specialty rehab hospital
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company acquires GlycArt Biotechnology
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company acquires QdotPharma
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma company to acquire OTC brand portfolio from Bristol-Myers Squibb
Mergers & Acquisitions - Pharma services company and Aptuit enter strategic partnership
Mergers & Acquisitions - Three Quintiles Transnational business units to be acquired
Metastatic Melanoma - Human trial of gene-based interleukin-2 with electroporation technology begun
Multiple Sclerosis - Foundation raises first $5 million for multiple sclerosis research
Multiple Sclerosis - Two-year study of Tysabri with Avenox reinforces efficacy in multiple sclerosis
Mycoplasma Gallisepticum Vaccine - Response of broiler breeders after Mycoplasma vaccination evaluated
Nanotechnology - Antibiotic development program uses nanoparticle delivery platform
Neuroscience - Adult stem cell breakthrough for neurodegenerative diseases reported
Nosocomial Infections - Shower filter helps protect against waterborne pathogens
Oncology - Study of oncologists' use of cancer treatments, correlation with perceptions set
Osteoporosis - Phase I clinical trial for osteoporosis complete
Pain Management - U.S. NIH awards $197,000 grant to develop drug candidate for neuropathic pain
Parkinson Disease - Pharmaceutical company completes Parkinson disease trial
Patents - Biotech company issued patent for method of producing infectious reovirus
Patents - Cardiology device company reaches settlement with university patent foundation
Patents - Company files for U.S. patent for wireless home sleep apnea test
Patents - European patent issued for target discovery technology
Patents - Pharma company issued patent for lingual spray technology
Patents - U.K. grants patent for sensitive 'Cannabis' detection method
Patents - U.S. Patent Office grants patent for fluorescence endoscopy compact camera
Patents - U.S. patent granted for asthma treatment
Patient Safety - Guardlid launched as new child-resistant pharmaceutical packaging solution
Pediatric Vaccine - Number of injections can lead to missed vaccination opportunities
Personnel - August Watanabe, MD, named nonexecutive chair of drug discovery company board
Personnel - Barry A. Labinger named executive VP and chief commercial officer
Personnel - Biomedical company appoints Ronald W. Mink chief science officer
Personnel - Biopharma company appoints member to board
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company establishes sickle cell advisory board
Personnel - Biotech company names Jeffrey Skulsky VP, MIS
Personnel - Biotech company strengthens finance, clinical, quality management team
Personnel - Biotech group names chairman, board members for 2005-2006
Personnel - Bruce C. Hayden named chief financial officer by medical staffing company
Personnel - Cancer diagnostic devices company announces U.S., European sales management team
Personnel - Cancer diagnostic devices company names Rob Ngungu VP, quality, clinical affairs
Personnel - Disease management company names David Hollis, MD, chief medical officer
Personnel - Drug discovery company appoints new scientific advisory board
Personnel - Eve Slater, Kevin Reilly named to board of infection-focused biopharm company
Personnel - Generic pharma company announces board member resignations
Personnel - Healthcare company announces new member of board of directors
Personnel - Imaging company names Dr. Neil Dey VP of business development, marketing
Personnel - James L. Vincent named director at biopharmaceutical company
Personnel - Jim Vannelle named VP of market development by hospice care provider
Personnel - John M. Taylor III appointed to government affairs staff at pharma firm
Personnel - Joseph P. Campanelli named chairman of the board by academic medical institution
Personnel - Kimberly Popovits joins board of directors
Personnel - Kiyotaka Fujii named president, CEO by provider to healthcare, pharma industries
Personnel - Lawrence F. Bruder elected president, chief operating officer by biotech company
Personnel - Michael A. Fauman, MD, PhD, appointed to APA psychiatric diagnosis committee
Personnel - Ophthalmic products maker names Mark H. Karsch CFO
Personnel - Pharma company appoints general counsel
Personnel - Pharma company transitions board chair position
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company adds Lynn Smiley as chief medical officer
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company announces management appointments
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company appoints William Peters to board
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company strengthens its sales and marketing team
Personnel - Pharmaceutical firm appoints Carol Raphael to board of directors
Personnel - Richard J. Welter, PhD, named VP business development by pharmaceutical company
Personnel - Sue Bailey joins scientific advisory board of recombinant human enzymes company
Personnel - Supplier of healthcare personnel retains new professionals
Personnel - Surgeons' group selects president-elect
Personnel - Terry Hill named director, quality assurance and control by bio implant company
Pharmaceutical Research - Biologic treatments help improve quality of life for psoriasis patients
Pharmaceutical Research - Early access program launched for new line of genotyping assays
Pharmaceutical Research - Study examines pharma product lifecycle management
Product Licensing - Companies ink PER.C6 licensing agreement with Symphogen
Product Licensing - Generic HIV/AIDS efavirenz license granted to African manufacturer
Product Licensing - License granted to fundamental RNAi patents
Product Licensing - Life science company offering tools to contract research organizations
Product Licensing - Life sciences company licenses fundamental RNAi patent estate from Alnylam
Prostate Cancer - Centers begin study of prostate cancer patients receiving radiation therapy
Prostate Cancer - Pharma company initiates phase I study of RC-8800 for prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Phase 2 clinical trials of OGX-011 for prostate cancer initiated
Prostate Cancer - Supply agreement announced Prospera palladium-103 prostate brachytherapy
Prostate Cancer - Symposium on high intensity focused ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer
Proteomics - Antibody array to identify protein kinase expression in cell, extracts launched
Proteomics - Bioscience company offers Protran nitrocellulose membranes for protein research
Proteomics - Compounds could lead to agents with hypotensive and lipid-lowering properties
Proteomics - Maryland companies sign marketing agreement for protein immunodetection products
Psoriasis - American version of PSORIQoL test developed
RNA Research - Company to explore uses for new ribonuclease drug candidate
RNA Research - Dozens of novel human microRNAs identified
RNA Research - Papers identify human kinases involved in endocytosis
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Sorafenib NDA filing completed for advanced renal cell carcinoma indication
SARS - SARS Neugene antisense studies published
Sexual & Reproductive Health - National institute accepts clinical trial of female sexual dysfunction treatment
Smallpox Vaccine - Phase 1/2 study of attenuated smallpox vaccine candidate completes enrollment
Stem Cell Research - Biopharm company gets $35 million to create mouse embryonic stem cell library
Stem Cell Research - U.S. bone graft trial expanded to include University of Nebraska Medical Center
Stomach Cancer - From thousands of genes to a single compelling new target
Stroke - Monkey model of thrombotic middle cerebral artery occlusion developed
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Phase I study of 57-57 for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus complete
Tobacco Use - Enrollment completed in study of vaccine to prevent and treat nicotine addiction
Tobacco Use - Health plan company HMO physicians use U.S. PHS 5 A smoking cessation program
Tobacco Use - Minnesota tobacco organization board approves new stop-smoking center grants
Tuberculosis Vaccine - Single M. tuberculosis antigen protects against tuberculosis
Type 1 Diabetes - Intellectual property agreement signed for anti-CD3
Type 2 Diabetes - Pharma company initiates trial of PSN357
Type 2 Diabetes - Study evaluating drug impact on type 2 diabetes patient treatment completed
Type 2 Diabetes - Study reaffirms Diachrome improves cardiovascular disease risk in diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes - Study shows slowdown after active service puts some vets at risk for diabetes
Urology - Company updates U.S. FDA pre-market approval submission for incontinence implant
Vaccine Vector - Packaging cell line for production of lentiviral vector generated
Venous Ulcers - FDA approves protocol and initiation of confirmatory trial of OrCel
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