Category Archives: Biotechnology

Research and Markets: Biotechnology, Chemical and Materials Engineering Comprises 343 Peer-reviewed Papers

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zfmj69/biotechnology_che) has announced the addition of the “Biotechnology, Chemical and Materials Engineering” report to their offering. Series: Advanced Materials Research, Volumes 393 – 395 Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 2011 International Conference on Biotechnology, Chemical and Materials Engineering, (CBCME 2011), December 28-29, 2011, Kunming, China This book comprises 343 peer-reviewed papers on Biotechnology, Chemical and Materials Engineering, and is intended to promote the development of these subject-areas by strengthening international academic cooperation and communication, and by exchanging research ideas Continue reading

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: BioFlorida’s 9th Celebration of Biotechnology

WHAT: The community is invited to attend the 9th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology on Thursday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the RTI Biologics campus in Progress Corporate Park, Alachua, Fla Continue reading

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HemoShear to Present at Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) Conference

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –  HemoShear, LLC , a biotechnology research company and leading developer of human and animal cell-based surrogate systems for discovery and assessment …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=biology&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Biology students get schooled on the genome

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BIO Announces Governor Jon Huntsman as Keynote Speaker for the BIO Convention in China

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce that Governor Jon Huntsman, former U.S. Ambassador to China and Governor of Utah, will provide a keynote address at the BIO Convention in China to be held October 24-25, 2012 in Shanghai. Continue reading

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Coca Cola and Dow Chemical Among Companies to Bring Consumer Focus to 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Biofuel and biobased product company executives, scientists and government officials from across the globe will speak in breakout sessions at BIOs 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. The worlds largest industrial biotechnology conference for business leaders, investors, academics and policymakers in biofuels, biobased products, renewable chemicals, synthetic biology, food ingredients and biomass comes to Orlando, April 29 May 2 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center. As widely used consumer products continue to join the biobased economy, speakers at the World Congress will highlight this growing biobased economy, in which homegrown biomass resources are transformed into consumer products, said Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIOs Industrial & Environmental Section Continue reading

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Thursday Sector Leaders: Biotechnology, Computer Peripherals

In trading on Thursday, biotechnology shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.2%. Leading the group were shares of Human Genome Sciences (HGSI), up about 101.9% and shares of Anthera Pharmaceuticals (ANTH) up about 15.2% on the day. Continue reading

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BIO Submits Comments on FDA Draft Guidances on Biosimilars

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) submitted comments yesterday to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on three draft guidance documents on biosimilar products. Continue reading

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Leaders in Science, Advocacy to Judge 2012 Biotech Humanitarian Award

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced a distinguished panel of judges who will evaluate nominations for the fourth annual Biotech Humanitarian Award and select the 2012 Honoree. BIO created the Award to recognize an everyday hero who has helped to heal, fuel and feed the planet through their work in or support of biotechnology. Nominations for the Award will be accepted online through the April 20, 2012 deadline Continue reading

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Needham & Company, LLC Hires Chad Messer as Senior Research Analyst Covering Biotechnology Companies

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Needham & Company, LLC, a privately held, full-service investment bank, announced today that Chad Messer recently joined the firm as a Senior Research Analyst covering the biotechnology sectors. He will be based in the firms New York office. Continue reading

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Innovative Industrial Biotechnology Companies to Present to Investors, Discuss Investment …

April 19, 2012 – During BIO’s 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, presenting companies will cover advanced biofuels, renewable chemical platforms, and biomass conversion technologies. Company executives will make formal 25-minute presentations showcasing new technologies, accomplishments, milestones, value proposition, and business case. Event will also include panel discussing investment opportunities and funding sources to help identify right funding for clean tech business. Continue reading

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Biotechnology Patenting and Intellectual Property to be Highlighted at 2012 BIO International Convention

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Recent court decisions and ongoing implementation of the America Invents Act are certain to impact the life sciences industry. The 2012 BIO International Convention will feature an educational track devoted to Biotech Patenting and Tech Transfer to discuss legal and legislative developments and how they are likely to impact biotech companies. Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), this years global event for biotechnology will take place June 18-21, 2012 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, MA. Continue reading

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New England Biolabs Receives ISO 13485 Certification

IPSWICH, Mass., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – New England Biolabs, Inc. (NEB), an industry leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications, has been granted ISO 13485:2003 …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=biology&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Celgene Riding Molecular Biology ‘Revolution’: CEO

Investors are suddenly hot for biotechnology, and that helps Celgene , CEO Robert Hugin told CNBC Thursday. "There's confidence in the technology transformation that's happening," he told Closing Bell . "People are really beginning to capitalize on the revolution in … Continue reading

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Don't forget to stop by for your Experimental Biology News!

Sci will be at the Experimental Biology meeting this year in San Diego, blogging on behalf of the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. [More]Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=biology&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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TapImmune Appoints Dr. Robert Florkiewicz as Senior Director of Molecular Biology & Virology

SEATTLE — TapImmune Inc. has announced that Robert Florkiewicz, Ph.D., has been appointed Senior Director of Molecular Biology & Virology.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=biology&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Students compete in 30th annual biology olympics

It was brains not brawn that helped Olympians go for the gold Friday in the Lehigh Valley. They were matching wits at Cedar Crest College for the 30th annual biology Olympics. "This is really a chance for the students to … Continue reading

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Biology may protect females from autism, study finds

A new study sheds light on why autism spectrum disorder affects four times more boys than girls – it may be that the biology of females protects them from becoming autistic.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=biology&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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County Board of Freeholders honors Millburn High School biology teacher

The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders honored Millburn High School biology teacher Susan Arrigoni during its Feb. 1 meeting held at the Hall of Records.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=biology&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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YSU marks 6th Biology Day

Youngstown State University biology students presented about 15 studies spanning topics from plants to animals and bacteria.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=biology&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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