Biotech/Biomedical/Health News

Friday, January 28, 2011

• FGM, Inc. on Winning Team to Provide Transition, Integration and Sustainment Expertise for ENCORE II Strategic Knowledge Integration Web (SKIWeb) Contract --- RESTON, Va., Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 12:00 PM
  FGM announced today that it has been selected as a subcontractor by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) to support the Department of Defense's SKIWeb contract, awarded under the Defense Information Systems Agency's ENCORE II contract. Under the subcontract, FGM will deploy their innovative solutions to help transition, integrate, operate, maintain, and sustain SKIWeb as an enterprise service for PEO-GES. SAIC chose teammate FGM, Inc. to fully execute the task order based on FGM's demonstrated understanding and proven ability ... read more
• SignatureMD Announces Partnerships With Cutting-Edge Laboratories, Testing and Screening Companies to Optimize Patient-Doctor Offerings --- SANTA MONICA, CA
  Posted at 12:00 PM
  

  SANTA MONICA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/28/11 -- SignatureMD, a California-based consumer healthcare services company transitioning primary care physicians' practices to the personalized medicine model, has announced strategic partnerships with Genova Diagnostics and Life Line Screening. Both of these companies provide high level, advanced preventative healthcare testing and screening services that support the SignatureMD concierge physician's prevailing goal of identifying and addressing health risks before they become health problems. As SignatureMD continues to expand and establish a growing national presence, ... read more
• Book.Defy Announces New Service to Help College Students Exchange Textbooks --- AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 11:53 AM
  Rising textbook prices have long plagued college students. New and used book prices keep increasing while students get less money each semester. In honor of the second "Data Privacy Day", we are announcing our new social network that is dedicated to privacy and helping college students privately and safely swap their used textbooks. Unlike other controversial "social networking websites" Book.Defy (http://www.bookdefy.com) collects minimal personal information and strives to maintain user privacy. Every penny counts for most college students. The buying ... read more
• JAOtech Launches the World’s First Smart HD LED TV for Healthcare --- TRUMBULL, Conn.
  Posted at 11:31 AM
  

  JAOtech, the leading manufacturer of bedside Smart Terminals for hospitals, is to unveil the world’s first large screen ultra-thin medical LED TV with built-in computer, aimed specifically at healthcare applications such as patient entertainment and clinical access. The 40” Inix will be launched in North America ... read more
• New Website Posts Range of Blogs for Busy Graphic Arts Professionals --- PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 11:30 AM
  The Printing Impressions Group announces the launch of Printing's Best Blogs (PrintingsBestBlogs.com), a handy Website that brings leading blogs of interest to graphic arts professionals together in one place. Topic areas addressed by the postings include Sales & Marketing, Business Management, Print Production, Mailing/Postal, Cross-Media, and much more. The site features bloggers from the Printing Impressions (PIworld.com), In-Plant Graphics and packagePRINTING magazine Websites, supplemented by third-party blogs aggregated from sources such as industry associations, independent consultants and pundits, and other stakeholders. Blogs ... read more
• Video and Stills from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Available on thenewsmarket.com: UK Government and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Announce New Commitment to Eradicating Polio --- NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 11:29 AM
  Get content from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at: http://www.thenewsmarket.com/Releases/StoryDetailPage.aspx?GUID=edb04e54-24b1-41bc-b1f7-aac03a4e0b31&lr=ls British Prime Minister David Cameron said today that the United Kingdom would double its current contribution to polio eradication. Mr. Cameron called on other donors to back the Global Polio Eradication Initiative as he announced the UK's commitment that will see an extra 45 million children fully vaccinated against the disease. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Bill Gates announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has ... read more
• Talent Plus' Health Care Talent Online® Assessments --- LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 11:11 AM
  Talent Plus is pleased to offer Clinical and Non-Clinical Health Care Professional Talent Online® Assessments (TOAs) to health care organizations for front line selection and development. Through the use of these assessments, organizations can increase patient satisfaction and employee engagement and reduce turnover -- saving money and improving outcomes which can include: diminished medical errors and infection rates, better team dynamics, increased caring and empathy, refocused patient centricity, improved efficiencies and processes and the ability to do more with less. (Logo: ... read more
• Company Profile for Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  Posted at 10:40 AM
  

  Concert Pharmaceuticals is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on applying the company’s DCE Platform™ (deuterated chemical entity platform) to create novel and differentiated small molecule drugs. Concert’s approach leverages known activity and safety of existing drugs to reduce time, risk and expense of drug research ... read more
• Company Profile for Colorado BioScience Association
  Posted at 10:40 AM
  

  The Colorado BioScience Association is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for Colorado's growing biosciences industry. With more than 400 members, CBSA actively works to promote the growth of the industry by working for a better business environment, grow the state's biotech workforce, fight for ... read more
• Lockerz Debuts Original Web Series 'The Homes' Starring Chelsea Kane (Formerly Staub) --- SEATTLE, Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 10:00 AM
  Lockerz, a social commerce company with nearly 18 million members worldwide, today announced the debut of its second original content series. "The Homes" stars Chelsea Kane (formerly Staub, Jonas LA) as a girl relocated with her family from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh, and the adventure that ensues as she makes her way home, along with her new next-door neighbor and his band. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110128/LA38192) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101207/MM13819LOGO) "The Homes" series consists of 12 episodes, eight to 10 minutes each. The ... read more
• Incoming State Attorneys General Association President McKenna and FTC Consumer Protection Director Vladeck to Address Online Protection at MAAWG --- SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 10:00 AM
  Rob McKenna, the incoming president of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), and David Vladeck, head of the U.S. consumer protection bureau, will both keynote the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG) meeting in February, which will focus on protecting consumers in an evolving cyber future. The four-day, multi-track event will explore the latest strategies to thwart spam and online threats in sessions organized around global public policy, technology updates, collaboration, industry training and best practices development. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070124/CLW180LOGO ) The ... read more
• InSys Consulting Expands Management Team with Appointment of Second Technical Director --- ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 9:56 AM
  InSys Consulting Services, Inc. announces the expansion of the company's management team with the appointment of Deborah Blomfield as Technical Director. "Deborah is a person I've known for years, and have had the pleasure of working with in previous roles," said Linda Magnusson-Rosario, President and CEO. "I was always impressed with her performance, abilities and people skills, as well as her understanding of the business. She's the kind of person you'd love to have on your team, and it's a ... read more
• Video and Stills from Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Available on thenewsmarket.com: Sneek Peak at New Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Ads --- NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 9:32 AM
  Get content from Bridgestone Americas, Inc. at: http://www.thenewsmarket.com/Releases/StoryDetailPage.aspx?GUID=3d8bfde5-0ba5-4c91-b08e-3696e3b04c3b&lr=ls Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations will unveil two new commercials during Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 7 from Arlington, Texas. The Bridgestone brand will also continue to serve as title sponsor of the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLV Halftime Show featuring the Black Eyed Peas. This is the fourth consecutive year Bridgestone brand has developed commercials and served as Halftime Show sponsor for the Super Bowl. Available content includes still images, soundbites from Bridgestone executives ... read more
• Amazing Charts EHR Users Go Mobile With New iPhone/iPad App --- NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
  Posted at 9:31 AM
  

  NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI -- (Marketwire) -- 01/28/11 -- AmazingCharts.com, Inc., a leading developer of Electronic Health Record (EHR/EMR) systems, today announced a new software App that gives medical practitioners mobile access to their Amazing Charts records from an iPhone, iTouch, and iPad. The new App, AC OnCall, is available at the iPhone App Store for a one-time charge of $24.99. "AC OnCall is the obvious extension of Amazing Charts, allowing providers to handle their after-hours patient calls with ... read more
• Redfin Opens in Denver --- DENVER, Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 9:30 AM
  Redfin, a technology-powered brokerage that seeks to change the whole real estate game in consumers' favor, today expanded to the Denver metropolitan area, bringing to Colorado the company's trademark combination of consumer advocacy, transparency and value. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070426/SFTH054LOGO) Unlike almost any brokerage in the state, Redfin pays its agents bonuses based on customer satisfaction, not commissions. And Redfin's award-winning website is the first to offer Denver-area consumers access to a property's complete price history straight from the database that brokers use ... read more
• Pfizer Chief Medical Officer Freda Lewis-Hall Named 2011 Woman of the Year by The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association --- FAIRFIELD, N.J., Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 9:15 AM
  The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) announced that its 2011 "Woman of the Year" is Freda Lewis-Hall, MD, chief medical officer of Pfizer. In her distinguished 30-year career, Dr. Lewis-Hall has held leadership roles in direct patient care, academics, media, government, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110128/DC38263) "I am deeply honored to be named Woman of the Year by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association," said Dr. Lewis-Hall. "HBA has been an agent of positive growth for many women who have made great contributions to the ... read more
• BioTime Acquires Assets of Cell Targeting, Inc. --- ALAMEDA, Calif.
  Posted at 9:00 AM
  

  BioTime, Inc. (NYSE Amex:BTX) today announced that it has acquired substantially all the assets of Cell Targeting, Inc. (CTI), a Cleveland, Ohio-based biotechnology company conducting research in regenerative medicine. The technology acquired from CTI uses peptides selected for their ability to adhere to diseased tissues. By ... read more
• VirtualScopics Schedules Fourth Quarter/Full Year 2010 Earnings Announcement --- ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 8:40 AM
  VirtualScopics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VSCP), a leading provider of quantitative imaging for clinical trials, today announced that before the market opens on Thursday, February 24, 2011 it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results. The company will host a conference call that morning at 11:00 a.m. EST. VirtualScopics' President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Markin, and Chief Business and Financial Officer, Molly Henderson, will provide a business update and discuss the company's results for the quarter and ... read more
• MyMonroeCountyFuture.com Informs Residents of Monroe County with Comprehensive Land-Use Information --- BLOOMINGTON, Ind.
  Posted at 8:39 AM
  

  The launch of MyMonroeCountyFuture.com introduces the only complete source of Monroe County land-use information, including a downloadable PDF of the proposed land-use plan, an interactive map demonstrating the proposed plan’s impact, and contact information for Monroe County’s three commissioners who will vote on it: ... read more
• Arteriocyte Receives FDA Approval to Move Forward with Critical Limb Ischemia Trial --- CLEVELAND, Jan. 28, 2011
  Posted at 8:30 AM
  Arteriocyte®, a leading clinical stage biotechnology company with offices in Cleveland, Ohio and Hopkinton, Massachusetts that develops proprietary stem cell and tissue engineering based therapies, announced today approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase I clinical trial using its Magellan MAR01(TM) technology in the treatment of Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI). The FDA Investigational Device Exemption (IDE 14522) allows Arteriocyte and its clinical partners to initiate evaluation of concentrated marrow injections (using the Magellan MAR01(TM) technology) ... read more