Wednesday, June 19, 2013

• NCKU Professor Awarded Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology --- TAINAN, Taiwan
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  The Vice Dean of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) College of Medicine, Dr. Jiunn-Jong Wu, who is also distinguished professor at the NCKU Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology and Institute of Molecular Medicine, has been awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology ... read more
• Ibrutinib Phase 2 Study Results in Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Published in The New England Journal of Medicine --- SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 19, 2013
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  Pharmacyclics, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: PCYC) today announced that The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published results of a Phase 2 study evaluating the investigational oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor ibrutinib in patients with relapsed/refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) online. These data suggested ibrutinib may be effective and generally well-tolerated in patients with relapsed/refractory MCL. Results of a separate study examining the safety and efficacy of ibrutinib monotherapy for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia ... read more
• Gothic Thriller "Hemlock Grove" Back On Netflix For A Second Season --- BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 19, 2013
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  The Netflix Original Series "Hemlock Grove," a riveting and eerie mystery from executive producer Eli Roth and based on Brian McGreevy's novel of the same name, will return with a second season next year. Seasoned showrunner Charles H. (Chic) Eglee ("The Walking Dead," "Dexter," "The Shield") joins the popular series as executive producer in season two. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101014/SF81638LOGO) "The worldwide fan response to 'Hemlock Grove' was phenomenal," said Executive Producer Eli Roth. "Netflix members loved the potent combination of ... read more
• CompareNetworks, Inc. Acquires scrazzl Ltd. --- SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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  SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 06/19/13 -- CompareNetworks, Inc., a leading provider of media and platform products in web and mobile formats for the scientific and healthcare industries, announced today they have acquired scrazzl Ltd., a technology platform that links scientific products with research articles. CompareNetworks will integrate scrazzl's article analysis engine with the product directory marketplace of their life science vertical, Biocompare. Estimated to launch in late August, Biocompare product listings will include links to associated article ... read more
• Consumer Watchdog Praises Mozilla For Taking New Steps To Protect Privacy Online --- SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 19, 2013
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  Consumer Watchdog today praised Mozilla as the nonprofit foundation announced it would move forward with addition of a setting in its popular Firefox browser to block the most intrusive tracking "cookies" by default. Cookies are little bits of computer code that can be placed on a browser so that your activity can be tracked as you surf across the web. The most invasive tracking is done by sites the user hasn't even visited -- so-called 3rd-party sites, ... read more
• Ibrutinib Study Results in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Published in The New England Journal of Medicine --- SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 19, 2013
  Posted at 2:51 PM
  Pharmacyclics, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: PCYC) today announced that The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published results online of a Phase 1b/2 study evaluating the investigational oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor ibrutinib in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). Ibrutinib was shown to be safe and effective in patients with relapsed/refractory CLL or SLL, even in patients who were at high-risk due to factors such as deletion of part of chromosome 17 ... read more
• UC Davis Medical Student Elected to AMA Board of Trustees --- CHICAGO, IL
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  CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) -  Ryan Ribeira, a medical student at UC Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento, Calif., today became a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization. Mr. Riberia was installed as a trustee at the AMA's Annual Meeting. ... read more
• Syngenta's Mary-Dell Chilton named 2013 World Food Prize laureate --- WASHINGTON, June 19, 2013
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  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry today presided over a ceremony at which distinguished Syngenta scientist Mary-Dell Chilton, Ph.D., was named a laureate of the prestigious 2013 World Food Prize. The prize is the foremost international award recognizing individuals who have enhanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. Dr. Chilton and two other laureates were recognized for "revolutionary biotechnology discoveries that unlocked the key to plant cell transformation." Dr. Chilton's groundbreaking molecular research ... read more
• Justin Bieber Tickets With Premium Seating Available At SuperbTicketsOnline.com For June 30 Pepsi Center Denver Show --- MILWAUKEE, June 19, 2013
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  Fans have been so eager to attend a live show that concerts in entertainment venues around the world have been selling out. The first North American leg of the singer's tour took place from September 29, 2012, until January 27, 2013. Due to such a high demand for tickets, a second North American leg was added to the tour that begins on June 22 and wraps up on August 10. SuperbTicketsOnline.com is providing premium seating for upcoming ... read more
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Names Dinesh C. Paliwal to Board of Directors --- NEW YORK
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  Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Dinesh C. Paliwal to the Board, effective July 1, 2013. Mr. Paliwal will serve as a member of the Committee on Directors and Corporate Governance. ... read more
• Ultratech Ships First Ambient Control Laser Spike Anneal System --- SAN JOSE, Calif., June 19, 2013
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  Ultratech, Inc. (Nasdaq: UTEK), a leading supplier of lithography and laser-processing systems used to manufacture semiconductor devices and high-brightness LEDs (HB-LEDs), today announced the first shipment of its LSA201 system to a leading IDM. The LSA201 is built on a new platform that enables precise control over the gases that surround the wafer during processing (i.e., ambient control). At the customer's facility, the system will be used to develop leading-edge logic technology, mainly focusing on FinFETs. This ... read more
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces Dividend --- NEW YORK
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  The Board of Directors of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) today declared a quarterly dividend of thirty-five cents ($0.35) per share on the $0.10 par value Common Stock of the corporation. The quarterly dividend will be payable on August 1, 2013, to stockholders of record at the ... read more
• Mercy Lab Offers Faster On-demand Diabetes Testing, Cellular Studies --- CANTON, Ohio, June 19, 2013
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  Mercy Medical Center recently implemented advanced clinical laboratory diagnostics technology for conducting on-demand, Hemoglobin A(1c) (HbA(1c)) diabetes testing, as well as analysis of important red blood cell, white blood cell and platelet counts. The new system enables the hospital to provide faster, more accurate lab results for physicians and their patients, which can improve treatment decisions. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130619/CG35091-a) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130619/CG35091LOGO-b) As North America's first installation of its kind, the Sysmex Lavender Top Management®( )system, designed and manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: ... read more
• Partnerships, Licensing, Investments and M&A Deals and Trends for May 2013 in Pharmaceuticals --- NEW YORK, June 19, 2013
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  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Partnerships, Licensing, Investments and M&A Deals and Trends for May 2013 in Pharmaceuticalshttp://www.reportlinker.com/p0925641/Partnerships-Licensing-Investments-and-MA-Deals-and-Trends-for-May-2013-in-Pharmaceuticals.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Investment_Banking Partnerships, Licensing, Investments and M&A Deals and Trends for May 2013 in Pharmaceuticals Summary GlobalData's "Partnerships, Licensing, Investments and M&A Deals and Trends for May 2013 in Pharmaceuticals" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on partnerships, licensing, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the pharmaceuticals industry. The report provides detailed information on partnership ... read more
• Amgen Award For Science Teaching Excellence Honors Outstanding Teachers --- THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 19, 2013
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  Amgen is pleased to announce the nine science teachers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico who are this year's recipients of the Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence (AASTE). Now in its 21st year, the award recognizes extraordinary teachers at the kindergarten through 12th grade level who have an outstanding ability to inspire students and produce results in science education. With a long-standing commitment to science education, Amgen established the teacher awards program to promote and encourage science teaching ... read more
• Zalicus Publishes Data on Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators for the Treatment of Infectious Disease --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
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  Zalicus Inc. (Nasdaq Capital Market: ZLCS) today announced that it has published preclinical data in Science Translational Medicine showing the beneficial effects of applying the Zalicus combination high-throughput screening (cHTS) technology for the potential treatment of ebolavirus (EBOV) infections. In ... read more
• Toyota of Naperville adds Joliet, IL to service area --- NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 19, 2013
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  The entire staff of Toyota of Naperville has played a strong part in building the reputation of the dealership by providing customer service at a level almost unheard of in the automotive industry. Whereas some might fall victim to the easy temptation of double-speak and shady practices. Not only does Toyota of Naperville eschew those less than desirable practices, they have thrived on honesty and treating customers with respect. In an effort to bring that kind of experience to the ... read more
• Limitless Computing Launches Field, Presentation, and Marketing Mobile AR Apps for SketchUp --- BOULDER, Colo., June 19, 2013
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  Limitless Computing Inc.(®),( )a leading provider of 3D mobile Augmented Reality, today announced that it will feature its latest mobile Augmented Reality products for Android and Apple devices in booth 4210 at the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Expo in Denver, June 20-22. Limitless Computings' suite of Augmented Reality (AR) products for Trimble SketchUp pre-visualizes buildings, materials, fixtures, and more, using a mobile device to enable professionals to effectively communicate scale and context. Save time and money, plus close deals faster ... read more
• Google Market Intelligence --- NEW YORK, June 19, 2013
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  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Google Market Intelligencehttp://www.reportlinker.com/p0357336/Google-Market-Intelligence.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Wireless_Technology OverviewGoogle Market Intelligence has set the industry standard for comprehensive research into Google's market prospects, competition, products, services, and applications since April 2010. This subscription service provides research, analysis, and advisory services that address a wide range of topics including search, media, communications, content, telephony, applications, and more. It also includes: Google Update Report, Google-specific Reports, Google Versus Reports, Custom Research Report, Advisory Service, and Google ... read more
• Skillz Raises $5.5 Million in Series A Funding --- SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, 2013
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  Skillz, the leader in mobile skill-gaming, today announced a $5.5 million Series A round of financing led by Atlas Venture. The funding will allow Skillz to grow its marketing and customer service teams, supporting over one million consumers who have downloaded the Skillz tournament platform since the company's launch in April. Skillz will also grow its developer relations team as additional studios continue to integrate cash competitions into their skill-based mobile games. "We're expanding rapidly based on the success of ... read more