MilliporeSigma Opens Production Facility Exclusively for Meglumine in Spain
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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Licenses Four Oncology Research and Development Programs from Vertex and Becomes a Leader in DNA Damage and Repair
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Extending Ultrasound’s Impact: GE Healthcare’s New Vscan Extend Empowers Clinicians in Critical Moments
London – 11 January 2017 – Bringing ultrasound care into every setting in any environment around the globe1, GE Healthcare today unveiled its new generation of pocket-sized, dual-probe ultrasound, the Vscan Extend™2. From the hospital and ambulance to more rural environments1, Vscan Extend™ uses incredible image quality and wireless connectivity3 to help users increase clinical... Read more
Announcement on submission of the Clinical Trial Plan Notification for phase I/II clinical trial of CAR gene therapy in Japan
2017 2017/01/11 Announcement on submission of the Clinical Trial Plan Notification for phase I/II clinical trial of CAR gene therapy in Japan Kusatsu/Shiga, Japan — January 11, 2017 —Takara Bio Inc. (Takara Bio), today announced that it has submitted the Clinical Trial Notification for regenerative medicines to PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency), Japanese regulatory... Read more
COPD Biomarker Qualification Consortium Partners with Bio-Techne to Identify COPD Indicator
WASHINGTON, D.C. MINNEAPOLIS, MN – January 9, 2017 – The COPD Foundation-sponsored COPD Biomarker Qualification Consortium (CBQC) today announced that it has partnered with the Bio-Techne Corporation, a manufacturer of biotechnology products for life science research and diagnostics. The partnership was established to evaluate the suitability of a soluble form of receptor for advanced glycation... Read more
Edico Genome Offers Bundled Ultra-Rapid Solution for Clinical Genomics and Research
STORY HIGHLIGHTS New Edico Genome bundle offers a pre-configured, out-of-the-box solution for rapid analysis and efficient storage of next-generation sequencing data. Available now, the solution allows for simple implementation for users while reducing storage costs, speeding analysis and maintaining high accuracy. Bundle enables analysis of a whole genome in as little as 22 minutes, which... Read more
Agilent Technologies to Acquire Multiplicom N.V., a Leading European Diagnostics Company with State-of-the-Art Genetic Testing Technology and Products
Agilent fortifies its target-enrichment portfolio through its planned acquisition of Multiplicom N.V. SANTA CLARA, Calif. & NIEL, Belgium–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 20, 2016– Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) and Multiplicom N.V. today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Agilent will acquire Multiplicom, a leading European diagnostics company with state-of-the-art genetic testing technology and products.... Read more
Takara Bio Signs Exclusive License Agreement with Otsuka for the Investigational Cancer Treatment HF10, an Oncolytic Virus
Takara Bio Signs Exclusive License Agreement with Otsuka for the Investigational Cancer Treatment HF10, an Oncolytic Virus Kusatsu/Shiga, Japan — December 15, 2016 — Takara Bio Inc. (Takara) announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) for co-development and commercialization in Japan of the oncolytic virus... Read more
Setting Helium Free: Revolutionary MRI Tech from GE Healthcare
CHICAGO – November 29, 2016 – Helium, a critical component in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, has gone through two potential shortage crises, impacting hospitals and patients around the globe. But the helium supply is finite and demand has been rising over the past decades. At #RSNA16, GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) proudly unveils Freelium*, a... Read more
Boston Children’s Hospital and GE Healthcare Working Together to Create Smart Imaging Technology to Better Detect Pediatric Brain Disorders
Chicago, Illinois – November 28, 2016 – Boston Children’s Hospital and GE Healthcare today announced a collaboration to develop and commercialize digital solutions to advance the diagnosis and treatment of specific childhood diseases – starting with diseases that affect the brain. The first project, detailed today at the 102nd annual meeting of the Radiological Society... Read more