GE Healthcare Unveils Next-Gen Fixed X-ray System Definium Tempo to Reduce Burnout and Improve Workflow and Productivity for Overburdened Radiology Departments

Waukesha, WI – September 28, 2021 – GE Healthcare introduced the Definium Tempo, a new fixed, overhead tube suspension (OTS) digital X-ray system designed to be a “personal assistant” to radiologists and technologists – leveraging automation to reducing workflow burdens and help radiology departments deliver the best patient care possible. Definium Tempo is designed to... Read more

Brooks Introduces Azenta Life Sciences To Advance Innovative Sample Solutions

New life sciences brand enables breakthroughs to market with a fully integrated portfolio for unparalleled sample exploration and management solutions CHELMSFORD, Mass., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today Brooks Automation, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRKS) announces Brooks Life Sciences Services and Products businesses will be rebranded under the creation of a new identity – Azenta Life Sciences (“Azenta”).... Read more

Avantor Announces Global Distribution Agreement with Oxford Nanopore Technologies for Handheld MinION DNA/RNA Sequencer

Partnership will broaden global access for scientists to benefit from portable DNA/RNA sequencing technology that provides rich data in real time, for life science research applications Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinIONTM and MinIONTM Mk1C DNA/RNA Sequencing Devices RADNOR, Pa. (USA) — Sept. 27, 2021 — Avantor, a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers... Read more

Hackers help communities combat effects of dangerous floods at Europe's biggest hackathon

Team “Res-Queue” wins the Xylem Water Challenge award at HackZurich2021 with a decision support system that helps optimize rescue operations during floods RYE BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 27, 2021– Global water technology company, Xylem, today congratulated a team of hackathon participants that has come up with a new way to respond to abrupt flood events. Team... Read more

Pacific Biosciences Grants Equity Incentive Award to New Employee

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) (“Pacific Biosciences” or the “Company”), a leading provider of high-quality sequencing platforms, today announced that the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options covering an aggregate of 100,000 shares of Pacific Biosciences common stock,... Read more

Roche presents new data at World Muscle Society (WMS) 2021 highlighting new advances for people living with rare neuromuscular disorders

New data show pre-symptomatic babies with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) treated with Evrysdi maintained the ability to swallow Evrysdi has demonstrated consistent clinically meaningful efficacy in adults, children, and babies two months and older and is now approved in 58 countries worldwide Further presentations included data from studies supporting the efficacy, safety, and durability of... Read more

Thermo Fisher Scientific Authorizes $3 Billion of Share Repurchases

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, today announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of $3 billion of shares of its common stock in the open market or in negotiated transactions. The authorization has no expiration date. This replaces... Read more