SEATTLE — NanoString Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced that Alessandra Cesano, M.D., Ph.D. has been named Chief Medical Officer, effective July 6, 2015. Dr. Cesano brings more than 25 years of experience in drug development, diagnostics, and cancer immunology to NanoString. She […]

In collaboration with the University of Bath, today Sirius announces the upcoming release of a new product, Sirius Scissor. Randy Mrsny, Professor of pharmacy at the University of Bath, and inventor of the system explains: “Our lab at the University of Bath has focused on asking simple questions related to solving problems involving drug delivery. […]

SAN DIEGO —— BioNano Genomics, Inc., the leader in genome mapping, with a group of top research institutes, announced today that a collaboration led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai resulted in the creation of the first comprehensive analysis of a diploid human genome using two complementary single DNA molecule methods for […]

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) today announced its CallistoTM system, a fully automated and programmable microfluidic cell culture system that integrates multifactorial dosing in 32 individual chambers for simultaneous cell culture. This innovative new platform will revolutionize the way cell biologists develop in vitro cell models. By providing multifactorial dosing, transfection, and […]

The new technologies enable the advancement of nucleic acid research methods and open up new areas of biological enquiry for the Institute and wider science community. Providing researchers with access to better genome assemblies (commonly limited by poor input DNA), and through low input and single-cell transcriptomics, to an unprecedented understanding of the biochemical changes […]

Cambridge, UK: Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions is delighted to announce it has appointed AlphaMetrix Biotech and LTFLabortechnik as its new distributors in Germany. Both will work closely with Syngene to ensure that German scientists have access to the latest systems and software for accurately imaging and analysing a wide range of […]

Tucson, Ariz. – Protein Technologies, Inc., a leader in the field of peptide synthesis instrumentation and reagents, today introduced Prelude X, the first peptide synthesizer featuring rapid and uniform induction heat across six reaction vessels. This unique attribute enables researchers to synthesize peptides that require heat-induced reactions with maximum efficiency, purity and yield. Pharmaceutical and […]

Wellesley, Mass. and Tucson, Ariz. –– Ampersand Capital Partners, a private equity firm with a focus on growth equity investments in the healthcare sector, today announced the purchase of Protein Technologies, Inc., a leader in the field of peptide synthesis instrumentation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition solidifies Protein Technologies’ financial position […]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — As further evidence of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s successful establishment of a dynamic and growing bio-pharma sector in Buffalo, New York, Albany Molecular Research Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRI) and PerkinElmer, Inc. today announced the formation of a strategic collaboration in connection with the opening of AMRI’s drug discovery center as part of the […]

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) today announced the availability of Single-Cell ATAC-seq, an epigenetics application for the C1TM system, that allows researchers to explore the regulatory systems that drive cellular function. This application is freely available to researchers on Script Hub™, a new web portal within Fluidigm’s C1 Open App™ program. As […]