Eminent MIT scientist brings wealth of expertise in Life Science research markets BILLERICA, Mass.–Millipore Corporation (NYSE: MIL), a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today announced that Dr. Robert S. Langer has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. Dr. Daniel Bellus, a Millipore director since 2000, […]

GUILDFORD, UK and BURLINGTON, MA–IDBS, the leading worldwide provider of research data management and analytics solutions to R&D organizations, today announced that it has been included in a recent research report from Gartner, “Who’s Who in Interactive Visualization for BI,” by James Richardson, published November 13, 2009. According to Gartner, “interactive visualization helps business intelligence […]

VENLO, The Netherlands — QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt, Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of SABiosciences Corporation, a privately-held developer and manufacturer of disease- and pathway-focused PCR assay panels based in Frederick, Maryland (USA). The closing follows the approval of the acquisition by SABiosciences’ stockholders and the expiration […]

Optical biosensor uses tiny laser to detect range of pathogens LOS ALAMOS, New Mexico — Los Alamos National Laboratory has executed an agreement with Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corporation (BMGP) for the further development of a diagnostic tool known as an optical biosensor. Los Alamos, whose staff developed the prototype bench-top and hand-held biosensors for the detection […]

Implementation of its Proposal Filed Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act MONTREAL, CANADA–ART Advanced Research Technologies Inc. (ART) (TSX:ARA – News), a Canadian medical device company specializing in optical molecular imaging products for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, announces that it has emerged from its Court-supervised restructuring on December 11, 2009. All transactions in connection […]

A Leader in Laboratory Information Management Systems – Enhances Abbott’s Diagnostics Portfolio and Expertise in Information Management Systems; Expands STARLIMS’ Presence Across Laboratory Market Segments Abbott Park, Illinois and Hollywood Florida — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today a definitive agreement to acquire STARLIMS Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: LIMS), a leading provider of laboratory information management systems, […]

Oxford UK — ProImmune Ltd., a leader in epitope discovery, immunogenicity and immune monitoring products and services has launched CFSE T cell proliferation assays for immunogenicity risk assessment. The new highly sensitive assays form part of ProImmune’s REVEAL™ Immunogenicity System, a suite of tools used in the design and selection of biological drugs at the […]

Sales Climb Steadily Throughout the Recession SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–Fluidigm Corporation today announced that sales of its flagship BioMark™ System for Genetic Analysis surpassed 100 cumulative units in the field. The BioMark system, based on proprietary microfluidic chips called integrated fluidic circuits (IFCs), provides high throughput real-time qPCR enabling researchers to streamline their experimental workflow, […]

To Automate LC Method Development According to Quality-by-Design Guidelines – Fusion Method Development software Produces More Robust Methods Faster; Method Development Time Reduced from 45-60 Days to 2-3 Days MILFORD, Mass. — Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) has become the exclusive distributor of Fusion Method Development™ software, developed by S-Matrix® Corporation. The software works seamlessly with […]