Alameda, CA.–– Singulex, Inc., the developer and leading provider of Single Molecule Counting (SMCTM) technology for clinical diagnostics and scientific discovery, today announced the appointment of Peter Heseltine, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., as Chief Medical Officer. At Singulex, Dr. Heseltine will have overall responsibility for clinical strategy, including scientific and medical affairs. “Peter brings a wealth […]

SAN DIEGO — BioNano Genomics, the leading genome mapping instrument company, announced today the appointment of Mr. Mike Ward as a member of the senior executive management team and vice president, corporate development. Mr. Ward has more than 20 years of life sciences-dedicated investment banking, venture capital and private equity experience. “With his impressive track […]

Billerica, Mass. — — Aushon BioSystems, a leading provider of products and services for multiplex quantitative detection of protein biomarkers, today announced that it has continued to build its patent portfolio with the issuance of three new patents. Two of the patents relate to technology innovations utilized in the fabrication of multiplex protein panels commercialized […]

CHALFONT ST. GILES, UK and WALTHAM, MA, USA – – GE Healthcare Life Sciences, (NYSE: GE), and NetBio named today several of the laboratories participating in the recently announcedcomprehensive developmental validation of DNAscan™ Rapid DNA Analysis™ System. Leading international and US accredited NDIS participating forensic laboratories are independently evaluating the overall system from “swab-in to […]

Sphere Fluidics and The Dolomite Centre Ltd. have now signed an exclusive distributor agreement for Sphere Fluidics’ trademarked range of unique biochips, surfactants and other specialist chemicals for picodroplet applications. These will be promoted and sold via Dolomite’s worldwide sales channels. Dr Robert Marchmont, Commercial Director of Sphere Fluidics, stated: “We are very impressed with […]

Lincoln, Nebraska — LI COR® Biosciences donated two instruments for use at the innovative LabCentral shared laboratory space. LabCentral is designed as a launchpad for high-potential life-sciences and biotech startups. This lab now has an Odyssey CLx Infrared Imaging System and an Odyssey Fc Dual-Mode Imaging System for infrared and chemiluminescent use. “We are thrilled […]

Santa Clara, California — ProteinSimple announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. All of the shares to be sold in the proposed offering will be offered by ProteinSimple. The number of shares to […]

SEATTLE — NanoString Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced the appointment of veteran diagnostics executive Tina S. Nova, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors. Dr. Nova will also join the Board’s Compensation Committee. “Dr. Tina Nova is a seasoned executive who successfully built […]

Paris, France / Pleasanton, CA — Morpho (Safran), a biometric solutions provider, is joining with IntegenX, a provider of rapid DNA technology, to offer DNA identification solutions offering DNA profiles in about 90 minutes. Morpho will partner with IntegenX to market its RapidHIT System to law enforcement and government agencies in select countries around the […]

Singapore — “We are confident that the combination of NUS capabilities and our technical platform expertise will pave the way to shape discoveries that contribute to making people’s lives better.” Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and the National University of Singapore (NUS) today announced that they have inked a Memorandum […]