BILLERICA, Mass.– EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany, was named a finalist in the New Product of the Year category of the 2013 American Business Awards for two products introduced this past year: the Muse™ Cell Analyzer and the Direct Detect® Protein Quantitation System. The awards are given as […]

Biolog, Inc., creator of powerful cell analysis technologies for biomedical research and development, announced today a breakthrough in autism research made by using its advanced Phenotype MicroArray (PM) cell scanning technology. In a paper published in the journal Molecular Autism, researchers from the Greenwood Genetic Center reported a 100 percent correlation (87/87) of decreased metabolism […]

Gaithersburg, Md.—— OpGen, Inc., today announced the company has entered into a strategic collaboration with Applied Maths NV, the market leader in bioinformatics and analytical solutions for public health and research laboratories, to provide advanced software tools for microbial genomics and molecular strain typing. Under the agreement, Applied Maths has incorporated a Whole Genome Mapping […]

WALTHAM, Mass. –– prkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, announced today that it is opening direct operations in Turkey, headquartered in Istanbul. The new sales and service site will support key markets in Turkey including environmental testing, chemical and petrochemical analysis, pharmaceutical applications, and […]

AUSTIN, Texas, — Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX) today announced it has extended their global supply and distribution agreement with EMD Millipore—the Life Science division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. This long-term agreement strengthens the partnership and facilitates development of life science and protein assays by EMD Millipore for Luminex’s flexible platform. “We are very pleased […]

ALAMEDA, CA.– Singulex, Inc., a privately held commercial-stage company committed to improving patient care and enabling the reduction of healthcare costs by providing high-value, advanced tests and systems for the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic diseases, today announced that Guido Baechler has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the company effective immediately. Baechler, […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif — Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFFX) today announced it has appointed Mr. Gavin Wood to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Wood joined Affymetrix in 2006 and served most recently as VP Finance, International Controller based in the United Kingdom. Mr. Wood will report to President and Chief […]

SEATTLE – NanoString Technologies, Inc., a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be sold and the price range […]

In order to help Girlstart in its mission to increase girls’ interest and engagement in STEM, Sigma-Aldrich today announced it is awarding Girlstart a $35,000 grant to support Girlstart’s innovative, nationally-recognized, informal STEM education programs. The grant will help fund Girlstart’s summer camp and after school programs over the next year, including new programs for […]

BILLERICA, Mass — EMD Millipore, the Life Science division of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany, today accepted the Chairman’s Award from Governor Deval Patrick at the Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM) Annual Meeting held in Waltham, MA. This award recognizes a Massachusetts firm, institution or public agency of any size that has demonstrated excellence in […]