Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, orders a NanoSIMS 50L
June 27, 2018
Already equipped with CAMECA Large Geometry Secondary Ion Microprobe (IMS 1280-HR model), a CAMECA SXFiveFE Electron Probe Microanalyzer and a Nu Plasma 1700 Multi Collection ICP-MS, the Key Laboratory of Isotope Geochemistry in Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Science, under leadership of leadership of Prof. Yi-gang Xu just ordered a NanoSIMS 50L. The NanoSIMS will be installed near the large [...]
Healthcare Software Start-Up Ziliomics Financed by FACIT
June 27, 2018
World-leading genomics cloud computing group builds clinical tool for cancer care in Ontario TORONTO - Ziliomics Inc., a start-up created by FACIT, received seed financing from the Prospects Oncology Fund. Derived from a leading oncology bio-computing group and leveraging insights from the world's largest cancer genomics projects, Ziliomics develops web-based, modular software platforms that help physicians make [...]
June 27, 2018
Menlo Park, CA and South Plainfield, NJ — Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB), the leading provider of high-quality sequencing systems for genomes, transcriptomes and epigenomes, and GENEWIZ, a leading global genomics service provider, today announced that Professor Dr. Arne Nolte of the Institute for Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Oldenburg, Germany and Assistant [...]
UPMC/Pitt Launch Advanced Genome Sequencing Center
June 26, 2018
Newswise — PITTSBURGH – UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh today announced the launch of an advanced genome sequencing center to support clinical diagnostics and research initiatives in precision medicine and immunotherapy. The UPMC Genome Center, established with funding from the recently announced UPMC Immune Transplant and Therapy Center (ITTC) and the Institute for Precision Medicine at UPMC and Pitt, will provide clinicians and researchers [...]
IsoPlexis Announces Research Collaboration with Nektar Therapeutics
June 26, 2018
Program will Aim to Further Characterize the Functional Impact of Nektar Immunotherapies BRANFORD, Conn. -- IsoPlexis Corporation (IsoPlexis), a privately held life sciences company at the forefront of single-cell analytics technology, announced today its collaboration with Nektar Therapeutics. The collaboration is focused on further defining the functional impact of NKTR-214 in the clinic, at the single-cell level, [...]
BIO-TECHNE EXPANDS RNASCOPE® ASSAY SERVICES PORTFOLIO TO SHORTEN DEVELOPMENT TIMES AND SAVE COSTS
June 26, 2018
Validated tissue bank and pre-collected immuno-oncology datasets speed up investigative research projects through to clinical development MINNEAPOLIS -- Bio-Techne has added new capabilities and options to its Advanced Cell Diagnostics(ACD)-branded RNAscope® and BaseScope™ in situ hybridization (ISH) Assay Services Portfolio to improve biotech and pharma discovery timelines and costs. Responding to customer needs, the company has expanded its pre-validated tissue bank with [...]
S2 Genomics Awarded $280,000 Phase I STTR Grant From the National Institutes of Health
June 26, 2018
S2 Genomics will develop the Singulator™ system for automated preparation of single cells or nuclei from solid tissue samples LIVERMORE, Calif.--S2 Genomics, Inc. has received a $280,000 Phase I STTR grant (1 R41 HG010129-01) from the National Institutes of Health’s National Human Genome Research Institute to develop the Singulator™ system for automated preparation of single [...]
New Facility Provides Larger Space, New Labs and Production Facilities
June 26, 2018
PISCATAWAY, NJ – HORIBA Scientific, a global leader in Raman, fluorescence, elemental analysis, forensics, GDS, ICP, particle characterization, ellipsometry, sulfur-in-oil, water quality, SPRi and XRF instrumentation and solutions, is proud to announce that it has moved to a new location in Piscataway, New Jersey. HORIBA’s continued growth necessitated the decision to move from its Edison, NJ location, [...]
GE Focuses Portfolio for Growth and Shareholder Value Creation
June 26, 2018
Company to focus on Aviation, Power and Renewable Energy Healthcare to become standalone company; GE expects to monetize 20% and distribute remaining 80% of GE Healthcare to shareholders tax-free Plans to fully separate Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE) Strengthening the balance sheet: Clear path to reduce debt by $25 billion, achieve Industrial net debt [...]
Rigaku and AGH University mark 10 years of collaboration on advanced X-ray detectors
June 26, 2018
Integrated circuits from AGH UST play integral role in Hybrid Pixel Array and Hybrid Photon Counting Detectors made by Rigaku Corporation – world leader in production of research equipment Krakow Poland. X-ray analytical instrument manufacturer Rigaku Corporation is pleased to recognize its 10 year collaboration with AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow, Poland. The university, whose scientists [...]

