November 25, 2013
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Fluxion Biosciences, Inc. announced the presentation of the first pilot study results aimed at isolating circulating tumor cells (CTCs) from early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients obtained in collaboration with Dr. Max Diehn’s lab at Stanford University. CTCs are cells that disseminate from primary tumors and contribute to [...]
Simulations Plus Announces Change in Chief Financial Officer
November 22, 2013
LANCASTER, Calif.-- Simulations Plus, Inc. (SLP), a leading provider of simulation and modeling software for pharmaceutical discovery and development, today announced that Ms. Momoko Beran has notified the board of directors of her plan to retire effective as of January 15, 2014. The board of directors has appointed John R. Kneisel as new Chief Financial [...]
TAP Biosystems Group plc shareholders approve Sartorius’ takeover offer
November 22, 2013
GOETTINGEN, Germany -- The shareholders of UK company TAP Biosystems Group plc approved Sartorius’ takeover offer at the shareholder meetings held yesterday. The cash offer made through Sartorius’ wholly-owned subsidiary Sartorius Stedim Biotech GmbH valued TAP Biosystems Group plc at approximately €33 million. The transaction is expected to close at the end of 2013. The [...]
Horizon Discovery and AstraZeneca win “Licensing Deal of the Year” at Scrip Awards 2013
November 22, 2013
Cambridge, UK -- Horizon Discovery (Horizon) has won “Licensing Deal of the Year” at the Scrip Awards 2013, for their agreement with AstraZeneca to explore Horizon’s first-in-class kinase target program HD-001 as a means of developing novel therapies for multiple cancer types. The Scrip Awards are highly prestigious, recognizing excellence in both pharma and biotech [...]
Instem Acquires Perceptive Instruments; Leader in Image Analysis and Data Management Solutions
November 22, 2013
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA - Instem, a leading provider of IT solutions to the global early development healthcare market, announced today that it has acquired Perceptive Instruments (“Perceptive”) as it continues to consolidate the life sciences IT marketplace. Located in Suffolk, United Kingdom, Perceptive develops, manufactures and supplies image analysis and data processing solutions that are primarily [...]
Cedar Crest College Awarded Significant Grant from the National Science Foundation
November 22, 2013
Allentown, PA -- The National Science Foundation awarded a $186,032 grant to Cedar Crest College that will give biology students the opportunity to work with top-of-the-line instrumentation, providing a competitive edge in the marketplace post-graduation. Associate Professor and Director of the Genetic Engineering Program, K. Joy Karnas, Ph.D., and Associate Professor and Director of the [...]
Ocean Optics Launches STS-UV Microspectrometer
November 22, 2013
Dunedin, Florida, USA – Designed for integration into spectroscopy instrumentation, medical devices, process monitoring and other applications where a small footprint is desired, the STS-UV Microspectrometer from Ocean Optics is a compact yet high-performance spectrometer. Measuring just 40 mm x 42 mm and 24 mm high, this product is optimized for applications in the ultraviolet [...]
Kaiser Optical Systems: Endress+Hauser completes acquisition
November 22, 2013
Endress+Hauser will acquire US company Kaiser Optical Systems. Regulatory authorities in the United States have approved the former parent company, Rockwell Collins, to complete the transaction already announced in August. The acquisition is effective from 22 November 2013. Kaiser Optical Systems is a world leader in spectrographic instrumentation and applied holographic technology. Principal products include [...]
November 22, 2013
Columbus, OH -- METTLER TOLEDO is proud to announce the launch of a brand new range of microgram weights with nominal values from 0.05 mg to 0.5 mg. The microgram weights will allow National Measurement Institutes and customers with specialized nanotechnology applications to use the direct comparison method to verify weight values below 1 mg. [...]
November 22, 2013
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program, effective upon the conclusion of the company's existing $1 billion repurchase program. The new repurchase program is designed to reduce or eliminate dilution resulting from issuances of stock under the company's employee [...]
