Gerry A. Higgins, Ph.D. Joins GenomeQuest to Foster Development of Whole Genome Diagnostics
June 9, 2011
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. - GenomeQuest Inc. today announced it has appointed Gerry A. Higgins, Ph.D., a nationally recognized scientist and pioneer in genomics research, as the company's first Healthcare Innovation Officer. In his new role, Dr. Higgins will focus on applying the company's proprietary technology to the development of whole genome and multi-gene diagnostics for the [...]
MKS Instruments Marks 50th Anniversary
June 9, 2011
ANDOVER, Mass. - MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, today announced that it is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the company. Leo Berlinghieri, CEO and President stated, "From a single pressure measurement instrument in 1961, the company has expanded to be [...]
Three New Agreements in the European Union Expand Business Opportunities for Microarrays Inc
June 9, 2011
Huntsville, AL - Microarrays Inc (MI) announces distribution agreements, which will facilitate expansion of MI’s commercial activities into the European Union biotechnology markets. Three distributors, Cambio Ltd (UK and Eire; cambio.com), BioCat GmbH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; biocat.com), and Biosolutions Ltd. (Greece, Cyprus, and the Balkans; biosolutions.com) will serve as exclusive distributors for MI products [...]
Columbia University Researchers Interrogate Primary Cells using the IonFlux System
June 9, 2011
South San Fransisco, Calif. - Fluxion Biosciences, Inc. announced today that the laboratory of Charles Emala, M.D. at Columbia University has demonstrated, for the first time, the effective use of ensemble recording to measure ion channel currents from human primary cells. The use of primary cells in conjunction with automated electrophysiology is essential to achieving [...]
June 9, 2011
Source BioScience (LSE: SBS), in partnership with Barts Cancer Institute and Illumina Inc., is collaborating to develop a novel approach to cancer diagnosis and personalised treatment for patients. The collaboration has won a grant of £0.5m through the Technology Strategy Board’s ‘Tumour Profiling and Data Capture to Improve Cancer Care’ funding competition. The aim is [...]
Brandon Ruotolo of the University of Michigan Receives ASMS Research Award
June 8, 2011
DENVER - At a ceremony held today during the 59th annual meeting of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS), University of Michigan Dept. of Chemistry Assistant Professor Brandon Ruotolo received an ASMS 2011 Research Award in recognition of his accomplishments with mass spectrometry. This year marks the 25th year of Waters' sponsorship of the [...]
ForteBio Introduces New Biosensor for Kinetic Analysis and Screening of Mouse IgG Antibodies
June 8, 2011
MENLO PARK, Calif. - ForteBio®, Inc., a leading supplier of label-free technology that accelerates the development of biotherapeutic and pharmaceutical products, today announced the launch of its Dip and Read™ Anti-Mouse IgG Fc Capture (AMC) biosensor for use on the company's Octet® instrumentation platform. The new biosensor enables high-throughput rapid kinetic characterization and screening of [...]
June 8, 2011
HELSINKI, Finland - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Oleinitec AB will distribute Thermo Scientific rheometers, viscometers, lab mixers and extruders in Sweden, Denmark and Finland. By combining the market expertise of Oleinitec with Thermo Scientific instruments, customers can now access a combination of application expertise and best-in-class [...]
CDEX ID2 Product Line Gains CE Certifications, Begins Distribution in European Union Countries
June 8, 2011
TUCSON, AZ - CDEX Inc. (CEXI), a leading developer of chemical detection products, using patented technologies, for use in healthcare and security markets, announced today its ID2(TM) Product line has successfully passed independent testing to verify conformance to the protection requirements of the European Economic Area (EEA) gaining full CE certification. The CE approval means [...]
June 8, 2011
COLUMBIA, Md. - Shimadzu Scientific Instruments launched the SIL-30ACMP Autosampler for the Nexera ultra high-performance liquid chromatograph today at ASMS 2011 in Denver. The SIL-30ACMP combines with the optional CTO-30AS column oven to create a premier front end for all LC/MS systems. When paired with Shimadzu’s LCMS-8030 or LCMS-2020, the new autosampler allows users to [...]
