Launch of a new Protein A Chromatography Resin for purification of Antibody Drugs
October 1, 2012
Kaneka Corporation (Osaka, Japan; President: Kimikazu Sugawara ) announces the launch of KANEKA KanCapA, a new Protein A Chromatography Resin for the purification of therapeutic antibodies. “KANEKA KanCapA” exhibits high antibody adsorbing capacity and alkalineresistance. Therapeutic antibodies represent an innovative class of drugs used to treat a wide range of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis [...]
Luminex Corporation Participates in Community Initiatives to Save Lives
October 1, 2012
AUSTIN, Texas, -- Luminex Corporation (NASDAQ: LMNX) today announced that they have joined forces again this year with the National Marrow Donor Program – Be The Match® to raise awareness of the need for additional bone marrow donors to help save lives. In addition to sponsoring the 18th Annual Marrow Ambassadors Golf Tournament, Luminex will [...]
Wako Life Sciences, Inc. announces a medical in vitro diagnostics growth focus
October 1, 2012
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., -- Wako Life Sciences, Inc. is a newly incorporated company focused on the development, marketing, and sales of in vitro diagnostic products. As the former diagnostics division of Wako Chemicals USA, Wako Life Sciences will capitalize on its decades long reputation for high quality diagnostic reagents branded as Wako Diagnostic products. The [...]
BellBrook Launches Complete Methyltransferase Assay Solution for Inhibitor Screening and Profiling
October 1, 2012
BellBrook Labs has combined their Transcreener HTS assay technology with Reaction Biology’s purified enzymes to provide a complete methyltransferase assay solution for inhibitor high throughput screening (HTS) and profiling. The new Transzyme Methyltransferase Assay Kits are designed to eliminate much of the costly assay development that has slowed the pursuit of promising epigenetic drug targets [...]
Life Technologies Names Senior Vice President of External Affairs & Corporate Communications
October 1, 2012
CARLSBAD, Calif., -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) has appointed Carol Cox as senior vice president of the newly created External Affairs & Corporate Communications organization. In her new role, Cox will spearhead the company's global strategies that drive awareness of Life's major initiatives and uphold its solid corporate reputation across multiple stakeholder groups, including [...]
October 1, 2012
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced the appointment of Ralph Exton to serve as a member of the 2012-2013 Board of Trustees for the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization of water quality professionals headquartered in Alexandria, Va. Exton has extensive experience in various leadership, business and international roles and has more than 25 years [...]
Carl Zeiss Optronics becomes Cassidian Optronics
October 1, 2012
Cassidian has acquired a majority shareholding in what was previously Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH from Carl Zeiss AG. Cassidian now holds a 75.1 % stake in the new company, which has its headquarters in Oberkochen, Germany, while Carl Zeiss AG holds 24.9 %. All of the optical and optronic activities previously carried out by Carl [...]
Tornado Medical And Arjae Spectral Merge To Create Tornado Spectral Systems
October 1, 2012
TORONTO, Ontario and ITHACA, New York – The merger of Tornado Medical Systems (TMS) and Arjae Spectral Enterprises (ASE) has been approved by the shareholders of both companies. The new entity, Tornado Spectral Systems, unites a common business culture and complimentary intellectual property and will continue to lead the industry with innovative optical spectroscopy products for [...]
Richard Pollard promoted at Dunedin-based photonics manufacturer
October 1, 2012
Dunedin, FL – Ocean Optics, has appointed Richard Pollard to the position of company President. Pollard’s promotion follows the move of former President Kevin Chittim to positions on Ocean Optics’ board and as Divisional Acquisition Executive for Ocean Optics’ parent company, Halma plc. Pollard joined Ocean Optics in 2006 as Vice President, Operations, and was [...]
FDA grants CLIA-waived status to CoaguChek XS Plus system for PT/INR
October 1, 2012
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted CLIA-waived status to the CoaguChek® XS Plus system, a point-of-care anticoagulation monitor that offers connectivity and data management tools to help healthcare professionals manage PT/INR (blood clotting time) testing. The waiver means that the monitoring technology may [...]

