February 23, 2012
ST. LOUIS, Sigma-Aldrich is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Bertsch (age 55) as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective March 5, 2012. Prior to her appointment at Sigma-Aldrich, Ms. Bertsch was employed by BorgWarner, most recently as Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, having previously served as Vice President [...]
Ocean Optics Expands Latin American Operations
February 23, 2012
Dunedin, FL - To better serve its Latin American customers, Ocean Optics , the industry leader in miniature photonics, has appointed Marcio Siqueira to the newly created position Regional Sales Manager Brazil. Based in São Paulo, Brazil, Siqueira will work with customers and distributors throughout Brazil and Latin America, offering educational and sales support for [...]
Introducing System4Lab – A Guaranteed Solution for Laboratory Glassware Cleaning
February 23, 2012
Princeton, NJ - Miele, a world renowned leader in critical cleaning applications, has introduced a new concept in cleaning technology with the release of System4Lab – offering customers not just a glassware washer, but the purchase of a guaranteed solution, which includes a competent machine, the right detergents, expert service and application support for the [...]
February 23, 2012
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Verinata Health, Inc., a privately-held company dedicated to maternal and fetal health, announced today that it has commenced an action against Sequenom, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine, LLC ("Sequenom CMM"), in federal court. The action, filed in the Northern District of California, seeks a declaratory judgment that [...]
February 23, 2012
ANN ARBOR, Mich. and AMSTERDAM, Rubicon Genomics, Inc., a company developing and commercializing sample-specific pre-analytical processes to improve the capabilities and performance of DNA and RNA analytical platforms, today announced a clinical supply agreement with molecular diagnostics firm Agendia for its TransPLEX® whole genome RNA amplification technology. Agendia will incorporate Rubicon's TransPLEX kits into the [...]
Affymetrix Announces the Immediate Shipment of the New Axiom® Exome Genotyping Arrays
February 23, 2012
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX) today announced the release and immediate shipment of its Axiom Exome Genotyping Arrays, which provide the highest coverage of novel, putatively functional coding variants available. The exome, comprising the protein coding regions of the human genome, is the site of over 85% of causal mutations in single gene disorders. [...]
Nanion Introduces the Orbit 16 – a Pioneering Device for Parallel Lipid Bilayer Recordings
February 23, 2012
Munich, Germany, Nanion announces the introduction of a completely new product line for efficient analysis of bilayer-reconstituted ion channels and nanopores. The first of these, the Orbit 16, allows for automated formation of, and recordings from 16 bilayers in parallel, combining efficient data generation and ultra-high data quality. The Orbit 16 takes the pain out [...]
Abbott Collaborates with Leading U.S. Forensics Center on Human Identification Testing
February 23, 2012
Abbott Park, Illinois (NYSE: ABT) — Abbott has entered into an agreement with the University of North Texas Science Center, one of the nation’s leading forensics institutions, to evaluate the company’s award-winning PLEX-ID™ instrument for use in analyzing human remains to support missing persons and human trafficking investigations. UNT Health Science Center works closely with [...]
OpGen Announces Participation in New European Union Clinical Microbiology Research Consortium
February 23, 2012
Gaithersburg, Md.— OpGen, Inc., a whole-genome analysis company developing and commercializing a complete suite of break-through products and services based on its proprietary Whole Genome Mapping technology, announced today the company’s participation in the European Union’s Patho-NGen-Trace research program. This multi-year project aims to bring Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) from a specialized basic research method [...]
Filtration and Contamination Control Equipment
February 23, 2012
Air Science USA has introduced a NEW Advanced range of Ductless Fume Hoods with sophisticated airflow, filter alarms and advanced safety features. These units are available from 2 to 8 feet. These fume hoods have been designed to provide maximum operator protection when using hazardous substances. A face velocity at 100 fpm ensures containment of [...]
