BioSpace News Archive

ArunA Biomedical Launches New Class of Exosome Biologics to Treat Central Nervous System and Neurodegenerative Disorders

With an initial focus on an exosome therapeutic for stroke, the company published results of a study today in Translational Stroke Research that found extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from human neural stem cells improved tissue and functional recovery in murine thromboembolic stroke models.

January 3, 2018
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Drug Development

Cytokinetics Announces Progress Against Vision 2020

Results from four clinical trials of CK-2127107 expected in 2018.

January 3, 2018
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Business

Boston Scientific to Webcast Conference Call Discussing Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Results

The call will be hosted by Mike Mahoney, chairman and chief executive officer, and Dan Brennan, executive VP and CFO.

January 3, 2018
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Business

Datavant Hires Former FDA Chief Information Officer Eric Perakslis as CSO

In this role, Dr. Perakslis will bring extensive bioinformatic knowledge and thought leadership to accelerate Datavant’s mission of organizing and integrating the world’s healthcare data.

January 3, 2018
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Pharm Country

Award-Winning University of Florida Health Hospitals Install 16 Portable DR Imaging Systems from Carestream Health

These portable imaging systems are used around the clock to perform diagnostic imaging exams in multiple ICU, NICU, OR, ER, burn ICU and pediatric ER areas, as well as inpatient rooms.

January 3, 2018
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Pharm Country

SigNature DNA Evidence by Applied DNA Used to Convict Criminal in Cash-in-Transit Robbery

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., today announced that SigNature DNA evidence has helped to convict a member of an Irish organized crime group involved in a Cash in Transit (CiT) robbery.

January 3, 2018
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BioMidwest

New FDA MR-Conditional Labeling Approvals Further Expand Abbott’s Portfolio of MRI-Ready Devices

The approvals follow recent MR-conditional labeling approvals for the Assurity MRI pacemaker, Ellipse™ ICD and associated MRI-compatible leads.

January 3, 2018
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Bio NC

Novoclem Announces Issuance of Patent Covering a Core Technology Underlying its Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutic Development Program

The patent lists Mark Schoenfisch and Yuan Lu as inventors and is assigned to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

January 3, 2018
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Genetown

Biostage Closes $4.2M Private Placement

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center also participated in the transaction, by purchasing additional securities.

January 3, 2018
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BioCapital

Advanced Veterinary Laboratory to Offer GIARDIA VET CHEK From TECHLAB

The GIARDIA VET CHEK test offers strong diagnostic performance and a turn-around-time of 90 minutes.

January 3, 2018
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