BioSpace News Archive

Deals

Avara Pharmaceutical Services Finalizes Acquisition of GSK Consumer Healthcare facility in South Carolina

Avara Pharmaceutical Services, a world-class contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced that the acquisition of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) consumer healthcare manufacturing facility in Aiken, South Carolina (USA) is complete.

April 2, 2018

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Business

The National Osteoporosis Foundation Announces Keynote Speakers for the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO18)

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) announces former Navy SEAL, John Choate and NASA Scientist, Dr. Jean Sibonga as the keynote speakers for its annual meeting, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis (ISO18), taking place in New Orleans, LA, from May 17-19, 2018.

April 2, 2018

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Genetown

May Institute Promotes Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation of Individuals with Autism

During Autism Awareness Month and throughout the year, May Institute and its National Autism Center are committed to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and informing the public about evidence-based treatments that can improve the lives of people living with and affected by autism.

April 2, 2018

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Policy

IVC Filter Lawsuit News: C.R. Bard Ordered to Pay $3.6 Million at Conclusion of First Federal Bellwether Trial, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports

C.R. Bard, Inc. has been ordered to pay $3.6 million to a Georgia woman who suffered serious complications after the company’s G2 inferior vena cava (IVC) filter fractured inside her body

April 2, 2018

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Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation announces up to $2 million CAD in funding available to support researcher-clinician led innovations in the field of aging and brain health

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), led by Baycrest Health Sciences, announced today the third round of funding available through its Researcher-Clinician Partnership Program (RCP2).

April 2, 2018

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Business

Dr. Shawn Spencer Named Dean of Pharmacy at GA-PCOM

Dr. Shawn D. Spencer has been appointed dean of the PCOM School of Pharmacy located at Georgia Campus - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM) in Suwanee, Georgia.

April 2, 2018

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BioMidwest

UMN Medical School Researchers to Evaluate the Impact of Minimum Wage Increase on Health

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers will conduct a first of its kind study to test the effect of the increase in minimum wage on health.

April 2, 2018

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Business

Morris Animal Foundation & Smithsonian Collaborate on Wildlife Veterinarian Training Program

To help cultivate the finest wildlife veterinarians of tomorrow, Morris Animal Foundation and the Smithsonian Global Health Program (SGHP) have collaborated to establish the Morris Animal Foundation and Dennis and Connie Keller Director of Training at SGHP.

April 2, 2018

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Business

BewellConnect Partners with Janz Corporation

Visiomed Group announced the signing of a partnership agreement between American subsidiary BewellConnect® and Janz Corporation.

April 2, 2018

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Business

Dave Underriner Named President of Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Region

Kaiser Permanente announced today that Dave Underriner is the new president of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals of Hawaii.

April 2, 2018

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