BioSpace News Archive

Biotech Beach

LA BioMed’s Research to Improve Heart Disease Screening in Newborns Given Boost from Federal Grant

NIH funded research led by Dr. Rie Sakai-Bizmark has potential to save the lives of hundreds of newborn babies annually.

June 21, 2018
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2 min read
Drug Development

BrainStorm Considers Offering Experimental NurOwn to ALS Patients Under Right-to-Try for a Hefty Chunk of Money

The first company has provided a potential out-of-pocket price for patients who seek access through the recently passed federal Right-to-Try legislation and it’s not cheap.

June 21, 2018
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
10 Ways to Get Your Career on Track

How do you feel when you wake up in the morning to get ready for work? Are you excited about the new day ahead? If you are feeling stuck, here are 10 ways to get your career on track!

June 21, 2018
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4 min read
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Porschia Parker
Policy

Former Puma Biotechnology Executive Sentenced to More than Two Years in Prison for Insider Trading

Robert Gadimian, a former executive with Puma Biotechnology, was sentenced to more than two years in prison for insider trading.

June 21, 2018
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2 min read
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Alex Keown
Deals

A Look at 6—Count ‘em, 6!—Biotech IPOs This Week

It’s a super-busy week for biotech initial public offerings (IPOs) with six companies raking in a total of around $568 million.

June 21, 2018
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2 min read
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Mark Terry
How to Develop Yourself as a Leader at Work

We live in a time where there is no shortage of opinions, viewpoints, and advice. Due to this age of over-sharing, it’s easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing. Are you a follower or a leader?

June 21, 2018
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2 min read
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Porschia Parker
Drug Development

Concerns Rise Over Negative Impact of HEV Light on Skin as Companies Delve Into Anti-Aging Therapeutics

Something that most everyone does multiple times a day may not be as care-free as initially thought. Taking a selfie with a smart phone can actually be harmful to your skin.

June 21, 2018
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4 min read
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Alex Keown
Business

AxoGen CEO Karen Zaderej Named A Florida Entrepreneur of the Year

As a female chief executive officer in the healthcare industry Karen Zaderej often stands out in a male-dominated industry.

June 21, 2018
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
Drug Development

Incyte Plans sNDA for Impressive Jakafi but Forced to Scrap Another Program

Shares of Incyte Corporation are up slightly this morning after the company started off its annual R&D day with positive news from its pivotal REACH1 study of Jakafi (ruxolitinib) in steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and sets up the filing of a supplemental New Drug Application.

June 21, 2018
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2 min read
Don’t Be Left Behind! 5 Keys to Career Development in the Workplace of the Future

We are living in a business climate of intense change and what seems to be a constant transition. It’s hard to keep up with all that’s going on while following the latest news.

June 21, 2018
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4 min read
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Porschia Parker