BioSpace News Archive

Hkbu Scholars Invent Award-winning Medical Device for Safe Growth of Neural Stem Cells Using Nanotechnology

The research team of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) invented a medical device with a specific nanotechnology layer for the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs) in vitro.

June 22, 2018
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Pharm Country

Rocket Pharmaceuticals to Join Russell 3000® and 2000® Indexes

The newly reconstituted indexes take effect after the close on Friday, June 22, 2018.

June 22, 2018
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Policy

Beleave Applauds Canadian Leadership and Continued Progress of Cannabis Legalization

As the first G7 country to legalize cannabis, this forever reaffirms Canada’s reputation as a forward-thinking nation to live and do business in.

June 22, 2018
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Business

OneSight To Open First-Ever New York City School-Based Vision Center In Brooklyn

25 Percent of U.S. Students Have Undiagnosed Vision Problem, Center Will Help Additional 5,000 Children

June 22, 2018
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FDA

Impel NeuroPharma Announces FDA Clearance of IND for Pivotal Phase 3 Study of INP104 for Acute Treatment of Migraine

Impel expects to commence enrollment in the pivotal Phase 3 study evaluating the safety and tolerability of long-term, intermittent use of INP104 for the treatment of acute migraine headache in H2 2018.

June 22, 2018
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Pharm Country

GPB Capital Enters into $21 Million Debt Investment in CardioFocus®

Proceeds from Senior Secured Convertible Note Will Go toward Rollout of Innovative HeartLight® Endoscopic Balloon Ablation System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

June 22, 2018
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FDA

Processa Pharmaceuticals Receives Orphan Designation Status For PCS499 In Necrobiosis Lipoidica From The Food And Drug Administration (FDA)

Approximately 74,000 - 185,000 people in the United States and 200,000 - 500,000 people worldwide are affected by NL.

June 22, 2018
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Business

Elizabeth O’Farrell Named to PDL BioPharma’s Board of Directors

Election effective June 22, 2018 and increasing the number of directors to nine.

June 22, 2018
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Business

BIOQuébec and Triumvirate Environmental Join Forces to Promote and Facilitate the Implementation of Effective and Sustainable Laboratory Practices

This partnership will provide BIOQuébec members with a discount calculated according to the total volume purchased from the company in the base year.

June 22, 2018
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Bio NC

vTv Therapeutics to Present a Poster at the American Diabetes Association’s 78th Scientific Sessions

American Diabetes Association’s 78th Scientific Sessions is held in Orlando, Fla., June 22–26, 2018.

June 22, 2018
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