BioSpace News Archive

The family of Aretha Franklin confirmed Thursday that the 18-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter best known for hits like “Respect,” "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “Spanish Harlem,” died of pancreatic cancer. She was 76 years old.

World-renowned dermatologist Dr. Andrea Hui Austin has demonstrated successful outcomes in treating a rare skin condition known as DSAP (Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis).

Shanghai ChemPartner, a leading life science organization providing high-quality and cost-effective drug discovery and development services, announced the closure of the merger deal with Quantum Hi-Tech China Biological.

PAREXEL International Corporation, the world’s leading innovator of biopharmaceutical services, today announced the appointment of Greg Rush as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Michele Fournier as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer.

NYU School of Medicine announced today that it is offering full-tuition scholarships to all current and future students in its MD degree program regardless of need or merit -- a bold effort to simultaneously address the rising costs of medical education and still attract the best and brightest students to careers in medicine.

Firm garners highest overall listing in the Health Care Law category; Practice awarded three “Lawyer of the Year” honors

AiVita Biomedical a biotech company specializing in innovative stem cell applications, announced today the addition of two senior members to its staff. Scott Burell joins the company as Chief Financial Officer and Kevin Green joins as Vice President of Business Development.

Nation’s Largest Pilates Franchise Makes List for Second Year in a Row; Boasts 3,728 Percent Three-Year Growth

ELITechGroup Biomedical Systems (EBS) announces the release of the new FDA-cleared Macroduct® Advanced Sweat Collection System.

The Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) community now has a dedicated online platform where they can connect and share knowledge - DuchenneXchange (DuchenneXchange.org)