BioSpace News Archive

Biotech Beach

Communications Pioneer Andrew J. Viterbi Gives UC San Diego $50 Million to Support Ophthalmology

The gift contributes to the Campaign for UC San Diego, the university’s $2 billion fundraising effort.

August 23, 2018
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6 min read
Biotech Bay

One Mom’s Battle Founder Tina Swithin to Host Retreat for Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse

The common denominator in most high-conflict custody battles is Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or other Cluster B personality disorders such as antisocial and borderline personality disorders.

August 23, 2018
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3 min read
Business

Astellas Appoints Shontelle Dodson to Senior Vice President Health Systems

Shontelle was formerly the senior vice president, Medical Affairs for the Americas.

August 23, 2018
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2 min read
Biotech Beach

Inogen Announces Participation in 16th Annual Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference

Inogen’s President and CEO, Scott Wilkinson and CFO, Alison Bauerlein are scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 3:40 p.m. ET at the 16th Annual Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference.

August 23, 2018
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1 min read
Pharm Country

Weight Watchers Debuts at #9 on Fortune Magazine’s Change the World 2018 List

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) (“WW”) today announced that it debuted on Fortune Magazine’s Change the World 2018 List in the #9 spot.

August 23, 2018
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2 min read
Business

Dr. Debra Boyce elected President of the CMPA

The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Debra Boyce as President. This election is effective as of today.

August 23, 2018
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2 min read
Business

Parkland Cares Awards $75,000 in Grant Money to Help Fund Local Trauma Counseling

Three non-profit mental health agencies receive awards to help fund treatment efforts in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting.

August 23, 2018
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2 min read
Biotech Bay

Stop Drinking Expert Program Offers Proven Method to Permanently Curb Problem Drinking

AA doesn’t work for most people -- so why do drinkers keep trying it?

August 23, 2018
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3 min read
Pharm Country

Fidelis Care Expands Presence at The 2018 Great New York State Fair with Vision and Hearing Screenings

Fidelis Care has been a mainstay at The Great New York State Fair for 7 years, and this year, the health plan will offer free hearing screenings for seniors and free vision screenings for kids of any age.

August 23, 2018
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2 min read
Pharm Country

Highmark Health’s VITAL Innovation Program testing benefits of Biocept’s liquid biopsy platform for improving outcomes and lowering costs of treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Allegheny Health Network’s Cancer Institute spearheading the evaluation

August 23, 2018
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10 min read