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Biotech Beach

New Direct-Sampling Ion Source Simplifies Sample Preparation in Routine Applications

Thermo Scientific VeriSpray PaperSpray ion source provides an easy-to-use, high-throughput direct sampling and screening system for time-critical samples

April 1, 2019
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3 min read
Drug Development

Bolt Biotherapeutics Presents Preclinical Proof of Concept Data at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Conference

Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on unleashing the power of the immune system to achieve anti-tumor immunity, today released positive preclinical proof of concept data on its promising Immune-Stimulating Antibody Conjugate (ISAC) platform.

April 1, 2019
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3 min read
Business

Nexcelom Bioscience Launches the Cellaca™ MX at AACR

The Cellaca™ MX utilizes Nexcelom’s innovative cellular analysis technology for accurate cell sample concentration, viability and morphology measurements.

April 1, 2019
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2 min read
FDA

Selumetinib Granted U.S. Breakthrough Therapy Designation in Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Designation Based on Phase 2 SPRINT Trial in Pediatric Patients with NF1 Plexiform Neurofibromas

April 1, 2019
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7 min read
Biotech Bay

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Announces Investments of $5 Million to Support U.S. Avenova Commercialization Strategy

NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announces investments totaling $5 million to support the recent strategic shift in its U.S. commercialization strategy aimed at driving growth in Avenova sales while maintaining cost effectiveness.

April 1, 2019
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4 min read
Business

Baylor University Clinical Geneticist Dr. Tony Gregg Begins Presidency with the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)

Anthony “Tony” Gregg, MD, MBA, FACOG, FACMG, of Dallas, Texas, is the new president of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, the national professional organization for clinical and laboratory genetics professionals.

April 1, 2019
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5 min read
Gat Foods Is Zeroing in on Refined Sugars

Gat Foods fruit-based solutions shaping a brighter future for breakfast cereals

April 1, 2019
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3 min read
Genetown

TCR2 Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared TCR2’s investigational new drug (IND) application for its lead solid tumor candidate TC-210; Company initiated Phase 1/2 clinical trial

April 1, 2019
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14 min read
Business

Salix Enters Into License Agreement With The University Of California To Develop And Commercialize Novel Compound For The Treatment Of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Investigational Treatment Demonstrated Promising Results in Preclinical Studies

April 1, 2019
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5 min read
Business

Quest Diagnostics Achieves Perfect Score On 2019 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for Third Consecutive Year

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, received a perfect score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index, earning the distinction of being a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”

April 1, 2019
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