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Business

Martin’s Point Challenge Triggers $20,000 Gift to Aid USM Students in Need

Martin’s Point Health Care will donate $20,000 to the University of Southern Maine’s Student Emergency Fund this month.

May 8, 2019
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Business

2019 Andrew Sabin Family Fellows share passion for Making Cancer History

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has named eight researchers to the fourth annual class of Andrew Sabin Family Fellows.

May 8, 2019
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3 min read
BioMidwest

Kalderos Secures $7 Million Funding to Deliver Data-backed, Financially Transparent Drug Discount Management Solution

Kalderos today announced $7 million in funding to accelerate market adoption of its first-to-market platform that delivers unparalleled visibility into prescription drug discount compliance.

May 8, 2019
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3 min read
Genetown

Semma Therapeutics Announces Publication in Nature Demonstrating Advancements in Regenerative Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes

Semma Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering the curative use of stem cells in regenerative medicine, today announced the journal Nature published data demonstrating improvements in the production of beta cells (cells that produce insulin) from stem cells

May 8, 2019
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2 min read
Biotech Bay

CONCEPT Professional Training at Palo Alto University Announces Summer Training Institute Focusing on Clinical and Forensic Mental Health

CONCEPT Professional Training at Palo Alto University, a global leader in online professional training in forensic mental health, is hosting its Summer Training Institute 2019 at Palo Alto University, June 17 to 21.

May 8, 2019
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3 min read
FDA

CryoConcepts Receives FDA Clearance on Two Cryosurgical Devices for the Physician Office Market

CryoConcepts, LP, a market leader in the development and manufacture of cryosurgical products, announced today they have received FDA clearance on two new, patent pending, cryosurgical devices for the physician’s office market.

May 8, 2019
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2 min read
Business

Elaine Chambers Joins CDC Foundation Board of Directors

Philanthropist Elaine Chambers has been elected to the board of directors of the CDC Foundation. Chambers has a passion for supporting educational and health initiatives both in Northern California, where she resides, as well as nationally.

May 8, 2019
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2 min read
Business

Make-A-Wish® Receives Donation from Bristol-Myers Squibb to Grant Life-Changing Wishes for Third Consecutive Year

Since 2017, Make-A-Wish® America has received more than $3 million in charitable donations from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, including a $500,000 contribution this year, with the purpose of granting more life-changing wishes for children with cancer.

May 8, 2019
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2 min read
Policy

Notice to media - Minister of Health to tour UNB Fredericton Healthy Aging Centre and deliver remarks at the opening of the SeeMe Art Exhibit

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Federal Minister of Health, will join University of New Brunswick researchers on a tour of the new Healthy Aging Centre in Fredericton.

May 8, 2019
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Deals

Velan Calls for Increased Transparency at Progenics Pharmaceuticals During Q1 Earnings Call

Filed Preliminary Proxy Materials Seeking Stockholder Support Against the Election of Peter J. Crowley and Michael D. Kishbauch at the Company’s 2019 Annual Meeting to Send a Clear Message that Meaningful Change is Required

May 8, 2019
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