BioSpace News Archive

Biotech Beach

Trade Show, Conference and Event Updates as of March 30, 2020

The following are updates to trade shows, conferences and events impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

March 30, 2020
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3 min read
Business

Blue Shield of California Names Seth Glickman Chief Health Officer

Blue Shield of California announced Seth Glickman, M.D. as the health plan’s chief health officer.

March 30, 2020
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2 min read
Biotech Beach

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Market Forecasts Released by LSI

Impact of COVID-19 on PPE segments including gowns, masks and respirators creating massive demand-supply imbalance and exponential market growth

March 30, 2020
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2 min read
Genetown

nference® Launches First-In-Class Single Cell RNA-Sequencing Resource to Arm Researchers Fighting COVID-19 Pandemic

Developed in collaboration with Janssen, the Single Cell resource is being made available on the nferX® platform for free to academic researchers worldwide

March 30, 2020
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4 min read
Pharm Country

Bayer to Donate One Million Over-the-Counter Products and Multivitamins to Americans In Need

With the significant burden COVID-19 is having on the healthcare systems and increased need for self-care solutions, Bayer announced a donation of one million products to support the health of underserved communities.

March 30, 2020
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4 min read
26 Vancouver Hospitals Adopting B.C.-Built Life-Saving Healthcare App

New application helps view, track and allocate critical healthcare personnel, personal protective equipment and ventilator availability in real time

March 30, 2020
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4 min read
BioMidwest

Battelle and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Create and Use New High Throughput Diagnostic Test for COVID-19

Battelle and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have jointly developed a new rapid, sensitive diagnostic test for COVID-19.

March 30, 2020
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5 min read
Business

IRIDEX ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF VP FINANCENames Prior CFO/COO as Interim CFO

IRIDEX Corporation announced that Romeo Dizon has retired from his position as Vice President of Finance, effective March 27, 2020.

March 30, 2020
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2 min read
Business

Motus GI Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2019 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Motus GI Holdings, Inc. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, and provided a corporate update.

March 30, 2020
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10 min read
Deals

Reata Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Its Clinical Studies and Business Operations

Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provided an update on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its clinical programs, drug supply chain, and business operations.

March 30, 2020
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8 min read