Russ Swan, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Biotech Companies",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Laboratorytalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Ken Powell named as executive chairman of Q Chip from
Q Chip, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ken Powell Named as Executive Chairman of Q Chip".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Interest 'high' in Analytica 2008 from
Munich Trade Fairs: "Organiser says Analytica 2008 is generating a great deal of interest among manufacturers and service providers in the analysis, laboratory-technology and biotechnology sectors".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Qiagen
- take a look at JV to develop molecular diagnostics products
which says: "Dx Assays expects to be one of the first centres in Singapore for assay development in which molecular diagnostics for infectious and genetic diseases will be developed".
Take a look also at the news release from Ipsogen, In vitro diagnostic tests for breast cancer,
as well as Outsourcing of assay development speeds discovery from Nanostream,
and Biotech China's 'successful premiere' in Shanghai from Deutsche Messe.
See also:
Colony counter speeds novel vaccine technology
(July 2007)
Protocol automated colony counter is being used at start-up Austrian biotech firm Bird-C, to help save time with research on novel vaccines against lethal bacteria such as Escherichia coli O157
Biotechnica moves to annual timing in Hannover
(June 2007)
Decision to move to an annual timeslot was reached after extensive market analysis, and with the full backing of the Biotechnica exhibitors' committee, which had unanimously voted for the new rhythm
New venue and cycle for Analytica Anacon India
(May 2007)
From 31 October to 2 November 2007, the 4th Analytica Anacon India invites decision-makers and users from Indian laboratories in science and industry to its new location in Hyderabad
Developing antibodies against liver proteins
(May 2007)
Unichip products of Protagen are versatile research tools that enable faster antibody development by rapidly identifying the most specific antibody candidates at an early stage of development
LabPas CT selected by Nucleus Network
(May 2007)
Clinical research centre located in Melbourne, Australia, has selected LabPas CT to fully automate its Phase I clinical trials
Life sciences investment conference returns
(April 2007)
More than 600 venture capitalists will converge with some of the Europe's leading life sciences companies on May 21-22 when Glasgow hosts the prestigious BioEquity Europe 2007 conference
Analytica 2008 puts start-ups in the public eye
(April 2007)
The InnovationsArea gives new companies a platform for presenting business ideas, introducing products and making contacts - at attractive rates to make the fair a success for first-time exhibitors
Six of the top 20 pharmas chose Mosaic
(April 2007)
Titian Software announced at SBS that, with orders already planned for delivery in 2007, six of the top 20 pharma have chosen Mosaic as their sample management software
Haptogen nominated 'rising star' in life sciences
(March 2007)
Company proved once again the success of its current business model based on generating revenue through leveraging its technology and expertise in antibody generation
'Visionary' keynote programme for Interphex 2007
(March 2007)
The organiser of Interphex2007, the world's largest and most comprehensive pharmaceutical conference and exhibition, announces this year's keynote presenters and event programmes
How to produce profitable biopharmaceuticals
(March 2007)
PD-Direct is holding a pre-conference workshop, the Science of Bioproduction, on Monday 23 April 2007 at Bioprocess International, Paris, France
Analytica 2008 presents future laboratory trends
(March 2007)
As a leading international trade fair for instrumental analysis, laboratory technology and biotechnology, Analytica 2008 showcases the entire range of equipment and services for laboratories
Deal with Arius to develop new cancer antibodies
(February 2007)
Fusion Antibodies has entered into a antibody engineering deal with Arius Research, a leading Canadian biotech company, dedicated to personalising cancer therapy
Extract Technology back at Interphex 2007
(January 2007)
The brand name of 'Extract Technology' will once again be seen at this year's Interphex Exhibition, where following a corporate takeover the company's latest range of equipment will be on display
High performance evaporator is affordable
(November 2006)
Genevac has announced the introduction of the second generation EZ-Bio - a high performance benchtop evaporation / concentration system purposed designed for life science laboratories
Automated cell culture at ATCC bioresource centre
(September 2006)
The Automation Partnership reports that two Select automated systems for cell culture have been sited at the world's largest biological resource centre, the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)
Keen interest in European Biotechnica Award 2006
(August 2006)
Deutsche Messe says it has recorded a high level of international interest in this year's European Biotechnica Award, to be presented on 12 October 2006 at Biotech CEO Conference in Zurich
Notice of allowance for US Lentivector patent
(July 2006)
Oxford BioMedica, a gene therapy company, has received a Notice of Allowance from the US Patent Office for a Patent covering modifications to lentiviral vectors that improve safety and efficacy
Success factors in pharma-biotech alliances
(June 2006)
With pharma companies experiencing weak R+D pipelines and biotechnology companies grappling with funding shortfalls, strategic alliances are being wielded as a tool for survival
SCIpharm conference highlights
(May 2006)
SCIpharm is organised 'by the industry for the industry' as Graham Dixon, chairman of the SCIpharm organising committee emphasises
Innovation decline is concern for pharma companies
(May 2006)
A steep decline in innovation levels, combined with the threat from generics and drug recalls is causing concern to several pharmaceutical companies
Bio-Rad to integrate Csiro molecular modelling
(May 2006)
Technology uses Bayesian neural network technology to build in silico models for a wide range of end points such as Adme/Tox properties or biological activities
Launch of a European network for biotech support
(April 2006)
The Council of European Bioregions (CEBR) is calling for new members to join in forming a cohesive network to focus on improving European biotech industry performance
One-to-one meeting facility for SCIpharm 2006
(April 2006)
Registered delegates to SCIpharm 2006 (May 14-17; EICC, Edinburgh, Scotland) can now arrange one-to-one meetings with other attendees via a new password protected facility on the SCIpharm 2006 website
The future is white: chemicals from the bioreactor
(March 2006)
Although 'red' and 'green' biotech are the predominant applications in the eyes of the public, 'white' biotechnology is the sector with the most potential
Decreasing the cost of 384-well assays
(February 2006)
Providing a maximum liquid capacity of just 30ul per well, the low volume plates are designed to conserve valuable samples and reagents
New collaboration in autoimmune discovery research
(January 2006)
In this new collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim, Galapagos is committed to delivering novel drug targets as the basis for developing novel therapies for unmet medical needs in autoimmune disease
Cell dispensing for miniaturised cell-based assays
(January 2006)
Ultra low level liquid handling system allows the aspiration and dispensing of single cells or low amount of cells for a variety of cell-based assays in functional genomics and drug development
Manipal AcuNova standardises on mass spectrometers
(January 2006)
Finnigan TSQ Quantum Ultra mass spectrometers were chosen because of enhanced LC-MS/MS assay sensitivity, providing significant advantages for Manipal AcuNova during its demanding DMPK applications
Galapagos and CRT in drug discovery collaboration
(January 2006)
Galapagos NV and Cancer Research Technology (CRT), specialists in oncology drug discovery and commercialisation, have entered into a new collaboration in anti-cancer drug discovery research
ELN is 'software essential for systems biology'
(January 2006)
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals will present the Infotrieve/ELN electronic laboratory notebook as part of its presentation at the upcoming Laboratory Informatics conference in San Diego, California
Biotage signs two deal with Catalyst Technologies
(January 2006)
These two products reduce metal concentrations to low PPM levels facilitating multi-step synthesis and accurate scavenging
Biotage buys rights to novel evaporation system
(January 2006)
Biotage has acquired the exclusive distribution, production and further development rights to Vapourtec's solvent evaporation system, known as the V-10
Last chance for early bird discount at SCIpharm
(November 2005)
SCIpharm is a biennial event run by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) for the international pharmaceutical industry; the 2006 event is held in May in Edinburgh