Washington, D.C. (July 10, 2014) –An international confederation of biotechnology trade associations announced today the ratification of bylaws creating the International Council of Biotechnology Associations (ICBA), with the expressed purpose of advocating for public policies that support the growth of the innovative biotechnology industry worldwide.Continue reading
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Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany to develop companion diagnostic test for cancer treatment
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, today announced it has entered into an agreement with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, which operates as EMD Serono in the United States and Canada, to collaborate with Merck KGaA’s biopharmaceutical division on the development and commercialization of a companion diagnostic (CDx) for an undisclosed target using Ventana’s proprietary diagnostic assays.Continue reading
Survey: Americans Favor Expanded Cord Blood Stem Cell Research
Far from being sharply divided, the American people are in broad support of more stem cell research, according to the results of an online survey released today by Cord Blood Registry® (CBR®) to coincide with National Cord Blood Awareness Month.Continue reading
Arizona Rises to Tier II in Bioscience Establishments Ranking.
Now we need to focus on investments if we are to bring jobs up to the same level.Continue reading
Medtronic Study Illustrates the Value of Insulin Pumps for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
People with Type 2 Diabetes Achieve Superior Outcomes with Insulin Pumps vs. Multiple Daily InjectionsContinue reading
Ultherapy® Décolletage Treatment Now FDA-Cleared
First Non-invasive Procedure Specifically Indicated by the FDA to Improve Lines and Wrinkles on the DécolletéContinue reading
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Opportunity Alert: Director of Genomics Research at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Position Title: Dir, Genomics Research
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Position Details
| Department: Molecular Medicine | Posting #: 44371 |
| Category: Any | Date Posted: 6/19/2014 |
| Schedule: Mon – Fri; Days | Employee Type: Full Time |
| Location: Phoenix | |
Position Summary
The Institutes of Molecular Medicine Genomics Research Director leads the Sequencing group, which provides established services to the research community at Phoenix Children’s Institute, affiliated institutions as well as other academic and non-academic groups. A main goal is to improve existing and evaluate new technologies with a focus on clinical translation. The Director interacts closely with the Director of Clinical Sequencing to evaluate novel technologies, provide technical expertise on existing platforms and help PCH clinical investigators formulate/design research questions in genomics in the field of cancer and inherited disease. Therefore, the research director has abundant opportunity for publishing high quality research data. The director is also responsible for growing and managing the quality of the variant database within the Genomics Core and for stimulating and growing genomics research within the Phoenix Children’s Research Institute.
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Independence, Independents, and the Importance of Your Vote
Each July 4th we celebrate our independence as a nation and as a free people. The freedom and the opportunity to elect our leaders and representatives is as important today as it was in 1776.