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Roche, BGI develop advanced MHC technology

Monday, November 28, 2011 11:47 AM
Roche NimbleGen and BGI have developed a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) region capture technology based on NimbleGen SeqCap EZ Choice Library, a process for the enrichment of the MHC region. This newly developed approach allows easy capture and enrichment of these highly repetitive regions and enables the generation of deep sequencing coverage of the human MHC region. This new sample preparation approach overcomes the limitations of traditional methods of PCR and genomic enrichment used for disease and drug research. 

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PAREXEL advances early phase research technology

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:55 AM
PAREXEL International has enhanced its central nervous system (CNS)
capabilities for clinical development through the implementation of
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology in its Early Phase
units. This advanced imaging scanning measures hemodynamic response, or
change in blood flow, related to neural activity in the brain or spinal
cord. Through this approach, PAREXEL is able to provide sponsors with
improved testing paradigms for cognitive biomarkers and better understand
the impact of compounds earlier in disease progression.

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Savara joins SAFE-BioPharma

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 11:25 AM
Savara Pharmaceuticals, an inhalation drug development company, has joined SAFE-BioPharma Association. SAFE-BioPharma manages the SAFE-BioPharma digital identity and signature standard, used throughout the biopharmaceutical industry to verify and manage digital identities involved in electronic transactions and to apply digital signatures to electronic documents.

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Survey: Industry using medical imaging metrics to meet study milestones

Monday, November 21, 2011 09:09 AM

Boston-based Perceptive Informatics, an eClinical solutions provider and a subsidiary of CRO Parexel International, found in a global survey that over half (54%) of respondents review medical imaging-related study metrics on a regular basis. Of those respondents, 81% use medical imaging metrics as actionable data to inform progress toward the achievement of study milestones. Key performance indicators used by the respondents include the status of site qualification for imaging-based clinical trials, as well as progress of medical image submissions, query responses and radiology reviews.

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Genexion selects goBalto's Tracker platform

Thursday, November 17, 2011 02:59 PM

SanFrancisco-based goBalto has entered a strategic partnership with Genexion, a CRO that has selected Tracker, goBalto's web-based clinical trials platform, for its clinical research study start-up and monitoring.

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EP Clinical Trials links EudraCT and ClinicalTrials.gov

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 04:04 PM

London-based EvaluatePharma, a source for life science sector analysis, has launched its new clinical trial intelligence service, EP Clinical Trials. By linking EudraCT and ClinicalTrials.gov records, the new service delivers a unique synthesis of clinical trials information.

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SVTC Technologies partners with SUSS MicroTec

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 01:18 PM

SVTC Technologies, a partner for accelerating nanotechnology development and commercialization, is partnering with SUSS MicroTec, an equipment supplier for MEMS and advanced 3D IC integration. This collaboration is targeted at supporting wafer-level processing for MEMS and 3D IC integration with focus on the newest bonding applications needed for next-generation electronics. The partnership with SUSS MicroTec continues an ongoing SVTC strategy to provide an ecosystem of partners all geared towards providing comprehensive value-added solutions to customers.

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Clinilabs selects NewCardio's QTinnoŽ solution for phase I trial

Thursday, November 10, 2011 08:12 AM

NewCardio, a cardiovascular diagnostic solutions developer, has reported that its strategic partner, Clinilabs, will utilize QTinnoŽ, NewCardio's automated cardiac safety solution, to conduct a phase I trial of an investigational new drug under development for a central nervous system (CNS) indication.

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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center selects Voalté's iPhone platform

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 03:25 PM
Voalté, a clinical communication technology and software for healthcare institutions, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have launched Voalté’s point-of-care communication solution, consolidating voice, alarm and text on the versatile iPhone platform.

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CoreRx launches FLEXITAB

Monday, November 7, 2011 12:27 PM

CoreRx has further enhanced its offering by adding the Bosch Manesty FLEXITAB, a fully automated, single station tablet press with a multi-layer tablet function, giving it the unique capacity to produce multi-layer (up to three-layer) tablets using a minimal amount of material. Its variable punch displacement and dwell time can be set to simulate compression on any rotary press using compression forces up to100kN.

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