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Friday, January 7, 2011

GEN News Highlights - News of the Week

Friday, January 7, 2011
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
December 31, 2010 - January 6, 2011


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January 06, 2011, 10:03 AM EST
Investigators Identify Prognostic Marker for Treating Hep C with Peg-Interferon and Ribavirin
Team expects to launch a test based on the IP-10 marker this year.
January 06, 2011, 09:40 AM EST
Researchers Develop Simpler, Quicker Way of Producing AAV-Based Vectors for Gene Transfer
Method is also capable of producing high yields of multiple AAV serotypes and efficient packaging.
January 06, 2011, 10:06 AM EST
CHO Genome Sequenced by BGI and GT Life Sciences
Next step is data analysis and interpretation of genetic regulation in cell proliferation.

January 06, 2011, 10:04 AM EST
Genentech and Pfizer Join the Antibody-Drug Conjugate Bandwagon
Genentech will tap Spirogen's technology and Pfizer will use Seattle Genetics'.
January 06, 2011, 08:08 AM EST
Symphogen Raises About $134M to Progress Clinical-Stage Antibodies
Firm claims fundraising is largest ever in Europe by private biotech business.
January 05, 2011, 09:57 AM EST
Rituximab Biosimilar to Be Developed by Spectrum and Viropro
Roche/Genentech's mAb therapeutic raked in $5.6 billion in 2009 sales, and patents start expiring in 2014.
January 05, 2011, 09:09 AM EST
Merck KGaA Buys Chinese Cell Culture Media Firm Beijing Skywing for About $18.8M
It is hoped that the new client base in China will provide promising opportunities for Merck Millipore.
January 05, 2011, 08:53 AM EST
Beckman Coulter to Develop aNK Assay for Pivotal Trial of Transgene's NSCLC Drug
French company projects that Phase IIb/III study with TG4010 will start later this year.
January 04, 2011, 10:29 AM EST
Genetic Link for Depression Furthered by Analysis of 54 Studies
Results challenge an evaluation of 14 studies that contradicted the initial discovery of this association.
January 04, 2011, 09:55 AM EST
Pfizer Pays $14M to Expand RNA Partnership with Santaris Pharma
Pfizer is adding 10 more targets, which could draw $600 million in milestones.
January 03, 2011, 09:43 AM EST
Sigma-Aldrich Takes Over Cerilliant to Pad Analytical Chemistry Portfolio
Acquired firm has over 2,800 products related to reference standards and materials.


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Analysis & Insight
Analysis & Insight 2010 in Review: Biotechnology Highlights
Gene patenting and ESCs were back in the headlines along with breakthroughs in sequencing, syn bio, and other fields.     More A&Is

Article from GEN's January 1 Issue
Is Innovation Finally Beginning to Pay Off?
The success rate in 2010 can be chalked up to the focus on cutting-edge technologies.



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Thursday, January 6, 2011

CHO Genome Sequenced by BGI and GT Life Sciences

Thursday, January 6, 2011
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Thursday, January 6, 2011


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CHO Genome Sequenced by BGI and GT Life Sciences
Next step is data analysis and interpretation of genetic regulation in cell proliferation.

Genentech and Pfizer Join the Antibody-Drug Conjugate Bandwagon
Genentech will tap Spirogen's technology and Pfizer will use Seattle Genetics'.

Symphogen Raises About $134M to Progress Clinical-Stage Antibodies
Firm claims fundraising is largest ever in Europe by private biotech business.


Investigators Identify Prognostic Marker for Treating Hep C with Peg-Interferon and Ribavirin
Team expects to launch a test based on the IP-10 marker this year.

Researchers Develop Simpler, Quicker Way of Producing AAV-Based Vectors for Gene Transfer
Method is also capable of producing high yields of multiple AAV serotypes and efficient packaging.

Cell Medica and Baylor's CAGT Ally to Commercialize EBV-CTL Cancer Therapy
Partners will develop commercial GMP process and hope to start Phase II/III study in 2012.

GSK Licenses Immutep's T-Cell Depleting Antibodies for Autoimmune Diseases
Firm hopes selective depletion of activated T cells will lead to longer-lasting, safer therapy.

Horizon and University of Washington Partner to Apply Gene Editing to IPSCs
$400,000 project aims to generate new X-Man cell lines and bioproduction reagents.

Receptos and Lilly Enter Agreement Focused on a GPCR Target
Receptos' technology will be used to find small molecule modulators.

Chiva Nabs Chinese Rights to Ligand's Hep B and HCC Candidates
Use of Ligand's HepDirect tech for the development of new candidates against hep B, hep C, and HCC part of deal.


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Analysis & Insight
Analysis & Insight 2010 in Review: Biotechnology Highlights
Gene patenting and ESCs were back in the headlines along with breakthroughs in sequencing, syn bio, and other fields.     More A&Is

Webinars
Available on Demand: Original Broadcast Date - December 16, 2010
Simplifying Targeted Protein Quantification with Mass Spec: The SRM Atlas and Multiplexed MRM Protein Assays
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Rituximab Biosimilar to Be Developed by Spectrum and Viropro

Wednesday, January 5, 2011
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011


Rituximab Biosimilar to Be Developed by Spectrum and Viropro
Roche/Genentech's mAb therapeutic raked in $5.6 billion in 2009 sales, and patents start expiring in 2014.

Beckman Coulter to Develop aNK Assay for Pivotal Trial of Transgene's NSCLC Drug
French company projects that Phase IIb/III study with TG4010 will start later this year.

DBV Raises $25.5M in Series C for Clinical-Stage Food Allergy Desensitization Technology
DBV's Viaskin platform is already undergoing human testing in patients with peanut and milk allergies.


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Merck KGaA Buys Chinese Cell Culture Media Firm Beijing Skywing for About $18.8M
It is hoped that the new client base in China will provide promising opportunities for Merck Millipore.

Omeros Gains Rights to Antifibrinolytic Agents
Candidates were licensed from The Regents of the University of California.

Thomson Reuters and ChemAxon Couple Offerings to Search and Visualize Chemical Patents
Users can now research Markush structures using ChemAxon's JChem software platform.

Cephalon to Evaluate ImmunGene's mAb-Cytokine Fusion Technology for Six Cancer Targets
ImmunGene claims this platform efficiently targets cancer cells and reduces cytokine toxicity.

Lilly to Use ArGEN-X Technology for mAb R&D
The Simple Antibody platform will be utilized, and Lilly will supply targets.

Lonza to Leverage IDBS' Data Management and Execution Solution
Bioprocess Execution System will allow storing of data in context and more efficient sharing between groups.

AstraZeneca Turns to Kinaxo to Study PTMs Related to an Oncology Program
Kinaxo's Cellular Target Profiling technology combines mass spec and software capabilities.

Almirall and Forest Project Mid-2011 Aclidinium Filing as Third Phase III COPD Trial Triumphs
Firms also anticipate starting Phase III combination-therapy studies during second half of 2011.


You can view more news broken down into over 90 categories and updated daily.



Analysis & Insight
Analysis & Insight 2010 in Review: Biotechnology Highlights
Gene patenting and ESCs were back in the headlines along with breakthroughs in sequencing, syn bio, and other fields.     More A&Is

Webinars
Available on Demand. Original Broadcast Date - December 16, 2010
Simplifying Targeted Protein Quantification with Mass Spec: The SRM Atlas and Multiplexed MRM Protein Assays
Sponsored by: Agilent Technologies

In Case You Missed It:
If you couldn't attend a previous webinar, be sure to check out our On-Demand Archives.


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Monday, January 3, 2011

Scholarship World Wide

Monday, January 3, 2011
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Basic Stipendien - What You Free College Geld wissen sollten
Artikel zur Verfügung gestellt von bioindo.blogspot.com

Einige Schüler und Eltern, die "Wissenschaft" sind andere als die verworrenen Hochschule: Studenten Darlehen, FAFSA, Nachhilfe, EFC, Stipendien, Arbeit zu studieren. Sie sind noch nicht in der Lage, mehr über das Prozess-Know-Stipendium, Tausende von Dollar sparen versuchen, die Kosten der Bildung zu decken.

Was ist das Stipendium?
Die Stipendien werden in verschiedenen Formen angeboten, aber sie sind in der Regel "geschenktes Geld" für das College. Anders als Darlehen, Stipendien wollen nicht den Stipendiengeber zahlen. Einige Stipendien werden an Studenten in Form von direkten Kontrolle vergeben, während andere Stipendien an der Heimatuniversität oder Fachhochschule geschrieben werden. Mehrere Arten von Anbietern Thema Stipendien: Vereine und Organisationen, Stiftungen, Unternehmen, Schulen, Universitäten, Regierungsbehörden und andere.

Wer kann Stipendien?
Dies ist ein verbreiteter Irrtum, dass Stipendien nur zu "korrigieren-A" Student. In der Tat, es gibt alle Arten von Stipendien für alle Studierenden, einschließlich derjenigen, die weniger als perfekte Zeugnisse sind. Einige Stipendien sind für Athleten, schrieb einige der Schüler in bestimmten Bereichen, und andere für Zivildiener. Einige Anbieter Stipendium möchte nur, um Studenten für das Leben in der Stadt oder des Landes Belohnung! Auch Studenten glauben irrtümlich, dass nur die obligatorischen Abiturienten College-Stipendien beantragen. Die Stipendien sind für Studenten verfügbar auf allen Ebenen im ersten Jahr Undergraduate-und Postgraduate Doktoranden. Es gibt auch Zuschüsse eine nicht-traditionelle Lerner, und umgekehrt.

So finden Sie Stipendien für Studenten?
Finden Stipendien kann ein langer Prozess, aber nicht, wenn die Studierenden die Forschungsförderung von zuverlässigen und präzisen Service im Internet, wie ScholarshipExperts.com. Die Schüler können auch beantragen, dass die örtliche Schule beratend Leitlinien oder kommen für nationale Preise. Die Schüler sollten an College finanzielle Hilfe Büro oder Universität sie teilnehmen möchten, wenn sie kommen für Stipendien von der Schule angeboten werden.

Wenn die Schüler sehen für Stipendien?
Jede Anwendung hat ihre eigenen Fristen. Es gibt Tausende von Stipendienprogrammen in den Frühling und Sommer Termine und mehr Zeit im Herbst und Winter. Der Schlüssel ist, nie aufhören Suche nach neuen Stipendium führt, auch in der anfänglichen ersten Jahr am College. Eine gute Faustregel ist es, auf der Suche nach Stipendien während der akademischen Laufbahn.

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