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#BioIT18: Data Science Definitions
May 29, 2018, 08:15 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | Data science was one of the driving themes at this year's Bio-IT World Conference & Expo—so it only makes sense that one of the plenary keynote sessions focused on defining what that "data science" actually means.
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Recipharm invests in Brexit preparations
May 25, 2018, 12:36 PM by Michael Croft- May 25, 2018 - Recipharm, the contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has established a dedicated taskforce to manage the potential impact of Brexit on its organisationFull story -
Open And On Trend: BioTeam Panel Returns, Evolves For #BioIT18
May 25, 2018, 11:25 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | For the second year in a row, the Bio-IT World Conference & Expo hosted a panel of BioTeam staff and other experts as they discussed bio-IT trends, sharing their insights on a myriad of topics, including the struggle between science and IT, virtual reality, and what trends are embarrassingly overhyped.
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Reltio closes $45M in Series D funding to organize data globally for healthcare organizations
May 24, 2018, 19:06 PM by Michael CroftREDWOOD SHORES, CA, UNITED STATES - May 24, 2018 - Reltio, innovator of the Self-Learning Data Platform, today announced that it has secured a $45 million Series D investment to accelerate innovation, fuel international expansion, and ramp support for global enterprise customersFull story -
Quartzy partners with IndieBio to connect promising biotech startups with the lab supplies they need to drive scientific progress
May 24, 2018, 09:24 AM by Michael CroftPALO ALTO, CA, US - May 23, 2018 - Quartzy, the only free online laboratory supply management and ordering platform, announced today its partnership with IndieBio to provide their startups with improved access to lab supplies, software and the support necessary to help new labs drive scientific progress and growFull story -
Check4Cancer appoints Louise Mills as Clinical Services Director Primary tabs
May 24, 2018, 05:09 AM by Michael CroftCAMBRIDGE, UK - May 24, 2018 - Check4Cancer is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Mills as Director of Clinical ServicesFull story -
All Of Us Issues Funding Opportunity For Genome Centers For Sequencing, Analysis
May 23, 2018, 15:25 PM by Michael CroftBio-IT World Brief | Today, less than a month after opening national enrollment, the All of Us Research Program issued a call for Genome Centers able to generate genotype and whole genome sequence data from participants’ biosamples. The program anticipates funding up to two Genome Center awards in FY2018, with analyses to begin this fall.Full story -
Microsoft Offering GDPR-Like Protection For All Customers
May 23, 2018, 14:13 PM by Michael CroftSecurity Now | Microsoft plans to expand GDPR privacy protections to all its customers, both inside and outside the European Union.Full story -
Linguamatics iScite 2.0 Wins Bio-IT World’s Best of Show Judges’ Prize
May 23, 2018, 11:39 AM by Michael CroftMARLBOROUGH, MA, UNITED STATES - May 23, 2018 - Linguamatics, the leading natural language processing (NLP) text analytics provider, today announced that Bio-IT World has awarded Linguamatics the Best of Show Judges Prize for Linguamatics iScite 2Full story -
Pacific Biosciences, EPAM, Oxford Genetics, And More: News From May 2018
May 23, 2018, 10:55 AM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | May featured exciting new, products, and partnerships from around the bio-IT community from innovating companies, organizations, and universities, including Pacific Biosciences, EPAM, Oxford Genetics, and more.
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Scientists Crack A Key Enzyme Linked to Understand DNA Methylation from Scratch
May 23, 2018, 02:34 AM by Michael CroftSHIRLEY, NY, UNITED STATES - May 23, 2018 - Summary: A team at the University of California, Riverside, analyzed the crystal structure of an enzyme that plays a key role in DNA methylation, which found to be of great importance for understanding "DNA methylation from scratchFull story -
#BioIT18: Mark Boguski On Precision Diagnostics And The Launch Of A Population Health Project In Thailand
May 22, 2018, 13:55 PM by Michael CroftFull storyBio-IT World | During his keynote presentation at the 2018 Bio-IT World Conference & Expo, Mark Boguski discussed precision medicine, diagnostic management, and recent plans to work with Thailand-based Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) on a population health project created from scratch.
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Tjoapack and Photocure sign agreement
May 22, 2018, 10:30 AM by Michael CroftETTEN-LEUR, NETHERLANDS - May 22, 2018 - Global contract packaging organisation, Tjoapack, has signed a five-year agreement with Photocure for the packaging of its proprietary bladder cancer detection productsFull story -
WCG (WIRB-Copernicus Group) Clinical Services Division Opens Office in Japan
May 22, 2018, 09:42 AM by Michael CroftPRINCETON, NJ - May 22, 2018 - WCG (WIRB-Copernicus Group®) Clinical Services Division, the worlds leading provider of solutions that measurably improve the quality and efficiency of clinical research, today announced the opening of the companys new office in Tokyo, JapanFull story -
Are You And Your Primary Care Doc Ready To Talk About Your DNA?
May 22, 2018, 08:14 AM by Michael CroftKaiser Health News | The Pennsylvania-based health chain Geisinger plans to offer DNA sequencing as part of regular patient care.Full story -
Cambridge Research Biochemicals to Support Preclinical Study on Treatment for Vision-Damaging Eye Disease
May 22, 2018, 05:10 AM by Michael CroftCLEVELAND, UK - May 22, 2018 - Under a new contract, Cambridge Research Biochemicals®will support evaluation of a potential new treatment approach for Fuchs Dystrophy, a disease that typically occurs in middle age and may cause a gradual loss of visionFull story -
Solid dosage CDMO invests in spray drying
May 22, 2018, 04:26 AM by Michael Croft- May 22, 2018 - Genvion has added to its contract development and manufacturing expertise with the addition of new spray drying and Wurster coating technologyFull story -
MDI Biological Laboratory Establishes Scientific Innovation Fund
May 21, 2018, 15:50 PM by Michael CroftBAR HARBOR, ME, UNITED STATES - May 21, 2018 - The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced the establishment of the William Procter Scientific Innovation Fund in honor of DrFull story -
Recognition for CRF Health’s World Class eSource Wins European Award
May 21, 2018, 10:23 AM by Michael CroftPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA - May 21, 2018 - CRF Health, a leading global provider of patient-centered eSource technology solutions for the life sciences industry, today announced that the company has been recognized as 2018 New Entrant of the Year in Romanias Regional IT & Outsourcing Industry Awards, (also known as the PIN Awards)Full story -
Certara’s Analytica Laser Launches Market Access Radar Providing Biopharma and Medical Device Companies with Breaking News on Access to Health Technologies Globally
May 21, 2018, 09:38 AM by Michael CroftPRINCETON, NJ - May 21, 2018 - Certara®, the global leader in model-informed drug development, regulatory science, market access and real-world evidence services, today announced the launch of Analytica Lasers Market Access Radar, a three times weekly market access intelligence briefingFull story