Archive for March, 2008

Sabinsa Corporation Awarded GRAS Status for Selenium SeLECT(R)

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… is manufactured at Sabinsa’s state-of-the-art facility in India Sabinsa Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier … its 20th year servicing the natural products industry, Sabinsa’s mission is to provide alternative and … production of herbal extracts, phytochemicals, specialty chemicals, biotech ingredients and supercritical extracts. In the U.S., …
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Stocks Close Out Miserable Quarter on an Up Note delayed

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… This rate was a 15-month high for India and well above the sub-6% consenus view. … Underperform. The firm was also positive on industry suppliers Snap-On (SNA), Gentex (GNTX), Johnson Controls … the drug offers benefits beyond cholesterol reduction. Biotech (BBH +1.7%) shares handily outperformed the health …
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ParExe; Expands Global Clinical Pharmacology Capabilities

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… added, “Long before hospital-based units became an industry best practice, PAREXEL saw the benefit of … venture arrangement with Synchron Research based in India. The Company’s northern and southern hemisphere locations … and consulting services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Committed to providing …
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Morph Labs raises $1.5 million in pre-IPO funding with CSK and AO Capital

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… and deployment of SaaS is growing rapidly. Industry analyst firm Springboard indicated that the Asia-Pacific … offices in the Philippines, Singapore, and in India. CSK Venture Capital Co. Ltd., a pioneer of Japanese Biotech VC, is a member of the CSK …
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LPO: A profile of another young star Shilpa Shetty

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… have taken the risk of joining an industry when not too many had even heard … area of market research, R&D in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, equity research, patent research, etc. If the … the US and UK outsourced work to India to cut costs, but the strengthening rupee …
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Alembic Ltd completes centenary celebrations

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… at affordable price. Modi announced that a biotech park would be set up in Vadodara, … the first companies to produce penicillin in India with totally indigenous technology. Alembic now is … in Himachal Pradesh. Amin said the international business would contribute 45 percent to total revenue …
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Elbit Imaging Ltd. Announces Results For Fiscal Year 2007

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… following Plaza Centers’s increase in scope of business as well as Plaza Centers becoming a … expenses related to the Company’s operations in India, offset by a profit from the collection … 2008, PRNewswire Copyright (C) 2008, NewsBlaze, Tags: Biotechnology, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Building and Construction, , Wal …
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Pall Corporation F2Q08 (Qtr End 01/31/08) Earnings Call Transcript

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… Thats despite the slowdown in the semiconductor industry which represents about 60% of our microelectronic … felt production cutbacks at a few major biotech accounts in the US. Impact on revenues … validation center for biotech and pharmaceuticals in India which we opened last year in Bangalore, …
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KIAL announces closure of Kotak India Growth Fund II with Corpus of 440 million dollars

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… KIAL announces closure of Kotak India Growth Fund II with Corpus of 440 … of 440 million dollars Mumbai, Mar 31 (ANI/Business Wire India): Bucking the recent financial turmoil … clinical research services company, Metahelix - an AG-Biotech company, ICOMM Tele- country’s largest telecom tower …
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PAREXEL Expands Global Clinical Pharmacology Capabilities

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… added, “Long before hospital-based units became an industry best practice, PAREXEL saw the benefit of … venture arrangement with Synchron Research based in India. The Company’s northern and southern hemisphere locations … and consulting services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Committed to providing …
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Oracle, Google, Microsoft, Sun, Salesforce.com Finalists at Great Indian Developer Awards —Vote for Trailblazing Individuals and Products Par Excellence; Voting Closes May 02 2008—

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… Indian Developer Awards. This first-of-its-kind awards in India recognize trailblazing individuals, technologies, and organizations that … jury is comprised of distinguished executives, seasoned industry professionals, and academia whose expertise spans the … as IT, Energy, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Retail, Biotechnology, and BFSI. Saltmarchs media properties aim to …
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Danish shares close slightly up; Danske Bank down after broker downgrade UPDATE

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… UK and Ireland, Finland, Portugal, Belgium and India going to Heineken; with S&N’s activities in … down 0.9 percent at 52,700 crowns, while biotech firm Genmab shed 0.6 percent to 240 … its full-year report, due out after the market closes. Standard & Poor’s has started coverage …
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Provectus Pharmaceuticals Announces Financial Results for Year End 2007

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… clinical trials registry, at www.clinicaltrials.gov. “From a business standpoint, it is very important to note … received allowance of our patent application in India covering our lead dermatology agent, PH-10, and … the areas of imaging, medical devices and biotechnology. For additional information about Provectus please visit …
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Crucell Announces Start of Phase II Clinical Study Rabies Monoclonal Antibody Combination in US First Milestone Achieved in Collaboration Agreement with Sanofi Pasteur

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… The Netherlands, 31 March 2008 - Dutch biotechnology company Crucell N.V. today announced that its … trials conducted in the United States and India demonstrated safety and the ability to protect. … globe. A world leader in the vaccine industry, sanofi pasteur offers the broadest range of …
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MPM Capital and NEA Lead $65 million Series A Preferred Round to Finance Spinout of TriVascular from Boston Scientific

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… Scientific SANTA ROSA, Calif., Mar 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — TriVascular2, a company newly formed … its MPM BioEquities hedge fund. Primarily in biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals, but also in medical devices, … Pvt. Ltd. has an office in Bangalore, India and New Enterprise Associates (Beijing) Ltd. has …
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IPS and Wuhan Pharmaceutical Industry Design Institute Partnership Announce Agreement

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… compliance company dedicated to assisting pharmaceutical and biotech companies, today announced a new agreement with … announced a new agreement with Wuhan Pharmaceutical Industry Design Institute (WPIDI), a leading pharmaceutical engineering … New Jersey, California, Indiana, Puerto Rico and India. Wuhan Pharmaceutical Industry Design Institute (WPIDI) of …
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LGC brings Abcellute’s cell revolutionary cell preservation technology to market

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… combination with Abcellute Ltd, a Cardiff(UK)- based biotech company, have signed a commercial agreement to … Spain, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Poland, France and India. LGC Standards has distribution partnerships with many … of the public and the regulation of industry, for UK government departments and blue chip …
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Crucell Announces Start of Phase II Clinical Study Rabies Monoclonal Antibody Combination in US

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… The Netherlands, 31 March 2008 - Dutch biotechnology company Crucell N.V. today announced that its rabies … trials conducted in the United States and India demonstrated safety and the ability to protect. …
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Kotak Investment announces closure of Kotak India Growth Fund II

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… Kotak Investment announces closure of Kotak India Growth Fund II India Infoline News Service … focuses exclusively on managing the Alternate Assets business of the Kotak Mahindra Group, now has … Clinical Research Services company, Metahelix - an Ag-Biotech company, ICOMM Tele - Indias largest telecom …
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Semi-Final Results In For Upcoming Asia Pacific Real Estate Awards for Most Outstanding and Accomplished Projects, Firms and Individuals Throughout 2007; April 10, 2008, The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai, C

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… Corporate Tower B - by Alpha G: Corp New City Tama Center Building - by … IT Park (DAITP) - by Ascendas International Biotech Park Chrysalis Enclave - by TCG Urban … Alpha G: Corp. and designed by Arcop India of Le Arcop, Canada Ritz Park - …
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India Wants Closer Trade Ties With Malaysia

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… India Wants Closer Trade Ties With Malaysia ALOR … trade links with Malaysia and raise its investments in the country which amounted to US$1 … were interested to invest in the country’s biotechnology, food, chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors. “Indians who …
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Semi-Final Results In For Upcoming Asia Pacific Real Estate Awards for Most Outstanding and Accomplished Projects, Firms and Individuals Throughout 2007; April 10, 2008, The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai, China

Posted by on 31st March , 2008

… Corporate Tower B - by Alpha G: Corp New City Tama Center Building - by … IT Park (DAITP) - by Ascendas International Biotech Park Chrysalis Enclave - by TCG Urban … Alpha G: Corp. and designed by Arcop India of Le Arcop, Canada Ritz Park - …
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Uganda looks to earn from biotech

Posted by on 30th March , 2008

… report on the global status of commercialized biotechnology products. In the report it is stated … They include among others, Brazil, Agentina, Canada, India, Germany, China, South Africa, Paraguay, Uruguay, Philippines, … released by the researchers into the local market. Sale of biotechnology products can improve our …
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Industries may face shortage of engineers

Posted by on 30th March , 2008

… tremble — principles of engineering, digital electronics, biotechnical engineering and more — but manage to … surplus of skilled workers in China and India, out-sourcing and off-shoring are not always the … workforce because they are in the defense industry, and they can’t out-source defense work,” Tebbano …
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Pepsi, Cognizant among US 50 best corporate performers

Posted by on 30th March , 2008

… has been topped by US-based retailer Coach, biotechnology major Gilead Sciences, speciality metals firm Allegheny … firms are riding the crest of different business or macroeconomic cycles and about two dozen … managing the outsourcing of back-office functions to India and elsewhere.” About Pepsico, the report said …
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Dubai International Academic City continues to draw Top-Tier International Universities

Posted by on 29th March , 2008

… International Study Centre in Dubai, Hult International Business School, and the Michigan State University Dubai … Academic City from diverse regions including Australia, India, Pakistan, Iran, Russia, Belgium, UK and Ireland … include engineering, computer science, fashion and design, biotechnology, environmental studies, quality management and business management …
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Gujarat venture fund raises Rs.600 mn for small firms

Posted by on 29th March , 2008

… over $777 million in 57 deals in India during the first three quarters of 2007, … against $158 million in 2006. ‘The booming market is providing many innovative investment opportunities. We … including one for IT and one for biotechnology ventures. …
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Petaluma company’s shares drop 26%

Posted by on 29th March , 2008

… THE PRESS DEMOCRAT March 28, 2008 Petaluma biotech company Oculus Innovative Sciences saw its shares drop … agent. It is also marketed in Europe, India and Mexico. The 8-year-old company has 56 …
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Upcoming talks

Posted by on 28th March , 2008

Posting has been light lately — I’ve been working hard on revising Building Biotechnology.
Off to the NIH next week to give my talk on biotechnology entrepreneurship.
Upcoming talk at Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business on a multifaceted dissection of the biotechnology industry.

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Minister for Trade Ewa Bjrling to visit India on 30 March - 2 April

Posted by on 28th March , 2008

… Minister for Trade Ewa Bjrling to visit India on 30 March - 2 April From … Trade Ewa Bjrling will be visiting New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore in India. Her programme … identified as particularly strong growth markets are biotechnology, green technology and defence equipment. The EU …
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Tightly restricted

Posted by on 28th March , 2008

… 30,000 per quality adjusted life year (QALY). Industry and government will shortly enter discussions to … firms own 43 per cent of late-stage biotech products in Europe. A process that seeks … of rapidly growing markets such as China, India and Turkey. Innovation in general could become …
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The Global Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Market Was Worth USD57.2 Billion In 2007

Posted by on 28th March , 2008

… preferred locations for outsourcing manufacturing services in India by the multinationals and global pharmaceutical companies. … report provides a brief introduction on CRAMS industry, market overview, India-China emerging players. CRAMS report … report updates on industrial applications in Pharma, Biotechnology and data management industry. It also highlights …
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Agriculture one of America’s success stories

Posted by on 28th March , 2008

… to farming. Despite the boom-and-bust cycles and market vagaries that have characterized agriculture for decades, … remarkable advances in science, machinery, technology, and biotechnology that allow farmers to get more, high … populations in other countries particularly China, India, and Southeast Asia continue to grow …
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Evotec AG (DE) - Evotec Announces Financial Results for 2007

Posted by on 28th March , 2008

… (ET), the sale of the Chemical Development Business (CPD) and the proposed acquisition of Renovis. … business transferred to joint venture with RSIL, India * Agreement to acquire Renovis, Inc., subject … the same time, access to the largest biotech investment community in the world.” Financial Guidance …
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Pall Corporation Unveils Technical Innovation Center in China for Life Sciences

Posted by on 28th March , 2008

… (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and welcomes life sciences industry leaders and dignitaries to the grand opening … Life Sciences Center of Excellence in Bangalore, India in May 2007. The Bangalore Center was … demanding needs of customers in energy, electronics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, transfusion medicine, water purification, aerospace, transportation …
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Evotec Announces Financial Results for 2007

Posted by on 28th March , 2008

… (ET), the sale of the Chemical Development Business (CPD) and the proposed acquisition of Renovis. … business transferred to joint venture with RSIL, India - Agreement to acquire Renovis, Inc., subject … the same time, access to the largest biotech investment community in the world.” Evotec’s financial …
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Engineering opportunities

Posted by on 23rd March , 2008

… local talent pool would tremendously benefit the industry.” Manipal Education is one of the top … engineering institutions at its base location in India and boasts the largest number of alumni … Interior Design, Fashion Design, Business Management and Biotechnology. Masters programmes are also offered in these …
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The World According to Monsanto - A documentary that Americans won’t ever see

Posted by on 22nd March , 2008

… The gigantic biotech corporation Monsanto is threatening to destroy the … a process begun a decade ago in India and certainly in many other countries as … farming. She is currently based in New Delhi. “I am writing this statement from beautiful …
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2008 BIO International Convention Announces Schedule, Speakers

Posted by on 22nd March , 2008

… The 2008 BIO International Convention will feature industry experts and government officials from around the … world debating key issues that influence the biotechnology industry, including follow-on biologics/biosimilars, biomarker research, genomics … Kapil Sibal, Minister of Science and Technology, India; and Jos Lino Salvador Bara ao, Minister …
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Dan Joy Named Chief Marketing Officer, Sancilio & Company, Inc.;Leads Marketing, Field Sales and Channel Promotions Initiatives

Posted by on 22nd March , 2008

… sciences industries. His experience in healthcare marketing, biotechnology business development, retail channel management and medical … price-points had been unheard of in the industry — until now. Not only are our … in USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and India. SCI began operations as a pharmaceutical research …
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Sabinsa Corporation Continues Commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices

Posted by on 21st March , 2008

… today announced that its manufacturing facilities in India have passed a comprehensive audit by NSF … its 20th year servicing the natural products industry, Sabinsa’s mission is to provide alternative and … to the production of herbal extracts, phytochemicals, biotech ingredients and supercritical extracts. In the U.S., …
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Dan Joy Named Chief Marketing Officer, Sancilio & Company, Inc.; Leads Marketing, Field Sales and Channel Promotions

Posted by on 21st March , 2008

… sciences industries. His experience in healthcare marketing, biotechnology business development, retail channel management and medical … price-points had been unheard of in the industry — until now. Not only are our … in USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and India. SCI began operations as a pharmaceutical research …
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Dan Joy Named Chief Marketing Officer, Sancilio & Company, Inc.; Leads Marketing, Field Sales and Ch

Posted by on 21st March , 2008

… sciences industries. His experience in healthcare marketing, biotechnology business development, retail channel management and medical … price-points had been unheard of in the industry — until now. Not only are our … in USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and India. SCI began operations as a pharmaceutical research …
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Dan Joy Named Chief Marketing Officer, Sancilio & Company, Inc.; Leads Marketing, Field Sales and Channel Promotions Initiatives

Posted by on 21st March , 2008

… sciences industries. His experience in healthcare marketing, biotechnology business development, retail channel management and medical … price-points had been unheard of in the industry — until now. Not only are our … in USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and India. SCI began operations as a pharmaceutical research …
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Board nod for 5 SEZs

Posted by on 21st March , 2008

… NEW DELHI: The board of approval for special economic … Bio Tech, which was pushing for its biotech SEZ in Andhra Pradesh, were the five … Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation was the only company which got the in-principle nod for its …
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India PGC gets World Bank loan

Posted by on 21st March , 2008

… 20, 2008 at 1:17 PM German, Chinese firms to expand venture; Srbijagas CEO visits Russia, … of Congress’s new biofuels mandate, but emerging biotechnologies may boost the industry above and beyond expectations. Published: March 19, …
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Study UK: ‘Can a family friend sponsor me?’

Posted by on 21st March , 2008

… come directly to the visa sections in India for authorisation of both the HSMP letter … the month at the British Council, New Delhi office. color=blue>gt asked, Hi, I am final … i have done my post graduates in biotechnology and now i want to pursue my …
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Metamorphosis of Hyderabad, India

Posted by on 21st March , 2008

… Information Technology (IT), IT enabled Services (ITeS), biotechnology and the services sector have grown over … Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, HVS Research Hyderabad’s hotel market has developed … takes place. The performance of the hotel industry is closely linked to that of the …
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Generex Biotechnology Clarifies Stance of Medical Affairs VP Dr. Bernstein’s Contract Extended

Posted by on 20th March , 2008

… Generex Biotechnology Clarifies Stance of Medical Affairs VP Dr. … Medical Affairs. On March 14, 2008, the Company filed a Form 8-K with the SEC, … and which was approved for sale in India in October 2007, is in various stages …
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Generex Biotechnology Clarifies Stance of Medical Affairs VP

Posted by on 20th March , 2008

… Medical Affairs. On March 14, 2008, the Company filed a Form 8-K with the SEC, … and which was approved for sale in India in October 2007, is in various stages …
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