The College of American Pathologists recently awarded Dr. Robert Penny the 2012 Distinguished Patient Care Award at its annual meeting. Dr. Penny was recognized for his extensive scientific translational research to accelerate the adoption of molecular pathways and associated therapies into the field of pathology and oncology to improve the lives of cancer patients.Continue reading
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Brainwave Optimization™ to be Recognized at Prestigious Events
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – October 17, 2012 – Brain State Technologies® patented process of Brainwave Optimization™ is to be highlighted at four premier industry events October 22 through November 2, 2012. This non-invasive, drug-free method helps people of nearly any age (2-100+) improve their mental and physical performance by achieving greater brain balance.Continue reading
Flagship Biosciences launches tissue-based RNA ISH image analysis services
Flagship’s in-house developed image analysis algorithms combine tissue pattern recognition with cell-based analysis to offer pharmaceutical clients improved approaches to measuring RNA expression while preserving the tissue contextContinue reading
Ulthera Announces Issuance of Patent for New Medical Field of Use
Ulthera, Inc. – a global, high-growth medical device company pioneering aesthetic and medical applications using its therapeutic ultrasound platform technology – announces the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 8,282,554 this week from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent, titled “Methods for Treatment of Sweat Glands” relates to the therapeutic use of energy for the treatment of conditions resulting from sweat gland disorders, such as hyperhidrosis.Continue reading
Ulthera Receives First-Ever FDA Clearance for Non-invasive Lift of Skin on the Neck and Under the Chin
Ulthera, Inc. – a global, high-growth medical device company pioneering aesthetic and medical applications using its therapeutic ultrasound platform technology – today announced that its ultrasound platform device, the Ulthera System, has received FDA clearance to non-invasively lift lax tissue on the neck and the submental (under the chin). Continue reading
Keith Aspinall Named Director of Strategic Operations for BIO5 Institute
From Bain & Co. to BIO5, Keith Aspinall joins leadership team in Southern Arizona’s Biotech Research Hub.Continue reading
Follow This Leader: Harry A. George Named Jon W. McGarity Bioscience Leader of the Year
Harry A. George named Jon W. McGarity Bioscience Leader of the Year by the Arizona BioIndustry Association. Hundreds of leaders from across Arizona will be on hand to congratulate and thank “Harry” for all he has done to move Arizona forward faster at the 7th Annual AZBio Awards on October 23, 2012 at the Phoenix Convention Center. Continue reading
TGen Launches Center for Rare Childhood Disorders
Research efforts focused on changing the lives of countless undiagnosed childrenContinue reading
ASU appoints DuBois executive director of Biodesign Institute
Raymond DuBois, an internationally renowned physician-scientist whose research has advanced the understanding of the molecular basis for the prevention of colon cancer, has been named executive director of Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute.Continue reading
Meet the 2012 AZBio Fast Lane Winners
Global Cancer Diagnostics, Inc.(Tempe, Arizona), The Critical Path Institute (Tucson, Arizona and Rockville, Maryland) and Ulthera, Inc.(Mesa, Arizona) announced as 2012 AZBio Fast Lane Award Winners.Continue reading