Category Archives: News & Events
Saladax, CESAR Partner on Study of 5-FU Dosing for Colorectal Cancer
February 13, 2012
By a GenomeWeb staff reporter
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Saladax Biomedical announced today a collaborative study of metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with 5-fluorouracil, or 5-FU, and whose doses will be optimized based on actual 5-FU blood levels.
As part of the collaboration with the Central European Society for Anticancer Drug Research, or…
QuantumBio Inc. Announces the Release of Version 5.1.1 of its DivCon Discovery Suite
State College, PA, – QuantumBio Inc., a leader in providing next generation of Structure Based Drug Discovery and Fragment Based Drug Discovery solutions based upon linear scaling, quantum mechanics methods – including the patented QMScore method – has released version 5.1.1 of the DivCon Discovery Suite. In addition to adding…
Harrisburg event will introduce students to careers in biotechnology
Before a student can decide to pursue a career in biotechnology, something has to light a spark of excitement about this growing field.
FDA-approved device to detect macular degeneration raising $2 million
MedCity – Philadelphia reports Apeliotus Vision Science gets FDA approval for device to detect macular degeneration. Read the full story here.
Saladax Biomedical, Inc. Announces the Resignation of Edward L. Erickson as President and Chief Executive Officer
- Kevin M. Harter, former Saladax Executive Chairman, Named Interim CEO-
Bethlehem, PA, January 27, 2012 – Saladax Biomedical, Inc., a privately-held company developing and commercializing novel diagnostic assays to achieve the promise of personalized medicine for new and existing therapeutics, announced today that Edward L. Erickson, its President and Chief Executive Officer, has…
Ben Franklin business plan contest to award $50,000 to a promising startup in Central, Northern PA
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an organization that provides money and support services to tech businesses, is sponsoring another business plan contest similar to competitions it has put on over the last decade.
The Big Idea Business Plan Contest, open to entrepreneurs that are already based in a 32-county area…
Saladax Biomedical, Inc. Issued Six Patents Containing Broad Claims in the Immunoassay Space
Bethlehem, PA, January 10, 2012 – Saladax Biomedical, Inc., a privately held company developing and commercializing novel diagnostic assays to achieve the promise of personalized medicine for new and existing therapeutics, announced today that it has been issued six patents within the last 12 months, bringing the company’s total to 15 issued U.S. patents,…
Tax Incentives Available for Businesses Hiring People with Disabilities
Did you know? Companies that hire people with disabilities may be eligible for tax credits or deductions. Pennsylvania offers a variety of tax credits and programs for large, medium and, yes, even small businesses. For more information, visit WorksForMe-PA.org or call the Works for me hotline at 1-877-268-9894.
Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ $50,0000 Big Idea Business Plan Contest is Back!
The Ben Franklin Venture Investment Forum in partnership with the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA announced that the BIG IDEA Business Plan Contest is back! A grand prize of $50,000 will be awarded to one tech-based startup company! Entrepreneurs can visit http://www.cnp.benfranklin.org/ and click on the contest button for…
Pacific Edge Diagnostics, Ltd. to Build a Laboratory and Office Facility in Hershey
Jack D. Atchason, Executive Director of The Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR), responds to the question, “How has HCAR repeatedly been able to convince emerging foreign companies that HCAR is the place for them to launch their US business? In particular, how did companies like Pacific Edge Diagnostics, from New Zealand, and vivoPharm…