NEW MEMBERS
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EVENTS
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AUG 13
U of D Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium
Plenary lecture,
poster sessions,
and presentations.
McKinly Laboratory11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Delaware Bio Partners Event
Meet with partners offering group purchasing services to DBA members, including VWR Int'l, Conner Strong, Business Wire, and Office Depot.
Delaware Biotechnology Institute, Room 102
9:00 a.m. to Noon
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SEPT 15
PA-NJ-DE Life Israel Life Sciences Conference
Meet a delegation of innovative Israeli life sciences companies.
Collaboration, partner-
ship, and investment opportunities.
Wolf Block LLP
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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SEPT 19
Mid-Atlantic Diamond Ventures Forum
Find out about
or apply to MADV for coaching and exposure to accredited investors
at this forum.
Location TBD.
8:00 a.m. to Noon_________________________
SEPT 21-24
AdvaMed 2008
Med Tech conference. Policy
sessions, educa-
tion workshops, business development, and networking.
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC.
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SEPT 25
Inaugural Delaware Bio Annual Awards Gala
OperaDelaware Studios
South Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE
5:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
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SEPT 28 - OCT 1
New Cells for New Vaccines III: From Lab Bench to Clinical Trials
Co-sponsored by Fraunhofer USA
Center for Molecular Biotechnology and InB:Biotechnologies. International workshop focuses on scientific, clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing issues associated with the use of non-conventional cell substrates for the development and production of vaccines.
Hotel du Pont, Wilmington, DE
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NOV 10-11
Biotech 2008
Imagine. Collaborate. Innovate. Symposiums advance the growth
and development of
the bioscience industry in our region.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
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SAVE THESE DATES!
2008 Upcoming Biobreakfasts
SEPT 17 and NOV 19
Delaware Biotechnology Institute
15 Innovation Way, Newark, DE.
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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AEROTEK
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BIO 2008
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THANK YOU
to all participants in the Delaware Pavilion in San Diego: ABS-Biosomes,
ADESIS, Inc., Animedix,
CYMA Builders & Construction Management, Creative Communications, Delaware BioScience Association, Delaware Biotechnology Institute, Delaware Economic Development Office, Delaware Information Network, Delaware State Universitiy, Delaware Technology Park, Isogen, LLC., New Castle County Executive's Office of Redevelopment, ProTecs, and RatnerPrestia. Special thanks go to RatnerPrestia for donating an iPod Touch and to Creative Communications for donating three Garmin GPS navigation systems for the raffles.
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Dear Delaware Bio Members & Friends,
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For previous readers of the Delaware Bio Observer, you'll note our new format as the organization comes of age. We hope you enjoy the new e-newsletter style which enables you to link to areas of interest quickly and easily.
A word about the Delaware Bio Committees: they are the lifeblood of the organization. We encourage Delaware Bio Members to join one of them so we can all benefit from the added energy and expertise. Read more about what each committee has been up to in the rest of my message, and let us hear from you.
Bob Dayton, President
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INDUSTRY ROUND UP
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AT THE HEART OF JULY DELAWARE BIOBREAKFAST
On July 15, dynamic programming and partnerships for improving the heart health of Delawareans were outlined by Christiana Care's Timothy Gardner, M.D., Medical Director, Center for Heart and Vascular Health and William Weintraub, M.D., Chief of Cardiology and Director of the Center for Outcomes Research.
(L to R) Karl Steiner, Delware Biotechnology Institute; Dr. Timothy Gardner; Dr. William Weintraub; and Bob Dayton, Delaware BioScience Association.
FISH & RICHARDSON RECOGNIZED
Fish & Richardson is proud to be on the National Law Journal's first "Appellate Hot List." In addition, a recent IP Law and Business survey found that the firm handles more patent litigation before the ITC than any others in the nation. Read more about patent litigation.
DUPONT CO. FOCUSES ON PLANT-BASED FUELS
AND BIOENGINEERED FOODS
DuPont and Genencor are partnering to develop and commercialize technology for the production of celluosic ethanol. The goal of this joint venture is to create cost-effective plant-based fuels. And in
the area of agricultural biotechnology, DuPont will be working on engineering high-yielding rice and wheat. Read more about bioengineered foods.
GRANT TO ATHENA BIOTECHNOLOGIES SUPPORTS
THEIR EFFORT TO TURN PLANTS INTO ETHANOL
Athena Biotechnologies will be looking for a bug that will turn plants into ethanol, using a $100,000 grant from the Department of Energy.
PERSONALIZED CANCER TREATMENTS
ONE STEP CLOSER TO REALITY
AstraZeneca has funded research by Lecia Sequist, Harvard Medical School instructor and oncologist at Massachussetts General Hospital Cancer Center. The study's goal is to determine if personalized medicine or genetically driven cancer therapy are available.
MORE CAPITAL FOR STARTUPS AVAILABLE
A federal grant of $500,000 has been given to First State Innovation, a nonprofit private-sector-led group operating since 2006. The grant will help support and nurture Delaware companies to ensure that our region remains competitive in the global economy.
LIBRARY OF ANTIBODIES BEING PRODUCED FOR STUDY OF USHER SYNDROME
Using its proprietary Genomic Antibody Technology™ platform, Strategic Diagnostics wlll produce and supply antibodies to the University of Oregon, Eugene, and the Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans for the study of Usher Syndrome.
ANALTECH MARKETING VIDEO HEADED FOR E-MAIL INBOXES WORLDWIDE
Because drawing the attention of today's students is key to capturing future domestic market share, Analtech has created an imaginative and amusing online video for release in August. When it goes "viral," it will start appearing on blogs and e-mail
boxes around the world, introducing students and professionals to Analtech and its thin-layer chromatography plates and accessories.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AT CHRISTIANA CARE
BECOMES NEW AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Dr. Tim Gardner, medical director of Christiana Care's Center for Heart and Vascular Health, has become the American Heart Association's new president. His responsibilities will be focused on advancing the AHA's mission of "building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."
MIYAGI JAPAN COMPANIES LOOK FOR DELAWARE COLLABORATION
Seven companies from Miyagi Prefecture (Delaware's "sister state") have expressed interest in collaborating with Delaware enterprises: GrapeCity, Cyber Solutions, Tripod Works, Digital Powder Systems, Tohoku Electronic Industrial,NEC/TOKIN, and MicroBio.
INCYTE CLINICAL RESULTS SHOW PROMISE FOR PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Promising clinical results from Incyte's 28-day Phase IIa trial involving an orally available janus-associated kinase (JAK) inhibitor for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis were presented at the 2008 European League Against Rheumatism conference in Paris, France.
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STUDENTS AWARDED GOVERNOR MINNER BIOTECH SCHOLARSHIPS
Governor Minner Biotechnology Scholarships were presented to three students at a luncheon at the Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology.
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Keith Ballard, Delaware State University; Yulia Pepelyayeva, University of Delaware; Govenor Minner, Dr. Vidadi Yusibov, Fraunhofer CMB; and Barbara Kwake-Safo, Delaware Technical and Community College.
WISTAR INSTITUTE AWARDED FIRST DVIN GRANT
The Delaware Valley Innovation Network (DVIN) awarded its first Innovation Investment Grant to the Wistar Institute, provIding $89,000 in support of the Wistar Biomedical Technician Training (BTT) Program, a two-year workforce development program in biotechnology and biomedical research.
SALESIANUM TEACHER IS BIOTECH AWARD FINALIST
Jennifer Albanese, a teacher of biology and anatomy and physiology at Salesianum School was one of ten finalists for the Genzyme-Invitrogen Biotech Educator Award, the nation's top award for biotechnology education. The award recognizes stellar educators who help improve the teaching and learning of biotechnology in the classroom.
(L to R) Patty Canon, Delaware Economic Development Office; Jennifer Albanese;Jennifer Kmiec, InB:Biotechnologies Inc.; and Bob Dayton, Delaware BioScience Association.
DEL TECH FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN NEARS ITS GOAL
Delaware Technical and Community College reports that it's Shaping the Future Campaign has raised $3.55 million since its launch in 2006, helping to promote learning by funding lab and technology equipment, library support, innovative learning programs, study abroad scholarships, and camp scholarships.To reach its goal, the college looks to raise an additional
$624 thousand.
U of D SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM A SUCCESS
On July 16,undergraduates at the University of Delaware found out what a scientist's life is like in industry, as part of the Summer 2008 Undergraduate Research Enrichment Program. Participating companies included QPS, RatnerPrestia, Adesis, and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.
DUPONT YOUNG PROFESSOR GRANTS AWARDED
The DuPont Company honored UD assistant professor of chemical engineering Maciek R. Antoniewicz with a DuPont Young Professor Grant for original research. He is one of 17 young professors from around the world who received this award, which provides $25,000 a year for three years for recognized research faculty whose work aligns with DuPont's strategic business growth.
NEXT ROUND FOR DVIN RFPs CLOSES OCTOBER 1
Grants for Life Science Workforce Training and Education are available through Delaware Valley Innovation Network. This fourteen-county initiative aims to help develop talent and strengthen and grow the tri-state region's vibrant life sciences industry and workforce. | |
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