9/13/2010 – DALLAS – Gov. Rick Perry today highlighted Texas’ growing biomedical technology industry, and the innovative and life saving therapies and technologies taking shape in the state. The governor spoke at the opening of the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas. for more information: governor.state.tx.us
Tobacco industry may be using YouTube to market its products
Tobacco companies may be using web 2.0 media, such as YouTube, to market their products to young people, so getting round marketing restrictions for tobacco content in place elsewhere, suggests research published online in Tobacco Control.
Product Description The 21st century is witnessing the dawn of biotechnology, which is expected to surpass Information Technology as the new engine of the global economy. Its products will be more important than the fire, the wheel, or the car and will generate more knowledge in a short period of time than history’s collective wisdom. Biotechnology is expected to alter healthcare, agriculture, commercial and industrial products. It is predicted, that by the middle of the 21st century, all companies will become Biotech companies in some form or the other. A key driver and enabler of this emerging technology is bioinformatics. The biotech industry developed only within the last twenty-five years. During 1970s and 80s the understanding of biology reached a point where it was possible to use the smallest parts of organisms, their cells and molecules. To better understand the meaning of the word biotechnology, simply change the singular noun to its plural form, biotechnologies. Biotechnology is a collection of technologies that capitalize on the attributes of cells and biological molecules, such as DNA and proteins.
Conventional techniques of producing biotechnology products, such as using traditional microbiological fermentation, evolved with the development of modern technologies. Modern biotechnology entails the use of cell fusion techniques, bio-informatics (use of information technology for documenting bio-diversity and studying DNA structures), genetic engineering, structure based molecular design and recombinant DNA technology (insertion of foreign gene), and hybridoma technology (fusing and multiplying cells).
The world market for biotechnology is bound to grow in the next three to five years. The United States is the recognized leader in the global biotech market. It maintains its competitive edge through continuous creation of highly innovative, technologically advanced new products and processes.
Biotech industry group spent $2M lobbying in 2Q
The Biotechnology Industry Organization spent just over $2 million lobbying the federal government in the second quarter on health care, agricultural, and economic issues affecting the biotech industry.
Chairman and Chief Scientist at ERT Recognized as One of 100 Most Inspiring People in the Life Sciences Industry
ERT , a leading provider of centralized services to global pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, announces that Joel Morganroth, MD, Chairman and Chief Scientist, has been acknowledged by PharmaVOICE magazine as one of the 100 most inspiring people in the life sciences industry. Â Dr.
Biotechnology companies must look to find partners all over the world in their global industry. The BIO 2009 International Convention in Atlanta is a “unique” opportunity for French companies to forge partnerships, says Isabelle Scarabin, economic and international affairs director for Lyon Biopole, a French biocluster.
N.J. biotech industry continues growth, survey finds
As the recession took hold, biotechnology gave New Jersey’s economy a shot in the arm. The state’s nascent industry — there are slightly more than 300 companies — continued to grow over the past three years, adding thousands of jobs…
Thinking of a career in biotech? Former KGI Professor Gary Cohen explains why KGI is a great place to consider. For more information, visit our website at aboldnewhybrid.kgi.edu
The San Diego region, home to more than 500 biotechnology companies, is poised to become a Green Houston, as world renowned geneticists, biologists, and engineers at UC San Diego, The Scripps Research Institute and other local research institutions join with their industry counterparts in a broad-scale research effort to develop advanced transportation fuels from algae.
Research and Markets: Pharmaceutical Industry Dynamics 2010: Licensing Opportunities: Rheumatology
DUBLIN—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of Decision Resources, Inc.’s new report “Pharmaceutical Industry Dynamics 2010: Licensing Opportunities: Rheumatology” to their offering.
