Geron Ditches Stem Cell Work, Lays Off 66 - Nov. 15, 2011

Having trouble viewing this email? View in Browser.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  |   |   |   |  Assay Depot has created the world's largest network of public and private cloud-based Research Exchanges Life science researchers from 53 countries use our public Research Exchange to find, create and purchase research services and products and to communicate with 5000+ research vendors. Pharmaceutical companies, universities and non-profit organizations use a private Research Exchange to manage and strengthen internal and external research partnerships. Research vendors use public and private Research Exchanges to offer their services and products to the global research community. Researchers - Use our free public marketplace at assaydepot.com. Vendors - Get a free vendor account at http://backoffice.assaydepot.com/.   •  Geron Corporation (GERN) Ditches Stem Cell Work, Lays Off 66 More... •  Sanofi (France) (SASY.PA)'s Multaq Doubled Deaths from Heart Disease in Study More... •  Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Experimental Drug Doubles Good Cholesterol in Race With Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), Roche (RHHBY) More... •  GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Weighs Final Bids in OTC Drugs Sale: Sources More... •  CureVac GmbH, Sanofi Pasteur (SASY.PA) and In-Cell-Art Collaborate on a $33.1 Million Project Co-Funded by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Deal Projected to be Worth E150 Million-plus More... •  Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation to Build $65 Million US Research Facility More... •  Medicago USA Inc. (MDG) Brings 85 New Jobs to RTP By Opening New Facility More... •  Amgen (AMGN) Venture Capital Funds Early-Stage Biotechs More... More Top News The Veriti® Thermal Cycler Easy PCR Optimization is Just a Touch Away The Veriti® Thermal Cycler features powerful innovations for precise control of your PCR optimization, including a color touch-screen and intuitive interface, plus VeriFlex® Blocks-six independent temperature blocks-for increased flexibility and precision. Please click here for more information. •  Gene Tweak Creates Supermouse - and Prevents Diabetes, Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne Study More... •  Prostate Cancer May Be Linked to Birth Control Pills in Water Supply, University of Toronto Study More... •  Drinking Risky for Women With Family History of Breast Cancer, Washington University School of Medicine Study More... •  Poor Sleep May Lead to Fibromyalgia in Women, Norwegian University of Science and Technology Study More... •  Eating Fish Can Reduce the Risk of Diabetes, University of Valencia Study More... •  Stem Cells May Help Heart Pump More Blood After Attack, University of Louisville Study More... •  Lower Levels of Vitamin D May Put Spinal Fusion Patients at Risk, Washington University in St. Louis Study More... •  University of Barcelona Study Suggests New Benefits of Eating Nuts for Patients With Metabolic Syndrome More...   More Featured News Better Antibodies Through Better Antigen Design Join SDIX at the Boston Cambridge Marriott on December 8th, 2011 for a symposium focused on next generation antibody development. At SDIX, a focus on the philosophy of better antigen design has resulted in dramatic improvements to the antibody production process. In a series of talks, our scientists and collaborators will discuss this antigen design philosophy and provide case studies to demonstrate the effectiveness of this methodology. In particular, these talks will focus on the use of SDIX's proprietary Genomic Antibody Technology™ and its ability to deliver antibodies that match end users' requirements. Please click here for more information. The Changing Role of Natural Products in Drug Discovery • Understand how small a fraction of natural products has been explored for pharmaceutical potential. • Understand how natural products offer access to underexploited but biologically relevant regions of chemical space. • Identify in which therapeutic areas the exploration of natural products offers better prospects of success. • Gain insight into the different approaches used for the exploitation of natural products and understand the influence of past successes and failures. Click Here for More Information. Bioscience Technology This magazine provides information to life science/biotech researchers searching for technology, tools and techniques to conduct better, more cost-efficient and effective research. Request Now! • Biotech Bay (South San Francisco, California) Veracyte, Inc. CLIA Lab Director Responsible for the overall operation and administration of the Veracyte CLIA laboratory, including employing/supervising personnel who are competent to perform test procedures; generating test results and patient reports promptly, accurately and proficiently; and assuring compliance with the applicable state and federal regulations. • BioForest (Seattle, Washington) Verinata Health, Inc. Clinical Account Manager - Sales Responsible for growing market share for the Verinata prenatal test. This individual will focus on the implementation of sales strategy, achievement of financial milestones and introduction of new clinical technology within the defined territory. • BioMidwest (Manhattan, Kansas) Kansas State University, Department of Biochemistry Professor and Department Head Responsibilities of the Department Head include evaluation of faculty, oversight of the department's teaching efforts, administration of departmental budgets, supervision of departmental personnel, and hiring of new faculty members or other departmental personnel. • Genetown (Cambridge, Massachusetts) Vertex Director, Oncology Direct our Cambridge site's Oncology strategies in their support of our research portfolio from assay/model development and validation to lead compound characterization. In addition, the individual will oversee exploratory oncology research and new target identification/validation efforts. • Biotech Beach (Thousand Oak, California) Baxter International, Inc. Supervisor, Quality Lab Supervise day-to-day operations of assigned group; plan, coordinate and direct testing activities to ensure timely release of raw materials, in-process, bulk drug and final product testing; assure supplies, reagents and trained/qualified analysts are available. Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! BioSpace Life Science Career Fairs are the biotech industry's premier career events. Featuring well-respected employers from around the nation, our job fairs attract top candidates in the biotech, pharmaceutical, life science and medical device industries. With such a great number of recruiters and hiring managers from top biotech companies attending our career fairs, there are an abundance of opportunities available for job seekers. Many different disciplines within the industry are represented bringing a diversity of candidates to our job fairs. Companies seeking pharmaceutical sales representatives and marketing jobs regularly attend our job fairs. Engineering and technical jobs can be found, as well as regulatory jobs and positions in QA/QC. Individuals desiring a science job or a research job will find many opportunities at our job fairs. In addition, hiring managers seeking candidates for clinical research jobs also attend our events. More information about BioSpace's Career Fairs BioSpace White Paper Biotech Career Fairs For Job Seekers 101: Control Your Experience By June Salvati, BioSpace Director of Events and Corporate Services Avrio Biopharmaceuticals 4 Chrysler Irvine, California 92618 U.S.A. Phone: 866-982-8746 Fax: 949-462-0821 Avrio Biopharma, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Irvine Pharmaceutical Services, is a premier contract development and manufacturing organization providing support to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device industries. More Company Profiles FREE Subscription to Pharmaceutical Processing Pharmaceutical Processing magazine is the must-read information source for news of products, technologies and applications for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing professionals. Post Your: News | Jobs | Company Profile | Event | Advertising / Sponsorship BioSpace Inc. 6465 South Greenwood Plaza, Suite 400 Centennial, Colorado 80111 U.S.A. Phone: 877-277-7585 Fax: 800-595-2929 BioSpace Inc. 90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 414 San Francisco, California 94105 U.S.A. Phone: 877-277-7585 Fax: 415-576-9217 Send questions and comments to the BioSpace News Beat Team. Editor & Publisher: Rosemary Do Editorial & Production Staff: Lana Ho, Maysa Darwish, Tammy Liu, Michelle Wong BioSpace.com - Life. Science. Community. • BioSpace is a registered trademark of BioSpace, Inc. • Please distribute this e-cast freely. • Credit any excerpts as follows: Copyright 2011 BioSpace http://www.biospace.com • While BioSpace and its agents used their best efforts in collecting and preparing the information published herein, we do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions resulted from negligence, accident or other causes. If someone forwarded this news to you and you'd like to receive your own copy FREE of charge, simply Subscribe here. Safely unsubscribe from Biospace.com e-mail at any time by managing your account here.