UM Students "Play VC" in a $25M Biotech Round - May 31, 2012

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Thursday, May 31, 2012  |   |   |   |  The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Product Development Management (MPDM) at San Jose State University is a comprehensive, master's degree program and can be completed in either 2 or 3 years. The emphasis of the program is on the management of products undergoing clinical research and clinical development, i.e. clinical trial stages I, II, III and IV or other testing as required by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or international regulatory authorities. The curriculum includes customized courses from the Colleges of Science and Business, and was designed in consultation with biomedical industry employers in the greater San Francisco Bay area. The MPDM program continues to have interaction with the industry and provides expert industry speakers in the classroom, in order to present the latest advancements to students. For more information, please visit: http://www.medproddev.sjsu.edu/.   •  University of Michigan Students "Play VC' in a $25 Million Biotech Round More... •  CPI International to Acquire Codan Satcom for $13.5 Million More... •  ViewRay Incorporated Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System More... •  EndyMed Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Dermatologic Procedure Device More... •  Ex-Spectranetics Corporation (SPNC) CEO Sentenced to Year of Probation for Lying to Feds More... More Top News MICRO.NANO.MEMS 2013 March 13 - 14, 2013 Donald E. Stephens Center Rosemont, Illinois U.S.A. MICRO.NANO.MEMS 2013, the Ultra Precision Manufacturing Expo, returns to the Donald E. Stephens Center on 13 - 14 March 2013. Rebranded to better reflect the breadth of ultra precision manufacturing processes featured within the event, MICRO.NANO.MEMS 2013 will further build on the success of the 2012 event. Choose a CRO Partner Who Understands Your Unique Development World. Whether you're investigating an apparatus, instrument, machine or other type of device, our Medical Device Business Unit knows your success hinges upon highly specialized regulatory, reimbursement programs, safety and marketing support. Operating on high-quality systems, we can prepare those key documents that will ultimately clear your product for marketplace entry. Even after your commercial launch, we're here to help propel your device to that next level. From developing a reimbursement strategy to meeting post-marketing surveillance requirements, we offer the added value of a long-term relationship that endures throughout every phase of your device's lifecycle. 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This individual will work with Scientists and with Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineers to design and build new instruments that will be used in detection and measurement of trace contaminants in air and/or process gas streams. • Biotech Beach (San Diego, California) Verenium Corporation Project Engineer Will provide support in developing, managing, and executing a wide variety of engineering projects for Verenium at our contract Manufacturing partner, Fermic, S.A. in Mexico City, as well as overseeing engineering projects at our new pilot scale facility in San Diego. • BioMidwest (Cleveland, Ohio) Affymetrix QC Engineer Perform laboratory functions that support the release of products to ensure that quality standards and customer requirements are met. Accurately and efficiently perform and document testing on raw materials, kits and reagents to determine product quality and approve it for sale. • Bio NC (Clayton, North Carolina) Hospira, Inc. Plant Engineer Responsible for managing the engineering, start-up, commissioning and/or qualification of process systems, HVAC, GMP and Non-GMP utilities equipment to support manufacturing, Fill Finish, QC labs, Warehouse and Facility Operations building. • Pharm Country (Allendale, New Jersey) Stryker Corporation Development Engineer Performs implant and instrument design work and actively participates on multi functional teams to advance assigned projects through the design/development process though launch to the market. • Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! • See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! 2012 BIO Career Fair Job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, medical device and diagnostics companies in the Massachusetts region. Candidates with a 4-year degree in the life sciences and a minimum of 2-years of industry related experience are invited to attend. 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GSK Looks to Oust HGSI Board; Merck CEO: No Split for Us - May 31, 2012

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Thursday, May 31, 2012  |   |   |   |  Pharm-Olam has offices among the most populated cities in Europe, Latin America, India, South Africa, and the USA to provide cost effective coverage for oncology studies of all sizes. Pharm-Olam has helped bring 2 oncology compounds to NDA approval and have conducted oncology studies in over 30 countries. The majority of our clinical staff are MDs or PhDs, including oncologists in strategic areas for clinical trials. The incidence of oncology indications and standards of treatment can vary widely, so let Pharm-Olam conduct a complimentary feasibility study specific to your protocol and study budgets to use in your resource planning. Contact us at http://www.pharm-olam.com, info@pharm-olam.com, USA 1-713-559-7900, UK 44-0-1344-891121.   •  GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Looks to Oust Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (HGSI) Board More... •  Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) CEO: No Split for Us More... •  Chelsea Therapeutics, Inc. (CHTP) Halts Development of Arthritis Drug; Stock Falls -0.63(32.31%) @ 10:33AM EDT More... •  GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)'s Stiefel Laboratories Pays Welichem Biotech Inc. (WBI.V) $50 Million for Topical Agent for Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis More... •  AssureRx Raises $12.5 Million Series C Financing More... •  Bayer HealthCare (BAY), Covance Inc. (CVD) Ink Drug Development Pact More... •  Icahn Takes Another Run at Forest Laboratories, Inc. (FRX) Board More... •  Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX) Goes From Bad Data to a Bad Promotion More... 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