BioHealth News Archive
SBIR rules could open R&D funds to foreign-owned companies
Proposed rules for the Small Business Innovation Research program could allow foreign-owned companies to compete for these federal R&D awards, according to the Small…
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Humana Sponsors Blueprint Health Accelerator Program
Humana Inc. continues its commitment to innovation, health and well-being by partnering with Blueprint Health and working together to spark change and make a…
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MedImmune to Streamline Vaccine Operations in California
MedImmune, the global biologics arm of AstraZeneca PLC, announced that it is restructuring its infectious disease and vaccines research, development and operations. This will…
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The Role of E-Prescribing
The current US healthcare system suffers from excessive bureaucracy and red tape-ism. Regulations have only made the care delivery process more complex with unnecessary…
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SBIR proposal could open R&D funds to foreign-owned firms
A proposed change in the eligibility rules for the Small Business Innovation Research program could allow foreign-owned companies to compete for these federal research…
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Richard Bendis of BHI interviewed at BIO International Convention
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Biotech VCs, in Shadow of Tech, Start Delivering More Hits | Xconomy
A strange thing has happened during an otherwise bleak time for biotech venture capital. Life science venture capitalists are apparently hitting more of their…
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Improving Access to Hearing Health Care (SBIR) [R43/R44]
The purpose of this funding opportunity (FOA) is to improve hearing health care outcomes and reduce health disparities through the development and commercialization of…
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The University of Maryland goes smoke-free – Washington DC College admissions
This week, the University System of Maryland (USM) announced that smoking would no longer be permitted on any of the 12 USM campuses, including…
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First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announce next chapter of Let’s Move! Cities Towns and Counties
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius joined First Lady Michelle Obama and local officials from across the country to announce the next…
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FDA Approves First Drug to Prevent HIV Infection: Scientific American
US regulators took a step into the unknown this week when they approved the first drug to prevent HIV infection. US Food and Drug…
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SAIC’s $473M aquisition to more than double commercial health care business – Washington Business Journal
Science Applications International Corp.'s $473 million acquisition of maxIT Healthcare Holdings Inc. will more than double the company's commercial health care business and make…
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Humana to support New York City business accelerator
Health benefits and health care company Humana Inc. has agreed to sponsor Blueprint Health, a New York City-based business accelerator for entrepreneurs in the…
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Johns Hopkins joins venture to offer free online courses – Baltimore Business Journal
Johns Hopkins University and 11 other universities are teaming up with a for-profit company founded by two Stanford University computer science professors to offer…
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How to pick useful health apps for mobile devices – The Washington Post
Ever wondered whether you should be using your smartphone for something slightly more worthwhile than playing Angry Birds? A growing number of experts are…
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