BioHealth News Archive
Maryland Proton Treatment Center: Construction to start on Baltimore’s west side – Baltimore Business Journal
The University of Maryland School of Medicine and Advanced Particle Therapy LLC of San Diego plan to start construction Tuesday on a new…
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Merger news: Rockville’s Catalyst sells for $4.4 billion, Human Genome Sciences up for sale – baltimoresun.com
Like a one-two punch, two major Maryland employers in the health care service and pharmaceutical industries were the targets last week of multibillion-dollar acquisition…
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The Interview: Robert A. Rosenbaum guiding TEDCO into entrepreneurial waters – baltimoresun.com
For three decades, Robert A. Rosenbaum helped guide established companies and fresh startups through complex challenges. The Connecticut native was president of an apparel…
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Johns Hopkins tops the list for expenditures in research & development – Washington DC College admissions | Examiner.com
High-profile research institutions, many of which are members of Association of American Universities, provide many benefits for undergraduates on the fast-track to professional or…
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BIO chief Jim Greenwood: FDA should hire a CIO to question drug rejections – Boston Business Journal
The head of the leading biotechnology trade group, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), was in Boston this week, ahead of the group’s annual meeting,…
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Campus Hosts Health IT Conference ‹ Hopkins Happenings
When Suburban Hospital’s ICU went from paper to electronic medical records, the hospital’s IT department created the FrankenCOW. This COW – or, Computer On…
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Creating Jobs and Saving Lives in Maryland – From Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s April 2012 Newsletter
Over the past few weeks and months I have been out and about in the state listening to Marylanders who are developing new drugs…
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The Chief Science Officer (CSO) Development Training Certificate Program
Maryland is in an enviable position with regard to biotechnology-related resources that encourages and supports entrepreneurial efforts. Academic institutions, federal laboratories, a committed county…
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Carey Business School Global MBA Students Visit Montgomery County Campus, Get Inspired by Shady Grove Life Sciences Center Plans ‹ Hopkins Happenings
For the second year, the JHU Carey Business School has bussed 30+ Global MBA students to Rockville to learn more about the university’s Montgomery…
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Catalyst Health Solutions agrees to $4.4 billion buyout – Washington Business Journal
Rockville-based Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSI) has agreed to be acquired by fellow pharmacy benefits manager SXC Health Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ: SXCI)…
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Human Genome Sciences rejects $2.59B bid from GlaxoSmithKline, but is exploring options – The Washington Post
Biotech drug developer Human Genome Sciences Inc. has rejected an unsolicited $2.59 billion takeover offer from GlaxoSmithKline PLC, saying it undervalues the company. But…
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Large doses of vitamin c may lower blood pressure Hopkins research finds
Large doses of Vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure, Johns Hopkins researchers have found. But the scientists don't recommend people start taking large…
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Lilly Technology Transfer
In addition to providing lifesaving medication, The Lilly MDR-TB Partnership has transferred technology so medicines can be produced locally, where they are needed, building…
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Innovate Maryland to spur tech transfer MDbizMedia
Gov. Martin O’Malley celebrated passage of Innovate Maryland on Friday, touting the program as a critical piece in the funding pipeline that funnels discoveries…
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Peter Thiel’s Breakout Labs Awards $350K Each To Six Ambitious Biotech Startups | TechCrunch
While most of us are still reeling in shock after last week’s one billion Instagram buy, Peter Thiel — through both Founders Fund and…
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