Bioinformatics attracts big guns

Article Abstract:

The new Bioinformatics computing service called Vital-It based at the Swiss Bioinformatics Institute is equipped with a 72-processor cluster based on Intel's new Itanium-2 central processing unit. The service analyze new genomic and protein data generated by researchers at three Universities of Lausanne, Geneva and Basel and offer computing services to academics throughout Europe.

Services information, Services, Computational biology, Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, Vital Image Technology Inc.

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Erbitux diagnostic latest adjunct to cancer therapy

Article Abstract:

ImClone's (New York) chimeric antibody Erbitux (cetuximab) has obtained the United States marketing clearance as a treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer on February 12, 2004. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is the link between the newly approved antibody and diagnostics and the significance of identifying biomarkers before administering the drug are discussed.

Product development, Government regulation, Diagnostic substances, Care and treatment, Colorectal cancer, Licensing, certification and accreditation, ImClone Systems Inc., Tumor antigens, Diagnostic reagents industry, IMCL, Tumour antigens, Erbitux (Medication)

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Cash-strapped biotechs find financing alternative

Article Abstract:

The growing importance of a registered direct offering (RDO) among the private equity financing of public biotech companies, has made the cash strapped biotech companies find financing alternative. In an RDO a public company offers a new issue of shares to a limited number of accredited private investors.

Financial management, Finance, Company financing

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