US-based biotechnology firm GeoVax Labs has received a notice of allowance from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for patent that covers compositions, methods and uses of the company's DNA/MVA vaccine in eliciting cellular and ...
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Walmart announced that Kathleen McLaughlin, 48, has been named president of the Walmart Foundation, effective October 15. In addition to leading corporate giving, she will have responsibility for the company’s global ...
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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a notice of allowance for Sangamo BioSciences’ patent application entitled ‘Novel DNA-binding Proteins and Uses Thereof.’ Claims cover the critical components of TALE ...
ViiV Healthcare, HIV company established by GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer, has announced the FDA approval of an integrase inhibitor, Tivicay (dolutegravir) 50mg tablets, for the treatment of HIV-1. Tivicay is indicated for use in combination ...
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Indian based pharmaceutical company Cipla has completed the acquisition of Cipla Medpro South Africa for a consideration of ZAR4.507bn ($456.43m). Commenting on the development Cipla managing director and global CEO Subhanu Saxena was ...
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Sue Desmond-Hellmann follows in Sheryl Sandberg’s footsteps and joins the board of Facebook. Sue Desmond-Hellman is currently the Chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco and also services on the board of directors ...
The COSATU-affiliated Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) held its Annual National Bargaining Conference from 28th February to 3rd March 2013, in Cape Town. The Conference was attended by 200 delegates ...
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The USFDA has granted priority review designation to ViiV Healthcare's dolutegravir as a candidate with the potential to treat HIV infection in combination with other antiretroviral agents, in adolescents and adults. The dolutegravir new ...
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Atlas Copco was again recognized as one of the most sustainable companies by the annual Global 100 list. The list, presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, ranks companies that show they are increasing productivity while ...
USA - The Long Reach Long Riders have confirmed the route for their 10th annual charity motorcycle ride. The rolling landscapes, deep forests and huge water of the upper midwest will serve as the backdrop for the 2013 version of the LRLR ...
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The FDA has approved Clinigen Healthcare's supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Foscavir (foscarnet sodium), a treatment for HIV/AIDS-related cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections and herpes. Hospira will distribute Foscavir to US ...
Life Ball Fashion Show 2012 20 years on, the Life Ball in Vienna has become an internationally acclaimed major event and an established recognized platform in the fight against the HI virus. This year’s Vienna Life Ball has ...
Linda Casey -- Packaging Digest, February 11, 2011 Usher performing at the Belvedere(RED) launch party. At a pre-Grammy party on Feb. 10, 2011, multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Usher teamed up with Belvedere to introduce ...
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ICF International (ICFI), a technology service provider, has received a $5m re-compete contract from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide assistance to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Regional ...
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Religare Health Insurance (RHICL) has formally launched its general insurance operations with head office in Delhi, India, as part of its business initiations in July 2012. Religare Health Insurance MD &CEO Anuj Gulati said, "Given our ...
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