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FDA approves Amylin’s Bydureon
Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Alkermes announced Friday that the FDA has approved Bydureon (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension) – the first once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes. The drug will be available in pharmacies nationwide in February. Bydureon, which had previously received marketing authorization in the European Union, is produced at Amylin’s West Chester, Ohio, facility.
January 29, 2012BioOhio opens 2012 scholarship competition for applications
The connection between higher education and pursuing a bioscience career is without question. The availability of funds for a student to pursue a bioscience education, however, is sometimes less certain. To address these financial needs and to promote bioscience career pursuits among Ohio’s students, BioOhio launched the BioOhio Annual Scholarship program in 2010. This year, […]
January 27, 2012BioOhio opens 2012 scholarship competition for applications
The connection between higher education and pursuing a bioscience career is without question. The availability of funds for a student to pursue a bioscience education, however, is sometimes less certain. To address these financial needs and to promote bioscience career pursuits among Ohio’s students, BioOhio launched the BioOhio Annual Scholarship program in 2010. This year, […]
January 27, 2012UC biomedical engineer earns top bioengineering honor
University of Cincinnati biomedical engineering professor David Butler, PhD, has been named the recipient of the 2012 H.R. Lissner Medal, given by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), for his contributions to the field of biomedical engineering. The award recognizes Butler’s achievements in bioengineering spanning his research contributions, development of new methods of measurement, […]
January 27, 2012UT researchers receive $300K grant from American Heart Association
On average in the U.S., half of the 2,000 U.S. patients who receive heart transplants each year eventually suffer from acute or chronic rejection of the donated organs. Researchers at The University of Toledo are receiving financial support from the American Heart Association to address the problem. Dr. Wenhao Chen, clinical assistant professor of medical microbiology […]
January 26, 2012Battelle to collaborate with Zogenix on needle-free drug delivery technology
Battelle and San Diego-based Zogenix have signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an exclusive co-marketing and technology development option agreement to utilize Zogenix’s DosePro needle-free drug delivery technology for new commercial out-licensing opportunities. DosePro technology enables needle-free medication delivery under the skin. Instead of a needle, DosePro technology uses a small amount of […]
January 25, 2012Ohio medical imaging company founder to be honored guest at tonight’s State of the Union
Hiroyuki Fujita, the founder, president, and CEO of Quality Electrodynamics (QED), was scheduled to be in Asia this week. Funny how a call from the White House can change your plans. Last Friday he received an invitation to sit with Michelle Obama in the first lady’s box for President Obama’s State of The Union address […]
January 24, 2012BioOhio Scholarship open for applications, and we check in on last year’s winners
The BioOhio Scholarship competition enters its third year in 2012 (click for more info and application), and we expect hundreds of applications again this year. Ohio high school seniors will be competing for four $1,250 non-renewable scholarships. Spread the word (i.e., this article) to family and friends via email, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. We are in fundraising […]
January 23, 2012Is it baseball season yet?
Sadly, an imminent wintry mix for Ohio today reminds us that baseball is still in hibernation. But research by University of Cincinnati bioscientists (and Johnny Bench!) provides a little rawhide fix for the baseball fans among us. Members of the UC baseball team significantly improved their batting performance with the help of an enhanced vision […]
January 20, 2012STERIS growth part of manufacturing rebound in NE Ohio
Mentor, Ohio-based STERIS, a global leader in infection prevention, contamination control, surgical and critical care technologies, is on the grow. A recent Cleveland Plain Dealer article, “Rising factory output gives economy a lift,” highlights the BioOhio member company. Among the manufacturers faring better is Steris Corp., which makes sterilization equipment and other medical supplies. Hospitals […]
January 20, 2012