Virginia Biotechnology Association

Virginia Tech Establishes New Fralin Life Science Institute

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:21:11 +0000

The Fralin Biotechnology Center and the Institute for Biomedical and Public Health Sciences (IBPHS) have been administratively merged to form the Fralin Life Science Institute at Virginia Tech. Dennis Dean,...

September 17

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:13:45 +0000

Event: Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Facility Tour
When: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: Wyeth Consumer Healthcare 2248 Darbytown Rd., Richmond
Description: Please join us for a rare opportunity to tour the Wyeth Consumer Healthcare manufacturing facility. More than 800 work at this advanced manufacturing facility that produces more than a dozen Wyeth products. This exclusive event is open to VaBIO members only. Due to plant security restrictions availability is limited so register now to reserve your spot.
Sponsor: Latimer, Mayberry & Matthews IP Law, LLP
Registration: Complimentary for members of VaBIO. Click here to register.

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Covance & Eli Lilly Sign Strategic Alliance

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:19:16 +0000

Covance Inc., a leading provider of drug development services, announced August 6 that it signed a definitive agreement with Eli Lilly and Company to help transform Lilly’s R&D model. Under the agreement, Covance will acquire Lilly’s 450-acre...

Adenosine Therapeutics Acquired By Clinical Data

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:30:08 +0000

Clinical Data, Inc. announced August 5 the acquisition of Charlottesville-based Adenosine Therapeutics, L.L.C., a developer of drug products based on its extensive portfolio of composition of matter and method of use patents relating to selective...

GMU Proteomics Team Launches Second Biotech Company

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:17:18 +0000

A unique affiliation of national and international scientists, university and government research laboratories, and entrepreneurs has launched Ceres Nanosciences LLP, a Virginia biotechnology company created to introduce innovative nanotechnology...

September 21-24

shalloran — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:00:17 +0000

Event: AdvaMed 2008: The MedTech Conference
Location:Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, DC
Description: AdvaMed 2008 is the national medical technology conference and exhibition for the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed). More than 1,000 device technology leaders are expected to attend. Plenary speakers include: Senator Hillary Clinton, former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich and political commentator Charlie Cook.
Registration: VaBIO members receive $200 off of the registration cost. Contact the VaBIO office for a special registration code.
Information: www.AdvaMed2008.com

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October 1

shalloran — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:15:11 +0000

Event: Hampton Roads Bioscience Luncheon
Location: Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton
When: 11:30am-1:30pm
Description: Inaugural networking luncheon for the region’s bioscience community, providing an opportunity to discuss issues affecting the life science industry. More information coming soon.
Title Sponsor: LeClair Ryan
For additional sponsorship information please contact Sherri Halloran

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October 9

shalloran — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:28:34 +0000

Event: Roanoke Bioscience Luncheon
When: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: coming soon
Description: Networking luncheon for the region’s bioscience community, providing an opportunity to discuss issues affecting the life science industry.
Registration coming soon
Sponsor: LeClair Ryan
For additional sponsorship information please contact Sherri Halloran

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October 14

shalloran — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:07:27 +0000

Event: Diffusion Pharmaceuticals and Afton Scientific Facility Tours
When: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Location: 2020 Avon Court #4, Charlottesville
VaBIO invites members to tour Diffusion Pharmaceuticals and Afton Scientific. Diffusion Pharmaceuticals LLC is a clinical-stage drug-development company commercializing a family of first-in-class drug candidates to treat serious or life-threatening medical conditions. These proprietary small molecules use a novel method of action to enhance oxygen diffusion to oxygen deprived (hypoxic) tissue. Afton Scientific operates a state-of-the-art cGMP manufacturing facility that offers Grade A/Class 100 aseptic filling and terminal sterilization services for liquids and container-closures. Refreshments will be served at the end of the tour. This exclusive event is for VaBIO members only. Space is limited so register now to reserve you spot.
Registration: Complimentary for members of VaBIO. Click here to register
To sponsor this or other VaBIO events, please contact Sherri Halloran

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Israeli Firm to Buy Barr Laboratories for $7.5B

admin — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:46:16 +0000

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA) and Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: BRL) announced July 18 that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Teva will acquire Barr, the fourth largest generic drug company worldwide for...