EraGen: EraGen Biosciences and Emory University Enter into Collaborative Agreement for HIV Molecular Diagnostics
MADISON, Wis., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- EraGen Biosciences, a rapidly growing life science company driving a new era in genetic diagnostics and drug discovery announced today they have entered into a collaboration agreement with Emory University supported by an NIH STTR grant to develop a quantitative genotyping system useful in the early detection of the HIV variants.
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Systems Xcellence Announces InformedRx Contracts with Three U.S. Health Plans
MILTON, ON, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Systems Xcellence Inc., ("SXC") (TSX: SXC) a leading provider of healthcare information technology solutions throughout the pharmaceutical supply chain, today announced the sale and implementation of its InformedRx pharmacy benefit administration services to three U.S.-based healthcare providers. The contracts have a combined value of approximately US$1,000,000 over three years.
SXC's InformedRx offering is a...
Wausau Insurance: Jeffrey Kapp Appointed Vice President and General Manager of Wausau Insurance
WAUSAU, Wis., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeffrey Kapp has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager, Underwriting for Wausau Insurance.
Kapp brings a multiline underwriting background from positions held with Wausau and previously with The Chubb Corporation. His most recent position with Wausau was regional vice president and underwriting manager for the company's Direct Division in Milwaukee. ...
Dept. of Commerce: Wisconsin Development Fund Awards
Contact: Tony Hozeny, (608) 267-9661
MADISON - Gov. Jim Doyle today announced that two companies will share
$167,169 in Wisconsin Development Fund awards. The awards were made at the
Wisconsin Development Finance Board meeting held March 22 in Madison.
"My Grow Wisconsin initiative calls for supporting Wisconsin's manufacturing
and technology industry clusters," Gov. Doyle said. "Today's awards will
assist Marlin Technologies, Inc., in...
EraGen: EraGen Biosciences and Emory University Enter into Collaborative Agreement for HIV Molecular Diagnostics
MADISON, Wis., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- EraGen Biosciences, a rapidly growing life science company driving a new era in genetic diagnostics and drug discovery announced today they have entered into a collaboration agreement with Emory University supported by an NIH STTR grant to develop a quantitative genotyping system useful in the early detection of the HIV variants.
Under the agreement,...
Schneider Logistics: Names Vice President of Business Development
GREEN BAY, Wis., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Logistics Inc., an international lead logistics provider, today announced that Jack Gross has joined the company as vice president of business development. His primary responsibility in this new role will be to lead all Schneider Logistics sales activities as well as the Schneider Brokerage business. Gross will work with...
Dept. of Commerce: Gov. Doyle Announces Community Development Grant for Niagara
Contact: Tony Hozeny, 608/267-9661
MADISON- Gov. Jim Doyle today announced that the City of Niagara,
Marinette County, will receive a public facilities grant totaling $395,915
for infrastructure improvements to aid in community and economic
development.
"My Grow Wisconsin initiative calls for investing in our
infrastructure to improve the quality of life for all residents," Gov. Doyle
said. "I am pleased that by awarding the City of...
Dept. of Commerce: Gov. Doyle Announces Business Project in Marathon County
Contact: Tony Hozeny, 608/267-9661
MADISON- Gov. Jim Doyle today announced that the Village of
Rothschild, Marathon County, will receive a $100,000 Community Development
Block Grant-Public Facilities for Economic Development (CDBG-PFED) from the
Department of Commerce (Commerce). The grant will help the community
construct a new water tower to provide water capacity for Central Wisconsin
Finishing, LLC and other industrial users in the area. Central Wisconsin
Finishing,...
Tom Still: Lifting federal limits on stem cell research would speed search for cures
By Tom Still
MADISON Suppose you were asked to swing a golf club with one arm, or to write a one-fingered essay on your word processor. You wouldnt get much accomplished, would you? Or, at the very least, progress would be painfully slow.
So it is for researchers in the field of human embryonic stem cells, the bodys core cells...