Orphan Drug Approvals for 2007
Wednesday February 27, 2008
For those of you wondering what the count really is for orphan drugs under investigation, I looked it up on the US FDA website. In 2007, 18 drugs were given ... Read More
Will Priority Review Vouchers Encourage Orphan Disease Research?
Wednesday February 27, 2008
In September 2007, the US Congress created an incentive as part of the FDA reforms, in which companies that obtain approval for an orphan drug recieve a voucher for a ... Read More
Biofuels Losing Popularity Among Experts
Tuesday February 19, 2008
Are you still confused about the pros and cons of biofuels as fossil fuel replacements? Can't figure out which side to take in the debate over whether fermentation of corn ... Read More
Local Lectures Great for Networking
Tuesday February 19, 2008
Are you looking for work in biotechnology, biomedical science, or bioremediation technology? Don’t forget to include public lectures in your networking plan. Last week I attended a presentation on nanotechnology ... Read More
Regulating GMOs a Complex Topic
Wednesday February 13, 2008
Regulation of GMOs is a complicated business due to the variety of different types of GMO, and definitions for what constitutes a genetic modification. In the past, I’ve commented on ... Read More
GM Mice Aid Common Cold Research
Wednesday February 6, 2008
A genetically modified strain of mouse has lead to a significant breakthrough in research on the causes and treatments for the common cold. Scientists at Imperial College London, used gene ... Read More
Is Dirty Electricity a Biotech Problem?
Wednesday February 6, 2008
During the summer I was lucky to have the opportunity to work side-by-side, as a faculty member in the Shad Valley program for high school students, with a leading expert ... Read More