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Monthly Archives: October 2011

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (VSTA) Announces Identification of Cell Surface Marker that Permits High-Yield Purification of Human Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes

Posted on October 25, 2011 by MissionIR

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company applying stem cell technology for drug rescue and cell therapy, just announced the publication of original research funded by the Company that identifies an antibody useful in the identification and purification of cardiac progenitors … Continue reading →

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Athersys Inc. (ATHX) Forms Alliance with National Multiple Sclerosis Society Subsidiary to Advance Candidate for MS Treatment

Posted on October 21, 2011 by MissionIR

Biopharmaceutical company Athersys Inc. and Fast Forward LLC, a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, today announced an alliance to fund the development of Athersys’ MultiStem® adult stem cell platform for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a … Continue reading →

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VistaGen Therapeutics (VSTA) Makes Presentation on CardioSafe 3D™ Cardiotoxicity Bioassay System at NIH Symposium

Posted on October 21, 2011 by MissionIR

In a recent poster presentation given at the fourth Symposium on Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine hosted by the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, VistaGen Therapeutics, a biotechnology company applying human pluripotent stem cell technology for drug … Continue reading →

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Tranzyme Pharma (TZYM) Listed on Deloitte’s 2011 Technology Fast 500

Posted on October 20, 2011 by MissionIR

Located in North Carolina, Tranzyme is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel, mechanism-based therapeutics for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders. Today, Tranzyme took a major step towards prominence with the announcement they … Continue reading →

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Yucheng Technology Ltd. (YTEC) Named Number One Banking IT Service Provider in the Chinese Banking Industry by International Data Corp.

Posted on October 20, 2011 by MissionIR

Yucheng Technology Limited, a leading IT service provider to the Chinese banking industry, today announced that the International Data Corporation (IDC) has named Yucheng the No. 1 Banking IT solution provider in China for calendar year 2010. Yucheng’s market share … Continue reading →

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Sunesis Pharmaceuticals (SNSS) Announces $25 Million Tranched Loan Facility

Posted on October 19, 2011 by MissionIR

Shortly after the closing bell today, Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported that it has secured a $25 million tranched loan facility. Under the terms of the loan agreement, Sunesis received $10 million upon closing, with the remaining $15 million available for … Continue reading →

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NeoGenomics (NGNM) Posts Second Quarter of YoY Increases, Reiterates Swing to Profit Q4 Guidance

Posted on October 19, 2011 by MissionIR

NeoGenomics Inc., a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, today reported its results for the third quarter 2011. The company reported quarterly revenue at $11.3 million, an increase of 30 percent compared to the $8.7 million reported in the … Continue reading →

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Energy Conversion Devices (ENER) Subsidiary to Supply Solar Cells to GP Solar

Posted on October 18, 2011 by MissionIR

United Solar is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Conversion Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: ENER). The company has more than 25 years’ experience in the solar industry and is the world’s largest producer of flexible solar panels with a lightweight, durable product … Continue reading →

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5 Financial Service Small Caps With Dynamite Growth And Earnings

Posted on October 18, 2011 by MissionIR

Few business sectors have ever had to face the wrath currently being directed at Financial Services. As demonstrators continue to take to the streets across the country, decrying Wall Street bailouts, corporate greed, and all of the foreclosures, unemployment, and … Continue reading →

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AdCare Health Systems (ADK) Selects Remedi SeniorCare for Long-Term Care Pharmacy Solutions

Posted on October 18, 2011 by MissionIR

Ohio-based AdCare Health Systems, Inc. has selected Remedi SeniorCare®, one of the nation’s largest institutional pharmacy companies, to provide comprehensive pharmacy and consulting services for AdCare’s facilities that deliver long-term care to approximately 443 residents in the Ohio region. Remedi … Continue reading →

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