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Monthly Archives: October 2011

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc. (VSTA) Announces Presentation of Human Stem Cell-Derived “Micro-Heart” Cardiotoxicity Assay at NIH Symposium

Posted on October 5, 2011 by MissionIR

VistaGen Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company applying stem cell technology for drug rescue and cell therapy, announced today a poster presentation of its research and development activities leading to validation of its human stem cell-derived “Micro-Heart” cardiotoxicity bioassay system, CardioSafe … Continue reading →

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SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SCLN) Announces Repurchase Program and Reaffirms Previously Released 2011 Financial Guidance

Posted on October 4, 2011 by MissionIR

SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a company that engages in the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for the treatment of oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular, urological, respiratory, and central nervous system disorders, announced that its Board of Directors has given approval to … Continue reading →

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Illumina, Inc. (ILMN) Enters Research Agreement with University of North Texas

Posted on October 4, 2011 by MissionIR

Illumina, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of life science tools and systems for the analysis of genetic variation and function. The company provides innovative sequencing and array-based solutions for various analysis of DNA, RNA and protein. The company … Continue reading →

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AdCare Health Systems (ADK) Completes Exercise of Warrants for Gross Proceeds of $6.9 Million

Posted on October 4, 2011 by MissionIR

AdCare Health Systems, Inc., a leading skilled nursing and assisted living provider, received approximately $6.9 million in gross proceeds during the third quarter from the exercise of approximately 99% of warrants sold in its initial public offering in November 2006 … Continue reading →

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VistaGen Therapeutics Inc. (VSTA) Taps Pharmaceutical Gold Mine

Posted on October 4, 2011 by MissionIR

One of the biggest developments in mining today is the re-evaluation and activation of existing gold mines. The reason is obvious. The price of gold has exploded over the past decade, making previously marginal gold mining properties suddenly hot, with … Continue reading →

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IsoRay, Inc. (ISR) is “One to Watch”

Posted on October 4, 2011 by MissionIR

IsoRay, Inc. is utilizing its patented radioisotope technology, experienced chemists and engineers, and management team to create a medical device company focused on providing improved patient outcomes in the treatment of prostate cancer, lung cancer, ocular melanoma cancer, brain cancer, … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience Letters Publishes Peer-Reviewed Study on Rexahn Pharmaceuticals (RNN) Drug Candidate

Posted on October 3, 2011 by MissionIR

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Neuroscience Letters. The study validates the mechanism of clavulanic acid, the active compound in Serdaxin®, the company’s lead CNS drug. The published study, entitled “Clavulanic acid increases dopamine … Continue reading →

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NeoStem, Inc. (NBS) Subsidiary Progenitor Cell Therapy Secures Key Brain Cancer Vaccine Manufacturing Agreement with ImmunoCellular Therapeutics

Posted on October 3, 2011 by MissionIR

NeoStem, an extremely well-positioned leader in the cell therapy space, via wholly-owned subsidiary Progenitor Cell Therapy, LLC, recently announced a major manufacturing agreement with clinical-stage biotech firm ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd., a developer of innovative immune-based therapies for brain and other … Continue reading →

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AdCare Health Systems (ADK) to Present at Imperial Capital 5th Annual Global Opportunities Conference on October 6, 2011

Posted on October 3, 2011 by MissionIR

AdCare Health Systems, Inc., a nursing home and assisted living company, has been invited to present at the Imperial Capital 5th Annual Global Opportunities Conference. The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt New York on October 5-6, 2011. … Continue reading →

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Zhongpin, Inc. (HOGS) Starts Trial Production of Prepared Pork Products at New Plant in Tianjin

Posted on October 3, 2011 by MissionIR

Zhongpin, Inc., a meat and food processing company that specializes in pork and pork products in the People’s Republic of China, announced that it has started trial production at its new prepared pork products plant in Tianjin. The plant cost … Continue reading →

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