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LouisianaLifeScience.com is part of a specialized network of state- and province-based biotechnology, medical device,
and life science sites that includes more than 4,500 biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical companies,
non-profit research institutions, universities and supporting service sector companies across the U.S. and Canada.
This network addresses the growing informational and service needs of companies, patients, educators and others in
their respective states while providing clients the opportunity to cost effectively
advertise their job openings, events, facility availability and other services at the state level,
regionally or nationwide. We welcome your comments, suggestions and requests for informational content and supporting
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Destination Louisiana
Are you considering a move to Louisiana? Relocating your business to
Louisiana? Starting a company? Or just interested in Louisiana?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in Louisiana, the province's
economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history,
industry resources, and more.
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- AstraZeneca and POZEN announce PN 400 Phase III study results AstraZeneca and POZEN, co-development partner for the investigational compound PN 400, announced results from two Phase III studies, PN 400-301 and PN 400-302 comparing PN 400 to enteric-coated naproxen 500 mg. These studies were conducted by POZEN under an agreed Special FDA Protocol Assessment.
AstraZeneca December 03, 2008
- Isis Announces survival advantage in prostate cancer study Isis announced that OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals provided positive survival results from a randomized Phase 2 clinical trial of OGX-011 in combination with docetaxel and prednisone compared to docetaxel and prednisone alone for first-line treatment of metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer.
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. December 03, 2008
- Wyeth submits European marketing authorization application for its 13-Valent Vaccine Wyeth Pharmaceuticals announced that it has submitted a marketing authorization application to the European Medicines Agency for approval to market its investigational 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) for infants and young children.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals December 03, 2008
- Medtronic receives FDA approval of Sprint Quattro Secure S Single Coil Defibrillation Lead Medtronic announced U.S. FDA approval of the Medtronic Sprint Quattro Secure® S single coil defibrillation lead (Model 6935) for use with implantable defibrillators in patients at risk for dangerous tachyarrhythmias (fast heartbeats) and sudden cardiac arrest.
Medtronic, Inc. December 03, 2008
- Forest Laboratories responds to unsolicited mini-tender offer Forest Laboratories has been notified of an unsolicited
mini-tender offer by TRC Capital Corporation of Toronto, Canada, a
private investment company. Forest Laboratories has received a copy of the
tender offer to purchase up to 3.0 million outstanding shares of the company's common stock.
Forest Laboratories, Inc. December 03, 2008
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Learn About Louisiana's BioHistory
Why is there a biotechnology industry in Louisiana? Will the industry continue
to grow in Louisiana? What do other states have? Each state has a unique story
that explains why a given industry has developed in a specific region and not in others.
Through Louisiana BioHistory, you can learn about the scientists,
institutions, political leaders, and significant events that have shaped and are still shaping
the biotechnology, medical device and life science industries in the state of Louisiana.
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Celebrate Life: World AIDS Day 2008
December 1 is World AIDS Day; a time to celebrate the many lives saved by HIV prevention and treatment programs.
It also serves as a reminder that we all must do more - as individuals, communities, and as world citizens - to fight the spread
of HIV and AIDS.
Around the world, 33 million people are living with HIV with nearly 7,500 new infections occurring each day. An estimated 3
million people are now receiving antiretroviral treatment in low and middle-income countries.
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BioFact
(1977) - Having inherited from the FAO's Crop Ecology Unit the project to develop a standardized computer system for germplasm, the IBPGR decides that the project is too costly and backs out.
It's a Small World
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Science Quote
"When the Congress is in recess, the nation is safe."
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Carl Feldbaum, Former Executive Director, Biotechnology Industry Organization
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