News Archive

Alan G. Marshall to Deliver Plenary Lecture at Pittcon 2010 21 Aug 2009: Pittcon is pleased to present Alan G. Marshall, Kasha Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Florida State University, and Director of the Ion Cyclotron Resonance Program at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, as the 2010 plenary speaker. Dr. Marshall will deliver "The Role of High-End Instrumentation" during the Opening Session on March 1, at Pittcon 2010. The Pittsburgh Conference

BioFocus DPI and Procter & Gamble Sign Compound Management Agreement 14 Aug 2009: BioFocus DPI announced today that it has signed a three year compound management agreement with Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G). Under the agreement, BioFocus DPI will manage P&G’s chemical library collection. These services will be provided by BioFocus DPI’s compound management facility in South San Francisco, USA. BioFocus

ELRIG Announce Free Online Registration for Drug Discovery 2009 07 Jul 2009: ELRIG, the European Laboratory and Robotics Interest Group, announces that free registration to Drug Discovery 2009 is now open online. Drug Discovery 2009 will be held at the BT Convention Centre Liverpool, UK on 7th and 8th September 2009. This will be the premier event for academic and industrial scientists involved in early-phase drug discovery, offering opportunities for communication, networking and education. ELRIG

Cross sample variability analysis of an MS/MS derived MRM analysis of High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) 10 Jun 2009: This application poster demonstrates how the “Mr. M” software package was used to perform MRM analysis on human high density lipoprotein (HDL) samples. This work demonstrates maturity of the proteomics MRM approach and the ability of new software packages to perform exceedingly sensitive and accurate proteomics biomarker monitoring. Single Organism Software Inc

Vernalis selects IDBS’ E-WorkBook for chemistry as part of company-wide ELN deployment 20 May 2009: IDBS, the global provider of research informatics solutions, is proud to announce that Vernalis has purchased E-WorkBook Suite for chemistry (ChemBook) as its corporate chemistry data management solution.  Vernalis sought an application that would provide its scientists with state-of-the-art chemistry technologies, as well as offering rapid and complete access to all its chemistry and IP related data. IDBS

Versatile Tube Scanner Improves Handling & Processing of Chemical Compounds... 14 May 2009: Micronic Europe BV has announced that Specs (Delft, The Netherlands) has deployed the Tracker TRxD Single Tube Scanner in its laboratories to improve handling and processing of chemical compounds. Micronic BV

Launch of Cloe® Gateway Web Portal for Access to Cyprotex Services 07 May 2009: Cyprotex the launches Cloe® Gateway, a new web portal for access to drug discovery services. The initial offering via Cloe® Gateway is a new enhanced version of the Company's proprietary predictive software, Cloe® PK, which predicts whole body pharmacokinetics from simple in vitro ADME and physicochemical properties, a very useful tool in decision making for drug discovery. Cyprotex Discovery Ltd

Powerful suite of scientific informatics software for desktop use... 07 May 2009: Symyx Technologies, Inc. has announced the release of Symyx Isentris® Personal Edition scientific software. Designed for small to mid-size R&D organisations and for individuals, Isentris Personal Edition brings advanced scientific information management, exploration, and sharing capabilities to scientists without requiring an enterprise deployment. Symyx

Advisory Group to Improve Informatics Support for Biologics Research 22 Apr 2009: Moving to improve informatics support in the fast growing area of biologics research, Symyx Technologies, Inc. has announced that it is extending an invitation to life scientists in industry and academia to join an expanded Biologics Advisory Board. Symyx

CAS Provides Powerful Research Tools and Services for Drug Discovery 16 Apr 2009: From preliminary inquiries into potential drug targets through post-marketing surveillance, current, accurate and comprehensive information is critical and it must be gathered rapidly. CAS databases, search and analysis tools, as well as its scientific search service, can help researchers overcome such seemingly insurmountable challenges. Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)