Welcome to VirginiaLifeScience.com
VirginiaLifeScience.com is part of a specialized network of state- and province-based biotechnology, medical device,
and life science sites that includes more than 5,000 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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Learn about Seattle's Life Science Incubator Facility
Seattle's Life Science Incubator Research facility was commissioned in 1988, and is a contemporary-designed building provided with
modern research systems. Four floors are specifically laboratory space, one floor is a fully equipped vivarium and one floor is clinical
space and management offices. The faciility is centrally located in close proximity to downtown Seattle, the University of Washington,
the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and more.
Learn about this and other biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical facilities available for sale,
lease or sublease in Virginia, regionally or nationwide.
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- U.S. to provide antiviral medication to Latin America and the Caribbean for H1N1 influenza HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that the United States will provide 420,000 treatment courses of Tamiflu (Oseltamavir) to the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to fight the novel H1N1 influenza in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Dept. of Health & Human Services July 02, 2009
- FDA approves Multaq to treat heart rhythm disorder The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Multaq tablets (dronedarone) to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (heart rhythm disorders).
FDA July 02, 2009
- Johnson & Johnson and Elan Corporation announce definitive agreement Johnson & Johnson and Elan Corporation announced a definitive agreement whereby Johnson & Johnson will acquire substantially all of the assets and rights of Elan related to its Alzheimer's Immunotherapy Program (AIP Program), through a newly formed company.
Johnson & Johnson July 02, 2009
- Medtronic pumps $2.5M into NanoCor Therapeutics NanoCor Therapeutics, a Chapel Hill company developing a treatment for congestive heart failure, has secured a $2.5 million infusion from medical technology company Medtronic, the company announced.
Triangle Business Journal July 01, 2009 Frank Vinluan
- Graceway Pharmaceuticals acquires early-stage dermatological molecules from Pfizer Graceway Pharmaceuticals and Pfizer announced that they have entered into an Acquisition and License Agreement by which Graceway will acquire worldwide commercial rights for three investigational dermatological molecules from Pfizer and the related transferred or licensed intellectual properties.
Pfizer Inc. July 01, 2009
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Learn About Virginia's BioHistory
Why is there a biotechnology industry in Virginia? Will the industry continue
to grow in Virginia? 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.
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June is National Safety Month
National Safety Month is the NSC’s annual campaign to educate people about some of our nation’s leading causes of
preventable deaths and injuries.
The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and
communities, and on the roads, through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
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BioFact
(2008) - World Malaria Day established by United Nations.
It's a Small World
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Science Quote
"The strongest arguments prove nothing so long as the conclusions are not verified by experience. Experimental science is the queen of sciences and the goal of all speculation."
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Roger Bacon, English philosopher and scientist
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