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• Protein Unfolds and Refolds in New Shape for New Function

  New research has shown that a protein does something that scientists once thought impossible: It unfolds itself and refolds into a completely new shape.

  This protein, called RfaH, activates genes that allow bacterial cells to launch a successful attack on their host, causing disease. The researchers determined that RfaH starts out [...]

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• “Nanorobots” all but eradicate hepatitis C virus infection

  University of Florida researchers have moved a step closer to treating diseases on a cellular level by creating a tiny particle that can be programmed to shut down the genetic production line that cranks out disease-related proteins.

  In laboratory tests, these newly created “nanorobots” all but eradicated hepatitis C virus [...]

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• Reengineering drugs themselves so that they become nanomedicines

  Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) are the first to report a new approach that integrates rational drug design with supramolecular nanochemistry in cancer treatment. The study is published in PNAS as Cholesterol-tethered platinum II-based supramolecular nanoparticle increases antitumor efficacy and reduces nephrotoxicity

  Supramolecular chemistry is the development of [...]

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• Cambryn Biologics Commissions Biological Manufacturing Facility in Sarasota

  Cambryn Biologics (CB) has initiated commissioning of a new state-of-the-art biological manufacturing facility located in Sarasota and Manatee County, Florida.

  CB specializes in biologically based raw material derived primarily from human plasma. CB’s services include extraction and purification of the fractionated components of plasma, including but not limited to enzymes and [...]

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• UM Miller School investigators win $2.8 million grant

  A multidisciplinary team of UM Miller School investigators have received a $2.8 million grant from the NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to search for genetic determinants of subclinical carotid disease, cardiac hypertrophy, and left atrial enlargement. The team is led by Ralph L. Sacco, M.D., M.S., the [...]

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• Florida Governor proposes “accountability and performance measures” for cancer & biomedical researchers receiving state funds

  May 10, 2012

  Mr. Timothy M. Goldfarb
  Chief Executive Officer
  Shands Hospital
  Post Office Box 100326
  Gainesville, Florida 32610

  Dear Mr. Goldfarb:

  Since 2007, Florida taxpayers have funded between $30 – $50 million annually for cancer and biomedical research. This funding has helped support ongoing research programs at three cancer centers and funded [...]

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• Juan F. Rodriguez Appointed as Chief Financial Officer at OPKO

  OPKO Health has appointed Juan F. Rodriguez as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rodriguez replaces Mr. Rao Uppaluri who is retiring.

  Mr. Rodriguez brings to OPKO over 20 years of financial and business leadership experience, with over half of that in the life sciences field. Most recently, Mr. [...]

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• Alachua’s AxoGen Makes First Commercial Shipment of Avance® Nerve Graft to Distributor in Italy

  AxoGen, a leading regenerative medicine company focused on the development and commercialization of products and technologies for peripheral nerve reconstruction and regeneration, today announced approval by the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute of its first commercial shipment of Avance® Nerve Graft to MD for Life, its new distribution partner in Italy. Avance [...]

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• Jacksonville’s NovaBone awarded patent

  The United States Patent Office has notified The Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF) that patent application 11/724,255 (Ceramic Composition for Filling Bone Defects) has been allowed, and the patent will publish in September 2012. NovaBone Putty® was jointly developed between MTF and NovaBone Products of Jacksonville, Florida. The patent is [...]

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• Tampa’s BioStat releases rED Cap 2.0

  Tampa-based BioStat International today announced the launch of rED CapTM 2.0, its web-based electronic data capture  software system for managing multi-center clinical research trials.

  rED Cap 2.0 will provide users with enhanced features as well as new capabilities. Sponsors can now use rED Cap to manage device inventory and accountability and [...]

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