Madison, Wis. — James Thomson avoided talking politics in a public lecture on the eve of the presidential election, explaining instead the science behind his research into stem cells....
As 2004 is rapidly coming to a close, the fourth quarter represents a fast and furious pace of Midwest biotech activities across the eight states....
$117 million research facility planned in Milwaukee — Johnson Controls and Plexus report quarterly earnings, loss — Venture Center launched in Fitchburg — Pharmaceutical company could bring 450 jobs to Wisconsin — Life-science conference to have 20 presenters, will say who later...
Bone Care, Third Wave and Merge eFilm all reported profits in the third quarter of 2004 on increased sales. ...
Madison, Wis. — Since Hippocrates, born a few centuries before Christ, health care has focused on responding to symptoms of disease. But waiting until symptoms appear is no longer good enough, an expert says....
Madison, Wis. — Angel and venture capitalists looking for sound biotechnology investment opportunities in Wisconsin are focusing on a few business strategies that make some life-sciences companies stand out from the crowd....
Appleton, Wis. — The Academy of Appleton has started to use hand-geometry scanners to secure its key point of entry....
Wisconsin’s head start in stem-cell research could be challenged by the intervention of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has decided to support a $3 billion initiative to fund research in the state....
The Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association will take a practical look at tech transfer at its annual conference on October 26. This year’s title is “Business Empowering Science.”...
Madison, Wis. — Virent, a UW-Madison spinoff working on hydrogen energy sources, has received a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy....