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NebraskaLifeScience.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 services.

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Learn about University of Iowa Research Park/BioVentures Center

University of Iowa’s Oakdale Research Park.

The Research Park/BioVentures Center, also known as the University of Iowa’s Oakdale Campus, is conveniently located on Highway 965 near Interstates 80 and 380 and U.S. Highways 16 and 218. The Park is in the fast-growing community of Coralville, about 10 minutes from the main UI campus of Iowa City, 15 minutes from commercial airlines at the Eastern Iowa Regional Airport in Cedar Rapids and 10 minutes from charter and corporate aircraft at the Iowa City Municipal Airport.

Learn about biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical facilities available for sale, lease or sublease in Nebraska, regionally or nationwide.

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Johnson & Johnson extends tender offer for Mentor Corporation Johnson & Johnson announced it has extended its previously announced cash tender offer, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Maple Merger Sub, for all outstanding shares of common stock of Mentor Corporation until 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time), on January 16, 2009, unless further extended.
Johnson & Johnson January 06, 2009
Monsanto announces yield gains with Deltapine Class Of 09 Monsanto Company announced its D&PL business will market five new varieties as the Deltapine Class of 09 for the coming production season. These varieties were introduced during the 2009 Beltwide Cotton Conferences that have brought the cotton industry together in San Antonio.
Monsanto Company January 06, 2009
Abbott completes acquisition of Ibis Biosciences, a subsidiary of Isis Isis Pharmaceuticals and Abbott announced that Abbott has completed its purchase of Ibis Biosciences, an Isis subsidiary, for a closing purchase price of $175 million.
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. January 06, 2009
MedImmune submits Marketing Authorisation Application in EU for intranasal flu vaccine MedImmune, the global biologics unit of AstraZeneca, announced that it has submitted a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for its nasal spray live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV), which is now being reviewed by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA).
AstraZeneca January 06, 2009
Dick Bond leaving Tyson Foods Dick Bond, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods, announced he is leaving the company, effective immediately. Leland Tollett, former chairman and CEO of the company, has agreed to return to the company as President and CEO on an interim basis.
Tyson Foods, Inc. January 05, 2009

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New Job Postings...

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Manager of Mass Spectrometry Services MDS Pharma Services (NE)
Regional Clinical Research Associate I3 Pharma Resourcing (Canada)
Regional Clinical Research Associate I3 Pharma Resourcing (HI)
Flash Designer (Contract Position) Info.Resource, Inc. (WA)
Principal Pharmacokineticist Seattle Genetics, Inc. (WA)

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New Facilities Available...

890 Embarcadero Road Property -- West Sacramento, CA
Epigenomics Lab/Office Space -- Seattle, WA
Life Sciences Incubator -- Seattle, WA
University of Iowa Oakdale Research Park Biotech Building -- Coralville, IA
University of Iowa Oakdale Research Park BioVentures Center -- Coralville, IA

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Upcoming Events...

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01/11/2009: CHI's Peptalk
01/12/2009: Model Based Drug Development
01/12/2009: 4th Annual Clinical Data Disclosure Summit
01/12/2009: Model Based Drug Development
01/13/2009: Risk Stratification: Implications for Market Approval and Payer Coverage

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Learn About Nebraska's BioHistory

Why is there a biotechnology industry in Nebraska? Will the industry continue to grow in Nebraska? 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.

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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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