New Cambridge Observer

Category: Diagnostics

  • Convergence Science Transforming Biomedicine, MIT Report says

    Convergence Science Transforming Biomedicine, MIT Report says

    “Convergence science has advanced across many fronts, from nanotechnology to regenerative tissue,” says Nobel Laureate Phil Sharp of MIT. “But the funding allocated for convergence research in biomedical science is small and needs to be expanded. In fact, there is no federal agency with the responsibility to fund convergence in biomedical research.”

  • AC Immune/Genentech to Partner on R&D for Alzheimer’s Antibody; $418M Agree’t

    AC Immune has entered into a second exclusive worldwide license agreement and research collaboration with Genentech,of the Roche Group, for the research, development and commercialization of AC Immune’s anti-Tau antibodies for the potential treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. The agreement is valued at $400M.

  • Broad Institute Launches Collaborative Genomics “Cloud” Tool for Scientists ,

    New Cambridge Observer : to harness and allow sharing of exponentially-developing genetic data, the Broad Institute will launch “Genome Space,”–a co-operative Web based tool aimed at “frictionless” data transfer, later this week.

  • Health gizmos for non-geeks: new monitoring devices for staying well

    I was blown away when I heard about pill bottle caps that will tell you (or your doctor or your caretakers) if you’ve forgotten to take your meds…a kazoo that measures the chemistry of the air from your lungs…and a telephone that can assess whether you’re depressed–from the tones of your voice. Remote health monitoring…

  • Mass. Life Sciences Center sees 8-fold return in year 1

    The MLSC, charged with distributing some $1B over a ten year period, invested $48.5 M in public dollars this year–its first full year of operation. The funds, in turn, have attracted nearly $359M in matching investments from companies, foundations, government, institutes and other private investors–an eight-fold return.

  • Bob Langer: inspiration for job seekers

    In a recent talk, MIT Institute Professor Bob Langer described the difficulties he faced in his early career. For job hunters out there the message is simple but profound. Believe in yourself and your ideas, treat people kindly, and keep on going. Great talk, Bob. Once again, bravo.