Japan medtech firm signs $9 mn deal with A*Star

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 27 May, 2013

Singapore: Japan's technology company, Arkray is investing $9.1 million over a five-year period in a research venture and collaboration with A*Star's Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotec...Read more

Dr Gerald Möller to lead AYOXXA board

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 15 Sep, 2015

Singapore: Germany and Singapore based biotech firm, AYOXXA Biosystems, has  appointed Dr Gerald Möller as an independent board director and chairman of the board. Dr Möller will gu...Read more

VelaDx to develop diagnostic assays with US univ

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 04 Feb, 2013

Singapore: Singapore-based technology developer, VelaDx, signed a molecular diagnostic affiliation agreement with Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital, US. This agreement will provide f...Read more

A*STAR, OBD to find epigenetic footprint in stem cells

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 13 May, 2013

Singapore: Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Oxford Biodynamics (OBD) will collaborate to identify epigenetic signatures ...Read more

Century Medical gets Japanese nod for Glider catheter

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 22 Apr, 2013

‎Singapore: TriReme Medical's Japanese partner, Century Medical, has received Shonin approval for Glider PTCA catheter, which is indicated for treating the stenotic portion of coronar...Read more

Stem cell industry has substantial growth potential

Singapore |  Analysis | By Piyusha Chatterjee | 0 Comment | 31 Jan, 2013

The Nobel prize for Physiology to two stem cell research scientists in 2012 has firmly put the spotlight on this promising field of biotechnology. Sir John Gurdon and Dr Shinya Yamanaka sha...Read more

Bruton's tyrosine kinase for infectious diseases

Singapore |  Opinion | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 12 Jul, 2012

Toll-like receptors (TLR) play a critical role in the recognition of pathogen-associated molecules and trigger various inflammatory responses, which enable the host to clear infections. The...Read more

Singapore gets medical device regulatory curriculum

Singapore |  Regulatory | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 17 Jun, 2014

Singapore: With the objective to enhance regulatory ecosystem in Singapore, Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) and National University of Singapore (NUS) have jointly launched ...Read more

Genetic diagnostics usher in a new era in healthcare

Singapore |  Analysis | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 18 Dec, 2012

Thanks to the Human Genome Project, scientists now have a set of tools that can be readily used to understand the complexity of diseases and their variability in human beings. These tools a...Read more

Accenture study: Healthcare IT solutions rising in Singapore

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 10 Sep, 2012

Singapore: Singapore is making significant strides in adopting healthcare IT and translating these advanced capabilities, such as clinical decision support, into regular use among physician...Read more

The challenge of patient recruitment in Asia

Singapore |  Opinion | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 04 Jul, 2012

Recruitment and retention of research participants is often the most labor-intensive and difficult component of clinical trials. Poor recruitment and retention frequently pose major barrier...Read more

Clearbridge's new system rapidly isolates cancer cells

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 29 May, 2013

Singapore: Clearbridge BioMedics has launched its next generation ClearCell FX System, which has been developed for in vitro diagnostic applications. The new ClearCell FX System is based on...Read more

Digital healthcare, the next big thing

Singapore |  Opinion | By Nandita Singh | 0 Comment | 07 Aug, 2013

A radical shift in how healthcare is delivered globally is underway. Game-changing developments in sensor technologies with applications in diagnostics, big data and mobile healthcare apps ...Read more

Parexel launches regulatory outsourcing services

Singapore |  Regulatory | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 20 Feb, 2014

Singapore: Parexel, a global biopharmaceutical services provider, has launched a new service line designed to provide a focused, market-driven approach to regulatory outsourcing services in...Read more

Quintiles appoints new VP for Asia lab

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 04 Sep, 2012

Singapore: Quintiles appointed Ms Jenny Zhang as VP and general manager of Asian laboratories. She will be responsible for Quintiles' laboratory operations in Japan, China, Singapore and In...Read more

UPS: Drug safety, compliance is top challenge in Asia

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 20 Sep, 2013

Singapore: Pharmaceutical product protection, which includes security of high-value shipments and product spoilage prevention, is the top challenge for healthcare executives in Asia, accord...Read more

What are the hurdles before stem cell research?

Singapore |  Analysis | By Piyusha Chatterjee | 0 Comment | 31 Jan, 2013

The pioneering research of Nobel Laureates Sir John Gurdon and Dr Shinya Yamanaka on reprogramming adult stem cells has opened new avenues in stem cell research. Several APAC countries are ...Read more

Gene regulators select partners to form organs: Study

Singapore |  News | By BioSpectrum Bureau  | 0 Comment | 27 Mar, 2013

Singapore: Scientists at Agency for Science, Technology and Research's (A*STAR) Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) have discovered that key gene regulators work in pairs to trigger stem ce...Read more