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New Directors Elected to California Healthcare Institute Board
CHI-California Healthcare Institute announced today that Eric J. Topol, M.D., director, Scripps Translational Science Institute; chief academic officer, Scripps Health; and vice chairman, West Wireless Health Institute; and Steve E. Krognes, senior vice president and chief financial officer at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, have been elected to its board of directors. CHI is a non-profit public policy research organization, representing leading California academic institutions, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics and pharmaceutical firms.
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CHI News
August
08.17.2010
New CHI Blog Interview with Mike Narachi, Orexigen Therapeutics
08.02.2010
New Directors Elected to California Healthcare Institute Board for August
July
07.27.2010
New CHI Blog Interview with Robert 'Chip' Hance, Abbott Vascular
07.15.2010
Last Chance To Register Today For FDA 510(k) Event
07.14.2010
Registration Deadline Tomorrow For FDA 510(k) Event
07.12.2010
New CHI Blog Interview with Joshua Makower, ExploraMed
07.09.2010
CHI Announces Keynote Speaker for July 29 Dinner in Orange County
June
06.25.2010
The Jobs Tax Officially Qualifies for the November Ballot
06.25.2010
Opinion: To jump-start recovery, innovate
06.24.2010
Findings Show Promise for Alzheimer’s Detection
06.24.2010
Stanford Researchers Receive Grants for Stem Cell Research
06.24.2010
Genentech Gains Approval for New Indication For Lucentis
06.23.2010
FDA Suggests 510(k) Review to Be Released Soon
06.23.2010
Consumer Genetics Industry to Face Regulatory Changes
06.22.2010
New Heart Devices Transmit Information to Physicians
06.22.2010
New Test Approved for Early HIV Detection
06.22.2010
Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit Application Now Available
06.22.2010
Medtronic Launches Bone Cement
06.18.2010
UCSF Stem Cell Researcher Receives International Award
06.18.2010
New Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer Patients
06.18.2010
Gen-Probe Collaboration on New Diagnostic Systems
06.17.2010
Cutting-edge Medical Technologies Showing Promise in the HIV/AIDS Fight
06.17.2010
OncoMed and Bayer in Strategic Stem Cell Collaboration
06.16.2010
Pfizer To Focus on Rare Diseases
06.16.2010
FDA and NIH Pledge Clear Path For Personalized Medicine
06.15.2010
FDA and State Regulation: The Impact on Medical Device Manufacturers
06.14.2010
Study: U.S. at Risk of Losing Global Lead in Medical Innovation
06.14.2010
CHI Supports Greater Funding for Higher Education
06.14.2010
Report Shows the Medical Technology Industry is Strong Contributor to U.S. Economy
06.11.2010
University of California San Francisco a Strong Economic Driver
06.11.2010
Biomedical Companies Sharing Data to Speed Development of Therapies
06.10.2010
Vaccine Disparity Points to Need for Better Reimbursement
06.10.2010
MIT Seeking Nominees $500,000 Prize
06.09.2010
City of Hope Receives FDA Approval to Conduct First Clinical Study of Stem Cell-Based Therapy
06.09.2010
Insufficient Sleep: A Growing Problem Among Americans
06.08.2010
Cephied Receives FDA Clearance to Market First-ever Molecular Testing Device
06.08.2010
July a Landmark Month for FDA: Meetings to Change Landscape for Industry
06.08.2010
Stanford University to Offer New Genotyping Class
06.08.2010
Good News for 18 million Americans Struggling with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06.08.2010
Eli Lilly to Double Sales in Emerging Markets
06.02.2010
Devising an Early Attack on Alzheimer’s
May
05.26.2010
New Research Center to Launch at Stanford University
05.26.2010
Taxation and Healthcare Reform: The Impact on Innovation
05.24.2010
Life Sciences Firms to Get Boost from New Federal Program
05.24.2010
Exelixis Drug Works Against Brain Cancer
05.21.2010
Details Released For Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit
05.14.2010
Desperately Seeking Cures
05.12.2010
CHI Recognizes National Lab Day Today
05.11.2010
UCI Home to New Stem Cell Research Hub
05.10.2010
CHI Submits Letter Supporting America COMPETES Act Reauthorization
05.06.2010
California Biomedical Community Honors Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
April
04.29.2010
New Directors Elected to California Healthcare Institute
04.08.2010
Meet the New Medicare/Medicaid Chief
04.06.2010
California Healthcare Institute Expands Presence in Washington, DC
04.05.2010
Free Webinar Wednesday: The Evolution and Progress of Congressional Patent Reform: A Legislative Update
March
03.22.2010
CHI Voices Support For Important NIH and Other Funding Priorities
03.16.2010
CHI's Inaugural Environmental Summit Brings Robust Debate and Dialogue
03.10.2010
CHI Lauds New Patent Reform Language
03.03.2010
Today is Your Last Chance to Register for CHI's Environmental Summit
February
02.26.2010
CHI Supports Research and Hope for Patients of Rare Diseases
02.25.2010
CHI Blog Executive Spotlight Features Jeffrey Janus of International Stem Cell Corporation
02.25.2010
CHI's First-Ever Environmental Summit - March 1 Deadline - Act Fast!
02.24.2010
Webcast Now Available: 2010 California Biomedical Industry Report
02.19.2010
Speakers Announced for Environmental Summit
02.16.2010
Environmental Summit Hotel Reservation Deadline Feb. 19
02.09.2010
CHI Interviews Mireille Gingras, Ph.D., President and CEO of HUYA Biosciences International
02.04.2010
Media - California’s Biomedical Industry is ‘Recession Resilient’
02.04.2010
CHI Honors Assembly Members Jerry Hill and Nathan Fletcher
02.02.2010
Biomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic Recovery, Finds California Healthcare Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers
January
01.25.2010
CIRM Seeks to Protect Exclusivity for Biosimilars
01.22.2010
CHI Welcomes George Scangos as its New Chairman
01.12.2010
Congress Works to Resolve Differences in Healthcare Reform Bills
01.08.2010
Patients Share Their Stories at the 2010 California Biomedical Industry Report Launch Feb. 2 in Sacramento
01.08.2010
CHI Encourages Members to Support National Lab Day
01.07.2010
CHI Urges State Legislators toStabilize Higher Education Funding
Industry News
September
09.02.2010
Cepheid Test Detects TB Within Two Hours
09.02.2010
Orexigen Signs $1B Deal with Takeda on Obesity Drug
09.01.2010
Pfizer Expands Into Rare Diseases with FoldRx Buy
August
08.31.2010
Justice Department Seeks Stem-Cell Ruling Stay
08.31.2010
Presidential Council Suggests Changes to Speed Vaccine Production
08.30.2010
Hansen Medical, St. Jude Partner on Hearth Rhythm Devices
08.30.2010
FDA to Consider New Rules on Cancer Drug Cocktails
08.27.2010
French Drug Maker to Seek U.S. Partner
08.26.2010
NIH Doles Out $400K for Heart-Related MiRNA Research
08.26.2010
Roche Melanoma Drug Shrinks Tumors in 80% of Patients
08.25.2010
Double-Therapy Approach Stopped Brain Cancer Recurrence
08.24.2010
Body Clock Drug Offers Hope for Treating Jet Lag, Depression
08.23.2010
U.S. Earns Highest Ranking Among World Biotech Leaders
08.23.2010
Disease-Causing Genes Once Beneficial, Stanford Researchers Say
08.20.2010
Deals Abound, Giving Investors New Hope
08.19.2010
UC San Diego Earns Top Ranking
08.18.2010
Biogen Signs Deal to Develop Drug for Lou Gehrig’s
08.17.2010
BioMarin, Buck Institute Join Forces for Alzheimer’s Research
08.16.2010
Salk to Lead $21 Million AIDS Study
08.16.2010
Number of Less Invasive Biopsy Procedures Doubled in a Decade
08.12.2010
Drug Managers Offering Gene Tests
08.11.2010
'Virtual’ Incubator Aims to Pair Startups with Resources
08.10.2010
Scripps, Sanofi to Collaborate on Personalized Medicine
08.05.2010
PWC Report: Med Device Deals Up in First Half of the Year
08.04.2010
FDA Unveils Proposed Changes to 510(k)
08.04.2010
UCSD Wins $10 Million for Schizophrenia Research
08.03.2010
CDC Report Shows Rising Obesity Rates
08.03.2010
UC Davis Researcher Awarded Grant to Explore Nanotechnology Cancer-Fighting Technique
08.02.2010
UCSD Researchers Report Success with Wireless Glucose Monitor
July
07.28.2010
Illumina Buys Helixis, Strengthens Gene Tech Portfolio
07.27.2010
FCC, FDA Join to Promote Wireless Health, Trim Costs
07.26.2010
Onyx Says Drug Candidate Slows Cancer
07.26.2010
SRI International Chief: Healthcare Experiencing Biggest Transformation in History
07.23.2010
Study Suggests ‘Artificial Pancreas’ Could Benefit Type 1 Diabetes Patients
07.22.2010
Mohr Davidow Bets Big on Personalized Medicine
07.22.2010
Advancements Offer New Hope for Hepatitis C
07.21.2010
Onyx Begins Phase 3 Trial Testing Multiple Myeloma Treatment
07.21.2010
Other Regions Seek to Replicate California's Biotech Success
07.20.2010
New Approach to H.I.V. Vaccine Offered
07.20.2010
Sanford-Burnham Plays Host to Future Scientists
07.19.2010
Gel Shows Promise for Cutting H.I.V. Infection Rates in African Women
07.19.2010
California Attracts $4 Billion in Q2 Venture Capital Money
07.15.2010
UCSD Will Use $37.2 Million Grant for Translating Research into Treatments
07.15.2010
Last Chance To Register Today For FDA 510(k) Event
07.14.2010
Former House Majority Leader Touts the Impact of Biomed Industry
07.14.2010
Registration Deadline Tomorrow For FDA 510(k) Event
07.14.2010
New Guidelines Could Lead to Earlier Alzheimer’s Detection
07.13.2010
Lilly Demonstrates Commitment to Alzheimer’s Treatment
07.12.2010
FDA Considers First Prescription Weight Loss Drug in a Decade
07.09.2010
FDA Clears Roche Test for Detecting Hospital ‘Superbug’
07.08.2010
Lab-Based Test Makers Await FDA decision
07.07.2010
Dermagraft Maker Succeeds in Earning Proposed Billing Change
07.06.2010
UCSD Researchers Devise Solution to Sticky Heart Sensor Problem
07.02.2010
IBM, Roche to Build Gene Machine
07.01.2010
State Stem Cell Funds Helping Build Better California
07.01.2010
A Record $1 Billion for UCSD Research
June
06.30.2010
Celgene Expands Cancer Drug Portfolio with $2.9 Million Abraxis Buy
06.30.2010
SRI, Stanford Partner to Drive New Device Offerings
06.29.2010
Sanford-Burnham Study Finds Cancer Fighting Potential in Painkiller
06.28.2010
Bayer Launches Mobile Hemophilia App
06.28.2010
Stanford Health Library Benefits Community
06.25.2010
The Jobs Tax Officially Qualifies for the November Ballot
06.25.2010
Opinion: To jump-start recovery, innovate
06.24.2010
Findings Show Promise for Alzheimer’s Detection
06.24.2010
Stanford Researchers Receive Grants for Stem Cell Research
06.24.2010
Genentech Gains Approval for New Indication For Lucentis
06.23.2010
FDA Suggests 510(k) Review to Be Released Soon
06.23.2010
Consumer Genetics Industry to Face Regulatory Changes
06.22.2010
New Heart Devices Transmit Information to Physicians
06.22.2010
New Test Approved for Early HIV Detection
06.22.2010
Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit Application Now Available
06.22.2010
Medtronic Launches Bone Cement
06.18.2010
UCSF Stem Cell Researcher Receives International Award
06.18.2010
New Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer Patients
06.18.2010
Gen-Probe Collaboration on New Diagnostic Systems
06.17.2010
Cutting-edge Medical Technologies Showing Promise in the HIV/AIDS Fight
06.17.2010
OncoMed and Bayer in Strategic Stem Cell Collaboration
06.16.2010
Pfizer To Focus on Rare Diseases
06.16.2010
FDA and NIH Pledge Clear Path For Personalized Medicine
06.15.2010
FDA and State Regulation: The Impact on Medical Device Manufacturers
06.14.2010
Study: U.S. at Risk of Losing Global Lead in Medical Innovation
06.14.2010
CHI Supports Greater Funding for Higher Education
06.14.2010
Report Shows the Medical Technology Industry is Strong Contributor to U.S. Economy
06.11.2010
University of California San Francisco a Strong Economic Driver
06.11.2010
Biomedical Companies Sharing Data to Speed Development of Therapies
06.10.2010
Vaccine Disparity Points to Need for Better Reimbursement
06.10.2010
MIT Seeking Nominees $500,000 Prize
06.09.2010
City of Hope Receives FDA Approval to Conduct First Clinical Study of Stem Cell-Based Therapy
06.09.2010
Insufficient Sleep: A Growing Problem Among Americans
06.08.2010
Cephied Receives FDA Clearance to Market First-ever Molecular Testing Device
06.08.2010
July a Landmark Month for FDA: Meetings to Change Landscape for Industry
06.08.2010
Stanford University to Offer New Genotyping Class
06.08.2010
Good News for 18 million Americans Struggling with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
06.08.2010
Eli Lilly to Double Sales in Emerging Markets
06.02.2010
Devising an Early Attack on Alzheimer’s
May
05.26.2010
New Research Center to Launch at Stanford University
05.26.2010
Taxation and Healthcare Reform: The Impact on Innovation
05.24.2010
Life Sciences Firms to Get Boost from New Federal Program
05.24.2010
Exelixis Drug Works Against Brain Cancer
05.12.2010
CHI Recognizes National Lab Day Today
05.11.2010
UCI Home to New Stem Cell Research Hub
05.04.2010
Restoring Our Innovative Edge
March
03.22.2010
CHI Voices Support For Important NIH and Other Funding Priorities
03.18.2010
Stem Cells Hold Promise in Treating Vision Loss
03.16.2010
CHI's Inaugural Environmental Summit Brings Robust Debate and Dialogue
03.10.2010
CHI Lauds New Patent Reform Language
03.03.2010
Today is Your Last Chance to Register for CHI's Environmental Summit
February
02.26.2010
CHI Supports Research and Hope for Patients of Rare Diseases
02.25.2010
CHI Blog Executive Spotlight Features Jeffrey Janus of International Stem Cell Corporation
02.25.2010
CHI's First-Ever Environmental Summit - March 1 Deadline - Act Fast!
02.24.2010
Webcast Now Available: 2010 California Biomedical Industry Report
02.23.2010
San Jose State University Receives Stimulus Grant for Biotech
02.22.2010
UCSF and Genentech Work Together on Neurodegenerative Diseases
02.22.2010
The National Cancer Institute Cancer Human Biobank (caHUB) Public Information Meeting
02.19.2010
Speakers Announced for Environmental Summit
02.16.2010
Environmental Summit Hotel Reservation Deadline Feb. 19
02.16.2010
Grant to Boost Biotech Sector in San Diego
02.09.2010
CHI Interviews Mireille Gingras, Ph.D., President and CEO of HUYA Biosciences International
02.08.2010
Asm. Jerry Hill Works to Retain and Recruit Biotech Firms in California
02.04.2010
Media - California’s Biomedical Industry is ‘Recession Resilient’
02.04.2010
CHI Honors Assembly Members Jerry Hill and Nathan Fletcher
02.02.2010
Biomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic Recovery, Finds California Healthcare Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers
January
01.25.2010
CIRM Seeks to Protect Exclusivity for Biosimilars
01.22.2010
Healthcare Reform Suddenly in Doubt
01.21.2010
PBS to Air Three-Part Series on Rare Disease Diagnosis through Technology
01.12.2010
Congress Works to Resolve Differences in Healthcare Reform Bills
01.08.2010
Patients Share Their Stories at the 2010 California Biomedical Industry Report Launch Feb. 2 in Sacramento
01.08.2010
CHI Encourages Members to Support National Lab Day
01.07.2010
CHI Urges State Legislators toStabilize Higher Education Funding
01.04.2010
David Cutler’s Take on the Healthcare Reform Bill
Public Policy News
August
08.31.2010
Justice Department Seeks Stem-Cell Ruling Stay
08.24.2010
FDA Unveils First Major Nanotech Plan
08.19.2010
Administration Unveils Strategy for Health Emergencies
08.13.2010
Group Pushes for Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Screening
08.09.2010
Congressmen Call for Greater Funding of FDA
08.03.2010
CDC Report Shows Rising Obesity Rates
July
07.15.2010
Last Chance To Register Today For FDA 510(k) Event
07.14.2010
Registration Deadline Tomorrow For FDA 510(k) Event
07.13.2010
White House Unveils Strategy for Combating HIV/AIDS
07.07.2010
FDA, NIH Launch Electronic Safety Reporting Portal
07.06.2010
Medical Devices Need Data Protection, Research Group Says
June
06.29.2010
VCs Seek New FDA Review Path
06.29.2010
FDA to Encourage Company Spending on Rare Disease Research
06.23.2010
FDA Suggests 510(k) Review to Be Released Soon
06.23.2010
Consumer Genetics Industry to Face Regulatory Changes
06.16.2010
FDA and NIH Pledge Clear Path For Personalized Medicine
06.15.2010
FDA and State Regulation: The Impact on Medical Device Manufacturers
06.08.2010
July a Landmark Month for FDA: Meetings to Change Landscape for Industry
May
05.26.2010
Taxation and Healthcare Reform: The Impact on Innovation
05.24.2010
Life Sciences Firms to Get Boost from New Federal Program
05.24.2010
Exelixis Drug Works Against Brain Cancer
05.14.2010
Desperately Seeking Cures
05.11.2010
UCI Home to New Stem Cell Research Hub
05.04.2010
Restoring Our Innovative Edge
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