Diagnostics and Molecular Therapeutics Roundtable

NUTECH 2012 at the NC Biotechnology Center on October 4

2012-09-22

MORRISVILLE, NC, September 22, 2012 (Press-News.org) Nagoya University and its technology transfer office in North Carolina, Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, will be hosting the third annual NU Tech technology roundtable in cooperation with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University and Wake Forest University. This year's event will take place at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park on October 4. It will feature presentations of cutting-edge research innovations in the fields of diagnostics and molecular therapeutics.

The roundtable is free to attend and is open to all business professionals, researchers and others interested in diagnostics and molecular therapeutics. For more information about the roundtable and registration, please see the event website.

Two of the featured presenters are:

Atsushi Enomoto, Ph.D. discussing a potential new drug and diagnostic tool for cancer.

Takashi Takahashi, M.D., Ph.D. discussing his latest research findings on lung cancer progression and genes that may inhibit cancer cell proliferation.

The NU Tech Roundtable Series is designed to promote commercially promising research to the North Carolina life sciences industry. Held annually in October, the first roundtable in 2010 focused on plant and agricultural technology. The 2011 event focused on regenerative medicine.

About Nagoya University:
Nagoya University, home to four Nobel Peace Prize laureates and the development of the blue LED, is an elite educational hub in central Japan. Originally established as a temporary hospital and medical school in 1871, NU has long been a leader in higher education and research in Japan. Currently, NU has 13 graduate schools, nine undergraduate schools, three research institutions and 18 research centers. More than 16,000 students study and work with 2,000 faculty members and 2,000 support staff. Each year, NU enrolls 1,600 international students from all over the world.

About Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, Inc.:
Technology Partnership of Nagoya University, Inc. is 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization founded by Nagoya University in 2007. Headquartered just outside of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, NU Tech functions as a technology transfer office to commercialize Nagoya University's technologies in the United States. It promotes research collaboration between US partners and Nagoya University, focusing on the life science and biotechnology fields. For more information about NU-Tech and its available technologies, please visit our web page at http://www.NUTechTransfer.org.

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

Data Center Design-Build Firm, Data Specialties Inc., enters 4th Quarter with Strong and Consistent Sales and Marketing Efforts that Proved Beneficial in 2012.

2012-09-22

Data Specialties Inc.(DSI), a nationwide data center design-build firm head quartered in Orange County, CA, heads into 4th quarter 2012 with strong and consistent sales numbers and a pipeline of high profile projects resulting from its aggressive marketing efforts. DSI, who earlier this year augmented its sales and marketing division with key personnel and marketing pros, has seen substantial gain in its national footprint and industry demand as a result of a highly focused marketing and public relations campaign. In February of this year, Priscilla Thomas joined DSI as ...

Virtua, Phoenixville Among the Latest Cancer Centers to Implement Polaris's Oncology Distress Management System

2012-09-22

Polaris Health Directions is pleased to announce that the Virtua Fox Chase Cancer Program and The Cancer Center at Phoenixville Hospital are now using Polaris Oncology to help assess for and manage the psychosocial distress of their cancer patients. The system will help both programs satisfy new accreditation standards from the Commission on Cancer (COC), and ensure their patients are receiving the most comprehensive care available. The Polaris Oncology Distress Management System is a Web-based solution that administers a patient self-assessment to screen for psychosocial ...

Get in Shape with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training in Fort Worth Texas

2012-09-22

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is an effective weight loss program that you will truly enjoy, plus the self-defense skills you will acquire at the end of the training. Getting in shape with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training in Fort Worth Texas has never been this easy. When you are looking for a great sport to get you back to shape without the regular, boring weight loss routines, BJJ training presents you with the perfect opportunity. "Prior to joining a Jiu Jitsu class in late 2008, I was already undergoing intensive weight loss workout programs which lasted for quite a couple ...

Roosevelt Thomas Joins Warner Norcross

2012-09-22

Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 20, 2012 - Roosevelt Thomas has joined the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP as senior counsel. Thomas brings nearly 40 years of experience to his new role with the firm. Based in the firm's Grand Rapids office, he will concentrate his practice on white-collar criminal defense and litigation. Prior to joining Warner Norcross, Thomas spent nearly two decades as a member of the law firm Westrate and Thomas where he practiced criminal, municipal, civil right, real estate and related areas of the law. He began his legal career ...

JAF Gifts Gets Ready for the Holiday Season

2012-09-22

Anticipating clients' demands for gifts and accessories this coming holiday season, JAFGifts prepares some of its most popular items in its Christmas catalogue. JAFGifts is a leading online retailer of a wide array of gift items for all occasions. The company aims to make the online shopping experience a breeze with its 24-hour customer service page and toll free numbers. With the holidays fast approaching, best-selling and most sought-after items such as Christmas ornaments and dinnerware are now fully stocked at the online store, ready for ordering. There is something ...

Another Leading US Government Agency Pilots Sunflowers' RFID Solution

2012-09-22

This 17,000 employee agency with operations across the US has partnered with Sunflower and a systems integrator to explore the value of using active and passive RFID technology to improve their asset management process. The pilot is focused on the management of IT assets and includes the deployment of technologies from Sunflower and several of its' partners from Sunflowers' solutions provider network. At the conclusion of this pilot program, this agency will be able to measure increases in asset accountability and new operational efficiencies to help establish a business ...

Data Backup Service Provider Announces 30-Day Free Trial of their Backup Cloud Solution

2012-09-22

Champion Mastermind, http://www.MastermindITServices.com, a leading data backup service provider for small-to-medium sized businesses, is offering a Free 30-day trial of their managed hybrid backup cloud solution called Backup Care. Backup Care is a simple, secure, and affordable data backup and disaster recovery solution to protect valuable business data. "Unfortunately, many businesses do not have a simple or affordable backup solution in place," explains Chris Pyle, President of Champion Solutions Group. "They insure equipment, buildings, and their ...

Pasternack Enterprises Appoints New Distributor for India

2012-09-22

Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., a leading ISO 9001:2008 manufacturer and international supplier of custom and standard RF, microwave and fiber optic products, announces that it has appointed Spur Microwave, Inc. as Pasternack's exclusive distributor for India. Pasternack Enterprises maintains inventory of more than 35,000 RF and microwave components and assemblies, all available for same-day shipment from the United States. Spur Microwave joins the growing list of international distributors who are helping Pasternack expand their product offering and customer service worldwide. ...

Ringya Effortlessly Transforms Paper and Digital Contact Lists into Smart Mobile Lists

2012-09-22

Ringya is changing the way smartphone users organize their mobile contacts. Launched today, Ringya is the first mobile app that allows users to effortlessly upload contact lists with dozens of names, numbers and email addresses, simply by snapping a photo of paper lists. Users can also easily upload a digital document, or accept an invitation to a Ringya list (or "Ring") created by someone else to instantly receive a smart, actionable contact list. These contact lists are transformed into smart, organized Rings so users can always call, text or email individuals ...

Better Health Through "The Healing Song" by Dr. Joe Vitale

2012-09-22

"The Healing Song" is the 4th CD in an inspirational series of music that Dr. Joe Vitale, the Self Help Singer And Songwriter, has recorded for improving results in overcoming strife. More than just relaxation, this CD empowers your mind and spirit to lift you from the throws of negativity and to release the bonds of pain and frustration that hold back healing. Using powerful rhythms and melodies along with a positive message, "The Healing Song" CD opens the mind to the potential of a stronger self-image and a determination to live stronger. It shares ...

First-in-human study of once-daily oral treatment for obesity that mimics metabolic effects of gastric bypass without surgery

Rural preschoolers more likely to be living with overweight and abdominal obesity, and spend more time on screens, than their urban counterparts

Half of popular TikToks about “food noise” mention medications, mainly weight-loss drugs, to manage intrusive thoughts about food

Global survey reveals high disconnect between perceptions of obesity among people living with the disease and their doctors

Study reveals distinct mechanisms of action of tirzepatide and semaglutide

Mount Sinai Health System to honor Dennis S. Charney, MD, Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, for 18 years of leadership and service at annual Crystal Party  

Diagnostics and Molecular Therapeutics Roundtable

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES: