British Columbia BioEvolution Poster: Now available...
We extend a special thank you to the many companies and organizations that are helping to promote
British Columbia's biotechnology, medical device and healthcare industry, including Alexandria Real Estate, Amgen,
BioLife Solutions, Economic Development For Central Oregon, Ikaria, Lease Crutcher Lewis, Merck & Co., Ratner BioMedical,
SAB Architects, Technical Safety Services, and others -- sponsors of the first ever British Columbia BioEvolution
poster.
British Columbia BioEvolution is a one-of-a-kind genealogy chart that illustrates the founding "technology origins" of
nearly 60 biotechnology and medical device firms located in the province of British Columbia.
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Destination British Columbia
Are you considering a move to British Columbia? Relocating your business to
British Columbia? Starting a company? Or just interested in British Columbia?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in British Columbia, the province's
economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history,
industry resources, and more.
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- Targeted Genetics realigns product development priorities Targeted Genetics announced that it has realigned its product development priorities to focus on its ocular and neurological product candidates and its first use of expressed RNAi.
Targeted Genetics Corporation December 02, 2008
- Monsanto Company completes acquisitions of CanaVialis and Alellyx Monsanto announced that it has completed its proposed acquisition of Aly Participacoes, which operates the sugarcane breeding and technology companies, CanaVialis and Alellyx, both of which are based in Brazil.
Monsanto Company December 02, 2008
- Monsanto to leverage its technology to enhance yield and economic value for farmers As farmers in the U.S. are making their initial seed purchase decisions for the 2009 growing season, Monsanto Company plans to discuss the reasons behind its confidence that it can make good on its commitment to more than double its fiscal 2007 gross profit by 2012.
Monsanto Company December 02, 2008
- GSK and Theravance announce positive phase 2b results for LABA, `444 GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance announced positive results from the phase 2b study of the novel, long-acting beta agonist (LABA) GW642444 (‘444) in patients with moderate to severe asthma.
GlaxoSmithKline December 02, 2008
- ETHICON completes divestiture of Professional Wound Care Business to One Equity Partners ETHICON, a Johnson & Johnson company, announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Professional Wound Care business to One Equity Partners. Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
Johnson & Johnson December 01, 2008
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Learn About British Columbia's BioHistory
Why is there a biotechnology industry in British Columbia? Will the industry continue
to grow in British Columbia? 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 British Columbia 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 British Columbia.
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BioEvolution Posters
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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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BioFact
(1852) - The United States imports sparrows from Germany as defense against caterpillars.
It's a Small World
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Science Quote
"A new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents eventually die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it."
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