Committed to meeting a full range of anatomic pathology (AP) laboratory needs, NovoPath announces support of Primera Signature Printers for its NovoPath Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System (APLIS). Primera Signature printers automatically print labels directly onto laboratory slides and cassettes, reducing the risk of specimen identification errors and significantly enhancing workflow.

ACD/Labs, a leading cheminformatics company, announced at the 248th ACS National Meeting, that the latest version of ACD/Structure Elucidator Suite is now available. With this release, the industry's most advanced Computer-Assisted Structure Elucidation (CASE) system now includes a more powerful and easy-to-use workflow. Building on ACD/NMR Workbook v2014, the software provides scientists with powerful tools for intelligent analysis and data preparation, making the process of elucidating complex structures faster than ever before.

Dotmatics is pleased to announce a new Academic Site License program that will provide ample access to the Dotmatics Platform for Universities and Schools around the world at a specially reduced subscription price. The packaged solutions, specially tailored to meet the needs of academia, will be presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 248th National Meeting & Exposition in San Francisco, Booth 403.

Latest release by the Laboratory Informatics Institute contains more and newer information than ever before. The Laboratory Informatics Institute announces the latest release of its popular free online resource for the laboratory industry, the "Complete Guide to LIMS and Laboratory Informatics, 2014 Edition".

Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI) is pleased to announce final details for its 2nd annual FAST: Functional Analysis & Screening Technologies Congress, an international event dedicated to improving in vitro cell models and phenotypic screening to advance drug discovery and development. The congress will take place on November 17-19, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor Hotel in Boston, MA.

20 Most Promising Tech Solutions to Pharma and Life Sciences Industry Features RURO.

RURO, Inc., Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and RFID Solutions provider, was featured by the CIOReview publication in July 2014.

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) announces that 2013 impact factors (Source: 2014 Journal Citation Reports) have been published for its two official journals – the Journal of Biomolecular Screening (JBS) and the Journal of Laboratory Automation (JALA).

GenoLogics Life Sciences Software, a leading provider of laboratory information management systems (LIMS) specifically designed for omics labs, announced the availability of Clarity LIMS 3.1. In addition to providing support for HIPAA-covered entities, Clarity LIMS extends its toolset for labs working with patient populations with features that support clinical compliance.

Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) and Siemens AG today announced they signed a definitive agreement for Cerner to acquire the assets of Siemens’ health information technology business unit, Siemens Health Services, for $1.3 billion in cash. By combining investments in R&D, knowledgeable resources, and complementary client bases, the acquisition creates scale for future innovation. As part of the agreement, Cerner and Siemens will form a strategic alliance to bring new solutions to market that combine Cerner’s health IT leadership and Siemens’ strengths in medical devices and imaging.

A clinical informatics fellowship program at Stanford Medicine is the first in the country to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

This OIG compliance training will discuss how to review your company’s practices in conducting business and billing for services rendered by referring physicians and third-party vendors. Learn more about the OIG’s focus in 2014 on your liability with regard to referrals from or conducting business with these key partners in healthcare.

In response to today's announcement that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will release a draft guidance in 60 days to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs), the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) urged the agency to exercise caution, and expressed concern that another layer of regulation could stifle diagnostic innovation and ultimately jeopardize patient access to timely and effective treatments.

23andMe, the leading personal genetics company, has received from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) a grant totaling $1,367,504 for a two-year project to support the further development of 23andMe’s web-based database and research engine for genetic discovery.

UNIConnect announced the release of its new PrecisionMDx (PMDx) System for molecular laboratories. Building upon a history of software engineering and support for research, development and delivery in the "omic" sciences, PMDx represents dramatic innovation driven by experience gained from the interplay of client and vendor in the realm of molecular diagnostic test development. Early adopter clients of the new PMDx include Selah Genomics and Exosome Diagnostics.

Roche launched its presence at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) 2014 Clinical Lab Expo today by unveiling two booths (#1209 and #2009) focused on the unique ways Roche is partnering with customers to redefine the value of the laboratory

Orchard showcasesits latest and biggest innovation at the 2014 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago, Illinois, July 29th through the 31st. Orchard’s newest LIS innovation, Orchard® Sequoia™, is designed to be scalable to accommodate large volumes of laboratory testing across multiple laboratories and departments performing clinical, microbiology, molecular, and pathology testing.

Thoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm, has completed its acquisition of Sparta Systems, Inc., a global leader in enterprise quality management solutions, from current investors Summit Partners and Altaris Capital Partners. Financial details were not disclosed.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today highlighted its expanded portfolio of instruments, equipment, consumables and software for improving accuracy and efficiency in the clinical laboratory at the AACC Annual Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo, being held at McCormick Place in Chicago, July 29-31, 2014.

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