July 23, 2004 - ARIUS Research licenses Biotrackerâ„¢ from Ocimum Biosolutions

Ocimum Biosolutions, a leading provider of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Bioinformatics solutions, announced that ARIUS Research Inc. of Toronto, Ontario has licensed their Biotracker™ LIMS solution to enhance their State-of-the-art Cancer Research facilities in downtown Toronto.

July 22, 2004 - IntelliChem Names Dr. David Pearson to Board of Directors

Industry Veteran Brings 20 Years of Global Pharmaceutical Management Experience to IntelliChem

July 21, 2004 - New Database Focuses on Genetic Policy and Laws

NHGRI Launches Free Web-based Resource For Finding Federal, State Laws Related to Genetic Issues

July 21, 2004 - BioTech Council Launches Internet Job Portal

In an effort to improve our suite of services to the Canadian biotechnology sector, BHRC has developed the PetriDish, a web-based job portal for the biotech and life sciences sectors. Building on the success of its Biotech Job Bank, BHRC has added new functionality which will help employers and career seekers connect in new ways.

July 21, 2004 - Nextrials Momentum Grows in Electronic Clinical Trials Data Capture; Industry and Customer Accolades Continue for Unique Value of Nextrials Prism Electronic Data Capture Software

Nextrials, an electronic clinical trials software company, reported its second industry award in four months and continued growth of customer implementations.

July 20, 2004 - Combined Solicitation – Reference Laboratory Testing Services

Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons

July 19, 2004 - Presolicitation Notice – Sampling and Analysis of Potable Water, Waste Water, Storm Water, Ground Water and Dry Sludge

Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Distribution Center

July 19, 2004 - Presolicitation Notice – Pathology Laboratory Services

Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service

July 19, 2004 - Presolicitation Notice – Laboratory accreditation, laboratory sample surveys and laboratory proficiency testing

United States Air Force Medical Centers

July 19, 2004 - Presolicitation Notice – Water Testing

Bureau of Indian Affairs

July 19, 2004 - Sysmex Completes LIS Project for Esoterix’s Seven Laboratories

Sysmex America, Inc., a world leader in laboratory design, systemization and solutions, recently completed the implementation of its MOLIS laboratory information system for Esoterix, Inc., a leading laboratory services company. This implementation was completed in less than two years, covering seven laboratory locations across the U.S. and Europe.

July 18, 2004 - Equbits product suite helps High-Throughput Screening (HTS) scientists develop accurate predictive models to support virtual screening efforts

Equbits product suite helps HTS scientists develop accurate predictive models to support virtual screening efforts. Based on a common and open platform, Equbits Insight™ sets new standards in predictive modeling accuracy for HTS prediction.

July 18, 2004 - Sale of Optical Technologies Segment to Newport Completed

Thermo Electron Corporation announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Optical Technologies Segment to Newport Corporation.

July 16, 2004 - ATOFINA Chemicals to Host ESP’s Fall 2004 Software User Group Meeting

ESP (Environmental Software Providers) has announced that its Fall 2004 User Group Meeting, to be held on October 5-6 in Philadelphia, will be hosted by ATOFINA Chemicals.

July 16, 2004 - Schlumberger and AspenTech Form Alliance to Deliver Integrated Asset Modeling Solution for Oil and Gas Companies

New Integrated Architecture Enables Operators to Plan, Manage and Optimize Oil and Gas Asset Production

July 16, 2004 - Agilent Technologies gains exclusive rights to sell SSI’s CyberLAB Enterprise Content Management System

Agilent to provide integrated portfolio of laboratory software for life sciences and chemical analysis customers

July 16, 2004 - Labtronics Inc. Releases New Toolkit for Validating Instrument/LIMS Interfaces

Labtronics Inc. announces the release of version 3.2 of the Validation Toolkit for their LIMS interfacing application LimsLink.

July 15, 2004 - McDonald Bradley Launches New IT Security Offering Focusing On Digital Forensics

Company Hires Former General Dynamics Executive to Spearhead Operation

July 15, 2004 - IBM Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nanoscale Imaging

IBM scientists have achieved a breakthrough in nanoscale magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by directly detecting the faint magnetic signal from a single electron buried inside a solid sample.

July 15, 2004 - Computer Forensics Inc. Expert Collaborates on Creation of Department of Justice Guide for Examination of Digital Evidence

Michael W. Finnie, senior forensic examiner with Seattle-based Computer Forensics Inc. (CFI), was one of the private-sector experts who participated as a member of an elite working group that has developed a comprehensive guide for U.S. law enforcement agencies to assist them with the collection and examination of digital evidence.