2005

Cerus Submits CE Mark Application for European Approval of the Intercept Blood System for Plasma
Business Wire - December 30, 2005
CONCORD, Calif. -- Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ:CERS) announced today the submission of a CE Mark application for approval to market the INTERCEPT Blood System for plasma in Europe. The system, which is being jointly developed by Cerus and Baxter Healthcare Corporation, is designed to reduce the risk of transfusion-transm


OraSure Technologies Provides Update Regarding OraQuick(R) ADVANCE(TM)
Business Wire - December 20, 2005
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR) today announced that it has taken several actions in response to recent reports that specific clinical sites in San Francisco and New York City and the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center have recently experienced an increased level of false positive results using the


Samaritan Achieves Concluding Stages of 10-Day HIV Monotherapy Trial
Business Wire - December 16, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV): -- Pre-clinical and Clinical Studies Suggest SP-01A Prevents HIV Virus from Entering Human Cell -- Drug Resistance is the Most Common Cause of Treatment Failure with Current Antiretroviral Therapy Regimes -- With Encouraging Clinical Data SP-01A Could Be Life Savi


Data Show Efficacy of Standard Dosing Regimen of AmBisome(R) is Similar to High Loading Dose for Patients with Invasive Fungal Infections
Business Wire - December 12, 2005
-- AmBiLoad Study Evaluated Optimum Use of AmBisome for Patients With Life-Threatening Infections ATLANTA -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced results from its clinical trial known as AmBiLoad, which compared a 3 mg/kg/day treatment course of AmBisome(R) (amphotericin B) liposome for injection versus


Thomas Land Publishers Names Leading Scientist Editor-in-Chief of HIV Clinical Trials
Business Wire - December 12, 2005
ST. LOUIS -- Dr. Milos Opravil, a preeminent physician and researcher, has been named by Thomas Land Publishers as the Editor-in-Chief of the independent journal HIV Clinical Trials (HCT), effective January 1, 2006. Dr. Opravil will succeed Dr. Maurice Staquet, HCT s founding Editor-in-Chief, who will continue to serve


Panacos Announces Presentations at 45th Annual ICAAC
Business Wire - December 9, 2005
WATERTOWN, Mass. -- Panacos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:PANC), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing the next generation of antiviral therapeutic products, today announced that its lead product candidate, the oral HIV maturation inhibitor PA-457, will be the subject of two oral presentations at the 45th Ann


Gilead Launches an Educational Website on Advances in Combination Therapy For HIV
Business Wire - December 6, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced the launch of www.ChangeofHAART.com, a new educational website featuring information about advances in HIV treatment -- also called Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy or HAART -- for people living with HIV/AIDS. The site includes resources ab


Progenics Pharmaceuticals Initiates Clinical Trial of Viral-Entry Inhibitor PRO 140 in HIV-Infected Patients; Monoclonal Antibody Designed to Block HIV Infection of Immune System Cells
Business Wire - December 1, 2005
-- Progenics CEO to Ring Nasdaq s Opening Bell Today in Honor of World AIDS Day TARRYTOWN, N.Y.-- Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGNX) announced that it is today initiating a phase 1b clinical trial of a new investigational HIV therapy - a humanized monoclonal antibody that specifically binds CCR5, a receptor


Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Provides Free Online Journal Access in Honor of World AIDS Day
Business Wire - December 1, 2005
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.-- In honor of World AIDS Day, and in view of the ongoing urgent need to disseminate authoritative information in this field, publisher Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. will provide free access to all archival online issues of the company s AIDS journals through the end of December. Free online access is availa


Amphora(TM) Selected for Microbicide Clinical Trial; Madagascar Formative Study to Evaluate Amphora's Acceptability among High-Risk Women
Business Wire - December 1, 2005
LA JOLLA, Calif. -- Amphora(TM) (clinically known as Acidform) was selected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Contraceptive Research and Development (CONRAD), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) to b


OraSure Technologies Opens NASDAQ and Donates OraQuick(R) ADVANCE(TM) Tests in Recognition of World AIDS Day; OraSure Also Receives Red Ribbon Leadership Award
Business Wire - December 1, 2005
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR), the market leader in oral fluid diagnostics, today announced it will participate in opening the NASDAQ Stock Market and donate up to 100,000 OraQuick(R) ADVANCE(TM) Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test kits to several African countries and to


NeurogesX Raises $20 Million in Private Equity Financing; Proceeds to Fund U.S. Pivotal Clinical Trials and Planned European Filing
Business Wire - December 1, 2005
SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- NeurogesX, Inc., a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel treatments for relief of neuropathic pain, today announced that it has completed a $20 million private equity financing. The company believes that proceeds from this financi


OraSure Launches OraQuick(R) ADVANCE(TM) Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody Test in Mexico; Event to Be Held at CENSIDA'S Ninth HIV/AIDS Conference on November 30th at 7:00 PM CST
Business Wire - November 30, 2005
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR), the market leader in oral fluid diagnostics, announced today the launch of its OraQuick(R) ADVANCE(TM) Rapid HIV-1/2 Antibody test in Mexico . OraQuick(R) ADVANCE(TM) is the only FDA approved and CLIA waived oral fluid rapid HIV-1/2 test currently available in


Bicycling Magazine Teams with Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Kona Bicycle Company to Launch "BikeTown Africa"
Business Wire - November 30, 2005
GABORONE, Botswana -- International expansion of Bicycling s acclaimed BikeTown program will deliver 200 specially-designed bikes to health care workers in Botswana to assist in HIV and AIDS care Bicycling magazine Editor-In-Chief Steve Madden and Publisher Chris Lambiase announced today that the magazine will partner


CytoDyn Picks San Francisco for Next Trial
Business Wire - November 28, 2005
SANTA FE, N.M. -- CytoDyn, Inc. (OTCBB:CYDY) has tapped Jacob P. Lalezari, MD at Quest Clinical Research in San Francisco, California, as Principal Investigator for the next study of Cytolin(R), a targeted immune therapy for HIV/AIDS, pending FDA approval. Quest Clinical Research has conducted clinical trials for Merck


Targeted Genetics Named as Subcontractor to NIAID Contract to Expand AAV-Based HIV Vaccine Program; NIAID Funding to Total Approximately $22 Million: Contract Provides Funding Mechanism to Develop AAV-Based Vaccines against HIV Strains Most Prevalent in North America and Europe
Business Wire - November 28, 2005
SEATTLE -- Targeted Genetics Corporation (Nasdaq:TGEN) and its scientific collaborators at The Children s Hospital of Philadelphia and Columbus Children s Research Institute (CCRI) today announced that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) has awarded a $21.75 million contract to expand AAV-b


Panacos to Present at Lazard Capital Markets Annual Life Sciences Conference
Business Wire - November 23, 2005
WATERTOWN, Mass. -- Panacos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:PANC), a biotechnology company dedicated to developing the next generation of antiviral therapeutic products, will present at the Lazard Capital Markets Annual Life Sciences Conference to be held at the New York Palace hotel in New York, NY on November 29-30. Pa


Nutra Pharma Penetrates the China Market
Business Wire - November 23, 2005
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- Nutra Pharma Corp. (OTCBB:NPHC), a biopharmaceutical and diagnostics company specializing in the acquisition, licensing and commercialization of pharmaceutical products and technologies for the management of neurological disorders, cancer, autoimmune and infectious diseases, announced today that


Global Needlestick Prevention Group Honors Award Recipients as It Marks the 4th Annual International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month
Business Wire - November 22, 2005
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah -- ISIPS, the first international needlestick prevention group, announced that six recipients are being honored for reducing sharps injuries with a Sharps Injury Prevention Award with an additional 34 recipients receiving honorable mention awards. These awards are part of the International Sharps Inj


Bio-Bridge Science Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Xinhua Surgical Instruments
Business Wire - November 21, 2005
OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Bio-Bridge Science, Inc. (OTCBB: BGES) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Xinhua Surgical Instruments Co., Ltd., located in Shandong, China . Under the agreement, Bio-Bridge Science has been granted exclusive distribution rights for all Xinhua surgical i


Results of an Initial Phase II Study Showed That MK-0518, an Investigational Integrase Inhibitor, Provided Superior Reduction in HIV Viral RNA vs. Placebo in Treatment-Naive HIV-infected Patients
Business Wire - November 18, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Merck & Co. , Inc. -- In a 10-day monotherapy trial, patients taking MK-0518 achieved a 98 percent reduction in HIV-RNA across all dosages tested, and at least half achieved HIV-RNA copies of 400 per mL or less Initial phase ll clinical trial results presented at the European AIDS Cl


CytoDyn Shares Trading
Business Wire - November 18, 2005
SANTA FE, N.M. -- The common stock of CytoDyn, Inc.(OTCBB:CYDY) is now trading on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board under the symbol CYDY.OB. CytoDyn is developing a family of targeted immune therapies for treating HIV/AIDS. Although targeted immune therapies are now a mainstream approach to treating cancer and autoi


Preliminary 24-Week Data Evaluating the Impact of Switching from Twice-Daily Combivir(R) to Once-Daily Truvada(R) in Patients with HIV Presented at 10th European AIDS Conference
Business Wire - November 17, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced the presentation of preliminary 24-week data from the COMET (Combination of Efavirenz and Truvada) study at the 10th European AIDS Conference (EACS), November 17-2


Samaritan CEO Provides Wall Street Transcript Update on Its Most Advanced Drug Discovery and Development Programs
Business Wire - November 17, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV) a developer of innovative drugs, announced today, its CEO Dr. Janet Greeson recently granted the Wall Street Transcript an exclusive interview profiling Samaritan, and an update on its most recent corporate accomplishments, including discussions on the following to


REMINDER/California Biomedical Community to Host Forum on Preparing for Public Health Catastrophes;Policymakers and Scientists Join Lifesciences Leaders to Discuss Joint Strategies in Combating Avian Flu, AIDS and Bioterrorism
Business Wire - November 16, 2005
----California Healthcare Institute: Who: -- George Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State; Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution -- Richard Preston, Author, The Hot Zone, The Demon in the Freezer and The Cobra Event -- Scott Gottlieb, M.D., FDA Deputy Commissioner for Medical and Scientific Affairs -- Howard


Health Discovery Corporation Announces Sale of Biomarker Signature for AIDS
Business Wire - November 16, 2005
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- University of Miami to Acquire HDC s Recently Discovered AIDS Biomarker Signature and Agrees to Continuing Royalty Payments for Any Future Commercial Sales related to Biomarkers Health Discovery Corporation announced today that the University of Miami will acquire full ownership of the recent AIDS Biom


Locus Announces Continuing AIDS Collaboration with Weill Cornell Medical College
Business Wire - November 15, 2005
BLUE BELL, Pa. - Locus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has agreed to license from Cornell Research Foundation a second proprietary crystal structure of the fusion protein gp41, a novel drug target for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Locus plans to apply its proprietary computational technologies to this new st


IAVI Begins First Phase II Preventive HIV Vaccine Trial in South Africa to Test Targeted Genetics' HIV Vaccine Candidate
Business Wire - November 14, 2005
SEATTLE & NEW YORK -- Targeted Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:TGEN) and The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) today announced the start of a Phase II trial in South Africa to test the safety and immunogenicity of tgAAC09, a preventive HIV vaccine candidate that is based on HIV subtype C, the subtype of the


Hartmann Lends Support in the Fight against AIDS and Partners with the National AIDS Fund and Kimpton Hotels
Business Wire - November 10, 2005
LEBANON, Tenn. - Hartmann Inc., one of the country s oldest luggage and leather goods manufacturers, announced today that it has joined the fight against AIDS by partnering with the National AIDS Fund and Kimpton Hotels. As part of its contribution, Hartmann created special, full-grain leather, red coaster set embossed


Bio-Bridge Science (BGES.OB) Featured in Wall Street Reporter
Business Wire - November 7, 2005
OAK BROOK, Ill.-- Bio-Bridge-Science Inc. (BGES.OB) announced that CEO Dr. Liang Qiao is featured in an interview with the Wall Street Reporter Senior Analyst Ian Roberts. The topics of discussion include the company s unique technology platform and its promising new HIV vaccine. Dr. Qiao also elaborates upon Bio-Bridg


Reuters Foundation to Host Panel Debate on Fighting HIV/AIDS
Business Wire - November 3, 2005
NEW YORK -- Charitable trust Reuters Foundation will host a panel debate, Fighting HIV/AIDS - Does it take more than money? in New York City on Thursday 10th November. The debate will be chaired by Niall FitzGerald, Chairman of Reuters, and the panel will feature: Zackie Achmat, South African AIDS activist Dr Mark Dybu


U.S. Gov't Awards Retractable Technologies Second Safety Syringe Contract under Bush Global HIV/AIDS Initiative
Business Wire - November 2, 2005
LITTLE ELM, Texas -- Retractable Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:RVP) announced today that it has been awarded its second major U.S. government contract to provide VanishPoint(R) safety syringes under the Bush Administration s Global HIV/AIDS initiative (President s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief). Under the contract, awarded


Joseph F. O'Neill, M.D., Former Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy, Joins The Immune Response Corporation as CEO and President
Business Wire - November 1, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq Capital Market:IMNR) announced today the appointment of Joseph F. O Neill, M.D., M.P.H. as its new Chief Executive Officer and President, succeeding John N. Bonfiglio, Ph.D. Dr. O Neill comes to The Immune Response Corporation after a distinguished career lead


Global AIDS Crisis Gets First-Ever Global Awareness Campaign
Business Wire - October 27, 2005
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa , LONDON & NEW YORK -- Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU) -- Whoopi Goldberg, Sir Roger Moore, Lord Richard Attenborough and Yvonne Chaka Chaka Unveil Outdoor Ads at Same-Day Events in New York, London and Johannesburg -- Joint campaign from UNICEF and Clear Channel Outdoor wil


Samaritan to Bulk up Its Budding HIV Drug Marketing Efforts with Other High Niche Valued Products in-Licensing Deals
Business Wire - October 24, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV), a developer of innovative drugs, announced today its strategy to build a European marketing and sales engine to transform the economic performance of the Company. Samaritan is establishing its European headquarters in Athens, Gree


Key West Fundraiser Appeals to Gay Community Ahead of Approaching Hurricane Wilma
Business Wire - October 18, 2005
KEY WEST, Fla.-- The annual Key West AIDS Help fundraiser is making a last minute appeal to the gay community for donations. After two hurricanes the efforts are in bad shape, causing concern over funding for HIV infected patient s housing, health care. Now to add insult to injury, forecasters expect Hurricane Wilma to


Inovio Study Results of Gene-Based Therapies for HIV and Vascular Disease Published in Scientific Journals; Articles Published in Collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and Chiron Corporation
Business Wire - October 13, 2005
SAN DIEGO-- Inovio Biomedical Corporation (AMEX:INO), a late stage developer of oncology and other therapies using electroporation to deliver drugs and nucleic acids, announced today that two articles presenting study results relating to gene-based therapies for HIV and vascular disease were published in peer-reviewed


Inovio Study Results of Gene-Based Therapies for HIV and Vascular Disease Published in Scientific Journals; Articles Published in Collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim and Chiron Corporation
Business Wire - October 13, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Inovio Biomedical Corporation (AMEX:INO), a late stage developer of oncology and other therapies using electroporation to deliver drugs and nucleic acids, announced today that two articles presenting study results relating to gene-based therapies for HIV and vascular disease were published in peer-reviewed


Millennium Biotechnologies, Inc. Launches Website to Coincide with Nationwide Product Launch
Business Wire - October 12, 2005
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- New Website www.resurgex.com Will Serve as a Nutritional Resource for Consumers and Professionals While Providing Millennium a Worldwide E-Commerce Solution Millennium Biotechnologies, Inc., (OTCBB: MBTG), a research-based nutraceutical company and a pioneer in the emerging field of specialized n


OraSure Technologies to Present before the FDA Blood Products Advisory Committee on November 3, 2005
Business Wire - October 12, 2005
BETHLEHEM, Pa.-- OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR), the market leader in oral fluid diagnostics, announced today that it will present at a meeting of the Blood Products Advisory Committee ( BPAC ) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) in Gaithersburg, Maryland on November 3, 2005. The public meeting w


Vaccine Research Center (VRC) Initiates Phase II Testing of an HIV Vaccine Developed in Collaboration with GenVec
Business Wire - October 11, 2005
GAITHERSBURG, Md.-- GenVec, Inc. (Nasdaq:GNVC) announced today that the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health, has begun Phase II clinical testing of an experimental adenovector-based HIV vaccine candidate developed in collabora


PhotoImmune Biotechnology Presents HIV Preventative Vaccine Methodology at Medtech Insight's "Investment In Innovation" Boston Conference
Business Wire - October 6, 2005
HOUSTON -- PhotoImmune Biotechnology, Inc. has announced that it will be presenting at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, October 11th at Medtech Insight s Investment In Innovation (In3) BOSTON: A Preview of Early-Stage Medical Technology Companies Conference, taking place October 10-11, 2005 at The Westin Copley Place Hotel in Bosto


GenVec Announces $9.9 Million Increase in Funding for HIV Vaccine Collaboration with Vaccine Research Center
Business Wire - October 5, 2005
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- GenVec, Inc. (Nasdaq:GNVC) announced today that it has received a $9.9 million increase in funding for its HIV vaccine development work with the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health. The VRC will utilize Ge


Samaritan to Showcase Uniqueness of Its Technology for Out-Licensing Plus Seek In-Licensing Opportunities at BioPartnering Europe
Business Wire - October 5, 2005
ATHENS, Greece -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV) a developer of innovative drugs, announced today, that Eugene Boyle, CFO of Samaritan Pharmaceuticals, and Dr. Christos Dakas, Managing Director of Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Europe, will showcase the importance and uniqueness of its technology to major pharmac


Energex System's Non-Pharmicalogical Treatment Shown to Be Effective in Stimulating Immune System and Reducing Viral Load in HIV/AIDS Animal Model
Business Wire - October 4, 2005
EMERSON, N.J. -- Energex Systems, Inc. announced today that results of a clinical trial on rhesus macaque monkeys infected with the Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) established that the Company s ultraviolet light technology was safe and effective in increasing cell mediated immunity against the virus and in reducin


Constella Group Expands HIV/AIDS and Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services with $325 Million Global Contract
Business Wire - October 4, 2005
DURHAM, N.C. -- Constella Group, a leading global provider of professional health services, has won a contract with a total potential value of $325 million, including an initial $100 million task order with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Through this contract, the company will continue


Governor Signs Historic Bill to Address HIV/AIDS within California's Black Community; Bill Provides Support for Provider Networks and Establishes an Independent Nonprofit Organization
Business Wire - October 3, 2005
LOS ANGELES-- On Thursday, September 29, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed historic legislation designed to address the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on the health of African Americans in five designated regions: Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Sacramento and the Central Valley, San Diego and the San Francisc


BioAlliance Pharma Announces European Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) Submission for Miconazole Lauriad(R)
Business Wire - October 3, 2005
PARIS -- BioAlliance Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics in the field of drug resistance, announced today that it has filed a marketing authorization application (MAA) with the French Health Products Safety Agency (AFSSAPS) to initiate the approval process within th


Getty Images Honored with Business Excellence Award for Innovation from Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC)
Business Wire - September 28, 2005
-- Getty Images CEO Jonathan Klein Participating in Congressional Briefing With Goal of Improving Public/Private Sector Global AIDS Partnership SEATTLE -- Getty Images, Inc. (NYSE:GYI), the world s leading creator and distributor of imagery, will today receive the 2005 Business Excellence Award for Innovation from the


Incyte Announces Outcome of Discussions with FDA Regarding Reverset(TM)
Business Wire - September 28, 2005
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ:INCY) announced today that it met with representatives from the FDA yesterday regarding the development of Reverset, Incyte s nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) that is being developed as a therapy for treatment-experienced HIV patients. The purpose of t


Landmark Study of Radiesse(TM) Finds 100% of Patients Report Significant Improvement in Appearance of Facial Wasting At 12-Months Following Treatment
Business Wire - September 27, 2005
-- BioForm Medical to File Radiesse(TM) for Facial Soft Tissue Approval SAN MATEO, Calif.-- BioForm Medical, Inc., announced today that 100% of patients enrolled in a clinical study of Radiesse(TM) to correct facial wasting reported a significant improvement in their appearance at 12 months post treatment. The results


The Immune Response Corporation Cleared to Initiate New IR103 Study in HIV Drug-Naive Patients in Italy; IR103 Clinical Program Expands to 9 Sites in 3 Countries
Business Wire - September 27, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq: IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis (MS), announced today it will begin enrolling patients, in Italy , in a Phase I/II study investigating IR103, the Company s newest pr


Aethlon Medical Launches Hepatitis-C Clinical Trial
Business Wire - September 20, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced today that human clinical trials to treat patients infected with the Hepatitis-C virus (HCV) are now underway at the Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India . The primary objective of the trial is to demonstrate the safety of Aethlon s Hemopurifier(TM) treatment tec


The Immune Response Corporation Updates Business and Clinical Strategies on Investor Conference Call
Business Wire - September 19, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq:IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis (MS), held an investor conference call today to update investors on the regulatory strategy for initiation of a multi-center Phase III


Nutra Pharma Announces RPI-MN Shows Positive Effects against Drug-Resistant Strains of HIV
Business Wire - September 16, 2005
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- Nutra Pharma Corp. (OTCBB:NPHC), a biotechnology holding company that owns rights to intellectual property related to the development of drugs for Multiple Sclerosis and HIV, has announced that its minority holding, ReceptoPharm, Inc., has completed a study of RPI-MN indicating that the drug is e


Progenics Reports Positive Results from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of PRO 140, a Novel Monoclonal Antibody That Blocks HIV Entry; Single Dose Coats Immune Cells for Two Months, Potential Long-Acting HIV Therapy
Business Wire - September 9, 2005
-- Company Receives $10.1 Million NIH Grant for PRO 140 Development NEW YORK -- Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:PGNX) today announced positive phase 1 clinical findings regarding its investigational drug, PRO 140, a novel HIV entry inhibitor. PRO 140 is a humanized monoclonal antibody against CCR5 that is desig


AIDS HELP Fundraiser Struggles to Find Donations and Sponsors in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
Business Wire - September 7, 2005
KEY WEST, Fla. -- The annual Key West King and Queen of Fantasy Fest fundraising efforts got off to a slow start, causing concern over next year s funding for housing, health care. Hurricane Katrina sideswiped Key West on August 26th, postponing the kick off for the King and Queen of Fantasy Fest fundraising campaign t


Gilead Reduces Prices for Viread(R) and Truvada(R) in the Developing World
Business Wire - August 29, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced a significant price reduction for Viread (R) ( tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) and Truvada(R) (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) made


Macy's Hosts First-Ever Online Celebrity Fashion Auction to Benefit YouthAIDS; Jennifer Lopez, Marc Ecko, the Killers, P. Diddy, Mischa Barton and Other Celebs Put Personal Stamp of Style on One-of-a-Kind Denim Designs
Business Wire - August 23, 2005
NEW YORK -- Macy s is seeing stars this back-to-school season with its first-ever celebrity fashion auction. The charity auction will benefit YouthAIDS, the global initiative that raises awareness and funds for AIDS prevention and education in high-risk youth. Starting on Monday, August 22nd, denim divas of all ages wi


Samaritan's Oral HIV Entry Inhibitor Noted as a Show "Out of the Gate" in the Race for Approval
Business Wire - August 18, 2005
LAS VEGAS-- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV), a developer of innovative drugs, announced today that it is listed in the leading BioCentury, The Bernstein Report on BioBusiness, in an article titled NO entry, as being a contender in the race for approval as an oral HIV entry inhibitor. Samaritan was listed thir


Retractable Technologies, Inc. Signs Licensing Agreement for Distribution of Its Safety Needle Devices in China
Business Wire - August 9, 2005
LITTLE ELM, Texas -- In a landmark contract aimed at eliminating the spread of HIV/AIDS and other bloodborne diseases via contaminated needles in China, Retractable Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:RVP) announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with a government-designated medical device maker to produce about 4


Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley Joins LabNow Board of Directors
Business Wire - August 8, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas -- LabNow, Inc., an innovative provider of lab-on-a-chip technology, has announced the appointment of former Senator Bill Bradley to the company s Board of Directors. Rick Hawkins, Chairman and CEO of LabNow, expressed his excitement regarding Senator Bill Bradley s appointment. Senator Bradley brings a w


Marc Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Pre-Clinical HIV Results; Will Begin Early Stage Studies of Betulinol Derivatives on Drug Resistant HIV
Business Wire - August 4, 2005
STAMFORD, Conn.-- Preliminary experimental data from cellular tests conducted by university scientists working under a research grant sponsored by Marc Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC:MPMA) (OTC:MPMAW) (OTC:MPMAZ) has demonstrated that a betulinol derivative inhibits HIV-1 replication by more than 90 percent with no evidenc


OraSure Receives HCV Patent License from Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics and Chiron Corporation; OraSure to Develop and Commercialize Rapid HCV Test
Business Wire - August 2, 2005
BETHLEHEM, Pa.-- OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR), the market leader in oral fluid diagnostics, announced today that it has received a worldwide, non-exclusive license from Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics and Chiron Corporation to patents relating to the hepatitis C ( HCV ) virus. Under the terms of the l


Incyte Announces Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results; Reports Positive Phase IIb Results for Reverset in Treatment-Experienced HIV Patients
Business Wire - August 1, 2005
WILMINGTON, Del.-- Incyte Corporation announced its second quarter 2005 financial results and reported on recent achievements including...


The Immune Response Corporation Presents REMUNE(R) Data at the International AIDS Society Meeting in Rio; Results from Spanish Trial Presented in Two Posters
Business Wire - July 27, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq: IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis (MS), announced that results from a Phase II trial with REMUNE(R), conducted in Spain , were presented in two posters at today s sess


Dr. James Koziarz Joins Newly Formed Chembio Advisory Board; Led Abbott Diagnostics R&D/HIV Test Development Efforts
Business Wire - July 26, 2005
MEDFORD, N.Y. -- Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCBB:CEMI) announced today that Dr. James J. Koziarz has joined its newly formed Advisory Board. The Advisory Board members are individuals who have held leadership positions in research, diagnostic product development, and public health, and who support Chembio s goal of en


ADVENTRX Presents Positive THIOVIR Data at IAS 2005 Conference
Business Wire - July 26, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Amex:ANX) today announced data from an in vitro study indicating that Thiovir(TM), the Company s non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), demonstrated effectiveness against human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1), which is resistant to other NNRTIs and nuc


The Immune Response Corporation Presents the First Human Data with IR103 at the International AIDS Society Meeting in Rio; REMUNE(R) Data Also Presented in Drug-Naive HIV Positive Individuals
Business Wire - July 26, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq:IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis (MS), announced that the first clinical trial data with IR103, the Company s newest immune-based therapy candidate, were presented as


Phase IIb Study Shows Reverset(TM) Has Potent Antiviral Activity in Treatment-Experienced HIV Patients Failing Current Treatment Regimen; Findings Presented at the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference
Business Wire - July 25, 2005
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Incyte Corporation (Nasdaq:INCY) today announced positive results from Study 203, a six-month randomized double-blind Phase IIb trial, involving 199 patients and 25 clinical sites in the U.S. and Europe to evaluate the efficacy, dose response, safety and tolerability of Reverset in treatment-e


Xenomics to Present New Data Showing Improved Sensitivity for HIV Diagnostic Capabilities of Transrenal-DNA Technology; Company to Deliver Additional Data on Breakthrough Diagnostic Platform for HIV at AACC Meeting
Business Wire - July 22, 2005
NEW YORK -- Xenomics, Inc. (OTCBB:XNOM), a developer of next-generation medical DNA technologies, announced today that it will present new research data that demonstrates new, higher level of sensitivity of its Transrenal-DNA (Tr-DNA) technology platform for the safe, simple and accurate detection of HIV in AIDS patien


NanoViricides' President Discusses New HIV Drugs and Company Goals in Interview with NanoBiotech News; Provides In-Depth Interview of the NanoViricides Story
Business Wire - July 21, 2005
NEW YORK -- NanoViricides, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NNVC), has announced the online availability of a feature article about NanoViricides, Inc. in the July 13, 2005 edition of NanoBiotech News. In the article, Dr. Diwan discusses NanoViricides uniqueness and drug development goals as it prepares to compete in the multi-billio


Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program Dismayed by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski's Veto of Hepatitis C Legislation
Business Wire - July 20, 2005
OREGON CITY, Ore. -- The Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program (HCCAP) announced that they had received notification on July 19th from the office of Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski that he had vetoed hepatitis C legislation overwhelmingly passed by both the Oregon House and Senate. The legislation, HB 2480, would have


The Immune Response Corporation Signs a $15 Million Financing Agreement
Business Wire - July 18, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq: IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis, today announced that it has entered into a Standby Equity Distribution Agreement (SEDA) with Cornell Capital Partners, LP, to suppor


Samaritan's Lead "Oral Entry Inhibitor" HIV Drug Commences Dosing in Phase IIb Monotherapy Trial
Business Wire - July 18, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV) a developer of innovative drugs announced today that it has commenced dosing the first patient on the Phase II monotherapy trial of its lead oral entry inhibitor anti-viral agent SP01A in HIV-infected patients. Positive results in an earlier clinical trial provided


Results from Reverset Study 203 Accepted for Late Breaker Presentations at 3rd International AIDS Society Conference in Rio de Janeiro
Business Wire - July 7, 2005
-- Antiretroviral Activity and Tolerability of Reverset(TM) (D-d4FC) Demonstrated with Combination Therapy in Treatment-Experienced Patients WILMINGTON, Del. -- Incyte Corporation (Nasdaq:INCY) today announced that an abstract describing results from the Phase IIb study of Reverset has been accepted for both oral and p


Research And Markets: View This Comprehensive Resource For Those Interested In Accessing China's Market For Antibody Products
Business Wire - June 24, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland -- To provide a comprehensive resource to companies, investors, and entrepreneurs interested either in accessing China s market for antibody products or cost effective production of antibodies for therapeutic, diagnostic, or laboratory use. Overview and analysis of the antibody industry in China, includ


Gilead Announces Initiation of Phase I/II Clinical Trial Evaluating HIV Integrase Inhibitor GS 9137
Business Wire - June 21, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced that it has begun enrolling patients in a Phase I/II study of the company s oral HIV integrase inhibitor, GS 9137 (also known as JTK-303) for the treatment of HIV. This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase I/II dose-escalation stu


Xenomics Accepted to Make Presentation of its Technology at American Association of Clinical Chemistry Annual Meeting; Company to Deliver Research Data on Breakthrough Diagnostic Platform for Infectious Diseases Including HIV and Tuberculosis
Business Wire - June 16, 2005
NEW YORK -- Xenomics, Inc. (OTCBB:XNOM), a developer of next-generation medical DNA technologies, announced today that it has been accepted to present a report on application of its Transrenal-DNA (Tr-DNA) technology platform for diagnosis of infectious diseases at next month s annual meeting of the American Associatio


Chembio Files Rapid Test Patent Application; HIV Prevention Conference Highlights Need for Rapid Testing; New Technology Demonstrates Substantially Improved Performance in Preliminary Studies
Business Wire - June 16, 2005
MEDFORD, N.Y. -- Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCBB: CEMI) announced today that it has filed a second new patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a novel method and device for rapid testing incorporating a form of lateral flow technology. The Company believes that this patent application


NeurogesX Initiates Phase 3 Postherpetic Neuropathy Study with NGX-4010
Business Wire - June 15, 2005
SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- NeurogesX, Inc., a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has initiated patient enrollment in a Phase 3 study to study pain reduction in patients suffering from postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) after a single-application of NGX-4010, NeurogesX s novel high-concentrati


The National Association of People with AIDS and OraSure Technologies Launch "Mayors Campaign against HIV" for National HIV Testing Day 2005; Campaign Urges Mayors across the U.S. to Promote HIV Testing and Prevention
Business Wire - June 15, 2005
BETHLEHEM, PA. -- OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSUR) and the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) announced today the launch of the Mayors Campaign Against HIV, a national campaign to encourage testing for HIV and promote the benefits of knowing one s HIV status. The Campaign is being sponsored by Ora


LabNow Vice President Joe Skraba to present at "Investment In Innovation -In3-: A Preview of Early-Stage Medical Technology Companies"
Business Wire - June 13, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO -- Joe Skraba, VP of Business Development at LabNow will be presenting information on the LabNow Analyzer and BioChip System at Investment In Innovation (In3). The system is capable of performing rapid, low cost cellular and chemical assays at the point of care. The company, headquartered in Austin, Texas


Aethlon Medical Announces Hepatitis-C Clinical Trial Site
Business Wire - June 9, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced today that Qualtran LLC, a contract research organization (CRO) managing biocompatibility studies and clinical trials for Aethlon in India , has advised the Company that the Apollo Hospital, New Delhi has been retained as a sponsor site for Aethlon s forthcoming


Edot.com, Inc. Announces New Chief Regulatory Officer
Business Wire - June 8, 2005
MIAMI -- Edot.com, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ECMM), announced that Krishna Menon joined the Company s scientific advisory board and accepted the position of Chief Regulatory officer. Dr. Menon is a former employee of the year President s award winner at Eli Lilly , having led several blockbuster drug projects there. I m v


CROfessionals Expedites Samaritan's Phase II HIV Monotherapy Trial
Business Wire - June 7, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:LIV), a developer of innovative drugs, announced today that its Phase II double-blind, placebo controlled, multi-dose, monotherapy study in treatment-experience HIV patients, has been expedited as a result of utilizing the services of CROfessionals. Samaritan s lead or


Xenomics Files U.S. Patent Application on Groundbreaking HIV Detection Test Based on its Proprietary Transrenal-DNA Platform; Medical Test Has Potential to Provide New Diagnostic Information and Detect Residual Disease in AIDS Patients
Business Wire - June 6, 2005
NEW YORK -- Xenomics, Inc. (OTCBB:XNOM), a developer of next-generation medical DNA technologies, announced today that it has filed a U.S. patent application for its breakthrough technology enabling the detection of HIV based on its proprietary Transrenal DNA (Tr-DNA) technology which uses simple, easily obtained urine


ADVISORY/June 24-28 is HIV Testing Week in Los Angeles - Growing AIDS Crisis Leads County Officials to Target Specific Zip Code Areas for the First Time; Free HIV Testing Events Will Be Held at Several Sites in High Risk Areas Throughout Los Angeles County
Business Wire - June 6, 2005
WHAT: Approximately 57,000 people live with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles County, including an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 people who are unaware they are infected with the virus, according to the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, Office of AIDS Programs and Policy (OAPP). To increase HIV counseling, educa


Cerus and BioOne Enter Agreement for Commercialization of INTERCEPT Plasma; BioOne to Market Pathogen Inactivation for Both Platelets and Plasma in Asian Region
Business Wire - June 6, 2005
CONCORD, Calif. -- Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ:CERS) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with BioOne Corporation for commercialization of the INTERCEPT Blood System for plasma in parts of Asia. Certain direct and indirect subsidiaries of Baxter International Inc. were also parties to the trans


CytoGenix CEO Malcolm Skolnick Discusses HIV Vaccine License and Corporate Strategy with PRBroadcast.com in Online Interview
Business Wire - June 6, 2005
HOUSTON -- CytoGenix Inc. (OTCBB:CYGX) today announced that the Company is presently featured in an online interview at http://www.PRBroadcast.com. CEO Malcolm Skolnick discusses the Company s recent HIV Vaccine License with the NIH, proprietary DNA vaccine as well as other matters impacting the future performance of t


Nature Technology Corporation Announces Twin Breakthroughs in DNA Vaccine Technology
Business Wire - June 2, 2005
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nature Technology Corporation (NTC) announced positive results from two projects aimed at increasing the effectiveness and productivity of DNA vaccines, respectively. The results will be presented this week at the American Society of Gene Therapy, in St. Louis, MO. DNA vaccines represent a bold new way


The Immune Response Corporation Announces IR103 to Be Studied in Drug-Naive HIV Patients
Business Wire - June 1, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq:IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis (MS), announced today that a new arm of a Phase I/II clinical trial investigating IR103, the Company s newest product candidate for th


Xenomics Files U.S. Patent on Breakthrough Tuberculosis Diagnostic Test Based on Its Proprietary Transrenal-DNA Platform; Company Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio with Latest Application of Innovative Molecular Diagnostics Technology
Business Wire - June 1, 2005
NEW YORK -- Xenomics, Inc. (OTCBB:XNOM), a developer of next-generation medical DNA technologies, announced today that it has filed a US patent for breakthrough technology enabling the improved detection of tuberculosis based on its proprietary Transrenal DNA (Tr-DNA) technology which uses simple, easily obtained urine


CytoGenix Obtains HIV Vaccine License from NIH
Business Wire - May 25, 2005
HOUSTON -- CytoGenix, Inc. (OTCBB:CYGX.OB) announced today that it has obtained a commercial evaluation license from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a DNA plasmid developed by scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Vaccine Research Center (VRC). This license gives


Researchers Demonstrate Safety of Aethlon Hemopurifier; No Adverse Events in Animal Studies
Business Wire - May 24, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) today reported new data related to the safe use of the Hemopurifier(TM) treatment technology in animal studies. Researchers documented that the Hemopurifier, which has been developed to treat individuals infected with HIV (the AIDS virus), Hepatitis-C (HCV), and bioweapon


NeurogesX Announces Positive Phase 3 Result in Painful HIV-Associated Neuropathy Trial; Primary Endpoint of Pain Reduction Over 12 Weeks Achieved Following Single NGX-4010 Treatment
Business Wire - May 18, 2005
SAN CARLOS, Calif. -- NeurogesX Inc., a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced positive results from a multi-center, randomized, double blind, controlled Phase 3 trial in 307 patients suffering from painful HIV-associated sensory neuropathy (HIV-AN). The study met its pre-specified primary end


Variation Biotechnologies Inc. to Present at Windhover Information's "The Start-Up Forum 2005"
Business Wire - May 16, 2005
OTTAWA--Variation Biotechnologies Inc. (VBI) has announced that it will be presenting at 10:20am on May 20th at Windhover Information s The Start-Up Forum 2005, taking place May 18-20, 2005 at the Cambridge Marriott in Boston, MA. Francisco Diaz-Mitoma, MD, PhD and CEO of Variation Biotechnologies, will present data va


Alferon LDO Now in Human Clinical Trials As Experimental Antiviral/Immunodulatory Therapy
Business Wire - May 16, 2005
PHILADELPHIA -- -- Accelerated Evaluation of a Synergistic Cocktail of Eight Different Alpha-Interferons to Potentially Trigger Guardian Angel Genes Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (AMEX: HEB) has initiated clinical trials as part of an accelerated evaluation of the experimental bio-therapeutic Alferon LDO (Low Dose Oral In


News Article Discusses Aethlon Medical HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis-C Clinical Trials
Business Wire - May 12, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced today that it is the subject of a news article entitled: Aethlon Readies To Launch Viral Device Trials in India , published in the latest issue of the IndUS Business Journal. The article can be found on page one of the online edition at www.indusbusinessjournal.


Locus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Present at Windhover Information's 'The Start-Up Forum 2005'
Business Wire - May 11, 2005
BOSTON -- Locus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a computationally-based pharmaceutical company focused on small molecule therapeutics, has announced that it will be presenting on May 19 at 12:20 p.m. at Windhover Information s The Start-Up Forum 2005 , taking place May 18-20, 2005 at the Cambridge Marriott in Boston, MA. Locus


Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS -GBC- Applauds Merck's New Commitment to HIV/AIDS Prevention in China
Business Wire - May 11, 2005
NEW YORK & BEIJING -- The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC) announced today its support for the collaborative plan by the People s Republic of China Ministry of Health and Merck Co., Inc. to establish a public-private partnership to fight HIV/AIDS in China. The Merck Company Foundation will support the ne


Xenomics Announces Online Availability of Corporate Video Introduction of Transrenal-DNA-based Platform; Technology Designed to Launch Safe, More Powerful Diagnostic Medical Tests for Prenatal Genetic Screening, HIV, TB and Other Applications
Business Wire - May 11, 2005
NEW YORK -- Xenomics, Inc. (OTCBB:XNOM), a developer of next-generation medical DNA technologies, has announced the online availability of a corporate video outlining the Company s proprietary Transrenal-DNA technology and its broad applications in the creation of a new class of powerful, safe and completely non-invasi


Merck and the People's Republic of China Join to Fight the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in China; Largest Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Public-Private Partnership Formed in China
Business Wire - May 11, 2005
BEIJING & WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) of the People s Republic of China and Merck & Co. , Inc. today officially established the Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Cooperative Project, a public-private partnership, for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care in China.


New Group to Galvanize Business Role in Combating AIDS, TB and Malaria
Business Wire - May 4, 2005
-- Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC) Appointed Private Sector Focal Point for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria Board of Directors NEW YORK & GENEVA-- Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, President and CEO of the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC), the pre-eminent organization leading the bu


Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance Empowerment Program Reveals Women's Courage and Perseverance in the Face of HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Business Wire - May 3, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO -- Mother s Day is taking on a new meaning this year in the Sub-Saharan African country of Malawi , where some 125 village women are mothering and healing their communities through a unique grassroots program making a difference in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. The Malawi Women s Empowerment Project, mad


VIRxSYS Announces Completion of Phase I Study of VRX496, Novel HIV Gene Therapy, and Plans to Intitiate Phase II Study
Business Wire - May 2, 2005
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- VIRxSYS Corporation, a private biotechnology company focused on the development of gene therapy treatments for diseases such as HIV/AIDS, today reported completion of the initial protocol-mandated observations in a Phase I clinical trial evaluating the safety and tolerability of the novel HIV gene


Marc Pharmaceuticals Early Findings to Be Presented at International Conference Held at United Nations
Business Wire - April 27, 2005
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Marc Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC:MPMA)(OTC:MPMAW)(OTC:MPMAZ) today announced that its lead investigator, Dr. Brij Saxena, a professor of endocrinology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University has been invited to speak at the 14th International Conference on Health and Environment organized b


Millennium Biotechnologies' Study Accepted for Presentation by International HIV/AIDS Organization
Business Wire - April 27, 2005
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- Millennium s HIV/AIDS Study to Be Viewed by Over 6,000 Health Professionals from more than 150 Countries at the 3rd International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference Millennium Biotechnologies, Inc., (OTCBB:MBTG), a research-based nutraceutical company and a pioneer in the emerging field of specialized


Guava Technologies and AHF Global Immunity Announce Partnership to Bring Low Cost AIDS Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring to Resource-Limited Countries
Business Wire - April 27, 2005
HAYWARD, Calif.& LOS ANGELES -- Guava Technologies, Inc., a privately held biotechnology and medical device company, and AHF Global Immunity, an international initiative of AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the United States , today announced a partnership aime


Gilead Provides Update on Development of Fixed-Dose Regimen of Truvada -emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate- and Sustiva -efavirenz-
Business Wire - April 26, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced that the company is proceeding with the evaluation of a second formulation of a fixed-dose combination of Truvada(R) (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) and Bristol-Myers Squibb s


Gilead Sciences and Aspen Pharmacare Sign Letter of Intent to Establish Non-Exclusive Licensing and Distribution Agreement for Antiretrovirals Truvada and Viread in Developing World Countries
Business Wire - April 25, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. & JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) and JSE Securities Exchange listed Aspen Pharmacare (APN) today announced that the companies have signed a letter of intent under which they have committed to enter into a non-exclusive licensing and distribution agreement for


Aethlon Medical Sends HIV-AIDS & Hepatitis-C Treatment Technology to India
Business Wire - April 21, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced that it will begin shipping its Hemopurifier(TM) treatment technology to India today. The Company stated that today s shipment is the first lot of Hemopurifiers that will be sent to support the HIV and Hepatitis-C human studies that were announced in February.


Marc Pharmaceuticals Appoints Michael Palfreyman Chief Scientific and Development Advisor; Industry Leader Hired to Develop Cancer and HIV Treatments
Business Wire - April 21, 2005
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Marc Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC:MPMA) (OTC:MPMAW) (OTC:MPMAZ) today announced the appointment of Michael G. Palfreyman, Ph.D., D.Sc. as a consultant and chief scientific and development advisor. Dr. Palfreyman has had more than 30 years of experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries


Samaritan CEO to Present at EdgeWater Spring 2005 Small Cap Conference in Las Vegas
Business Wire - April 20, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV) a developer of innovative drugs announced today that the Samaritan s CEO, Dr. Janet Greeson, will be a featured presenter at the upcoming EdgeWater Research Spring 2005 Small Cap/Micro Cap Conference in Las Vegas to be held April 22-23, 2005. Dr. Greeson will intro


Gilead Sciences Announces First Quarter 2005 Financial Results
Business Wire - April 19, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Record Total Revenues of $430.4 Million, Up 39 Percent over First Quarter 2004; HIV Product Sales of $301.4 Million, Up 47 Percent over First Quarter 2004; EPS of $0.34 Per Share


The Immune Response Corporation Announces Publication of Data Suggesting Potential HIV Prevention in Mice
Business Wire - April 19, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2005--The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq: IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis, announced today a preclinical study demonstrating the potential for a gp120-deleted HIV-1 antigen (a


Samaritan Discusses R&D Strategy and Details Robust Pipeline at European BioSquare Partnering Conference
Business Wire - April 19, 2005
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2005--Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV): -- Focused on Two AIDS/HIV Drug Programs with One in Late-Stage Clinical Development -- Also Highlights Late-Stage Preclinical Programs for Alzheimer s, Adult Stem Cell and Cardiovascular -- Regulatory Filing for Four Innovative Drug


Chiron Signs Contract with South African National Blood Service
Business Wire - April 14, 2005
One Million Whole Blood Donations to Be Screened Annually Using Fully Automated PROCLEIX(R) TIGRIS(R) System with the PROCLEIX(R) ULTRIO(TM) Assay EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- Chiron Corporation (Nasdaq:CHIR) today announced that the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) plans to initiate testing of whole blood donatio


Industry Report: "Major Developments in the Treatment of HIV/AIDS" Features Aethlon Medical
Business Wire - April 11, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced today that the Company is featured in an April 2005 report entitled: Major Developments in the Treatment of HIV/AIDS . The 51-page report, published by Griffin Securities, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the major developments in the treatment of HIV/AI


Gilead Sciences Announces Early Termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for the Japan Tobacco License for JTK-303
Business Wire - April 4, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced that the company has received early termination by the United States Federal Trade Commission (the FTC ) of the required waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 with respect to the licensing agreement annou


Xenomics Files Italian National Patent on Testing Technology to Detect HIV and Tuberculosis Using Transrenal DNA; Proprietary Diagnostic Tests Enable Simultaneous Detection and Differentiation of Multiple-Drug Resistant TB and Common TB
Business Wire - April 1, 2005
NEW YORK -- Xenomics, Inc. (OTCBB:XNOM), a developer of next-generation medical DNA technologies, has filed a provisional patent in Italy for its breakthrough technology enabling the detection of Transrenal-DNA of HIV and tuberculosis through the safe and non-invasive process of urine sampling. The Italian patent appli


The Immune Response Corporation Announces That REMUNE Has Been Selected for a New HIV Clinical Trial Sponsored by the U.S. National Institutes of Health
Business Wire - March 29, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq:IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis, announced today that the Company s lead HIV product candidate, REMUNE(R) (gp120-depleted HIV-1 immunogen), will be included in a clin


Aethlon Receives Government and Industry Support for HIV and Hepatitis-C Trials in India
Business Wire - March 28, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced today that it has been advised by Qualtran LLC, a contract research organization (CRO) managing clinical trials for Aethlon in India , that both the Government of India and Industry are supportive of Aethlon s upcoming HIV and Hepatitis-C trials.


Energex System's Experimental Non-Pharmacological Treatment Shown to Reduce Viral Load in Hepatitis C Patients; Company Plans HIV/AIDS Trial
Business Wire - March 28, 2005
EMERSON, N.J. -- Energex Systems, Inc. announced today that a clinical trial has established that its HemoModulator technology was safe and highly effective in reducing viral loads in trial participants inflicted with Hepatitis C. There were no reported adverse events related to the treatment. The trial was conducted u


National AIDS Memorial Design Competition Winner Announced
Business Wire - March 24, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO -- A stark landscape evocative of devastation and the promise of renewal has been selected from over 200 entries in an international design competition for the National AIDS Memorial in San Francisco s Golden Gate Park. Titled Living Memorial, the winning design is a no holds-barred reality check for a di


Xenomics Scientists Detect Tuberculosis DNA Using Proprietary Trans-Renal DNA Testing Technology; Breakthrough Diagnostic Test Can Identify Multiple-Drug Resistant Strains of TB and AIDS-Associated TB Simultaneously
Business Wire - March 17, 2005
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Xenomics, Inc. (OTCBB:XNOM), a developer of next-generation medical DNA technologies, has announced clinical results that demonstrate for the first time the ability to detect tuberculosis Transrenal-DNA (Tr-DNA) in the urine of infected patients. This application of the Company s patented technology p


Gilead Expands Global Access Program for HIV Therapies to Include Additional Countries in the Caribbean and Latin America; Bahamas Manufacturing Plant Established
Business Wire - March 16, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Gilead Sciences , Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced that the company s global Access Program for HIV medicines is being expanded to include additional countries in the Caribbean and Latin America. The Gilead Access Program makes Gilead s Truvada(R) (emtricitabine and


Advanced Biotherapy Reports Preliminary Data in AIDS Clinical Trial
Business Wire - March 15, 2005
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. -- Following the initiation of a Phase I, FDA-approved clinical trial at the Georgetown University Medical Center to study an investigational treatment for AIDS patients failing to respond to standard antiretroviral drugs, i.e., drug resistance, Dr. Joseph A. Bellanti MD, Chief Scientific Officer


Grant Life Sciences concludes licensing of point-of-care -POC- diagnostic platform from AccuDx Corp.
Business Wire - March 14, 2005
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Grant Life Sciences (OTC Bulletin Board: GLIF): -- Grant Life Sciences controls exclusive rights to rapid tests for HIV-1, HIV-2 and Dengue Fever, as well as a proprietary colloidal gold reagent, a key ingredient commonly used by leading manufacturers of rapid tests as a detectable label -- Agreemen


Advanced Biotherapy Issued Patent for Treatment of AIDS
Business Wire - March 14, 2005
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. -- Advanced Biotherapy, Inc. (OTCBB: ADVB) announced today that The United States Patent and Trademark Office has assigned U.S. Patent No. 6,863,890 to the Company for use of antibodies to Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-a), Interferon-Gamma (IFN-g) and Interferon-alpha (IFN-a) for the treatment


Savient Terminating Phase 2 Trial for Prosaptide; Dose Ranging Study Focused on Analgesia in HIV-Associated Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Business Wire - March 11, 2005
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SVNT), an emerging specialty pharmaceuticals company focused on addressing the unmet medical needs in both niche and broader markets, announced today that its dose ranging Phase 2 trial of Prosaptide will be terminated. This trial was designed to test the sa


The Immune Response Corporation Announces Encouraging Results from REMUNE Phase II HIV Trials; Results from Clinical Studies in Italy and Spain
Business Wire - March 9, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (NASDAQ:IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis, announced today results from two European studies with REMUNE(R), the Company s lead HIV immune-based therapy. Results from a Phase I


NAPWA Expels TAC Members
Business Wire - March 8, 2005
GERMISTON, South Africa -- The South African National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS (NAPWA) expelled fifteen Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) plants from both its leadership and from the organization at its national conference in February. The decision to expel the TAC from its ranks was taken by a unan


Xenomics Reports Clinical Detection of HIV-DNA Using Proprietary Trans-Renal DNA Platform; Company's Technology May Lead to Significant Improvements in Treatment of AIDS Patients
Business Wire - March 8, 2005
NEW YORK -- Xenomics, Inc. (OTCBB:XNOM), a developer of next-generation DNA detection technologies, announced new clinical results that demonstrate for the first time ever the detection of proviral HIV-DNA in the urine of AIDS patients. The discovery was made at the Company s joint venture with the National Institute f


BioAlliance Pharma Announces Results Demonstrating Styrylquinolines Targeting HIV Integrase Are Synergistic With Other Antiretroviral Agents
Business Wire - March 7, 2005
-- Study Suggests That SQLs Could Be Used in Combination With Other Antiretroviral Drugs In Multi Therapy Regimens PARIS -- BioAlliance Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company focused on the field of drug resistance, announced today results presented at the 12th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI


Geron Announces Presentation of Data Supporting the Utility of Small Molecule Telomerase Activators for HIV/AIDS Therapy
Business Wire - March 7, 2005
MENLO PARK, Calif.-- Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN) announced today the presentation of studies showing that its small molecule telomerase activators, GRN139951 and GRN140665, enhance the functional activity of immune cells from HIV/AIDS donors. The research, presented at the 2005 Palm Springs Symposium on HIV/AIDS,


Nucleonics Files 3rd Party Observations in Benitec's Polish Patent Prosecution; Prior Art Relevant to Pending Claims Provided
Business Wire - March 3, 2005
HORSHAM, Pa.-- Nucleonics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel expressed RNA interference-based (eiRNA) therapeutics, announced today that it has filed with the Polish Patent Office prior art citations that it believes relevant to the consideration of Benitec s Patent Application Number PL


Noted Scientist in Autoimmune Diseases Joins Advanced Biotherapy's Scientific Board
Business Wire - March 3, 2005
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.-- Advanced Biotherapy, Inc. (OTCBB:ADVB), dedicated to pioneering the development and use of therapeutic antibodies, announced today that Dr. Yehuda Shoenfeld, one of the world s foremost immunologists and Director of the Center for Autoimmune Diseases at the Sheba Medical Center, Israel s larges


The Immune Response Corporation Announces New Phase II NeuroVax Study; NeuroVax Data Support Additional Research on Promising Therapy
Business Wire - March 1, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq:IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis (MS), announced today a new Phase II study to investigate the long-term safety, mechanism-of-action, and utility of a quarterly dosing


Aethlon Scientist to Present Strategy for Treating Drug Resistant HIV and Hepatitis-C
Business Wire - March 1, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced that its Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Richard Tullis will present today at the 25th Annual Dialysis Conference, being held at the Tampa Convention Center. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. EST. Dr. Tullis will discuss how the multi-pathogen, m


Samaritan Progresses PII/III Study of Novel HIV "Oral" Entry Inhibitor Drug
Business Wire - March 1, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV): -- Only Small Cap in Race to Be First to Market with Pill to Block AIDS Virus Entry -- Selected Sites Being Readied to Commence Monotherapy Trial 2Q05 -- Industry Analyst Project a Successful Drug Could Generate Sales as Much as $500-$700 Million a Year Samari


48-Week Data Comparing Viread Versus Abacavir as Replacement for Thymidine Analogue in Lipoatraphic HIV Patients Presented at the 12th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections
Business Wire - February 28, 2005
BOSTON -- Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced the presentation of preliminary 48-week data from the RAVE (Randomized Abacavir Viread Evaluation) study at the 12th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infecti


PRO 2000, Under Development by Indevus, Shown to Inhibit HIV and Herpes Simplex Virus Infection Following Human Administration
Business Wire - February 24, 2005
-- Data Marks First Proof of Anti-Viral Activity by a Microbicide after Human Application LEXINGTON, Mass.-- Findings presented at the 12th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections demonstrated that PRO 2000, a candidate topical microbicide under development by Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDEV


Wall Street Reporter Interviews Nutra Pharma's CEO
Business Wire - February 24, 2005
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- Nutra Pharma Corp., (OTCBB: NPHC) a biotechnology holding company that owns rights to intellectual property related to the development of drugs for HIV and Multiple Sclerosis, has today announced that an interview with Rik J Deitsch, President and CEO of Nutra Pharma by Wall Street Reporter is no


European Commission Approves Truvada, a Once-a-Day Tablet Containing Gilead Sciences' Anti-HIV Drugs Emtriva and Viread
Business Wire - February 23, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced that the European Commission has granted a Marketing Authorisation for Truvada(R) (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) in all 25 member states of the European Union. Truvada combines the company s anti-HIV medications E


Aethlon Medical to Initiate Hepatitis-C Trials; Clinical Programs in India to Be Managed in Conjunction with HIV/AIDS Studies
Business Wire - February 23, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced today that it plans to initiate clinical trials to treat patients infected with the Hepatitis-C Virus (HCV) in India . According to the World Health Organization , HCV is a global disease with approximately 170 million persons or 3% of the world s populatio


Chembio Submits Two HIV Rapid Tests to the FDA for Pre-Market Approval; Products Also Qualified for USAID and UN Global Fund Procurements
Business Wire - February 22, 2005
MEDFORD, NY--Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCBB:CEMI) today announced that it submitted an application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for Pre-Market Approval of its Sure Check(TM) HIV and HIV Stat-Pak rapid HIV tests. Both Sure Check HIV and HIV Stat-Pak are rapid test devices that can detect antibodies


Advanced Biotherapy Responds to Emergence of HIV Drug Resistance Emphasizing Its Clinical Research of an Immune Based Approach to Treating HIV
Business Wire - February 16, 2005
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.--Advanced Biotherapy, Inc. (OTCBB:ADVB), dedicated to pioneering the development and use of therapeutic antibodies, responds to breaking news regarding a recently discovered new resistant strain of the HIV virus that was detected in New York City, as reported by CBS affiliate WCBS-TV New York on


Research and Markets: Newly Launched HIV Antiretrovirals Require Superior Profile and First-class Pre-launch Program
Business Wire - February 16, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13022) has announced the addition of HIV - Benchmarking Rapid Antiretroviral Uptake to their offering. Historically, HIV antiretrovirals have differed markedly in their speed of market uptake. Now, to win market share in an already matu


Research And Markets: Discover The New Technologies And Opportunities For Proteases As Drug Targets In Drug Discovery
Business Wire - February 13, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland -- This Report offers a comprehensive review of the global protease market. The Report discusses strategies to design peptidomimetic and non-peptidomimetic competitive inhibitors, as well as other types of inhibitors. The main disease areas where proteases or their inhibitors are involved include infect


New England Journal of Medicine Cites Cost-effectiveness of HIV Screening Chembio Diagnostics' Rapid Test Provides Solution
Business Wire - February 11, 2005
MEDFORD, N.Y. -- Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCBB: CEMI), a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of HIV rapid test products, announced today that The New England Journal of Medicine published an article titled Cost Effectiveness of Screening for HIV in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. The articl


The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS Applauds New Study Recommending the Expansion of HIV Testing to All Adults, Calls on Corporate Leaders to Expand Access to Testing for Their Employees
Business Wire - February 10, 2005
NEW YORK -- The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC), a network of 185 international companies committed to fighting the AIDS pandemic, released a statement today applauding a new report recommending that virtually all Americans be tested routinely for the AIDS virus. If such a shift were to occur, Americans wou


The Immune Response Corporation Appoints Robert E. Knowling, Jr. as Chairman of Its Board of Directors
Business Wire - February 10, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq:IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis (MS), announces that Robert E. Knowling, Jr. has joined the Company s Board of Directors as Chairman. Mr. Knowling may be best known f


Early HIV Screening Prolongs Life and is Affordable, Stanford Study Shows
Business Wire - February 9, 2005
STANFORD, Calif. -- Expanding HIV screening would be a relatively cost-effective way to increase life expectancy and decrease disease transmission. That is the conclusion of researchers at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System and Stanford University School of Medicine who conducted a cost-effectiveness ana


Chindex International Announces Award of 8.1 Million Euros in German Financed Hospital Supply Packages and Planned Participation in New Ex-Im Project Under Recently-Signed Framework
Business Wire - February 8, 2005
BETHESDA, Md. -- Chindex International, Inc. (Nasdaq:CHDX), the largest independent American distributor of Western healthcare products and services in China , announced today that its German subsidiary, Chindex China-Export, GmbH, has been awarded a contract to supply medical equipment to hospitals in two Chinese prov


Corixa Announces European Approval for Fendrix, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' Hepatitis B Vaccine Containing Corixa's MPL Adjuvant
Business Wire - February 8, 2005
SEATTLE -- Corixa Corporation (Nasdaq:CRXA), a developer of immunotherapeutics, today announced that GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals (GSK Bio) has received European approval for its hepatitis B vaccine, Fendrix(R), containing Corixa s MPL(R) adjuvant. Fendrix, GSK Bio s novel vaccine containing Corixa s MPL adj


Aethlon Medical To Initiate HIV Trials in India; Former Boston Scientific Executive To Manage Programs
Business Wire - February 8, 2005
SAN DIEGO -- Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB:AEMD) announced today that it has retained Sunil Sawhney, the former Director of Boston Scientific India , and other regulatory advisors from Qualtran, LLC to manage clinical studies to treat patients infected with HIV (the AIDS virus) in India. Aethlon CEO, James A.


Dutch Development Agency Renews TB Alliance Funding with EUR 2 Million Grant
Business Wire - February 3, 2005
NEW YORK & AMSTERDAM -- The Department of Development Cooperation of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS), the leading Dutch government agency for foreign assistance, recently awarded a grant of 2 million euros to the TB Alliance, a non-profit drug development endeavor leading global efforts to develo


Gilead Announces Preliminary 48-Week Data From Study 934 Comparing Viread and Emtriva to Combivir Both in Combination With Sustiva in Patients With HIV
Business Wire - February 3, 2005
FOSTER CITY, Calif.-- Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced preliminary 48-week data from the company s Study 934. This study was designed to compare a regimen of Viread (R) ( tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), Emtriv


NeurogesX Appoints Karen Harder as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Technical Operations: Harder Brings Experience in Clinical and Regulatory Management for Drug and Medical Device Development
Business Wire - February 1, 2005
SAN CARLOS, Calif.-- NeurogesX today announced it has appointed Karen J. Harder as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Technical Operations. Ms. Harder, who has many years experience in managing clinical and regulatory affairs for drug development and medical device projects, is responsible for all regulatory and tec


Samaritan Awards Central Lab Services Contract for Upcoming HIV Monotherapy Trial
Business Wire - January 27, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV) a developer of innovative drugs announced today it has selected LabConnect to provide central lab testing services for its upcoming Monotherapy trial for HIV patients. The trial entitled A multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, study of orally


Patent Granted For Norwood Immunology In South Africa
Agence France Presse - January 26, 2005
MELBOURNE, Australia-- Norwood Abbey Limited (OTC:NABYF) (ASX:NAL): Key Points: -- Patent Granted in South Africa (patent number 2003/2931) -- Granted Claims Cover Key Aspects of the Immunology Technology Norwood Abbey Limited (OTC:NABYF) (ASX:NAL) announces that another patent relating to its immunology technology has


Research and Markets: Vaccination will be Necessary in Poorer Countries to Reduce AIDS Related Mortality
Business Wire - January 25, 2005
DUBLIN, Ireland-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c12183) has announced the addition of Stakeholder Opinions: HIV Vaccines - The Emperor Has No Clothes to their offering. In December 2004, 35.9-44.3 million individuals were currently living with HIV/AIDS. In the same year, 2.8-3.5 millio


Grant Life Sciences Enters Into Memorandum of Understanding -MOU- To License Point-of-Care -POC- Diagnostic Platform From AccuDx Corp.
Business Wire - January 25, 2005
RALEIGH, N.C.-- Under proposed terms, Grant Life Sciences will control exclusive rights to rapid tests for HIV-1, HIV-2 and Dengue Fever, as well as a proprietary colloidal gold reagent, a key ingredient commonly used by leading manufacturers of rapid tests as a detectable label The Company anticipates that the Agreeme


Merck's Investigational HIV/AIDS Vaccine Candidate Advances To Phase II Efficacy Testing in Collaborative Clinical Trial
Business Wire -- January 24, 2005
SEATTLE & WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.-- Public/Private Partnership of Merck and HIV Vaccine Trials Network To Conduct First Efficacy Test of Merck Vaccine Candidate The HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) and Merck & Co. , Inc. today announced that they have begun a collaborative Phase II proof-of-concept study usin


Neoprobe Forms Subsidiary to Develop Cellular Therapy Technology: Technology Provided Positive Clinical Results in Variety of Diseases
Business Wire - January 18, 2005
DUBLIN, Ohio -- Conference Call 11:00 a.m., January, 19, 2005 to Discuss Subsidiary Formation Neoprobe Corporation (OTCBB:NEOP), a diversified developer of innovative oncology and cardiovascular surgical and diagnostic products, today announced that it has formed a new corporation, CIRA Biosciences, Inc. (CIRA Bio), to


A Much-Needed Shot in the Arm for HIV Vaccine Development Published in PLoS Medicine; Global HIV/AIDS Vaccine Enterprise Chooses Open Access Journal for Publishing Strategic Plan
Business Wire - January 18, 2005
SAN FRANCISCO -- International efforts towards developing a vaccine against HIV infection have been given a much-needed boost by the publication today of the Global HIV/AIDS Vaccine Enterprise s scientific strategic plan, published online in the freely available, open-access global health journal PLoS Medicine. The Glo


Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program Releases New, 3rd Edition of Hepatitis C Choices
Business Wire - January 13, 2005
OREGON CITY, Ore. -- The Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program (HCCAP) proudly announces the Internet release of the newly updated 3rd edition of Hepatitis C Choices: Distinctive Viewpoints on Choices for Your Hepatitis C Journey. The book is authored by a team of 20 leading medical experts and patient advocates. Hepa


The Immune Response Corporation Announces Completion of Remune Studies in Italy and Spain; Company Meets Clinical Milestones for 2004
Business Wire - January 11, 2005
CARLSBAD, Calif. -- The Immune Response Corporation (Nasdaq:IMNR), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to becoming a leading immune-based therapy company in HIV and multiple sclerosis (MS), announces that the Company has completed two Phase II clinical trials, one in Italy and one in S


Samaritan Readies Promising HIV Drug to Move into Late-Stage Clinical Trials
Business Wire - January 11, 2005
LAS VEGAS -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMEX:LIV): -- HIV Drug SP-01A (sPHirewall technology) Appears to Stop Viral Entry Early in the Infection Process Even Before Fusion Inhibitors Making It an Excellent Candidate to Combat HIV Drug Resistance -- Drug Resistance Remains the Single Most Important Reason for Virol


Abgenix Receives Milestone Payment from Human Genome Sciences for Advancement of CCR5 Antibody Product Candidate; Ninth XenoMouse Antibody Advances to the Clinical Phase
Business Wire - January 10, 2005
FREMONT, Calif. -- Abgenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABGX) announced today that it has received a milestone payment triggered by Human Genome Sciences filing of an Investigational New Drug application (IND) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for a fully human monoclonal antibody to the CCR5 receptor (CCR5 mAb) cre


Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS Statement on the Death of Makgatho Mandela
Business Wire - January 6, 2005
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC), a network of more than 170 international companies committed to fighting the AIDS pandemic released the following statement today on the death of Makgatho Mandela, the son of Nelson Mandela: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela fami


Hemispherx Biopharma Initiates Enrollment in HIV/HEP-C Clinical Program; Clinical Trial with Ampligen in Collaboration with Esteve Laboratorios Targets HIV/HEP-C Twin Epidemics
Business Wire - January 3, 2005
PHILADELPHIA-- --Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. (AMEX: HEB) announced today that its partner Esteve Laboratorios, Spain , initiated a clinical program to evaluate the antiretroviral effect of Ampligen in the treatment of patients infected by HIV-1 (with or without co-infection by HCV) and virological failure with a randomi



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