Aastrom Commends Expansion of Federal Support for Stem Cell Research
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- Aastrom Commends Expansion of Federal Support for Stem Cell Research
- Dr. James Cai Joins aTyr Pharma to Drive Clinical Development in Asia
- ‘¢ New members gives ClinXus greater capability to manage and lure …
- Investigators at Suburban Research Associates in the Philadelphia …
- In This Issue: Practice Research and Reflection
Aastrom Commends Expansion of Federal Support for Stem Cell Research
MarketWatch (press release)
While the Administration’s action this week primarily focuses on funding for embryonic stem cell research this level of interest also benefits research into therapeutic applications of stem cells from other sources” said George W. Dunbar President and CE of Aastrom. “Grant funding from the federal government is a vital source support required to sustain new clinical research. Medical breakthroughs in this sector have the potential of providing enormous benefit to patients. We look forward to reporting advancements in our clinical development efforts in the future. About Aastrom Biosciences Inc. Aastrom is a leader in the development of autologous cell products for the repair or regeneration of human tissue.
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Dr. James Cai Joins aTyr Pharma to Drive Clinical Development in Asia
PR Newswire (press release)
Cai was Vice President of Research and Development at AstraZeneca China. In this role he established the Research and Development organization in China and was responsible for Clinical Research Medical-Marketing Regulatory Affairs Patient Safety and Business Development. During his tenure the team launched Iressa and Crestor with $265 M and $3. 6 B in global annual sales respectively “We are thrilled to have Dr. James Cai join aTyr Pharma and Pangu BioPharma as a key member of our management team” said Dr. Jeff Watkins CE of aTyr Pharma.
‘¢ New members gives ClinXus greater capability to manage and lure …
Michigan Business Review – MLive.com
“It matures us a little and makes us a little more attractive to sponsors and big pharma and biotechs. Formed in July 2006 ClinXus works to attract to the region clinical studies focused on molecular-based research which uses the genetic signatures of patients to better match them for trials. Founding partners include the Van Andel Institute Spectrum Health Saint Mary’s Health Care Grand Valley State University Jasper Clinical Research & Development and Grand Valley Medical Specialists. ClinXus hopes to bring aboard up to five new members during 2009 further enhancing the research consortium’s capabilities Baer said. The additional members joined as ClinXus participates in an observation trial through the Clinical Pathway Institute’s Predictive Safety Testing Consortium an alliance of the U. Food and Drug Administration and large pharmaceutical companies which shares and validates testing methods.
Investigators at Suburban Research Associates in the Philadelphia …
Earthtimes (press release)
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In This Issue: Practice Research and Reflection
Annals of Family Medicine
RESEARCH FR QUALITYA working group of the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) led by Solberg challenges us to confront the quality chasm in primary care and take a new approach to improving process and outcomes. 5 They call for changing the research paradigm from “translating research into practice” to “optimizing health and health care through research and quality improvement. ” We must bridge the current gap between clinical research and quality improvement. Doing so will require engaged scholarship and a new partnership among those who conduct fund publish and implement research in primary care. By focusing on the problems of patients and patient care we can work together to shorten the path from problems in practice to solutions in systems. DCTR-PATIENT CMMUNICATINShelley and colleagues explore barriers to patient-doctor communication about the use of traditional and alternative healing practices in a low income Native American and Hispanic community. 6 By using multiple approaches to hear the concerns of patients clinicians and clinic staff they identify key practices and attitudes: acceptance and nonjudgment initiation of communication and concerns about safety and efficacy.
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