Oregon BioEvolution Poster: Now available...
We extend a special thank you to the many companies and organizations that are helping to promote
Oregon's biotechnology, medical device and healthcare industry, including Amgen, Economic Development
For Central Oregon, Davis Wright Tremaine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Lease Crutcher Lewis, Merck & Co.,
Oregon Bioscience Association, Oregon Health & Science University, Perkins Coie, Portland Development Commission,
Ratner BioMedical, SAB Architects, Tonkon Torp, ZymoGenetics and others -- sponsors of the
first ever Oregon BioEvolution poster.
Oregon BioEvolution is a one-of-a-kind genealogy chart that illustrates the founding "technology origins" of more
than 100 biotechnology and medical device firms located in the state of Oregon.
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Destination Oregon
Are you considering a move to Oregon? Relocating your business to
Oregon? Starting a company? Or just interested in Oregon?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in Oregon, the province's
economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history,
industry resources, and more.
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- Isis Announces survival advantage in prostate cancer study Isis announced that OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals provided positive survival results from a randomized Phase 2 clinical trial of OGX-011 in combination with docetaxel and prednisone compared to docetaxel and prednisone alone for first-line treatment of metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer.
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. December 03, 2008
- MDRNA reports UNA-Modified siRNAs effectively silence gene targets in animal models MDRNA announced positive in vivo efficacy data on its proprietary Unlocked Nucleic Acid siRNAs in animal models, demonstrating up to 90% knockdown of ApoB. In addition, the Company continues to report effective and safe delivery of its Lead Candidate for hypercholesterolemia in animal models.
MDRNA, Inc. December 03, 2008
- OGX-011 shows advantage in prostate cancer compared to standard therapy OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals announced positive survival results from a randomized Phase 2 clinical trial of OGX-011 in combination with docetaxel and prednisone compared to docetaxel and prednisone alone for first-line treatment of metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer.
OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. December 03, 2008
- Wyeth submits European marketing authorization application for its 13-Valent Vaccine Wyeth Pharmaceuticals announced that it has submitted a marketing authorization application to the European Medicines Agency for approval to market its investigational 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) for infants and young children.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals December 03, 2008
- Medtronic receives FDA approval of Sprint Quattro Secure S Single Coil Defibrillation Lead Medtronic announced U.S. FDA approval of the Medtronic Sprint Quattro Secure® S single coil defibrillation lead (Model 6935) for use with implantable defibrillators in patients at risk for dangerous tachyarrhythmias (fast heartbeats) and sudden cardiac arrest.
Medtronic, Inc. December 03, 2008
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Learn About Oregon's BioHistory
Why is there a biotechnology industry in Oregon? Will the industry continue
to grow in Oregon? What do other states have? Each state has a unique story
that explains why a given industry has developed in a specific region and not in others.
Through Oregon BioHistory, you can learn about the scientists,
institutions, political leaders, and significant events that have shaped and are still shaping
the biotechnology, medical device and life science industries in the state of Oregon.
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Celebrate Life: World AIDS Day 2008
December 1 is World AIDS Day; a time to celebrate the many lives saved by HIV prevention and treatment programs.
It also serves as a reminder that we all must do more - as individuals, communities, and as world citizens - to fight the spread
of HIV and AIDS.
Around the world, 33 million people are living with HIV with nearly 7,500 new infections occurring each day. An estimated 3
million people are now receiving antiretroviral treatment in low and middle-income countries.
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BioFact
(1985) - Federal courts rule that private companies don't need National Institutes of Health's permission for field tests of genetically engineered organisms.
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Science Quote
"Those who are not shocked when they first come across quantum mechanics cannot possibly have understood it."
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