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Amgen reaches deal to use Bind’s technology to seek cancer drugs
Amgen Inc., one of the world’s biggest biotechnology companies, will spend as much as $180.5 million for the right to develop cancer drugs using nanotechnology from closely held Bind Biosciences. more
EpiVax creates recipe for novel vaccine approach to new flu strain
An analysis of the new strain of what’s being called Shanghai bird flu, conducted by Dr. Anne S. De Groot and her team of researchers at EpiVax Inc., has concluded that there may be the need to develop a new vaccine to combat a potential devastating outbreak of the disease. more
Covidien earnings fall in 3Q
Medical technology maker Covidien Plc. reported third quarter earnings of $453 million, or 93 cents per diluted share, a drop of 15.3 percent from the $535 million, or $1.07 per diluted share reported during the same period in 2011. more
| 7/27/12
Brown team studying new fuel-cell catalyst
Imagine a future where almost all cars and houses are powered by a fuel cell, an electrical generator – not a battery – that has no pollutant emissions and does not use petroleum-based fuel. It’s been an idea for years, but difficult to make a mass-production reality due to certain constraints, including costs. more
By Michael Souza
Contributing Writer | 11/26/12
Lifespan opens stem cell research lab in Knowledge District
Lifespan opened a new stem cell research laboratory Wednesday afternoon on the fifth floor of the hospital network’s Coro Building. The lab is the first phase of a major investment to turn the entire building in Providence’s Knowledge District into a state-of-the art research facility. more
Some signs of life in emerging knowledge economy
It’s a message that’s been stated repeatedly in an effort to drive Rhode Island’s – and the nation’s – economic recovery: a knowledge-based economy, technical retraining and small-business creation are keys on the road to success. And Rhode Island is making some progress, according to Laurie White, executive director of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Providence firm braves the elements
At Corp Brothers Inc. in Providence, innovation doesn’t happen until management first reviews volumes of government regulations and trains employees to understand them. No one at the company would have it any other way. more
By John Larrabee
Contributing Writer | 12/3/12
Diversifying key for algae growers
Before algae ever takes the petroleum out of gasoline, it may take the herring out of fish oil or the soy out of chicken feed. more
GRRL Tech exposes nearly 500 to STEM industries
More than 470 girls from local high schools spent Thursday at the University of Rhode Island exploring STEM industries and career pathways during Tech Collective’s 12th annual GRRL Tech event. more
R.I. Alzheimer’s registry launched
The first baby boomers – those born in the immediate post-World War II years and up until the early 1960s – have turned 65. In the next 20 years, that age segment will make up 20 percent of the United States population at a projected 71 million people. more
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