Safeguard Scientifics is a holding company that invests in growth-stage life sciences and technology. In addition to capital, Safeguard provides strategic, operational and management resources to its portfolio companies. As a public […]
Myriad Goes Direct (Again)
Myriad Genetic Laboratories develops and markets proprietary predictive and personalized medicine products. This includes the poorly branded BRACAnalysis, to assess a woman’s risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer based on detection […]
[Video Profile] Interview with Dr. Randal Chase, CEO of ImmunoVaccine Technologies
ImmunoVaccine Technologies (IVT) is a private biotechnology company developing therapeutic cancer and infectious disease vaccines. VacciMax technology is based on a novel approach to the use of liposomes. While liposomes typically contribute […]
Cancer Researchers See the Light: Caliper Life Sciences Intruduces Bioware Ultra
Five cancer cells were injected subcutaneously into the dorsal region near the thigh of mouse. Tumor growth is monitored weekly by an IVIS Spectrum. The tumor was visible 28 days post implantation; […]
Obese Patients Create New Transportation Opportunities
Nearly 40 million U.S. adults are classified as obese. Of these, it is estimated that four million are severely obese and 1.5 million are morbidly obese (BMI > 40). A number of […]
Aethlon Seeks to Reinforce Hemopurifier’s Broad-Spectrum Utility with West Nile Studies
Aethlon Medical’s Hemopurifier has been shown to capture or inhibit the growth of other envelope viruses including HIV, SIV, FIV, Hepatitis C, Measles, Mumps, Influenza, Ebola, Marburg, and Orthopox viruses. Researchers have […]
Delcath Presents Positive Phase II Data on PHP System in Treatment of Inoperable Liver Cancer
One of the central problems in using chemotherapy to treat cancer is its harmful effect on organ health. Lower dosages of the drug are often used to limit side effects, which may […]
[Video Profile] Interview with Craig Davenport, President & CEO of Endocare
Each year over 234,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, “watchful waiting” and cryotherapy. Treatment depends on factors including the […]
