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Pseudomonas aeruginosa Turns Protein Into a Virulence Factor in One Easy Step

To infect its host, the respiratory pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa takes an ordinary protein usually involved in making other proteins and adds three small molecules to turn it into a key for gaining access to human cells. In a study published May 7 in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, scientists at

Louise Olwen Neville

Louise Olwen Neville undertook specialist training in medical microbiology at the Royal Free Hospital, achieving her fellowship from the Royal College of Pathologists in 1993. Louise was that rare...

Microrite, Inc. Consulting Expands Its Offerings in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Market

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - May 08, 2013) -  Bay Area based Microrite, Inc., a boutique pharmaceutical and biotech consulting firm, today announced the expansion of its consultancy portfolio, adding new consultants in the Wastewater, Pharmacy, and Food industries to better serve the needs of its clients. The expansion is a result of an increased growth in client base and new strategic partnershi...

OU microbiologists elected as fellows in the American Academy of Microbiology

(University of Oklahoma) Two University of Oklahoma microbiology professors are among a national group of 87 newly elected fellows in the American Academy of Microbiology. Rodney K. Tweten, OU Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and Tyrell Conw...

New UK Key Account Managers for Lab M

7 May 2013; Heywood, UK: Microbiology company Lab M is expanding its UK sales team with the addition of two highly experienced personnel. Sue Macauley-Patrick and David Matthews both join the company as Key Account Managers for the UK. They will be dedicated to supporting Lab M’s sustained growth in its home market as the company continues to expand both here and in export markets aroun...

Connie Wierman is New Theorem Vice President of Biopharmaceutical Development

Connie Wierman, a seasoned executive with more than 25 years of biopharmaceutical experience, has been named vice president of biopharmaceutical development for Theorem Clinical Research. She leads the company’s oncology therapeutic focus for the biopharmaceutical business unit. “We’re building a team of top industry professionals at al

Department of Pathology and Microbiology at University of Nebraska Medical Center to Join PathCentral’s New Digital Pathology Network

Online Platform Will Expand and Expedite Consultations for UNMC Pathologists PathCentral (www.pathcentral.net), a technology-enabled company dedicated to the success of the international pathology community, and the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), today announced that UNMC will participat...

UNMC to participate in the PathCentral Pathology Network

PathCentral (www.pathcentral.net), a technology-enabled company dedicated to the success of the international pathology community, and the Department of Pathology and Microbiology at University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), today announced that...

Pathogen turns protein into a virulence factor in 1 easy step

(American Society for Microbiology) To infect its host, the respiratory pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa takes an ordinary protein usually involved in making other proteins and adds three small molecules to turn it into a key for gaining access to hum...

From classrooms to hospitals: when medicine doesn t have all the answers

I'll start with this: it's great to be back.I've been on hiatus from blogging for the past few months because of the exam I took last week: the medical boards, or Step 1, an eight hour test that covers all of the first two years of medical school to...

ASM Invades Denver

American Society of Microbiology general meeting expects 7,500 attendees

ASM Preview 2013

The American Society of Microbiology will be held May 18-21 in Denver

Synedgen Announces Effective Treatment Against Bacterial Biofilms in Minor Animal Species

Claremont CA (PRWEB) May 05, 2013 Removing embedded bacteria from biofilms in wounds remains a challenge to doctors and caregivers. Likewise, veterinarians face similar challenges treating their zoo patients. Synedgen will report compelling data o...

Smart Water Leadership Summit Focused On Waterborne Disease Prevention in Healthcare Facilities To Be Held In Chicago June 6 & 7

NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Phigenics LLC, the water services company that is enabling a transformative level of performance in facility water management, is hosting the Healthcare Smart Water Leadership Summit June 6 and 7 in Chicago at the Gleacher Center, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. Leading experts from major healthcare systems, gover...

Immunocore announces appointment of Eva-Lotta Allan to the Board

New position will strengthen management team as company expands operations (Oxford, UK, 2 May 2013) Immunocore Limited, the Oxford-based biotechnology company developing novel drugs to treat cancer and viral disease, today announced the appointment of Eva-Lotta Allan to the Board as Chief Business Officer. This is a new position, which has been created to strengthen the company’s mana...

Efficacy Of Tumor-Killing Enzyme Improved By Protein

Scientists have devised a method for delivering tumor cell-killing enzymes in a way that protects the enzyme until it can do its work inside the cell. In their study in mBio®, the online open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology,...

Francie Stoner, MT (ASCP) is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional

WESTON, Mo., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Francie Stoner, MT (ASCP) is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare. Francie is an Executive Senior Advisor with Cerner Corporation. In her current role, Francie specializes in Healthcare Computing; Transformation of Healthcare with Government Stimulus and Meaningful Use; Communications; Presentation...

Clearside Biomedical to Present Research on Proprietary Retinal Therapeutics Platform at 2013 ARVO Meeting

Pre-clinical Models and Human Safety Data Suggest Potential of Microinjection Drug Delivery Through the Suprachoroidal Space Clearside Biomedical Scientific Founder Henry Edelhauser Will Also Speak at Vision Innovation and Venture Forum Clearside Biomedical, Inc., a privately held ophthalmic company developing and commercializing targeted ther...

Targeted Screening For C. difficile Upon Hospital Admission Could Potentially Identify Most Colonized Patients

SOURCE: Elsevier DESCRIPTION:Washington, DC, May 1, 2013 /3BL Media/ – Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile, according to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Inf...

UT Southwestern's Beth Levine elected to National Academy of Sciences

DALLAS, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Academy of Sciences today announced the election of Dr. Beth Levine, professor of internal medicine and microbiology, and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator at UT Southwestern Medical Center, to membership, representing one of the highest honors attainable by an American scientist. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.co...

23rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID)

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ECCMID 2013. Medscape Infectious Diseases

NanoLogix to Exhibit at Food Safety Summit in Baltimore and American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting in Denver

NanoLogix Inc. (OTC: NNLX), an innovator in the accelerated detection, identification and antibiotic sensitivity determination of live bacteria announces that they will exhibit their microbial detection and diagnostic technologies at both the Food Safety Summit in Baltimore 30 April – May 2 and the American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting in Denv...

Bruker shows new capabilities of MALDI Biotyper platform at ECCMID 2013

At the 23rd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Bruker shows new capabilities of the MALDI Biotyper platform.

Celsus Therapeutics Strengthens Board of Directors With Addition of Pharma/Biotech Industry Veteran Fredric Price

NEW YORK, NY and LONDON -- (Marketwired) -- 04/30/13 -- Celsus Therapeutics (OTCQB: MRRBY), an emerging growth, development-stage biotech company, announced the addition of Pharma/Biotech industry veteran Fredric Price to the Company's Board of Directors. "We are pleased to have Fred join our board of directors," said Gur Roshwalb, Chief Executive Officer of Celsus Therapeutics. "He brings many...

Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation Announces Appointment of New Director

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/30/13 -- Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX: TRL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorne Tyrrell to its Board of Directors. Dr. Tyrrell has had a distinguished medical career, with numerous research achievements particularly in the field of virology and antiviral research. Dr. Tyrrell is presently a professor in the Department of Medical...