Welcome to HawaiiLifeScience.com
HawaiiLifeScience.com is part of a specialized network of state- and province-based biotechnology, medical device,
and life science sites that includes more than 4,500 biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical companies,
non-profit research institutions, universities and supporting service sector companies across the U.S. and Canada.
This network addresses the growing informational and service needs of companies, patients, educators and others in
their respective states while providing clients the opportunity to cost effectively
advertise their job openings, events, facility availability and other services at the state level,
regionally or nationwide. We welcome your comments, suggestions and requests for informational content and supporting
services.
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Destination Hawaii
Are you considering a move to Hawaii? Relocating your business to
Hawaii? Starting a company? Or just interested in Hawaii?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in Hawaii, the province's
economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history,
industry resources, and more.
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- Johnson & Johnson announces definitive agreement to acquire Mentor Johnson & Johnson and Mentor Corporation, a leading supplier of medical products for the global aesthetic market, announced a definitive agreement whereby Mentor will be acquired for approximately $1.07 billion in a cash tender offer.
Johnson & Johnson December 01, 2008
- Lilly withdraws application for additional U.S. indication for Cymbalta for chronic pain Eli Lilly and Company has withdrawn its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Cymbalta(R) (duloxetine HCl) for the management of chronic pain.
Eli Lilly and Company November 28, 2008
- MedImmune receives FDA Complete Response letter on motavizumab AstraZeneca announced that MedImmune, its wholly owned biologics business, has received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking for additional information on motavizumab.
AstraZeneca November 28, 2008
- Wyeth and Progenics announce positive outcome of Phase 3 study of subcutaneous RELISTOR Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and Progenics Pharmaceuticals announced that a phase 3 clinical study investigating RELISTOR(R) subcutaneous injection to treat opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in patients with chronic, non-cancer pain achieved statistical significance for the primary endpoints.
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. November 26, 2008
- FDA issues Complete Response letter for ceftobiprole Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, announced that it received a Complete Response letter from the FDA regarding its New Drug Application (NDA) for ceftobiprole for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections, including diabetic foot infections.
Johnson & Johnson November 26, 2008
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Learn About Hawaii's BioHistory
Why is there a biotechnology industry in Hawaii? Will the industry continue
to grow in Hawaii? 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.
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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
(1939) - Rene Dubos isolates gramicidin, an antibiotic, from a common soil microbe. His discovery helps cure a mastitis outbreak in the Borden Company's cow herd, including the famed Elsie, at the 1939's World's Fair.
It's a Small World
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Science Quote
"Science is simply common sense at its best that is, rigidly accurate in observation, and merciless to fallacy in logic."
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Thomas H. Huxley, English biologist
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