Trenton, NJ - According to Tome Bergeron, "Macrocure, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Israel, appears to be closer to moving its headquarters to New Jersey. The Economic Development Authority awarded Grow NJ tax credits for up to $3.2 million over 10 years for Macrocure to establish its North American headquarters at the EDA’s Technology Centre of New Jersey in North Brunswick. The EDA previously had approved a 10-year, three-month lease at the Centre.
Merck and MD Anderson Cancer Center Announce Strategic Immuno-Oncology Research Collaboration8/18/2015 Kenilworth, NJ - Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced that they have entered into a strategic clinical research collaboration to evaluate Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), in combination with other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or novel antitumor medicines.
Trenton, NJ - The New Jersey Economic Development Authority today continues its series highlighting how entrepreneurs and investors are helping to build the Garden State’s technology ecosystem. After decades building two technology companies, innovator and investor Derek Lidow, of Princeton, now devotes his time to coaching emerging entrepreneurs. A strong believer in the motto “anyone can start a business, but only leaders will succeed,” Lidow currently teaches budding entrepreneurs at Princeton University how to build successful enterprises. Having earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the New Jersey Ivy League school, Lidow is passionate about nurturing New Jersey’s technology ecosystem.
Somerset, NJ - According to Emily Bader of NJBiz, "Catalent announced it has formed an advisory board to structure the development of its biologics business. The Somerset-based provider of advanced technologies said in a news release that the founding members of its advisory board are Carolyn Bertozzi, Barry Buckland, Michael Buckley, Daniel R. Marshak and Edward R. Robinson.
North Brunswick, NJ - According to Joshua Burd of NJBiz, "When Christian Kopfli helped start Chromocell Corp. in 2002, it was similar to many other biotech startups in the state: It was a small lab focusing on research. In this case, on the use of receptor cells in the human body for therapeutics and pain relief."
Trenton, NJ - Dr. Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will serve as the featured luncheon speaker at the 3rd Annual BioNJ CEO Summit, Take It to the Top, scheduled for October 9 at the Bridgewater Marriott. Dr. Ostroff will participate in a fireside chat with Dr. William Hait, Global Head of Research and Development for Janssen, the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, entitled: Expediting Therapies and Cures to the Patients Who Need Them: The Evolving Role of the FDA.
Newark, NJ - NJIT has strengthened ties with some of Thailand’s most innovative and productive companies and researchers, expanding the university’s existing relationship with Siam Cement Group (SCG), one of the country’s leading industrial conglomerates, and signing an agreement with Chulalongkorn University, its oldest university, to exchange students and faculty and collaborate on research.
Mount Laurel, NJ – Women interested in a new career path in energy or construction fields can be eligible for free training provided by a partnership of leading utility companies and the new Rowan College at Burlington County Workforce Development Institute.
New Brunswick, NJ – According to Scott Fallon and Linda Moss of The Record, “The state laboratory that conducts scientific research in the Meadowlands will be taken over by Rutgers-Newark, a move approved Thursday that many say will secure the future of a group of scientists who have worked to restore the region’s ecology.”
Washington D.C. – According to Brookings institute’s Walter Valdivia, “The fiscal budget has become a casualty of political polarization and even functions that had enjoyed bipartisan support, like research and development (R&D), are becoming divisive issues on Capitol Hill. As a result, federal R&D is likely to grow pegged to inflation or worse, decline.”
Trenton, NJ – In this month’s edition of the New Jersey Business magazine, Anthony Birritteri, Editor-in-Chief features the New Jersey’s Partnership for Action (PFA), headed by the Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. He discusses and interviews the leaders of the state’s public-private approach to economic development and the springboard for all initiatives, policies and efforts related to growing New Jersey’s economy and creating quality, sustainable jobs.
Glassboro, NJ - The VR Center comprises an R&D VR lab, opened in 2008, a data wall for programing and design development, and prototyping capabilities. The VR Center also includes a new custom-designed, 15,000+ cubic-foot VR collaborative environment, which features a 7-foot-high by 40-foot-wide curved wall of screens that provides an area well-suited for collaborative projects.
Trenton, NJ - According to Andrew Sheldon of NJBiz, "NJ 2-1-1 Partnership has received a grant of new DF15 H03 servers from the IBM Corporation. These servers will allow the partnership to consolidate applications from old servers onto virtual servers and help NJ 2-1-1 continue to provide valuable services for people in search of health and human service needs in New Jersey."
Trenton, NJ - Are you an immigrant entrepreneur who has excelled in the areas of growth, advocacy, innovation, sustainability, and leadership? Do you know someone, a colleague, family member, neighbor, or friend, who you think has what it takes to be named the 2015 Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year? To nominate: go to http://NJIEAwards.org.
Newark, NJ - Have you ever downloaded a new app and thought, “I could have done better?” Well, here’s your chance. NJ MarketShift, needs your input to refine a new web application we are developing. The app would answer questions about markets, customers, suppliers and partners in the A&D industries. MarketShift is holding a design meeting on Wednesday, July 29 at NJIT in Newark to test the application and take suggestions from employers. Those interested in attending can sign up here.
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