News from the Virginia BioTechnology Research Park

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2005

12/07/05	Gov. Warner announces $554 million in funding to increase Virginia’s research power
12/06/05	More U.S. lives could be saved by ensuring access to existing medical treatment rather than spending money to improve them, VCU School of Medicine study
12/01/05	VCU Study suggests new link between severe periodontitis and cardiovascular disease
12/01/05	VCU researchers identify structural requirements of target molecule for the enzyme linked to inflammation in humans
11/17/05	Tenants learn the importance of pharmacology in drug development
11/15/05	VCU School of Medicine welcomes three interventional radiologists
11/14/05	VCU Massey Cancer Center researchers make promising advance in breast cancer research
11/11/05	New Critical care hospital will expand, enhance treatment capability at VCU Medical Center
11/11/05	Rep. Eric Cantor secures $1 million for VCU Massey Cancer Center
11/11/05	VCU School of Medicine announces 2005 Faculty Excellence Awards
11/07/05	Obesity surgery center at VCU Medical Center deemed excellent by National Independent Review Board
11/04/05	National Kidney Foundation honors VCU's Mark E. Smith for outstanding service
10/21/05	VCU Massey Cancer Center researchers find that new agent inhibits leukemia cell survival through a novel mechanism
10/21/05	VCU Massey Cancer Center researchers make advances in attacking leukemia cells
10/19/05	Researchers developing man-made nanoparticle into diagnostic and therapeutic agent to identify, target and kill brain tumor cells
10/13/05	Tenants learn about ethics in clinical trials
10/07/05	Genetic sequencing of deadly 1918 influenza virus shows link to bird flu
10/05/05	Intelliject recognized by local business community
10/04/05	VCU School of Medicine professor receives American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery's Distinguished Service Award
10/03/05	VCU Researchers show key protein necessary for normal development and regulation of red blood cells
9/29/05	VCU researchers design new receptor and enhance bioassay to advance drug discovery process
9/26/05	Local engineering company supports VBDC
9/20/05	VCU researcher leads international team in developing first clinical guidelines for diagnosing and treating debilitating brain conditions
9/13/05	VCU Health Systems named one of the country's top 100 best companies for working mothers by Working Mother magazine
9/12/05	Ernst & Young speaks on the state of the biotech industry
9/08/05	VCU Radiation Sciences powers up with a new tool
9/07/05	Christopher Reeve Foundation Awards Grant to VCU Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
9/07/05	VCU researchers contribute to chemistry gathering
8/29/05	VCU researchers investigating outcomes of perineal laceration repair following childbirth in women
8/29/05	VCU scientist to present research of magnetic nanoparticles based on metallic iron for potential new cancer treatment
8/24/05	VCU study shows hormone-like molecule kills cells that cause inflammation in allergy and immune system disease
8/24/05	VCU study shows hormone-like molecules kill cells that cause inflammation in allergy and immune system disease
8/19/05	VCU Massey Cancer Center study shows enzyme linked to spread of breast cancer cells
8/17/05	Newest tenant of the Park provides in-home living assistance
8/11/05	VCU professor garners research award from nurse anesthetist organization
8/08/05	VCU scientists studying a magnetic nanoparticle based on metallic iron for medical and communication applications
8/04/05	VCU School of Medicine obtains National Cancer Institute grant to investigate colorectal cancer screening
8/04/05	VCU researchers lead $8 million in national science foundation studies to improve elementary school math teaching and learning
8/02/05	VCU Faculty Contribute to NASA Tests
7/16/05	Scentczar hosts third annual symposium to combat terrorism
7/15/05	VCU Life Sciences researcher studying calls of coral-reef fish found in different geographic locations
7/14/05	VCU Capital campaign raises record $82 million
7/13/05	VCU professor receives NIH MERIT award to extend research of substance abuse behaviors
7/07/05	VCU suggests use of low-dose oral contraceptives may increase risk for heart attack or stroke
7/06/05	VCU Massey Cancer Center researcher finds prostate cancer and its treatment can affect employment status
6/27/05	VCU professor raises profile of women’s mental health
6/27/05	VCU School of Engineering professor receives special “creativity award” from National Science Foundation
6/23/05	BioTech Park participates in BIO2005
6/22/05	VCU receives $2 million federal grant to train health professionals in geriatric care
6/20/05	VCU School of Engineering Student Receives Department of Defense Scholarship
6/17/05	VCU study shows big-brained people are smarter
6/14/05	Jerome Strauss appointed dean of VCU's School of Medicine
	VCU breaks ground for new School of Nursing
6/10/05	VCU Medical Center offers 24/7 cath-lab access to improve recovery of heart attack patients
6/8/05	VCU professor receives NIH research grant renewal
6/7/05	VCU School of Engineering Professor to be a member of a National Institutes of Health Study Section
	Wachovia Foundation awards $400,000 to VCU's joint engineering and business initiative
6/6/05	Park's newest tenant to market handheld ECG device
6/2/05	Park tenants hear tips on caring for employees
6/1/05	VCU Life evac upgrades technology with new aircraft
	VCU professor garners research award from nurse anesthetist organization
5/26/05	Three VCU Health System representatives selected for Governor's task force
5/20/05	VCU board votes to extend Eugene Trani's presidency
5/11/05	HCA Richmond hospitals donate $500,000 for new VCU nursing school building
5/10/05	VCU first major research university to offer bachelor’s degree in homeland security
5/9/05	Park tenants hear importance of strategic thinking
	Intelliject selected for top creativity award
5/2/05	VCU engineers develop new polymer
	VCU research shows modifications on surgery used to correct flatfoot deformity may reduce pain and improve patient outcomes
	VCU Medical Center is first in Virginia to implant medical device to treat hypertension
4/28/05	Survival for patients with early-stage breast cancer improved with trastuzumab combined with chemotherapy
4/21/05	VBDC and client company nominated for top Richmond award
4/18/05	VCU faculty member garners medical award
4/14/05	VCU physician awarded Mastership by American College of Physicians
4/07/05	Park tenants get an insurance check-up
4/06/05	Virginia BioTechnology Research Park announces new $300 million Philip Morris project
4/06/05	Maymont – VCU Discovery Institute lecture series to explore stem cell research, bioterrorism agents and living twice as long
4/05/05	VCU research shows Viagra prevents anti-cancer drug induced heart damage
4/01/05	VCU study on smoking cessation shows non-nicotine factors may play role in suppressing withdrawal symptoms
3/25/05	Park tenants among finalists for local creativity award
3/24/05	VCU Massey Cancer Center launches “The Daughter’s Project” to give women a voice in fighting breast cancer
3/23/05	VCU cardiologist among the first in the country to use new technology for treating irregular heartbeats
3/23/05	Faith and life sciences forums to explore sexual orientation, race and gender in context of faith and science
3/23/05	VCU Receives $1.9 Million NIH Grant to Study Microcirculatory Response to Hemorrhage
3/21/05	VCU’s Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care receives $1 million gift for emphysema research
3/21/05	VCU shock research center awarded $3.2 million in federal grants
3/08/05	VCU researchers to evaluate electrical stimulation device to alleviate some chemotherapy side effects
3/03/05	Tenants learn more about implications of Bayh-Dole act
3/02/05	VCU researchers identify networks of genes responding to alcohol in the brain
2/28/05	Gov. Mark Warner and VCU President Eugene Trani to kick off First Robotics Competition NASA/VCU Regional
2/18/05	VCU ranks among top American research universities
2/18/05	VCU ranks among top 10 in The Scientist's Best Place to Work for Life Sciences Post Docs survey
2/15/05	VCU engineering professor named Outstanding Scientist 2005
2/10/05	Scentczar to host third annual symposium to combat terrorism
2/04/05	University of Richmond professor speaks to tenants about academic perspective of raising capital
2/01/05	VCU study shows supportive relationships more protective against risk of major depression for women than for men
1/31/05	Two Virginia Commonwealth University physicians named to top posts at Journal of Women’s Health
1/27/05	VaBIO to host Biotech After Hours & Legislative Reception at UNOS
1/27/05	VCU researchers identify fluctuations in depressive symptoms across the menstrual cycle in women with depression
1/26/05	VCU gastroenterology research paper ranked 4th in most-cited research paper by U.S. universities
1/13/05	Clusters of aluminum atoms found to have properties of other elements reveal a new form of chemistry
1/13/05	Tenants receive entrepreneurial tips from industry expert
1/12/05	Park tenant introduces its product at E-Learning conference
1/03/05	Park tenants partner to develop medical products for the military

June

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