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MississippiLifeScience.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
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Destination Mississippi
Are you considering a move to Mississippi? Relocating your business to
Mississippi? Starting a company? Or just interested in Mississippi?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in Mississippi, the province's
economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history,
industry resources, and more.
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- Nplate(TM) (Romiplostim) receives positive opinion for marketing authorisation in the EU Amgen announced that the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion recommending marketing authorisation for Nplate(TM) (romiplostim) in the European Union (EU).
Amgen November 21, 2008
- CHMP recommends approval of new indication for Enbrel(R) The European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) announced its positive recommendation for the approval of Enbrel(R) (etanercept) as a treatment for children aged 8 years and over and adolescents with severe plaque psoriasis.
Wyeth November 21, 2008
- Lilly completes cash tender offer for ImClone Systems Eli Lilly and Company and ImClone Systems announced the successful completion of the previously announced tender offer by Lilly's wholly-owned subsidiary, Alaska Acquisition Corporation, for all outstanding shares of ImClone at a price of $70.00 per share in cash.
Eli Lilly and Company November 21, 2008
- Wyeth names Michael Kamarck President, Technical Operations & Product Supply Wyeth announced that Michael Kamarck, Ph.D., 57, has been promoted to President, Technical Operations & Product Supply (TO&PS). Dr. Kamarck will be responsible for all aspects of technical operations and product supply for Wyeth.
Wyeth November 20, 2008
- Wyeth declares preferred stock dividend At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Wyeth, a dividend of fifty cents ($0.50) per share on the outstanding shares of Preferred Stock was declared payable on January 2, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2008.
Wyeth November 20, 2008
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Learn About Mississippi's BioHistory
Why is there a biotechnology industry in Mississippi? Will the industry continue
to grow in Mississippi? 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.
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November is American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure, blindness and amputations, and a major cause of heart
disease and stroke. Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes, and about one quarter (or 5.7 million)
of them don't know that they have the disease. Millions more are at risk of developing diabetes.
Diabetes is a costly disease associated with serious complications and premature death. It is a major
cause of heart disease and stroke and a leading cause of leg and foot amputations unrelated to injury,
kidney failure, and new blindness in adults.
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BioFact
(1942) - Penicillin mass-produced in microbes.
It's a Small World
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Science Quote
"...a path of life leads through the avenues of science and learning; and whoever can either remove any obstructions in this way, or open up any new prospect, ought so far to be esteemed a benefactor to mankind."
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David Hume, Scottish philosopher, economist, historian
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