Welcome to SouthDakotaLifeScience.com
SouthDakotaLifeScience.com is part of a specialized network of state- and province-based biotechnology, medical device,
and life science sites that includes more than 5,000 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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Learn about University of Iowa Research Park/BioVentures Center
The Research Park/BioVentures Center, also known as the University of Iowa’s Oakdale Campus, is conveniently located on
Highway 965 near Interstates 80 and 380 and U.S. Highways 16 and 218. The Park is in the fast-growing
community of Coralville, about 10 minutes from the main UI campus of Iowa City, 15 minutes from commercial
airlines at the Eastern Iowa Regional Airport in Cedar Rapids and 10 minutes from charter and corporate aircraft
at the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
Learn about biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical facilities available for sale,
lease or sublease in South Dakota, regionally or nationwide.
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- Johnson & Johnson extends tender offer for Mentor Corporation Johnson & Johnson announced it has extended its previously announced cash tender offer, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Maple Merger Sub, for all outstanding shares of common stock of Mentor Corporation until 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time), on January 16, 2009, unless further extended.
Johnson & Johnson January 06, 2009
- Monsanto announces yield gains with Deltapine Class Of 09 Monsanto Company announced its D&PL business will market five new varieties as the Deltapine Class of 09 for the coming production season. These varieties were introduced during the 2009 Beltwide Cotton Conferences that have brought the cotton industry together in San Antonio.
Monsanto Company January 06, 2009
- Study shows Medtronic deep brain stimulation therapy improved quality of life In the largest published, randomized, controlled study of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, DBS was shown to be more effective than best medical therapy in improving quality of life, periods of good symptom control and motor function in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.
Medtronic, Inc. January 06, 2009
- Court rules in favor of Medtronic in Fidelis litigation Medtronic reported that on Jan. 5, the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota dismissed with prejudice complaints relating to the multi-district litigation (MDL) involving Medtronic's Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads on grounds of federal preemption.
Medtronic, Inc. January 06, 2009
- Abbott completes acquisition of Ibis Biosciences, a subsidiary of Isis Isis Pharmaceuticals and Abbott announced that Abbott has completed its purchase of Ibis Biosciences, an Isis subsidiary, for a closing purchase price of $175 million.
Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. January 06, 2009
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Learn About South Dakota's BioHistory
Why is there a biotechnology industry in South Dakota? Will the industry continue
to grow in South Dakota? 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota.
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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
(1974) - In an attempt to bring order to the loosely structured state/federal new-crops research program, the National Plant Germplasm System is established under the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
It's a Small World
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Science Quote
" "... the scientist would maintain that knowledge in of itself is wholly good, and that there should be and are methods of dealing with misuses of knowledge by the ruffian or the bully other than by suppressing the knowledge.""
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Percy Williams Bridgman, U. S. physicist, (Nobel Prize, 1946)
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