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Are you considering a move to Wisconsin? Relocating your business to Wisconsin? Starting a company? Or just interested in Wisconsin?

This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in Wisconsin, the province's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history, industry resources, and more.

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Learn about University of Iowa Research Park/BioVentures Center

University of Iowa’s Oakdale Research Park.

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.

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FDA approves tapentadol immediate-release tablets for relief of acute pain Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved tapentadol immediate-release tablets for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain in adults 18 years of age or older.
Johnson & Johnson November 21, 2008
New antibiotic against serious infections The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended approval for the antibiotic, ZEVTERA(TM) (ceftobiprole medocaril) for the treatment of complicated skin and soft tissue infections.
Johnson & Johnson November 21, 2008
EMEA recommends suspension of marketing authorisation for IONSYS(R) Janssen-Cilag International NV announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has recommended suspension of the marketing authorisation for IONSYS(R), indicated for the management of pain for use in a hospital setting only.
Johnson & Johnson November 21, 2008
Independent scientists determine study conclusions are flawed On November 11, 2008, the Austrian Ministry of Health, Family and Youth released a report on three studies designed to assess the impact of GM corn on reproduction. One finding in one of the studies was interpreted as a possible impact on reproduction in the test mice.
Monsanto Company November 21, 2008
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

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Clinical Research Coordinator I Benaroya Research Institute (WA)
Postdoctoral Research Associate Benaroya Research Institute (WA)
Postdoctoral Research Associate Benaroya Research Institute (WA)
Employee Health and Safety Site Manager GlaxoSmithKline (MT)
Production Manager II Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (WA)

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890 Embarcadero Road Property -- West Sacramento, CA
Epigenomics Lab/Office Space -- Seattle, WA
Life Sciences Incubator -- Seattle, WA
University of Iowa Oakdale Research Park Biotech Building -- Coralville, IA
University of Iowa Oakdale Research Park BioVentures Center -- Coralville, IA

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11/24/2008: Test Method Validation Basics - Ensuring
11/24/2008: Current GMP and GCP Compliance Trends
11/25/2008: The IDE (Investigational Device Exemption) - It's Purpose and Preparation
11/25/2008: Best Practices in GLP Final Reporting and Study Closure
11/25/2008: Regulatory requirements on pharmaceutical packaging materials from US and EU points of view

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Learn About Wisconsin's BioHistory

Why is there a biotechnology industry in Wisconsin? Will the industry continue to grow in Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.

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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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