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October 2015

 

 

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed marketing of a new hearing aid that uses a laser diode and direct vibration of the eardrum to amplify sound. The combination of laser light pulses and a custom-fit device component that comes in direct contact with the eardrum is designed to use the patient’s own eardrum as a speaker and enables amplification over a wider range of frequencies for some hearing impaired persons. The EarLens Contact Hearing Device (CHD) is indicated for use by adults with mild to severe sensorineural hearing impairment.

U. S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to nivolumab (Opdivo Injection, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company) in combination with ipilimumab for the treatment of patients with BRAF V600 wild-type, unresectable or metastatic melanoma.

UbiVac, a privately held clinical stage immuno-oncology company, collaborate with Janssen Biotech, Inc. (Janssen), one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. The Johnson & Johnson Innovation Center in California facilitated the research agreement on behalf of the Janssen Disease Interception Accelerator.

In adults, previous studies have suggested that stress promotes habits and reduces cognitive flexibility. Psychologists from Germany's Ruhr University Bochum have revealed that the same is true for infants. While under stress, even infants are inclined to resort to habits, rather than try out new things. The findings were published in PNAS.

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Positive Relationship with Siblings reduce Risky Behavior in Adolescence

A new study revealed  that Older siblings who had positive relationships with their younger siblings have fewer depressive symptoms and lowest levels of risky behaviors. Overall, the researchers observed that whereas siblings with negative relationships engaged in more risky behaviors. The study appeared in the International Journal of Behavioral Development.

NuMedii, Inc. announced the formation of a research alliance with Allergan to explore new therapeutic options for the potential treatment of psoriasis. NuMedii has already generated multiple lead compounds/candidates by utilising its data intelligence technology for psoriasis, which will be the focus of the research alliance with Allergan.

Job for B.Pharm at CSMRIASDD- Government Job

The Captain Srinivasamurti Research Institute for Ayurveda and Siddha Drug Development functioning under Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences an autonomous organization under Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India invites applications from the suitable candidates for the following post.

Post: Laboratory Technician

Applications for a Research Associate in ICTM | M.Pharm

The Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Mumbai was established as the Department of Chemical Technology on 1st October, 1933 by the University of Mumbai, through active support of industries and philanthropists. The Institute was most popularly known as UDCT, Mumbai. Research has been an integral part of ICT since its inception and it has created over 500 first generation entrepreneurs. The UDCT grew significantly in stature and was granted autonomy under UGC regulations by the University of Mumbai and further converted in to an Institute on 26th January, 2002. Under the World Bank TEQIP programme, the Maharashtra government granted it full autonomy in June 2004. Due to the recommendations of the Government of Maharashtra and University of Mumbai, the ICT was granted Deemed University Status by the MHRD on 12th September, 2008, with all provisions of the UGC for funding and support as the state owned deemed university.

Invites applications for a Research Associate on a project sponsored by Bajaj Healthcare Ltd.

Post: Research Associate

Opportunity for Officer - Process Development in Mylan | B.Pharm/ B.Sc

Mylan is one of the world’s leading generics and specialty pharmaceutical companies, providing products to customers in more than 150 countries and territories. The company maintains one of the industry’s broadest and highest quality product portfolios, which is regularly bolstered by an innovative and robust product pipeline. With a workforce of more than 16,000, Mylan has attained leading positions in key international markets through its wide array of dosage forms and delivery systems, significant manufacturing capacity, global commercial scale and a committed focus on quality and custofmer service.

Post: Officer - Process Development - Unit-2 - 15002670

Inviting young and enthusiastic professionals for the QA, QC, Validation in Liva Pharmaceuticals, a Zydus Group

Liva Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a Zydus Group company is setting up a state-of-the-art injectable products manufacturing facility at Vadodara (Village. Jarod, Vadodara - Halol highway). The plant will manufacture liquid vials, lyophilised products, Pre-filled syringes and cartridge products.

Inviting young and enthusiastic professionals for the following vacancies

Post: Senior Associates