Wilmington business space acquired Oct 24, 2009
For leasing information at 234 Ballardvale, contact James Thomson of Newmark Knight Frank at 617-449-5959. Known throughout New England, South Florida, and Europe for its retail, residential, industrial, and office developments, The RAM Companies was the original developer of factory outlets in Kittery and Freeport, Maine as well as in England and Israel. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Md., California team on stem cell research Sep 22, 2009
Stem cell research was pioneered by researcher James Thomson and in 2004 Doyle launched an initiative to spend $750 million in public and private funds to maintain the state's strength in biotechnology, health sciences, and stem cell research. Maryland has invested $56 million over the three years in stem cell research, which has resulted in 141 stem cell research grants. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Chancellor aims for UW advancement Sep 21, 2009
When asked about stem cell research on campus, Martin expressed confidence that Professor James Thomson and others working on related projects at the University will continue to be able to compete with other schools researchers despite a comparative lack of funding. We have the advantage of a long history of collaboration among scientists, she said. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)
Retina Cells From Skin-derived Stem Cells Aug 25, 2009
James Thomson, a School of Medicine and Public Health faculty member and director of regenerative medicine at the Morgridge Institute for Research on the UW-Madison campus, announced that he had made human stem cells from skin, called induced pluripotent stem (iPS cells), in November 2007. Su-Chun Zhang, UW-Madison professor of anatomy and a Waisman researcher, was among the first to create neural cells from embryonic stem cells. (Science Daily)
What is the next hurdle for global markets? Aug 10, 2009
I think in the third and fourth quarter we will see improvement in the revenue stream, said James Thomson, investment director at Rathbones. Equity markets globally will be bumpy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Madison firm licenses stem cell technology Jul 16, 2009
Cellular Dynamics, a firm founded by stem cell pioneer James Thomson of the , has exclusively licensed a U.S.-issued patent portfolio on optimizing the stem cell differentiation selection process and on using heart cells in drug testing. The licenses were obtained from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and its researcher Dr. Loren Field. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
THE GREAT STEM-CELL-RESEARCH SCAM Jul 15, 2009
Perhaps that problem can be solved someday, but even University of Wisconsin scientist James Thomson, the creator of the first human ES-cell line, says treatments and cures could be decades away. Conversely, adult stem cells (AS cells, meaning any naturally found stem cell not from embryos), are far more controllable (that is, easier to direct to become the desired cell type) and have thus been saving lives for decades, via (for example) bone-marrow transplants. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Madison firm CDI generates stem cells from blood samples Jul 9, 2009
a firm founded by stem cell pioneer James Thomson of the , said Wednesday that its researchers have generated pluripotent stem cells from small volumes of human blood samples. The stem cells, which have the ability to generate all tissue types in the body, pose the potential of establishing new cellular therapies for disease. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Scientists Create Human Sperm from Stem Cells Jul 8, 2009
The achievement, described in the journal Stem Cells and Development, comes just 11 years after the first human-embryonic-stem-cell line was created an eyeblink in scientific terms in the lab of James Thomson at the University of Wisconsin. Although the development once again raises the specter of creating humans in a petri dish or custom-designing egg and sperm cells for reproduction, lead author Karim Nayernia says that was not his team's intention. (Time.com)
First cGMP feeder-independent pluripotent stem cell banks released for distribution Jul 8, 2009
These cGMP banks of human embryonic stem (ES) cells are produced using H9 (WA09), one of the original lines derived by stem cell pioneer James Thomson at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the most frequently used and cited human ES cell line in stem cell research today. Release of this material demonstrates the successful execution of the production, quality-control testing and documentation required for cGMP banks. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Regenerative medicine group opens in D.C. Jul 4, 2009
Stem cell research was pioneered by University of Wisconsin researcher James Thomson. The Alliance, which is being co-operated by H&K and Adjuvant Global Advisors, expects many more companies, universities and organizations to join on in the coming weeks. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Madison firm expands alliance with Roche Jul 2, 2009
a firm co-founded by stem cell pioneer and researcher James Thomson, is expanding a research and development agreement with Swiss pharmaceutical firm. The two companies have an existing agreement to test drug development candidates for their potential to cause cardiotoxicity, or damage to heart tissue. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Western Addition killer escapes death penalty Jun 28, 2009
"As a kid, he never had a break," defense lawyer James Thomson told the jury in closing arguments Wednesday. Jurors left without talking to reporters, but the detailed verdict indicated their reasoning. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Researchers race to strip stem cells of cancer risk Jun 2, 2009
A group led by embryonic stem cell pioneer James Thomson of the University of Wisconsin attached the cancer genes to free-floating plasmid genes that don't enter the nucleus of the cell. Because the cancer genes aren't in the nucleus, they disappear when the cells reproduce, neatly removing them from subsequent generations of cells. (USA Today)
State furlough savings in question May 31, 2009
MADISON From University of Wisconsin-Madison basketball coach Bo Ryan to stem cell pioneer James Thomson, thousands of state employees paid at least partially by private or federal funds likely will have to take 16 unpaid days off over the next two years as mandated by Gov. Jim Doyle. But much of that money can t be used to help the state close its budget gap due to tight restrictions on its use, prompting criticism from some of those employees. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Former Deere health partners launch new insurance provider May 17, 2009
G. Michael Hammes and James Thomson, however, saw an invitation. The main --- and in many markets, the only --- names in the U.S. health insurance industry are Blue Cross and Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and Aetna. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Inner Workings Of Human Embryonic Stem Cells May 7, 2009
The research team includes James Thomson, who provided an important proof to the research effort. Thomson, an adjunct professor at UCSB, is considered the "father of stem cell biology." Thomson pioneered work in the isolation and culture of non-human primate and human embryonic stem cells. (Science Daily)
Pfizer licenses UW stem cells May 6, 2009
Stem cell research, pioneered at UW-Madison by biologist James Thomson, is viewed by many to be the gateway to finding cures to debilitating neurological and muscular diseases. "To have these two giants in the field of biopharmaceutical research and stem cell research come together brings us one step closer towards finding relief from diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer s, Parkinson s, multiple sclerosis and cancer, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle said about the licensing agreement. Pfizer researchers... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Stem Cell Research: New Way To Make Stem Cells Avoids Risk Of Cancer Mar 30, 2009
The new work was conducted in the laboratory of James Thomson, the UW-Madison scientist who was the first to successfully culture human embryonic stem cells in 1998 and, in 2007, co-discovered a way to make human-induced pluripotent stem cells. Thomson, a professor in the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, is also the director of regenerative biology for the Morgridge Institute for Research, the private, nonprofit side of the new Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery at UW-Madison. (Science Daily)
Was President Obama right to reverse Bush’s stem cell policy? Mar 28, 2009
Dr. James Thomson, the first scientist to coax stem cells from human embryos (and still a firm ESCR supporter), said in a September 2008 press conference that his business will be focusing on adult stem cells going forward, since I personally believe that the future is in [those] cells. Why. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Stem-cell lookalikes may end controversy Mar 28, 2009
The team led by University of Wisconsin researcher James Thomson Thursday released a study showing how it changed skin cells into "induced pluripotent" cells by adding growth genes that disappear after the new cells reproduce. Induced pluripotent cells can turn into all types of tissue, raising hopes that they can one day be used to create organ replacements, but they lack the controversy surrounding similarly-capable human embryonic stem cells. (USA Today -- Tech)
New approach may aid stem cell work Mar 27, 2009
James Thomson of the University of Wisconsin, whose study appears in the journal Science, said the finding represents the first time researchers have made human induced pluripotent stem cells without inserting potentially problematic new genes into their DNA.. Many teams are working on better ways to get ordinary skin cells to behave like embryonic stem cells, the body's master cells that give rise to all 220 cell types in the human body. (Boston Globe)
Embryos and ethics Mar 14, 2009
"If human embryonic stem-cell research does not make you at least a little bit uncomfortable," Dr. James Thomson, the pioneer of embryonic stem-cell science, , "you have not thought about it enough." Thomson's remark has been widely quoted, but it seems not everyone has gotten the message. Jeff Jacoby can be reached at. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Stem Cells Are Not Just About Science Mar 13, 2009
James Thomson, the University of Wisconsin biologist who pioneered the field, has said, "If human embryonic stem cell research does not make you at least a little bit uncomfortable, you have not thought about it enough." The president's new order suggests we shouldn't think too much. In 2001, supporters of embryonic stem cell research called on Bush to allow experiments using "surplus" frozen embryos in fertility clinics, arguing that they would be disposed of anyway. (Townhall.com)
Researchers Cheer Obama's Vote for Stem-Cell Science Mar 10, 2009
James Thomson, the University of Wisconsin scientist responsible for isolating the first human embryonic stem cells in 1998, flew to Washington at Obama's request to watch the signing in person. (). (Time.com)
Obama to lift stem cell ban Monday Mar 10, 2009
Stem cell research, pioneered at the by biologist James Thomson, is viewed by many to be the gateway to finding cures to debilitating neurological and muscular diseases. Such research also is believed to hold commercial opportunities that could result in economic development, but the federal restrictions have been blamed for slowing U.S. research while work overseas continued to advance. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Obama legitimizes embryonic stem cells! Mar 10, 2009
In the 10 years since James Thomson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison first grew human embryonic stem (ES) cells in the laboratory, they have fanned a hurricane of hope and hostility that found echoes in the major-party platforms ... Photo by Jeff Miller, Developmental biologist James Thomson, viewing a stem cell culture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reported the first isolation of embryonic stem cell lines from a nonhuman primate in 1995, and the first isolation of human ES cells... (Why Files)
Obama lifts restrictions on embryonic stem cells... Mar 10, 2009
The second report came from James Thomson, a professor of anatomy at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health ... Junying Yu and James Thomson introduced four genes into human skin cells, which are easy to grow in culture, and they apparently were converted into embryonic stem cells. (Why Files)
Will Obama Bail Out Bad Science? Feb 20, 2009
It s been a decade since cell biologist James Thomson derived the first human embryonic stem cell line, and nearly eight years since President Bush signed an executive order allowing federal funding of embryonic research limited to already existing lines ... This belief helps explain why James Thomson recently said, If human embryonic stem cell research doesn t make you at least a little bit uncomfortable, you have not thought about it enough ... This development won Science magazine s 2008... (Human Events Online)
Stem Cells From Skin Cells To Heart Muscle Feb 13, 2009
The heart cells were originally reprogrammed from human skin cells by James Thomson and Junying Yu, two of Kamp's co-authors on the study. "It's an encouraging result because it shows that those cells will be useful for research and may someday be useful in therapy,'' said Kamp, who is also a cardiologist with UW Health. "If you have a heart failure patient who is in dire straits and there are never enough donor hearts for transplantation we may be able to make heart cells from the patient's... (Science Daily)
