Biotechnology

some of their stories may surprise you. Here are just a few:

Hana Biosciences , a biopharmaceutical company focused on strengthening the foundation of cancer care, reported that it received a letter, dated November 19, 2008, from the Listing Qualifications Department of The NASDAQ Stock Market notifying the Compan

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. today announced that Dr. Emil Kakkis, its Chief Medical Officer will retire from the company on February 27, 2009. Dr. Kakkis has decided to leave his position with the company to allow him to be able to devote more of his ti

VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc. , a leading provider of medical devices for the minimally invasive treatment of venous reflux disease, today announced its plans to present at the Piper Jaffray 20th Annual Healthcare Conference, to be held December 2-3, 2

Charis Industries Co. has merged with Zalemark Inc. Zalemark is a leading jewelry branding, design, and manufacturing company headquartered in Sherman Oaks, California. Terms of the merger were not disclosed. The surviving company will soon be renamed Za

"Thanks to NMT, all of my wishes are coming true," says Kristin Shumpert, who is traveling fromOak Ridge, Tennessee this week to experience the lights, sounds and excitement ofLas Vegas ... and to meet the people who "saved my life."

CorVel Corporation announced today plans to provide "agent" services under the new Medicare legislation requiring expanded reporting for insurers, third party administrators and employers. The Company currently provides Medicare Set-Aside servi

Innovotech Inc. today announced its unaudited financial and operational results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008.