Scientists Define 21 New Genes Associated with Crohn's Disease
NIH News [July 21] An international consortium of researchers has identified 21 new genes for Crohn’s disease. This discovery brings the total number of known genes associated with Crohn’s disease to more than 30 and advances understanding of causes and potential avenues to develop new treatments. More.

Making Genetic Testing Useful
MIT Technology Review [July 22] A new $31 million project that will revisit large epidemiological studies could have a broad impact on public-health recommendations and could also provide new targets for drug development. More.

Allen Institute Releases First Data for Spinal Cord Researchers, Unveils New Financing Model
Xconomy [July 17] The Allen Institute for Brain Science is releasing a cellular map on its website that shows 2,000 genes at work in the mouse spinal cord for the first time. More.

Pfizer Inks Global License to Genomatix Software
Press Release [July 15] Genomatix Software, Inc.  the US branch of Munich (Germany) based Genomatix Software GmbH, announced that it has reached an agreement with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals to provide Genomatix software and data content to Pfizer sites across the globe. More.

Roche Acquires Private U.S. RNAi Company
Reuters [July 22] Roche Holding said it has acquired Mirus Bio Corp, a privately held U.S. company that focuses on RNAi or gene silencing as a way to fight disease, for $125 million (62.4 million pounds). More.

Making Genentech Disappear
Forbes [July 22] Roche's offer to buy the 44% of biotech bellwether Genentech that it does not already own could dramatically change the landscape of the U.S. biotechnology industry. More.

David de Graaf Leaves Pfizer for Boehringer-Ingelheim
Bio-IT World [July 16] Roughly three years after becoming Pfizer’s first director of systems biology, David de Graaf is leaving to become the VP of Biotherapeutics and Integrative Biology at Boehringer-Ingelheim. More.

Genzyme, PTC in $100M Deal for Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy Therapies
Boston Business Journal [July 14] Genzyme Corp. has inked a $100 million development deal with a New Jersey biopharmaceutical company to develop and sell a new treatment for genetic diseases. More.

LIFE SCIENCE JOBS

Lilly Singapore Center for Drug Discovery (LSCDD) - Associate Director of Informatics,
Lead and mentor a strong team for the Bioinformatics group at the Integrative Computational Sciences (ICS) department at LSCDD towards the development of novel algorithms, data analysis methods and software tools for drug discovery. Work closely with the Software Engineering group at ICS, and collaborate with the Discovery IT organization in Europe and USA. For additional information, or to apply visit: LSCDD

Lilly Singapore Center for Drug Discovery (LSCDD)- Senior Bioinformatics Scientist,
Contribute to the development of novel algorithms, data analysis methods and software tools for drug discovery as part of the Integrative Computational Sciences (ICS) department at LSCDD.  Work closely with informatics and software engineering peers at ICS, and collaborate with the Discovery IT organization in Europe and USA. The successful candidate will offer hands-on insight and expertise in tailored therapeutic informatics and statistical analyses at the post-genomic era. For additional information, or to apply visit: LSCDD   

Lilly Singapore Center for Drug Discovery (LSCDD) - Manager, Software Engineering (Integrative Computational Sciences)
Join the Integrative Computational Sciences (ICS) department at Lilly Singapore Centre for Drug Discovery (LSCDD),as Manager Software Engineering.  Lead the development of integrated applications to process and visualize data from cutting edge technologies used by scientists at Lilly Research Labs (LRL) and the Drug Discovery Research (DDR) teams. Masters in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline, 10+ years post graduation experience , 2 years management experience needed. For a complete job description and requirements or to apply visit: LSCDD 

Lilly Singapore Center for Drug Discovery(LSCDD) -Senior Software Engineer, 
Join a strong team of software engineers in our Integrative Computational Sciences (ICS) at LSCDD. Collaborate with, and help develop integrated applications to process and visualize data from cutting-edge technologies used by scientists at Lilly Research Labs (LRL) and the Drug Discovery Research (DDR) teams. The Software Engineering team provides computational tools and tailored software solutions that enable the global effort of Tailored Therapeutics; ‘The Right Drug, at The Right Dose for The Right Patient at The Right Time'. For additional information, or to apply visit: LSCDD  

Linguamatics, Applications Specialist, Life Sciences Text Mining Software - Northeast U.S.*
Linguamatics, a leader in semantic search and text mining for the
pharma/biotech industry, is looking for an experienced life science
focused applications specialist to demonstrate the value of our products and help drive the growth of our North American business.  For further information visit: www.linguamatics.com

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Linux Systems Administrator 
MSKCC Bioinformatics Core in Manhattan seeks Linux Systems Administrator. Install, configure and update monitor and troubleshoot HPC cluster, email and web servers.  Master's degree and 5 years experience with HPC, network security, Postfix, Apache, Tomcat, Grid Engine. Solaris, Email bicjobs@cbio.mskcc.org or www.mskcc.org #015429. EOE/AA 

Unilever - Mathematical Modeller (Research Scientist)
This research is leading to the requirement for integration of both biological and chemical data that may not be amenable to analysis through traditionally used techniques. The ability to work in multidisciplinary teams alongside biologists, chemists and statisticians plus enthusiasm for learning new science is critical for the role.   For a complete job description and to apply, please visit: https://unilever.recruitmax.com/ 

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FEATURED EVENTS 

ELNs: Advanced Laboratory Solutions-September 15 - 17 2008 • Crowne Plaza, Brussels, Belgium 

Discovery Knowledge & Informatics - September 15 - 17, 2008 • Crowne Plaza, Brussels, Belgium 

Multiplexed Genomics Tools: Targeting the Missing Links
Between Health and Disease - September 21-23, 2008 • Providence, RI

Next-Generation Sequencing Data Analysis -September 22-23, 2008 • Providence, RI

Barnett Educational Services, 2008 Schedule

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