NJEDA program worth $46M to 39 tech, biotech firms
Dozens of technology and biotechnology companies in the state will get financial help, courtesy of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
Through New Jersey’s Technology Business Tax Certificate Transfer Program, 39 will share more than...
Mallinckrodt buying Calif. firm; N.J. unit to work on key product
Mallinckrodt plc, the U.K. pharmaceutical company that recently opened a Specialty Brands facility in Bedminster, is acquiring California-based Ocera Therapeutics and its therapy for hepatic encephalopathy.
A Mallinckrodt spokesperson said the deal should mean work...
Interest in Camden grows, thanks to ‘Eds and Meds,’ study finds
Proof that Camden’s redevelopment is having an effect, ever so slightly, on its favorability as a place to live and work was released by the Camden Higher Education and Healthcare Task Force this week.
The...
Trinitas seeking trauma center designation, citing terrorist activity
Following a recent uptick in terrorist activity in the country, one hospital is questioning New Jersey’s readiness to handle an incident in one specific county: Union.
Trinitas Regional Medical Center is rallying to be formally...
Stem cell technology company names CFO
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc., a stem cell technology company that has its U.S. headquarters in Hackensack, has named a former Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. executive as its new chief financial officer, it announced Thursday.
The...
Horizon’s Castner explains social media’s impact on politics today
Talking Points is an occasional feature in ROI-NJ that recaps key speakers at business gatherings across the state. William Castner of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey spoke about the role of...
Myths and misconceptions: Radiation oncologists and patients
Dr. Catherine Kim’s care begins before treatment. As a radiation oncologist, she has to start with a thorough conversation with a patient that carefully addresses common misconceptions.
“Breast cancer patients come in with a lot...
Clara Maass increases focus on Latino health
Clara Maass Medical Center has made an effort to meet the needs of its growing Hispanic, and specifically Puerto Rican, population by opening the Center of Excellence for Latino Health last year.
Mary Ellen Clyne,...
Cranbury infectious disease publication has new editor
Contagion has a new editor in chief.
The Cranbury-based digital and print publication provides infectious disease practitioners and specialists with disease-specific information designed to improve patient outcomes and assist with the identification, diagnosis, treatment and...
N.J.’s hospitals climb safety rankings, Leapfrog says
Forty-four percent of New Jersey’s hospitals were awarded “A” grades for safety by The Leapfrog Group, a Washington, D.C-based organization, which released its much-anticipated Fall 2017 rankings Tuesday morning.
As a result, New Jersey’s state...
