Study Group: Users of Quidel's QuickVue Influenza Tests
Council Members in this Study Group: 27
This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
John WaughDirector of System Laboratory Operations
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM
John Waugh is the Director of System Laboratory Operations at Henry Ford Health System, one of the top ten US laboratories in size. In this research and academic medical center in Detroit, Mr. Waugh has expertise in new and emerging clinical and molecular...
Stan SchofieldManaging Principal
The Compass Group, ScarboroughStan Schofield, MS, MHA, MT (ASCP), is President of NorDx, a regional laboratory corporation which is part of the Maine Health System. He also serves as a Vice President and senior member of the health system executive management team. Mr. Schofield is...
Ken PowellPresident
Genesis Business Development, LLCKen Powell is the President of Genesis Business Development, a healthcare consultancy. Mr. Powell has experience in the identification, acquisition, and commercialization of intellectual property, new businesses, and products in the clinical diagnostics...
Marina RaikhelDirector
TORRANCE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTERMarina Raikhel, MD, is an active family practitioner with a particular interest in primary care and ob/gyn focus. She has expertise in the treatment of a wide variety of internal medicine conditions, with special focus on diabetes, hypertension, obesity,...
Dean TraigerPhysician
Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida,P.L.Dean Traiger, MD, is the Owner of Physician's Primary Care of Southwest Florida. Dr. Traiger is board certified in Family Practice and specializes in general primary care across the continuum of pediatrics, adolescent, and adult and geriatric care. He...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
Opinions and analyses expressed in GLG News are solely those of the author. See the Terms of Use for details.
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Will Quest Acquire Vermillion?
November 20, 2009
Analysis by: Ken Powell, President,Why Quest Will Acquire Vermillion | www.genomeweb.com
Quest Diagnostics has had a known relationship with Vermillion. Now that Vermillion has received FDA approval for its OVA1 in vitro diagnostic multi-variant index assay (IVDMIA) and Quest has an exclusive three year marketing license and a 17% investment in the company plus additional loans, acquisition of Vermillion could make sense for both companies.
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Roche Receives H1N1 FDA Emergency Use Authorization
November 16, 2009
Analysis by: Ken Powell, President,Roche Gets FDA EUA for H1N1 Test Kit | www.genomeweb.com
Roche has received an Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for its RealTime ready Influenza A/H1N1 Detection Set. The new H1N1 assay is run on its MagNA Pure LC platform for nucleic acid isolation and its LightCycler 2.0 system for real-time PCR applications. Roche, the worldwide clinical diagnostics leader should have an advantage in the H1N1 market segment.
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November 14, 2009
Analysis by: Ken Powell, President,Sequenom Shareholders Sue Company, Officials over SEQureDx Data Mishandling | www.genomeweb.com
The Sequenom sage appears endless. Following the "mishandling of data" involving the company's Down's syndrome test, termination of company executives, investigation by the NASDAQ , the SEC and the US Attorney for the Southern District of California, Xenomics lawsuit against Sequenom seeking up to $300 million in damages, Sequenom shareholders have filed a suit against the company and several individual current and former executives . The news continues to mount and none of it is good.
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Epigenomics Reports Excellent 3Q Returns
November 12, 2009
Analysis by: Ken Powell, President,Epigenomics Nearly Quadruples Sales in Q3 | www.genomeweb.com
Germany based Epigenomics posted stellar Q3 financial results and reduced net loss by 8%. According to the company, the increase comes from existing collaborations, new partnerships, and license agreements
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November 12, 2009
Analysis by: Ken Powell, President,Life Technologies to Buy Biotrove, Which Will Form Mass Spec Sample Prep Company | www.biotrove.com
Following on Life Technologies' (NASDAQ: LIFE) acquisition of Biotrove, Biotrove announced in a separate release that it will form a subsidiary for a sample handing company for mass spectroscopy systems. This could be the real opportunity for future growth.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Office Based Private Practice or Clinic
- Academic Medical Center/Hospital or Clinic
- Non-Academic Community Hospital or Clinic
- Professional or Industry Association*
- Medical Device/Supplies Distributor
- Lab, Government/Public Hospital
- Strategic Management
- Lab, Academic Medical Center
- Consultancy, Healthcare-Focused
- Other Healthcare Information Technology Company
- Laboratory, Independent
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Physician - Attending Physician
- Physician - Director
- Owner
- President
- Director
- Sales Manager
- Partner
- Physician - Department Chair
- Research Scientist
- Principal
- Consultant
- Physician - Division Head
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