February 19, 2005 Comments Off on Will California’s Stem Cell Initiative Reap Royalties? Posted in: General Biotechnology When the backers of California’s stem cell initiative were seeking voter support last year, they not only promised cures for dread diseases, but also licensing revenue for the state. A statement posted on the initiative proponents’ CuresforCalifornia.com Web site says that ‘California will benefit for decades from patents and royalties that result from the research.’ […]
February 16, 2005 Comments Off on FDA Plans New Board To Monitor Drug Safety Posted in: General Biotechnology The Food and Drug Administration will create an independent board to more aggressively monitor the safety of drugs on the market as part of an effort to restore public confidence in the nation’s prescription drug supply, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt announced yesterday.
