CAP

Worldwide Clinical Trials’ Clinical Pharmacology Unit Earns Accreditation from the College of American Pathologists

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 14, 2023

Worldwide Clinical Trials , a leading global, full-service contract research organization (CRO), has announced its Early Phase Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) has been awarded accreditation from the College of American Pathologists ( CAP ).

Key Points: 
  • Worldwide Clinical Trials , a leading global, full-service contract research organization (CRO), has announced its Early Phase Clinical Pharmacology Unit (CPU) has been awarded accreditation from the College of American Pathologists ( CAP ).
  • To achieve accreditation, the clinic passed a rigorous evaluation process that involved an in-depth inspection of its clinical laboratory facilities, equipment, processes, quality control measures, and personnel qualifications – conducted onsite by CAP inspectors.
  • “The College of American Pathologists is known for the highest standards in laboratory quality,” said Mike Mencer , Executive Vice President and General Manager, Early Phase.
  • Worldwide opened the Bioanalytical Center of Excellence in June 2022 in Austin, Texas, to support its Early Phase development and expansion.

Castle Biosciences Announces Receipt of New York Laboratory Permit for Pittsburgh Laboratory

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that the Company has received its Clinical Laboratory Permit from the New York State Department of Health for its laboratory in Pittsburgh.

Key Points: 
  • Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that the Company has received its Clinical Laboratory Permit from the New York State Department of Health for its laboratory in Pittsburgh.
  • “Castle is committed to serving patients through high-quality molecular tests that inform important care decisions in the management of conditions with high clinical need,” said Kristen Oelschlager, chief operating officer of Castle Biosciences.
  • “Successful completion of the rigorous New York State licensure process for our Pittsburgh laboratory reflects this commitment and expands our ability to positively impact patient care.”
    Castle operates clinical laboratories in Pittsburgh and Phoenix.
  • The new laboratory in Pittsburgh brings Castle’s total laboratory operations space to more than 52,000 square feet combined.

Indivumed Services’ Hamburg Site Receives College of American Pathologists (CAP) Accreditation

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 11, 2023

Indivumed Services GmbH, a Crown Bioscience company, announced that its Hamburg site received laboratory accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

Key Points: 
  • Indivumed Services GmbH, a Crown Bioscience company, announced that its Hamburg site received laboratory accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
  • This distinction places Indivumed Services among the top 10% of laboratories globally, solidifying its commitment to excellence in laboratory services.
  • Overall, Indivumed Services’ CAP accreditation enhances its flexibility and enables the expansion of its services into new markets.
  • Simone Hubo, PhD, Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at Indivumed Services, stated: “With this accreditation, our customers can rest assured that the samples and analyses provided by Indivumed Services are of industry-leading quality.

Life Science: Cerba HealthCare to Acquire Canadian Contract Research Laboratory CIRION BioPharma Research to Expand Bioanalytical Capabilities and Shorten Time-to-Deploy Complex Clinical Trials

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 7, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907759314/en/
    CIRION, a leading contract research organization has been operating global clinical trials over 30 years.
  • CIRION will rank under Cerba HealthCare’s business unit Cerba Research adding to its global network of cutting-edge laboratories in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia-Pacific.
  • Cerba Research CEO Mario Papillon said: “I see CIRION as a true strategic step in improving our offering both geographically and scientifically.
  • The CIRION scientists and experts are very excited to join Cerba Research in their continuous quest to provide the best possible solutions to serve and improve the clinical trials of our life science customers.”

Insomnia Cookies Invites College Students to Its First Ever Global PJ Party

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insomnia Cookies, the beloved cult brand known for serving warm, delicious cookies all day and late into the night, is welcoming students back to college by throwing its first-ever global PJ Party. On Tuesday, September 19, Insomniacs living near each of Insomina's 245+ bakeries globally, including the brand's newest locations in Canada and the UK, are invited to head over to their local store dressed in their favorite PJs for the annual party.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Insomnia Cookies , the beloved cult brand known for serving warm, delicious cookies all day and late into the night, is welcoming students back to college by throwing its first-ever global PJ Party.
  • Insomniacs who show up to the late-night cookie celebration at 9 p.m. local time wearing their PJs will receive 1 FREE classic cookie, no purchase necessary.
  • Whether students are studying late, retiring from a night out, or simply craving something sweet, Insomnia is always there for them with a warm, delicious cookie waiting.
  • Find your closest Insomnia Cookies location here , and check out Insomnia's global social channels in Canada and the UK to find the latest deal information.

Psomagen Puts Spatial Biology and Multiomics in Focus, first CRO to launch 10X Genomics Xenium™ in situ Analyzer services in North America

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiomics CRO Psomagen is thrilled to announce the launch of Spatial Biology services for 10X Genomics Xenium™.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiomics CRO Psomagen is thrilled to announce the launch of Spatial Biology services for 10X Genomics Xenium™.
  • According to Psomagen CEO Dr. Su Hong , "Psomagen's omics expertise makes us the perfect partner for North American customers."
  • Psomagen is a trusted Contract Research Organization (CRO) with nearly 20 years of genomics experience.
  • "Introducing spatial biology marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Psomagen as a multiomics provider," stated Dr. Su Hong.

Indonesia Remains a Market to Watch as Local Players Focus On Growth, Localisation And Expansion Beyond Its Shores

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 4, 2023

Lesley Simpson, Country Head, WeTV and iflix Indonesia, also concurred that growth in OTT is here and can be achieved through strategic partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • Lesley Simpson, Country Head, WeTV and iflix Indonesia, also concurred that growth in OTT is here and can be achieved through strategic partnerships.
  • With Indonesia representing Southeast Asia's largest video content market, the battle for content remains fierce.
  • Ruben Hattari, Director, Public Policy Southeast Asia, Netflix, said that the industry needed to work on broadening its skills base.
  • Indonesia in View shifted focus to the monetization of premium video in the afternoon.

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) Tops the 13,000 Member Mark, Reaching a New Milestone

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 31, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) announced today that its membership has grown to exceed 13,000 California physicians, its largest member count in its 48-year history.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) announced today that its membership has grown to exceed 13,000 California physicians, its largest member count in its 48-year history.
  • The organization’s record-setting growth is further contributing to its already strong fiscal position and outlook.
  • “CAP’s membership milestone comes after MPT earned its 16th consecutive A+ (Superior) rating from A.M. Best earlier this year,” said CAP CEO Sarah E. Scher.
  • Now, with more than 13,000 physician members, MPT is the second-largest provider of medical professional liability coverage in California.

CAP Releases Evidence-Based Guidance for Processing Products of Conception Specimens

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 31, 2023

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has released a “ Products of Conception Guidance Document ” as a resource for pathologists on the evidence-based best practices for processing and reporting of pregnancy tissues/products of conception (POC) specimens.

Key Points: 
  • The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has released a “ Products of Conception Guidance Document ” as a resource for pathologists on the evidence-based best practices for processing and reporting of pregnancy tissues/products of conception (POC) specimens.
  • “The CAP’s focus has been and always will be on providing the most accurate and complete diagnosis to patients,” explained CAP President Emily E. Volk, MD, FCAP.
  • In addition, the guidance addresses important reporting considerations related to POC and fetal tissue specimens.
  • It's important to note that this guidance addresses issues that pathologists may face but does not convey legal advice, said Dr. Volk.

AVIA and AVISI Combine Forces With an MOU to Fight Against Piracy and Protect and Promote Content in Indonesia

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The signing, held at the Coalition Against Piracy's (CAP's) State of Piracy Summit, sees AVIA and AVISI come together to both fight online piracy in Indonesia and promote awareness of the efforts to do so.

Key Points: 
  • The signing, held at the Coalition Against Piracy's (CAP's) State of Piracy Summit, sees AVIA and AVISI come together to both fight online piracy in Indonesia and promote awareness of the efforts to do so.
  • The MOU represents a significant step forward for AVIA and AVISI in combining their resources to combat online piracy in Indonesia and protect Indonesia's creative and media industries.
  • Together, they pledge to strengthen defenses, promote legal access to content, and champion the rights of content creators, ensuring that creativity thrives and piracy recedes.
  • "We are delighted to join with AVISI to continue the fight against online video piracy," said Louis Boswell, CEO, AVIA.