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Commercial site focusing on the current state of retroviral vector development for gene therapy with numerous helpful links - from Nature Technology Corp.
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 A production and recombinant protein manufacturing services. NTC specializes in all types of vectors (viral and non-viral plasmids, DNA fermentation and purification technology, DNA vaccines, synthetic DNA molecules and recombinant protein expression vectors for E. coli, cell culture and transgenic...
http://www.natx.com

Commercial firm providing reagents for gene delivery and gene therapy research, including unique pGeneGrip fluorescently labeled plasmid vectors and GenePORTER cationic lipid transfection reagent.
http://www.genetherapysystems.com

An information source on all aspects of human gene therapy. It offers an international comprehensive summary of both published and ongoing clinical trials. Also includes reviews on basic and therapeutic issues.
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Wiley The Journal of Gene Medicine Website  This site is no longer available: To access the Clinical Trials website click here To access The Journal of Gene Medicine click here About Wiley 1999 John Wiley Sons Ltd....
http://www.wiley.co.uk/genetherapy/

Tools for gene therapy and cancer research including plasmid and cloning vectors, gene collections, selection antibiotics, mycoplasma curing kit, and prodrugs.
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InvivoGen: Delivering Genes  Our latest newsletter focuses on type I IFN production and signaling. InvivoGen provides a complete set of tools to study these pathways. To download InvivoGen Insight Newsletter, click here. Featured Products TLR Ligand Screening Professional and confidential compound screening service...
http://www.invivogen.com

Facilitates the application of basic and pre-clinical research to the treatment of human disease through vector development and gene discovery and characterization.
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Program in Human Gene Therapy  Catalyze basic research into the genetics and cell biology of gene transfer Facilitate the application of basic and pre-clinical research to the treatment of human disease The Program includes a Vector Development core laboratory. Functions include: The preparation of research-grade...
http://medicine.ucsd.edu/gt/index.html

A development and manufacturing company based in San Diego dedicated to the production of high-quality, clinical grade, gene and cell based therapeutics and reagents.
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Molecular Medicine: Manufacturing and Development Services for Viral Products  Facility receives license to operate from State of California Molecular Medicine BioServices Secures Financing New Facility leased in Carlsbad California Molecular Medicine BioServices a preferred contract manufacturer of PER.C6 .Page last updated 04-2005. Copyright 2003. Molecular Medicine BioServices. Inc. All...
http://www.molecularmed.com/

Organization dedicated to promoting gene therapy research through public education, scientific meetings and scientific committees targeting specific therapeutic areas and also vector technology.
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American Society of Gene Therapy  Annual Meetings Regulatory Issues Media Public/Patient Information Sites of Interest Contact Us Site Map Member Center Member Resources Board/Committee Rosters Bylaws Gene Therapy in the News Grants/Awards New! Job Bank Members Only/Directory Position Statements Update Contact Information Molecular Therapy About...
http://www.asgt.org

Virological research and clinical trials company that work on most model systems and carry out projects from laboratory based assays to full ethics committee approved clinical trials.
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Retroscreen Virology Ltd: Welcome  The work we conduct is dedicated to creating the next generation of Antivirals and Vaccines in the field of biomedical research. Our research includes both Pre-Clinical and Clinical projects. We currently conduct and co-ordinate several clinical trials per year involving...
http://www.retroscreen.com

A product-driven cardiovascular gene therapy company, focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel and innovative non-surgical gene therapy products.
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Collateral Therapeutics  Please see our Notes Regarding Gene Therapy Product Candidates, Forward-Looking Statements, and Website Usage; and our Privacy Policy....
http://www.collateralthx.com

Develops separation and purification processes for manufacturing gene delivery products such as supercoiled plasmids, synthetic oligonucleotides, recombinant adenovirus and adeno-associated virus.
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www.puresyn.com  ...
http://puresyn.com

Focused on the development and commercialization of cancer vaccines and gene therapies to treat various cancers including leukemia, hemophilia A and B, restenosis after angioplasty and Parkinson's disease.
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Cell Genesys, Inc.  Cell Genesys, Inc....
http://www.cellgenesys.com:80/index.html

Sells virus purification kits for gene therapy and virus research which do not require cesium gradients.
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Virapur Virus Purification and Production Experts  Put our experience and professional virologists to work for you! More> Protocols Virus particle Assay, Plaque Array Procedure, Tissue Culture and Infection of cells. More> Welcome to VIRAPUR! Virapur is a virus production and purification company. Our expert virologists have...
http://www.virapur.com

The center links basic science, clinical investigation and technology transfer endeavors in the area of gene therapy, while also serving as a resource for information and education.
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UMHS Center for Gene Therapy  Center was created to link basic science, clinical investigation and technology transfer. The Center fosters a multidisciplinary approach to new research as well as collaborative research endeavors in the area of gene therapy; extends the services of existing and newly...
http://www.med.umich.edu/cgt/

A biotechnology company with a primary interest in cancer gene therapy.
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VirRx Cancer Gene Therapy Website  Harnessing viruses to treat cancer Who We Are Lay Description Scientific Description...
http://www.virrx.com

Pioneering genetic therapies for neurologic disorders.
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Ceregene, Inc.  ...
http://www.ceregene.com

NucleofectorTM technology allows non-viral gene transfer directly into the nucleus of primary cells and cell lines, thereby providing rapid target gene validation, acceleration of drug development and new applications for gene therapy.
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amaxa Home  You can now order our new catalog featuring many new applications, Nucleofector Kits and protocols or download it as PDF [4.4MB Nucleofector technology Nucleofection a revolution in transfection:From Nucleofection to protein expression in just a few hours. Read more Latest...
http://www.amaxa.com/

Focused on the development gene therapies for diseases of the airway, such as asthma, lung cancer and in particular, cystic fibrosis (CF). Work includes formulation development, reagent production, pre-clinical testing, and human clinical trials.
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Cystic Fibrosis Gene Therapy: Oxford Gene Medicine  Fibrosis is one of the most common genetic diseases. Research is directed towards developing a treatment for the pulmonary symptoms of cystic fibrosis using, primarily, non-viral (plasmid/liposome) delivery systems for gene transfer. Laboratory studies focus on understanding the factors which...
http://users.ox.ac.uk/~genemed/default.htm

Clinical gene therapy research programs focusing on metabolic disorders.
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University of Minnesota Gene Therapy Center  These databases are fully searchable. Information on the people who work at the Gene Therapy Program. Includes biosketches and recently published work. Information on the MPS Test, a patented method for detection of MPS diseases in newborn children. Links related...
http://www.peds.umn.edu/Centers/gene/

A rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company that develops novel gene-based methods to treat human diseases.
http://www.genteric.com

A network of researchers looking to foster collaboration in several therapeutic fields.
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Alberta Gene Therapy Group  Group was born during a meeting organised by Lung-Ji Chang from the University of Alberta and Norman Wong from the University of Calgary held at the Holiday Inn, Red Deer, Alberta, November 23, Thursday, 1995. The Group is made up...
http://www.ualberta.ca/~britchie/agtg.html

Working to translate gene therapy research from the laboratory bench into Phase I clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic and endocrine diseases. The center has a GMP facility for clinical grade gene vector production.
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UNC Gene Therapy Center  Center provides important resources to academic investigators through two core facilities created to support preclinical and clinical gene therapy studies. These facilities, the Vector Core and the Human Applications Laboratories, were created to ensure that investigators would have promising gene...
http://www.med.unc.edu/genether/

Developing gene-based therapeutics or "gene medicines" for the treatment of certain cancers, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, rheumatological and pulmonary diseases.
http://www.valentis.com

Focuses on developing gene transfer technologies for human gene therapy, gene-based immunotherapy, and gene-based drug discovery for cancer, AIDS, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disease.
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Oxford BioMedica  LEGAL NOTICE DELIVERING GENE-BASED MEDICINES Click here to enter What's New 24 Oct 2005 Oxford BioMedica Clarifies Trovax Strategy 18 Oct 2005 MetXia Presentation at 13th United Gastroenterology Week...
http://www.oxfordbiomedica.co.uk

Focused on developing gene therapies for lipoprotein lipase disorder, inflammatory bowel disease and neuroregeneration. Also provides contract development and manufacturing of gene and cell-based products in their GMP facility.
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Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics  skip intro...
http://www.amtbv.com

Fosters the growth and development of multidisciplinary preclinical and clinical research programs aimed at the use of gene transfer technologies for the treatment of human disease.
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Pittsburgh Human Gene Therapy Center  This site is now incorporated within The Molecular Medicine Institute. Please Click Here...
http://www.pitt.edu/~rsup/phgt/

Perform genetic analysis on collections of family samples so as to understand the mechanisms and causes of common diseases, in order to identify new drug targets, the validation of targets and the development of diagnostics.
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Oxagen Ltd  New website under construction Oxagen Limited is focused on becoming a significant biopharmaceutical company, developing a pipeline of novel drugs to treat inflammatory diseases. The Company has created a portfolio of valuable drug targets centered on the highly attractive class...
http://www.oxagen.co.uk/

Gene delivery technology allowing pharmaceutical and genomics companies to assess the therapeutic value of identified genes and also allows genes to be used as therapeutic products to treat diseases from cancer to nervous and immune system disorders
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BioVex BioVex vectors have been developed to deliver genes to cancer cells, dendritic cells (immune system cells) and nerve cells  Vex is a six year old private biotech company that is developing a new class of potent vaccines for the prevention and treatment of cancer and chronic infectious disease. The Company has facilities near Oxford in the UK and in...
http://www.biovex.com/

An emerging biopharmaceutical company developing novel gene therapies for diseases where local delivery of a therapeutic gene has potential benefits over currently available treatments. New product development initiatives have been formalized for coronary artery disease with BioBypass angiogen, restenosis prevention and cancer.
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Welcome To GenVec.com GenVec, Inc.  Vec is developing novel biotechnology-based drugs to treat major unmet medical needs. The Company has utilized advances in molecular biology and drug delivery to create product candidates which target the disease and preventative vaccines for treating infectious diseases. About GenVec...
http://www.genvec.com

Discover, develop and produce a variety of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of human diseases. Includes technology and investors data, and career opportunities.
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Crucell: Home  About Us Corporate History Mission Strategy Management Galapagos Product Pipeline Discovery Programs Development Pipeline Relevant Publications Technology PER.C6® Technology Vaccine Technology Antibody Technology Partners Partners/Licensees Partnering Opportunities Investors Corporate Profile Financial Information Corporate Governance Reports Presentations IR Calendar Events Shareholder...
http://www.crucell.com/

The mission of the Centre is to investigate, create and implement approaches utilizing the delivery of genes as therapeutic agents in the treatment of human and animal disease.
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McMaster Centre for Gene Therapeutics  Please click on a menu selection to learn more about us. Centre for Gene Therapeutics McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery 1200 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5 Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and...
http://www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/cgt/

A gene medicine company developing a broad range of products based on vascular and endothelial molecular biology to treat vascular and circulatory diseases and cancer.
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Ark Therapeutics  ...
http://www.arktherapeutics.com/

Provides plasmid construction and virus production services for gene therapy in both research and therapeutic applications.
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Harvard Gene Therapy Initiative  Initiative was founded with the objective of promoting the use of gene therapy in both research and therapeutic applications and to conduct research developing new gene delivery vector technologies nbsp Dr. Jeng-Shin LeeAssociate Director Dr. Zhanyun FanManager 77 Avenue Louis...
http://hgti.med.harvard.edu

Aims to commercialize site-specific gene therapeutics and DNA devices for tissue repair and regeneration.
http://www.selectivegenetics.com

Focuses on the development of novel gene-based technologies and products providing first proof of principle data in pre-clinical models and then moving these technologies into the clinical setting.
http://www.qugen.com

The group performs basic research on viruses in order to facilitate the development of efficient gene-transfer vectors for use in gene therapy. Current research concerns the human adenoviruses and the systems required for producing recombinant-adenovirus vectors.
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 The group performs basic research on viruses in order to develop efficient virus-derived gene-transfer vectors for use in e.g. gene therapy. In their evolution, viruses have become very efficient in transferring genetic information into cells. We study the various mechanisms...
http://members.lycos.nl/molvir/

Organises annual meetings in Europe to promote gene therapy research.
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European Society of Gene Therapy (ESGT)  The primary objectives of the European Society of Gene Therapy (ESGT) are to promote basic and clinical research in gene therapy, to promote education and the exchange of information and technology related to gene transfer and therapy and to serve...
http://www.esgt.org

Consortium of researchers from European institutions focused on developing gene therapy of hematopoietic stem cells for inherited diseases.
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Inherinet, gene therapy of hematopoietic stem cells for inherited diseases  Therapy continuous to offer hope for novel treatment of a variety of acquired and inherited diseases. However, much research, development and trials are needed to translate the basic principles of gene transfer into practical and safe treatment regimens. INHERINET aims...
http://www.inherinet.org

A joint initiative of The New Children's Hospital and the Children's Medical Research Institute is undertaking gene therapy clinical trials in Australia. Research projects include cancer immunotherapy, vector development, HIV infection, targeting gene delivery to specific tissue types.
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead Professionals Gene Therapy Research Unit  Bank education handbook pin kols Home Professionals Services Gene Therapy Research Unit Gene Therapy Research Unit A joint initiative of The Children's Hospital at Westmead and Children's Medical Research Institute Main Projects Publications Staff Contact Introduction The ultimate aim of...
http://www.chw.edu.au/prof/services/genetherapy/

A GMP biomanufacturing company located in Belgium, able to produce, purify and aseptically fill clinical batches of therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, plasmid DNA, vaccinal viruses or viral vectors for gene therapy.
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Henogen from gene to clinical product gmp biomanufacturing and integrated bioengineering company  Henogen in a Nutshell HenogenBiomanufacturing HenogenProducts...
http://www.henogen.com/

Dedicated to the development, manufacturing and marketing of modular transfection reagents. Expertise includes in vitro and in vivo gene, oligonucleotide and siRNA delivery, transient and stable cell transfection, automation and protein production in animal cells.
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Polyplus-transfection The transfection-dedicated company  ...
http://www.polyplus-transfection.com

An interactive group of academic production and pharmacology/toxicology laboratories whose primary goal is to provide eligible investigators with clinical grade vectors for phase I/II gene therapy clinical trials and to provide support for relevant pharmacology/toxicology studies leading up to clinical gene transfer protocols.
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NGVL: National Gene Vector Laboratories  Welcome to the web site of the National Gene Vector Laboratories. Please make a selection from the menu on the left. NGVL offer a new expedited review process for investigators who have obtained provisional IRB approval, and who have submitted...
http://www.ngvl.org

A registered charitable organization raising funds for research in gene and cell based therapies focusing on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases.
http://www.jessesjourney.com

Definition, hurdles, ethical issues, and links to more resources on gene therapy provided by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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Gene Therapy  Program home skip navigation Gene Therapy Subject Index Send the url of this page to a friend News What's New Meetings Calendar Media Guide Basic Information FAQs Glossary Acronyms Links Genetics 101 Publications About the Project What is it? Goals...
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techreso...enome/medicine/genetherapy.shtml

Aims to enhance the development of safe and effective gene therapy by supporting research projects, from vector development and construction to production of biologicals for human use and their application in GCP clinical trials.
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Hadassah Medical Center  Gene therapy is a fascinating and growing research field of translational medicine. The basic biological understanding of tissue function, cellular events, metabolic processes are all linked to the genetic code and to the genetic material in all species. In mammalians...
http://www.hadassah.org.il/Engli...ics+and+Institutes/Gene+Therapy/

Development of technologies controlling DNA replication for applications in a platform for gene therapy vectors and in the discovery of new therapeutic agents for cancer and tissue regeneration.
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Replicor Accueil  Version française English Version...
http://www.replicor.com

Conducts basic biomedical research into therapies for Down Syndrome, ALS, cancer, and Rec8 Syndrome. Includes map of chromosone 21, employment details and links to related resources.
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Eleanor Roosevelt Institute  Puck founder and senior scientist. The Eleanor Roosevelt Institute at the University of Denver was founded on the belief that biomedical and genetic research are the most effective, long-term approaches to the eventual conquest of human disease. It is our...
http://www.nsm.du.edu/eri/

Development of technologies that exploit adenoviruses as highly efficient vectors for gene therapy. Includes a range of publications with abstract links.
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Vektorologie und Experimentelle Gentherapie  Universittsklinikum Rostock Vektorologie und Experimentelle Gentheraphie Medizinisch-Theoretisches Institutsgebude Schillingallee 70 D-18055 Rostock Sekretariat: Phone 49 381 494 5066 Fax 49 381 494 5062 Email: brigitte.puetzer@med.uni-rostock.de...
http://www.gentherapie.med.uni-rostock.de

Sells AAV purification kits of different serotypes for gene therapy research. Includes online buying facilities.
http://www.moleculartrucks.com

Develop technology to manufacture therapeutic proteins through genetic modification of gastrointestinal cells to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.
http://www.engeneinc.com/

Developing human gene therapy products for cystic fibrosis and hemophilia B and DNA vaccinations. The company creates proprietary PLASmin Complexes which are efficient non-viral vectors and REPLIsome vectors which allow replication of non-viral vectors.
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Copernicus Theraputics Home  Copernicus was established in 1997 based on technologies discovered at Case Western Reserve University that provide the foundation for the use of DNA as drugs.Copernicus is not involved in gene discovery or the linkage of genetic defects to disease. Copernicus...
http://www.cgsys.com/index/index.asp

Fosters the exchange of ideas between research groups and individual scientists, organizes scientific meetings and training courses and informs general public about basic aspects and recent developments in gene therapy.
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http://www.uku.fi/fgts/index.htm

The human cancer gene prevention and therapy program conducts basic research, clinical trials and vector development.
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M. D. Anderson Cancer Center W. M. Keck Center for Cancer Gene Therapy  Rhabdomyosarcoma pediatric) Sarcoma bone Sarcoma other (pediatric) Sarcoma soft tissue Sexuality, Fertility Cancer Sinus Skin Skull-base Tumors Smoking Spinal Squamous Cell Cancer-Head/Neck Stomach Surviving Cancer Long Term Testicular Thymoma Thyroid Tobacco Tracheal Tumors Uterine Vagina von Hippel Lindau Disease Waldenstrom's...
http://www.mdanderson.org/departments/genetherapy/

Clinical and fundamental research, job opportunities, faculties' interests and links to gene therapy sites - joint project of Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and The Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX.
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http://www.bcm.edu/genetherapy/

A leader in the development of gene therapy products to treat a variety of cancers.
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Introgen Therapeutics, Inc Main Menu  From Promise to Practice. Corporate Administration Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. 301 Congress Avenue, Ste. 1850 Austin, Texas 78701 512.708.9310 Fax 512.708.9311 Research and Manufacturing Directions Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. 2250 Holcombe Houston, Texas 77030 713.797.9960 Fax 713.797.9913...
http://www.introgen.com/main.html

Monitors scientific progress and ethical issues in basic and clinical research involving recombinant DNA and human gene transfer at NIH funded institutions.
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OBA Home Page  Monitors scientific progress in basic and clinical research involving Recombinant DNA and Human Gene Transfer. Genetic Modification Clinical Research Information System (GeMCRIS) Advisesfederal departments and agencies on ways to minimize the possibility that knowledge and technologies emanating from vitally important...
http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba/

Develops gene delivery technologies and therapeutic products based on gene delivery.
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Targeted Genetics Home  Upcoming Events Targeted Genetics to Present at the Rodman Renshaw Healthcare Conference, New YorkTuesday, November 88:40 am Eastern Corporate Presentation Click Here to View Targeted Genetics Corporate Presentation Recent Events Targeted Genetics Presents at the 2005 BIO InvestorForumThursday, October 209:20...
http://www.targen.com/home.php

Gene therapy company based in France is developing products for cancer and cystic fibrosis. Vector platforms include adenovirus, retrovirus, vaccinia virus, cellular and synthetic vectors.
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Transgene  Immunotherapy to fight cancer Home page Site Map Contact Us Search Corporate Overview History Products People Locations Executive Management Board Members Clinical Advisory Board Products MVA-MUC1-IL2 MVA-HPV-IL2 Ad-IFN MVA-HCV Ad-IL2 MVA-FCU1 MyoDys® Research Technologies Gene Therapy Facility Technologies Quality Control...
http://www.transgene.fr/us/

Development information for the clinical use of gene therapy for children with severe illnesses.
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Gene Therapy and Children  Gene therapy carries the excitement of a cure-all for a host of diseases, the controversy surrounding the altering of human genes, and the promise of a type of medical treatment most of us would never imagine possible. With its potential...
http://kidshealth.org/parent/system/medical/gene_therapy.html

Company focused on the treatment of sight-threatening eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and finding a cure.
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Advanced Vision Therapies AVT  To be a leader in the application of gene transfer technology to the treatment and cure of the major sight threatening eye diseases with a focus on: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Diabetic Proliferative Retinopathy (DPR) Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Dry...
http://www.avtxinc.com

Provide gene assays to assist pharmaceutical and biotech companies with new drug development and multi-gene expression analysis services to researchers. Includes technology and investor data, and careers.
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Gene Express, Inc Setting the Standard in Genomics  Lilly report clinical evaluation of StaRT-PCR™ at Drug Information Association meeting in Washington, DC 6.30.05 Biotechnology Panel led by Dr Osborn present findings at Drug Information Association's Annual Meeting 5.3.05 CEO presents StaRT-PCR™ assays in SEM Center™ using Caliper LabChip...
http://www.geneexpressinc.com/