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Biogen is an American global biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in the discovery, development, and delivery of therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative, hematologic, and autoimmune diseases to patients worldwide.
Biogen was founded in 1978 in Geneva by several prominent biologists, including Kenneth Murray of the University of Edinburgh, Phillip Allen Sharp of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Walter Gilbert of Harvard (who served as CEO during the start-up phase) and Charles Weissmann, University of Zurich (who contributed the first product interferon alpha). Gilbert and Sharp were subsequently honored with Nobel Prizes: Gilbert was recognized in 1980 with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in understanding DNA sequencing, while Sharp received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1993 for his discovery of split genes.
In 2003, Biogen merged with San Diego, California-based IDEC Pharmaceuticals (formed in 1986 by biotech pioneers Ivor Royston and Howard Birndorf) and adopted the name Biogen Idec. After the merge, Biogen Idec became the 3rd largest Biotechnology company in the world. Following shifts in research core areas, the company has since shortened its name, reverting to simply Biogen.
Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known as Alzheimer disease, or just Alzheimer's, accounts for 60% to 70% of cases of dementia. It is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and gets worse over time. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events (short-term memory loss). As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation (including easily getting lost), mood swings, loss of motivation, not managing self care, and behavioural issues. As a person's condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the average life expectancy following diagnosis is three to nine years.
The cause of Alzheimer's disease is poorly understood. About 70% of the risk is believed to be genetic with many genes usually involved. Other risk factors include a history of head injuries, depression, or hypertension. The disease process is associated with plaques and tangles in the brain. A probable diagnosis is based on the history of the illness and cognitive testing with medical imaging and blood tests to rule out other possible causes. Initial symptoms are often mistaken for normal ageing. Examination of brain tissue is needed for a definite diagnosis.Mental and physical exercise, and avoiding obesity may decrease the risk of AD. There are no medications or supplements that decrease risk.
Jan. 12 -- George Scangos, chief executive officer at Biogen, talks with Betty Liu about the company's drug pipeline and explains the complications related to drug pricing and research and development. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." Like this video? Subscribe to Bloomberg Business on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg Watch Bloomberg TV live at http://www.bloomberg.com/live
On January 29, 2016 we broke ground at our new next-generation biologics manufacturing facility in Solothurn.
Biogen is a biotech company focusing on treating a host of different diseases. It has been listed on the Nasdaq since 1983. The company is a holding of Jim Cramer's charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS. Subscribe to TheStreetTV on YouTube: http://t.st/TheStreetTV For more content from TheStreet visit: http://thestreet.com Check out all our videos: http://youtube.com/user/TheStreetTV Follow TheStreet on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thestreet Like TheStreet on Facebook: http://facebook.com/TheStreet Follow TheStreet on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/theStreet Follow TheStreet on Google+: http://plus.google.com/+TheStreet
This one got its (2nd) momentum and was (re-) discovered by many of us after being played out by Vladimir at his phenomenal performance during the New Dance Festival - damn, this kick drum! https://www.discogs.com/Biogen-Stream/release/66747
Video of the Farrell family who live in the U.S. Children Braeden and Kernen both have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). MORE INFORMATION: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161223005361/en/U.S.-FDA-Approves-Biogen%E2%80%99s-SPINRAZA%E2%84%A2-nusinersen-Treatment
By some estimates, caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease will cost $1 trillion per year in the U.S. by the year 2050. That is, unless Biogen's Alzheimer's drug can continue its success in drug trials and become the first-ever Alzheimer's treatment to reach the market. Find out more in this brief! Summary: -It is widely believed that the onset of Alzheimer's disease is caused by the buildup of toxic proteins known as amyloids -No drug for Alzheimer's disease has ever reached the market -The company Biogen has created a promising new drug that could be the first-ever treatment for Alzheimer's disease The Biotech Brief is meant to keep you updated on the biotech industry with short and simplified videos and articles. Please let me know what you think! Follow The Biotech Brief on soc...
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Weston Corporate Center Topping Off & Sustainable Innovation September 10, 2009 Boston Properties & Biogen Idec
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Art & Design students showcase their work at the end-of-year New Wave Degree Show, held at the Old Truman Brewery on London's Brick Lane. Find out more at: http://www.mdx.ac.uk http://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/our-schools/school-of-art-and-design
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Here is the first in a series of conversations between Perception co-founders Jeremy Lasky and Danny Gonzalez and an incredible line-up of design heroes, inspirational leaders, creative partners and friends. This episode features the brilliant insights and wisdom from Kevin Lee, VP Global Head of Design for Visa. Enjoy! Movies featuring PERCEPTION design work include: Feature Film Montage: http://bit.ly/2pQJ3xg Iron Man 2: http://bit.ly/2pQ6BCr The Avengers: http://bit.ly/1rNPrCT Europa Report: http://bit.ly/2qx6acO Men in Black III: http://bit.ly/1TqwrQM Captain America: The Winter Soldier: http://bit.ly/2qg1Kqs Captain America: Civil War: http://bit.ly/2qqD0wo Thor: The Dark World: http://bit.ly/1SXxOvR All Hail the King: http://bit.ly/2qZNjXW Robocop: http://bit.ly/2oJUKky Avengers Ag...
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Atlantic Wharf in Boston's Waterfront District will be Boston's First Green Skyscraper.
Symposium, October 25, 2014, The Getty Center Lectures by Darcy Grimaldo Grigsby and Britt Salvesen "Blow Up: Photographic Projection, Dynamite, and the Sculpting of American Mountains (Stone Mountain and Mount Rushmore, 1923–1941)" Darcy Grimaldo Grigsby, University of California, Berkeley "Solid Sight: Sculpture in Stereo" Britt Salvesen, Los Angeles County Museum of Art This symposium explores the intersections between sculpture and photography. Speakers discuss a wide range of images and cultural artifacts to investigate the broader role of photographic reproductions in the writing of art history and the impact of reproductive media on artistic practice. Exploring the material, procedural, and historical tensions between two mediums, these lectures open a broader conversation ...
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