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MIR Preclinical Services Receives Recognition as One of Michigan's Top 50 Companies to Watch. May 1, 2008

MIR Preclinical Services Offers Inflammation Services for 2008. April 11, 2008

MIR Preclinical Services Strengthens Its In Vitro Service Offerings. November 30, 2007

Emiliem, Inc. and MIR Preclinical Services Sign Cancer Pharmacology Agreement. January 11, 2007

MIR Preclinical Services Receives $1.2 Million From the State of Michigan to Expand Imaging Services and Develop Image-Based Reporter Cell Lines. September 26, 2006

MIR and VWR International announce a mutual partnership agreement that will provide expanded development services for drug discovery research. September 29, 2006

MIR Preclinical Services Has Expanded Into New State of the Art Facilities. July 17, 2006

MIR Preclinical Services Expands to Meet Its Increased Demand For Service. December 28, 2005

MIR Preclinical Services is Marketing Licenses for a Transgenic That Emits Light from Any Proliferating Tissue. October 31, 2005

MIR Preclinical Services Highlights Imaging Technologies at Major U.S. Exhibits in November, 2005. October 20, 2005

MIR Preclinical Services Receives Grant Funding for Preclinical Testing of a Novel Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Non-Invasive Imaging Technologies. August 29, 2005

MIR Preclinical Services and Gamma Medica, Inc. Form Strategic Alliance. April 27, 2005

Xenogen Announces Licensing Agreement with MIR Preclinial Services. April 12, 2005

MIR Preclinical Services and Targeted Molecular Diagnostics, LLC. Form Strategic Alliance to Broaden Services and Create Customer Value. April 6, 2005

MIR Preclinical Services to Present New Research Findings at The American Association For Cancer Research Annual Meeting. March 15, 2005

Redesigned Web Site Helps MIR Preclinical Services Highlight Educational Resources and Imaging Services. February 28, 2005

Molecular Imaging Research, Inc. to Do Business as MIR Preclinical Services. December 8, 2004

Michigan-Based CRO MIR Preclinical Services to Acquire Gamma Medica's New X-PET(TM) Pre-Clinical Imaging System, December 1, 2004

MIR STRATEGIC PARTNERS

MIR has formed alliances with other institutions which specialize in different areas of preclinical research. The senior management at MIR has over 80 years combined experience in cancer drug discovery research and has chosen these institutions based on their skills, expertise, reliability and services available. The goal of these alliances are to give clients a complete offering of the latest cutting-edge technology and the experience they need to accomplish their research goals. Strategic partners will work together to ensure that clients receive the highest standards of quality, confidentiality, and on-time performance.

 
 

 

 

 
     
 

 
 

Xenogen®

Xenogen®, a publically held company (Nasdaq: XGEN), is a leading biotechnology company and developer of in vivo biophotonic technology, which allows real-time, non-invasive exploration of genes, proteins, pathogens, and tumor cells in living animals. Xenogen's® imaging technology from its VivoVision® Systems utilize in vivo biophotonic technology for broad commercial application in genomics, drug discovery, and toxicology testing. Xenogen® licenses its patented technology and provides products and services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, as well as research institutions.

Xenogen® is the leader in developng biophotonic research tools that play a significant role include oncology, inflammation, and metabolic and infectious disease. The company's patented, proprietary, and licensable Xenogen technologies, currently in place, include innovative imaging technologies, light producing cells, microorganisms, and animals, as well as a comprehensive array of genetically modified animal model programs. Xenogen believes that its systems, solutions, and biosciences can make animal testing more humane and efficient across a broad range of applications. New applications for existing technologies and future technologies for use in genomic research and safety/toxicology are also under development.

More information can be found by visiting www.xenogen.com.


 
     
   
 

PharmOptima

PharmOptima helps clients create data packages to maximize the value of their intellectual property. Expertise includes 1. In vivo ADME; establishing bioanalytical assays using HPLC/MS-MS and other methods, pharmacokinetic studies, PK/PD analyses, GLP sample analysis 2. Iin vitro ADME including microsomal and cellular metabolic profiling, isozyme characterization, p450 inhibition, and protein binding 3. In vivo proof of concept testing and model development to confirm drug delivery, efficacy, and tolerance plus next steps in the discovery process and 4. Establishing and optimizing assays for high throughput screening, HTS data analysis, and designing/implementing secondary assays.

PharmOptima’s scientists have a successful R&D track record in cardiovascular, CNS, cancer, dermatology, and infectious diseases; over 300 cumulative years experience; 325 publications; and inventors on 14 patents. Clients save money and time by identifying problems with their drug candidates early, before costly animal safety and first in man testing.

More information can be found by visiting http://www.pharmoptima.com

 
 

 

 
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