Posts tagged “Universities”

March 7, 2002

Expression Analysis Strikes Duke Collaboration, Closing $1 Million in Angel Funding

Expression Analysis, a start-up incubated by Durham-based Analytical Sciences Inc., adds Duke to 20 paying customers. Company now seeking CEO, other employees to handle growth.

Tags: Duke
March 7, 2002

Expression Analysis Strikes Duke Collaboration, Closing $1 Million in Angel Funding by End of March

Expression Analysis, a start-up incubated by Durham-based Analytical Sciences Inc., adds Duke to 20 paying customers. Company now seeking CEO, other employees to handle growth.

Tags: Duke
March 6, 2002

Sitting on $900 Million: After 2001 Bust, Southeast VCs Hoarding the Cash

Investors in Georgia, NC say they want to see more good ideas and a better economy to pump up their return on investment. 'Returns will continue to suffer in the short term,' says Intersouth's Mitch Mumma.

March 5, 2002

Hey Is Back in the Saddle at MDeverywhere, Taking Over as CEO

Company insists move to replace Alan Rubin is 'amicable', adds that Rubin 'will be resigning' in next few days. Hey plans aggressive growth for company he founded.

Tags: Duke
March 1, 2002

Companies Pounce To Get a Chance at New Venture Money Offered by South Carolina's Trelys

Columbia-based firm starts closing on first fund and is already swamped by hundreds of business plans seeking funding. Fund manager hopes to attract more interest to 'out of the way' market. Trelys hopes to show there are 'good ideas' in SC.

February 28, 2002

Cary Custom Software Developer Makes Acquisition, Plans To Expand in 2002

Providence Software, which numbers SAP among its clients, acquires assets of Colorado firm. <b> Other software news: </b> BuildLinks expands; new deal for SAS

Tags: SAS, UNC-CH
February 28, 2002

Ready for a Return to Growth? UNC Economist Sees Very Good Times Ahead

James Smith, professor of finance at UNC-CH and rated the most accurate economic forecaster three of the past five years by the Wall Street Journal, sees 10 years of strong growth ahead.

February 27, 2002

Shocker: Paradigm Terminates Founder and CEO John Ryals; He Calls It 'Power Play'

Company sites no reason for dismissal. Ryals mum on next steps but hints at litigation. Biotech community stunned by the decision announced late Monday.

February 27, 2002

Paradigm Genetics Terminates Founder, President and CEO John Ryals

No reason cited for Ryal's ouster. Stock price had been dropping. Ryals and other execs have been selling stock. And the company has said Ryals was essential to its success, insuring him for $2 million.

Tags: Duke
February 27, 2002

Engineous Picks Experienced Female Executive as Its New CEO

Janet Wylie brings 20-plus years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience to Cary software company. She's worked for Xerox, Boeing and others as well as a "dot com". Interim CEO steps aside.

February 26, 2002

Blue Diamond Awards Highlight Best in Charlotte High-Tech

MobileHWY, V3 Systems Among Headliners at Charlotte Chamber's Information Technology Council Awards. Ten Companies Take Home Honors.

February 25, 2002

Heart Disease Is Initial Focus of Paradigm-Duke Collaboration; Salix Submits New Drug Application

Paradigm Genetics, Duke sign a multi-year agreement to study the biochemistry of cells looking for clues to new treatments for multiple illnesses. <b>Also: </b>Salix submits NDA for traveler's diarrhea treatment.

Tags: Duke
February 25, 2002

Will Telecom Business Ring Up Deals in 2002? Signal Certainly Went Dead in 2001

The U.S. telecommunications industry crashed last year, and the shockwave rippled through the Triangle. The outlook for this year isn't much brighter, although Cisco has seen an up-tick in demand.

February 22, 2002

Adult Stem Cell Progress Seems To Bolster Fortunes of Three Local Firms

Researchers at Duke and the University of Minnesota report exciting findings in adult stem cell experiments. To three Triangle companies - StemCo., Artecel, and Incara - that's good news.

February 21, 2002

Norcarex Bio Casts Its Net in Search of Powerful New Antibiotics

In a research game of 'Go Fish,' NCSU researchers have reeled in small proteins in certain cells of fish that may contain a new line of antibiotics. 'They're really a multi-warhead sort of a defensive chemical in fighting infections,' professor says.

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