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EpiVax Research on Tregitopes Wins 2010 AAPS Innovation in Biotechnology Award

Providence-based biotechnology company selected from more than 100 global research initiatives aimed at impacting drug development Tregitope Innovation Award Press Release (PDF) May 18, 2010 (Providence, RI; San Francisco, CA)—At the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists’ (AAPS) 2010 National Biotechnology … Continue reading

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Clinica Esperanza in Providence Journal

From projo.com Free clinic finds ‘real’ home 01:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 By Philip Marcelo Journal Staff Writer Dr. Anne De Groot conducts a tour to show construction progress on the future site of the clinic on Valley Street in … Continue reading

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"Knowledge District" in May 2010 Rhode Island Monthly

Knowledge District: Five scientists whose cutting-edge research is giving the historic jewelry district a new name With the rerouting of I-195 in Providence and the dismantling of the decrepit old highway that cut off one corner of the city, the … Continue reading

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Dr. Annie De Groot on NPR: "This I Believe"

This I Believe – Rhode Island – Anne De Groot “This I Believe — Rhode Island” host Frederic Reamer asks Annie to share what she believes about Health Care. (Player requires Flash and JavaScript) Listen to “This I Believe – … Continue reading

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Brown Daily Herald: "Vaccination Equation"

Read the original article at www.BrownDailyHerald.com (part of a special Metro Section on Providence’s “Knowledge Economy”) Vaccination Equation: The Search Goes On Brian Mastroianni Features Editor Published: Thursday, March 11, 2010 Updated: Sunday, March 14, 2010 Situated across from a … Continue reading

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EpiVax, Inc. forms Collaborative Research Agreement with Roche to Develop Tregitope Technology

View Press Release as PDF DECEMBER 1, 2009, Providence, RI EpiVax, Inc. today announced a collaborative research agreement with Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) aimed at evaluating EpiVax’s proprietary Tregitope technology, which could potentially reduce detrimental immune responses to … Continue reading

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Providence’s Jewelry District: Growth hotspot?

Read the article at projo.com Providence’s Jewelry District: Growth hotspot? 01:00 AM EST on Saturday, November 14, 2009 By Philip Marcelo Journal Staff Writer PROVIDENCE — U.S. Rep. David R. Obey, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, toured four major … Continue reading

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Polly Matzinger Fearless Scientist Award

Read article at URI website URI biotech student awarded Fearless Scientist Scholarship by Institute for Immunology & Informatics Media Contact: Todd McLeish, 401-874-2116 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – November 4, 2009 – During a nearly 30-year career, Cranston resident Kathy Vachon has … Continue reading

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Boston Herald Business News: Annie De Groot Proves the Power of One Person

By Helen Graves Read article at BostonHerald.com It’s a wonder, but yet no surprise, that Annie De Groot, EpiVax founder, CEO and CSO, is pioneering new fields in infectious and autoimmune diseases while also paying attention to the least served … Continue reading

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Open Registration for Spring 2010 URI Class

MTC 594 – Special Problems in Biotechnology Topic: Development of Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics Instructor: Dr. Anne S. De Groot, M.D. Days & Times: Wed. 5:00 p.m. -7:45 p.m. Meeting Dates: 1/25/2010 – 5/3/2010 Location: University of Rhode Island, Providence Campus … Continue reading

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