Early Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Amgen fell $.15 or .3 percent, to $57.61. Biogen Idec rose $.92 or 1.6 percent, to $58.76. Celgene rose $.15 or .2 percent, to $61.91. Gilead Sciences rose $.16 or .3 percent, to $47.60.

Midday Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at noon: Amgen fell $.06 or .1 percent, to $57.70. Biogen Idec rose $.76 or 1.3 percent, to $58.60. Celgene rose $.10 or .2 percent, to $61.86. Gilead Sciences rose $.21 or .4 percent, to $47.65.

The Zacks Mutual Fund Rank Reveals Its Top 5 Health Care Funds: Franklin Biotechnology Discovery A, ICON Healthcare … (Zacks.com via Yahoo! Finance)

The Zacks Mutual Fund Rank Reveals Its Top 5 Health Care Funds: Franklin Biotechnology Discovery A, ICON Healthcare, Manning & Napier Life Sciences, Rydex Biotechnology and Fidelity Select Medical Equipment & Systems

Final Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies were mixed at the close of trading: Amgen rose $.02 or percent, to $57.78. Biogen Idec rose $.87 or 1.5 percent, to $58.71. Celgene rose $.15 or .2 percent, to $61.91. Gilead Sciences fell $.16 or .3 percent, to $47.28.

Midday Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are up at noon: Amgen rose $.19 or .3 percent, to $57.80. Biogen Idec rose $.38 or .7 percent, to $58.05. Celgene rose $.30 or .5 percent, to $61.89. Gilead Sciences rose $.50 or 1.1 percent, to $47.51.

Final Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies were up at the close of trading: Amgen rose $.15 or .3 percent, to $57.76. Biogen Idec rose $.17 or .3 percent, to $57.84. Celgene rose $.17 or .3 percent, to $61.76. Gilead Sciences rose $.43 or .9 percent, to $47.44.

Early Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Amgen fell $.11 or .2 percent, to $57.50. Biogen Idec fell $.05 or .1 percent, to $57.62. Celgene fell $.05 or .1 percent, to $61.54. Gilead Sciences rose $.29 or .6 percent, to $47.30.

Final Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies were mixed at the close of trading: Amgen rose $.37 or .6 percent, to $57.61. Biogen Idec rose $.46 or .8 percent, to $57.67. Celgene fell $.32 or .5 percent, to $61.59. Gilead Sciences fell $.60 or 1.3 percent, to $47.01.

Midday Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at noon: Amgen rose $.47 or .8 percent, to $57.71. Biogen Idec rose $.70 or 1.2 percent, to $57.91. Celgene fell $.13 or .2 percent, to $61.78. Gilead Sciences fell $.76 or 1.6 percent, to $46.85.

Research and Markets: An Essential Report on the Biotechnology Sector (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DUBLIN—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Biotechnology Sector” report to their offering.

Biotechnology Center celebrates 25 years at UW-Madison (The Capital Times)

It’s been 25 years since the UW-Madison Biotechnology Center started on campus, and to commemorate the occasion, a celebration is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Biotechnology Center at 425 Henry Mall.

Research and Markets: An Essential Report on the Global Biotechnology (Pharmaceuticals) (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

DUBLIN—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “The Global Biotechnology Report” report to their offering.

10 Small Businesses Awarded Scholarships to Attend International Biotechnology Convention, Other Funds Still Available (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

MADISON, Wis.—-Ten Wisconsin biotechnology companies have been awarded scholarships of $1,100 each to support them in attending the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s International Convention at Chicago’s McCormick Place May 3-6, 2010 in Chicago.

Roche, Biogen suspends arthritis drug after deaths (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG and U.S. biotechnology company Biogen Idec are suspending experimental rheumatoid arthritis and lupus treatment ocrelizumab after deaths following its use, casting doubt over its future.

Celebrating 25 years at UW-Madison’s Biotechnology Center (University of Wisconsin – Madison)

On Wednesday, March 10, the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus community and guests will join in celebrating 25 years of operation at the UW-Madison Biotechnology Center.

Early Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Amgen rose $.76 or 1.3 percent, to $58.00. Biogen Idec rose $.10 or .2 percent, to $57.31. Celgene fell $.17 or .3 percent, to $61.74. Gilead Sciences fell $.40 or .8 percent, to $47.21.

Industrial Biotechnology: the Best Kept Secret in Green Jobs (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

—-Biotechnology Industry Organization : WHAT: The Biotechnology Industry Organization will host a series of panel presentations on algae, green chemistry, and advanced biofuels to brief Congressional members and staff on the state of each technology, its potential for job creation, and the federal policies needed to drive commercialization.

Final Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies were up at the close of trading: Amgen rose $.47 or .8 percent, to $57.24. Biogen Idec rose $.55 or 1.0 percent, to $57.21. Celgene rose $.92 or 1.5 percent, to $61.91. Gilead Sciences rose $.55 or 1.2 percent, to $47.61.

Midday Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are up at noon: Amgen rose $.08 or .1 percent, to $56.85. Biogen Idec rose $.31 or .5 percent, to $56.97. Celgene rose $.84 or 1.4 percent, to $61.83. Gilead Sciences rose $.40 or .8 percent, to $47.46.

Early Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Amgen fell $.26 or .5 percent, to $56.51. Biogen Idec rose $.07 or .1 percent, to $56.73. Celgene rose $.44 or .7 percent, to $61.43. Gilead Sciences rose $.32 or .7 percent, to $47.38.

Final Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies were down at the close of trading: Amgen fell $.13 or .2 percent, to $56.77. Biogen Idec fell $.13 or .2 percent, to $56.66. Celgene fell $.23 or .4 percent, to $60.99. Gilead Sciences fell $.51 or 1.1 percent, to $47.06.

Midday Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are down at noon: Amgen fell $.23 or .4 percent, to $56.67. Biogen Idec fell $.17 or .3 percent, to $56.62. Celgene fell $.05 or .1 percent, to $61.17. Gilead Sciences fell $.60 or 1.3 percent, to $46.97.

Early Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Amgen fell $.04 or .1 percent, to $56.86. Biogen Idec fell $.06 or .1 percent, to $56.73. Celgene rose $.20 or .3 percent, to $61.42. Gilead Sciences fell $.56 or 1.2 percent, to $47.01.

Job Creation to Bring Biotechnology Leaders to Chicago for BioParks 2010 (Newswise)

Focused on job creation, leaders in biotechnology and life sciences will convene in Chicago, Illinois this spring to evaluate the role of biotechnology parks in the economic recovery. The Association of University Research Parks’ (AURP) BioParks 2010 will bring together executives from research and science parks around the world to learn the latest on building communities of biotechnology …

Early Glance: Biotechnology companies (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top biotechnology companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Amgen rose $.19 or .3 percent, to $57.06. Biogen Idec rose $.13 or .2 percent, to $57.44. Celgene rose $.50 or .8 percent, to $61.99. Gilead Sciences fell $.05 or .1 percent, to $47.49.