Two major powerhouses, Microsoft and GE Healthcare, have joined forces to “create a 50-50 joint venture that will help health systems and professionals use real-time, organization-wide intelligence to improve healthcare quality and the patient experience” (Marketwatch).
What is Caradigm?
Caradigm is the newest healthcare intelligence platform that aims to improve outcomes and economics of health and wellness. Microsoft and GE healthcare’s agreement was finalized on June 1, 2012.
What’s to come of Caradigm?
Caradigm will be lead by CEO, Michael Simpson, originally from GE Healthcare. Simpson looks forward to working with the emerging technology of Caradigm to help the continuous growth of today’s healthcare system. This new technology will enable the development of innovative healthcare solutions and software tools to better our system.
Have you heard about Caradigm? What do you think about the latest technology in the healthcare field? Comment below and let us know!
Many students around the country struggle to find an internship before graduation to gain “real world” experience in their field of study. Likewise, employers can sometimes struggle to find the perfect internship candidate for their company. The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center is breaking the ice by implementing their 2012-2013 Internship Challenge. Focusing on “enhancing the talent pipeline in Massachusetts life sciences companies” in addition to providing a paid hands-on internship for students in the life science fields, the MLSC has provided over 550 interns with 200 internships around the state over the past three years. This paid internship program is sponsored through a grant so employers do not need to pay their intern out of pocket.
Here at TRA360, we have a personal connection to the MLSC Internship Program through past-intern-turned-social-media-manager, Ryan Connors. Check out this short Q+A about the MLSC Internship Challenge and how it helped shape Ryan’s career path.
Q) How did you first hear about the MLSC Internship Challenge? Why did you decide to apply?
Ryan) I first heard about it in one of my classes at U. Mass. I decided to apply as soon as I heard about it because I understood the difficulty of finding quality paid internships and their importance to my future. Many ideal jobs require experience and most recent or soon-to-be grads have none.
Q) What was the procedure like after you applied? Were you able to decide who you interned for? How did you start working with TRA360?
Ryan) I applied and it seemed like my name was pulled out of a hat by TRA360; I’m very fortunate for that. I went in for an interview, liked the people, they liked me, and offered me a job that day. I knew going in that I wanted the job. As soon as I left, I wanted it that much more.
Q) Tell us a little bit about what you accomplished for TRA360 in the first few months of your internship.
Ryan) The first few months were great. I got some real hands-on experience with online marketing and started developing my knack for social media. I had no idea how important the online space was becoming and I felt that it was exactly where I wanted to be. Looking back, I couldn’t be happier with that decision.
Q) Would you recommend the Massachusetts Life Science Internship program? If so, what types of students would the program benefit?
Ryan) Absolutely! Any student can benefit from the program. I’m genuinely surprised that more people don’t know about it. So many qualified students are working less-than-desirable jobs when they could be starting their careers instead. There’s nothing to lose by applying but there is a world to gain.
Have you heard of the MLSC Internship Challenge? Let us know and comment below!
BioCrowd: the latest social networking site for bioscience professionals.
LinkedIn is a great way for professionals to network, especially with the “groups” feature of customizing specific interest groups for various industries. However, what if a LinkedIn type of social network existed only for your industry to increase productivity and networking in the right field? Welcome to BioCrowd; a new invitation-only networking site exclusively designed for professionals in the biology sciences world. Founders Clifford Mintz and Vincent Racaniello created BioCrowd to help bio professionals establish relationships in the industry, post jobs, and ultimately create an outlet to shape new ideas.
What do you think about the concept of BioCrowd? Bio specialists, will you be checking BioCrowd out? Let us know and comment below or tweet to us @TRA360!
In the pharmaceutical world, Canada is falling lower on the totem pole due to major drug shortages. RAPS (Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society) reports that the manufacturing plant that produces nearly 90% of all injectable drugs used in Canada, owned by Sandoz Canda, recently caught fire. These injectable drugs ranged from anesthetics to painkillers to antibiotics.
So, what now?
Canadians are calling for Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s help and to propose regulations targeted at mending these issues. Harper responded that Health Canada is working on solutions to fixing this crisis, including finding multiple sources for vital medication.
What is foreseen for Canada’s drug and pharmaceutical future? Will drug prices drastically increase due to this shortage of medications? How will the US be involved? Let us know your thoughts on this major issue that Canada is facing!
