Glassboro, NJ, June 17, 2013 — NJBIZ’s Jared Kaltwasser reports that Kenneth Blank, Rowan University’s new vice president for health sciences, concedes the university has significant growth potential when it comes to partnerships with industry and government agencies.

Anthony Lowman, who followed Blank to Rowan to become the dean of the College of Engineering, said Rowan’s late start actually gives it an advantage over other schools trying to adapt outdated partnership models to the new economy. Read the rest of this entry »

Trenton, NJ, June 17, 2013 — The Christie Administration has announced the Angel Investor Tax Credit Program will launch on July 1, 2013. 

The program is a result of the Angel Investor Tax Credit Act, which Governor Christie signed into law in January to spur job creation and growth in New Jersey’s current and next generation of high-skill, high-wage emerging technology industries. Read the rest of this entry »

New Brunswick, NJ, May 23, 2013 — The Star-Ledger reports that a Rutgers chemistry professor, who founded her own drug company more than a decade ago, believes she is on the verge of a breakthrough that could radically change the way pain medication is dispensed after surgery.

Kathryn Uhrich is awaiting a patent on PolyMorphine, which, she believes, could be applied inside a patient’s body before a surgeon closes the wound. It would be targeted and slowly release the morphine over several days. Read the rest of this entry »

Trenton, NJ, May 21, 2013 — You are invited to participate in The Governor’s Conference for Women, a day-long event to celebrate New Jersey’s women leaders.  As an attendee, you will have the unique opportunity to interact and connect with professional women leaders from across the Garden State.

This year’s Conference will feature a keynote address by Governor Chris Christie.  You will also hear from thought-provoking state leaders who will provide you with insight and information you won’t want to miss!  Read the rest of this entry »