Monday, June 30, 2014

Colorado BioScience Association Welcomes the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ‘Rocky Mountain Regional Satellite Office’ to Denver

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is honored to welcome the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Rocky Mountain Regional Satellite Office and Russell Slifer, its new director, to Denver at today’s historic grand opening. The announcement is made by CBSA President and CEO April Giles, who says, “Bioscience companies in Colorado depend on access to a high quality, efficient patent office; and having patent agents right in our back yard will provide for a better interface, as well as efficient and engaged interactions, in the future.” 

Director Slifer, an intellectual property lawyer, has served as chief patent counsel for Boise, Idaho-based Micron Technology for the past eight years. He also was a design engineer for Honeywell and spent more than nine years in private legal practice in Minnesota helping high-technology clients.

As background, in September 2011, U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet worked to pass the America Invents Act, which allowed for the creation of three new satellite offices for the USPTO. This effort in turn led to the establishment of the Denver office, which according to Giles, should make the patent process more effective and affordable for smaller entities in the region; relieve the logjam of patents awaiting approval; and, result in patent litigation being less imposing and more predictable.

  Link to the Business Wire Newswire

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Friday, June 27, 2014

Denver Post YourHub: 'Festival of Felines 2014...Saturday, June 28th, 11 to 2"

The Patterned Cats took to YourHub this week to promote tomorrow's Festival of Felines at the Cat Care Society in Lakewood (5787 W. 6th Avenue).

Date/Time: 06/28/2014 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Location: Cat Care Society 

Great Family Fun! Hope to see your there.

Link to YourHub Event Listing

Pooch & Claws: 'Cat Care Society Festival of Felines is Back Sat 6/28, 11 to 2'

Quoting from yesterday's posting:

"Join us Saturday, June 28th, 11 am to 2 pm, at the Cat Care Society shelter, 5787 W. 6th Avenue (near 6th and Sheridan) for Festival of Felines.

See all the 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats (even vote for your favorite one)…pet the real kitties…enjoy free popcorn, punch and cake as you browse…there will be free face painting (A Change of Face will be back again this year), coloring and hourly giveaways for the kiddos. Plus, you’ll be able to tour the veterinary clinic and shop at Meow Mart for cat toys and supplies."

Link to Pooch & Claws

Mile High on the Cheap: 'Cat Care Society’s Festival of Felines'

Quoting from today's posting:

 "The entire family will have a “purr”-fectly good time at the cat-centric Festival of Felines on Saturday, June 28 at the Cat Care Society Shelter. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., view the 2014 Painted Cats and vote for your favorite. Tour the Veterinary Cat Clinic, play with real kitties and enjoy FREE face painting, coloring for the kiddos, popcorn, cake and Cat House punch. Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs will be selling hot dogs, chips and soda. Sketch artist Alex Ferreira will be on hand to draw your cat from a photo for $20. 5787 W. 6th Ave. (near 6th & Sheridan), Denver."
  Link to Mile High on the Cheap

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Denver Animal News Examiner: 'Cat-mania grips shelters in the Denver area'

Quoting from John Davidson's column yesterday:

"Cat Care Society is getting ready for two of its signature summer events.

The first is this Saturday's Festival of Felines, a family event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakewood shelter. Activities will include face-painting, hourly giveaways, refreshments, a sketch artist, tours of the veterinary clinic and shopping at the Meow Mart.

The second event is the 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats Gala Dinner & Auction at Pinehurst Country Club on Saturday, July 26. The Painted Cats are feline figurines painted in bright and whimsical styles, which will be auctioned at the dinner. Tickets are on sale (www.catcaresociety.org)."

Link to Examiner.com 

John also recently covered CCS's June adoption special in his June 20th column:

"CAT CARE SOCIETY in Lakewood is offering an adoption special during June, which is "Adopt A Shelter Cat Month". There are reduced fees for all the Society's adult cats all month long. An adult cat is $45 while a pair of adult cats are $75."

Link to Examiner.com

Tails of the Painted Cats: Important Website Links




















Bid on 2014 Painted Cats in advance of the Gala Dinner and Auction 
  
Register for the Gala Dinner and Auction on July 26th at Pinehurst 
  
View the 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats Website Gallery and Artist Bios 

Follow Tails of the Painted Cats on Facebook

NOTE: Click on the photo for a bigger image.

CBSA Applauds ‘Colorado Companies to Watch’ for Honoring Five Local Bioscience Companies

Colorado BioScience Association congratulates the five local bioscience companies included in this year’s class of ‘Colorado Companies to Watch’ and applauds the program for showcasing 50 of Colorado’s outstanding second-stage companies. Announced at a Gala held June 20th at the Denver Marriott City Center, those bioscience companies featured in the 2014 Class were: Eldon James Corp., Denver; JustRight Surgical LLC, Boulder; MedKeeper, Westminster; Sharklet Technologies Inc., Aurora; and UrgentRx, Denver.

The announcement is made by CBSA President and CEO April Giles, who says, “This is a great honor for these growth stage companies to be recognized for developing and commercializing vital products in the bioscience industry and creating quality jobs in the state to fuel economic growth.”

More about the bioscience companies included in Colorado Companies to Watch Class of 2014:

* Eldon James Corp., Denver - Eldon James manufactures plastic tubing and connectors for the medical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, industrial and automotive industries.  The business opened its new 75,000-square-foot headquarters in Denver last year—building a 10,000-square-foot cleanroom and creating a new product line of PVC- and BPA- free tubing.  Visit, http://eldonjames.com

* JustRight Surgical LLC, Boulder - JustRight Surgical, a micro-laparoscopic medical device company, "right-sizing" existing technologies for the operating room. Their sealing instrument is 4 times smaller than any sealer available today. The company has received 510 (k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its JustRight™ 5mm Stapler. Visit, http://Justrightsurgical.com

* MedKeeper, Westminster - MedKeeper provides mobile and Web-based applications to help hospital pharmacies manage operations more efficiently. Visit, http://medkeeper.com

* Sharklet Technologies Inc., Aurora - Sharklet Technologies is a biotechnology company that develops surface technologies that are designed to inhibit microorganism growth to make the world a healthier, environmentally safer and better place. Inspired by the microbial-resistant properties of sharkskin, Sharklet™, the company’s core technology, is the world’s first micro-texture developed to control bacteria including Staph a., MRSA, VRE, E. coli and a host of others. Visit, http://Sharklet.com

* UrgentRx, Denver - UrgentRx produces a line of fast-acting, over-the-counter medications for today’s on-the-go consumer. The company’s trademarked Fast Powders come in convenient, single-dose packets for easier portability and accessibility. Visit, http://urgentRx.com

The bioscience industry plays a key role in Colorado’s Advance Industry clusters with more than 600 pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, and ag-bio companies. Currently, the state employs 27,000 people in its bioscience companies, creating over 122,000 direct and indirect jobs, translating into over $10 billion in payroll.

Link to the Business Wire newswire

Link to the PitchEngine social media release

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

InnovatioNews: 'Logan Collins...placed second in the BioGENEius International Competition'

Quoting from yesterday's posting:

"Logan Collins, a junior at Boulder’s Fairview High School, placed second in the BioGENEius International Competition in San Diego this week.

Collins’ participation in the competition was sponsored by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA).

Collins was named winner of Colorado’s 2014 BioGENEius Challenge at a statewide competition held in April at the Colorado Science and Engineering Fair in Fort Collins.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Lakewood Pet Examiner: 'Celebrate the Festival of Felines this Saturday at Cat Care Society'

Quoting from Carrie Dow's column today:

"This Saturday, June 28, is the Festival of Felines at the Cat Care Society in Lakewood. Come visit the cats, real and imagined.

From 11 AM to 2 PM, hang out at the Cat Care Society to see the 2014 Tails of the Painted Cat sculptures and vote for your favorite fantasy cat. Pet the real kitties at the shelter and visit The Cat Clinic or shop in the Meow Mart. Bring the kids for face painting and hourly giveaways. Guests can also enjoy cake, cat house punch, popcorn and Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs food truck will be there selling hot dogs, chips and soda. Sketch artist Alex Ferriera will available to draw a sketch of your kitty from a photo for a small fee. Fun for the whole family.

The Cat Care Society is located at 5787 W. 6th Avenue in Lakewood (6th Avenue & Sheridan)."

Link to Examiner.com

This week: Festival of Felines is Back June 28th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Great Family Fun!

Join us Saturday, June 28th, 11 am to 2 pm, at the Cat Care Society shelter, 5787 W. 6th Avenue (near 6th and Sheridan).

See all the 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats (even vote for your favorite one)...pet the real kitties...enjoy free popcorn, punch and cake as you browse...there will be free face painting (A Change of Face will be back again this year), coloring and hourly giveaways for the kiddos. Plus, you'll be able to tour the veterinary clinic and shop at Meow Mart for cat toys and supplies.



 New this year at Festival of Felines:

1) Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs will be selling hot dogs, chips and soda. We'll have tables and chairs set up on the grassy knoll between the shelter and the white house for comfortable dining.

Biker Jim's restaurant is located at 2148 Larimer in LoDo and is revered by both Yelp! and Westword. In addition to Festival of Felines on the 28th, Biker Jim's carts are located at 16th and Arapahoe and the Auraria Campus by Tivoli Center. Visit: http://bikerjimsdogs.com


2) Sketch Artist Alex Ferreira will be on hand to draw your kitty from a photo for $20 (also available in advance).

Particulars: prior to the festival, send a photo of your cat to Suellen Scott, sscott@catcaresociety.org. She'll forward it to Alex Ferreira, our sketch artist, and he'll have it ready for you at the festival - or bring your photo to the festival - but please don't bring your cat.

Make sure to stop by the shelter on the 28th, 11 to 2! Great Family Fun!


Colorado's Logan Collins places 2nd in BioGENEius Challenge International Competition in San Diego

Congratulations, Logan Collins (Boulder's Fairview High School), for placing 2nd in the BioGENEius Challenge international competition.

This was the first year Colorado had an entrant. The competition was held in San Diego at the BIO International Convention, going on this week.

The winner was Emily Wang, Henry M. Gunn High School, Palo Alto, California; third place, Neil Davey, Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland; and fourth place, Nathan Han, Boston Latin School, Boston, Massachusetts. Link to the Business Wire overview that includes a list of all 15 participants: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140618006032/en/Premier-High-School-Biotech-Scientists-Showcase-Research#.U6nTxPldV8G

Colorado Matters/Beta Test Series: 'Colorado company [AlloSource] recycles bones and skin for transplants'

Quoting from the posting by CPR's Andrea Dukakis, part of their 'Beta Test' series about scientific advancements in the state:

"When you think of organ transplants, hearts, livers and kidneys may come to mind. But bones, tendons, cartilage and skin can also be transplanted from human cadavers. The Colorado nonprofit AlloSource -- one of the only companies of its kind in the country -- gets those body parts, sterilizes them and shapes them to fit individual patients. Once they’re ready, they get sent to hospitals around the nation.

'This is really a gift,' AlloSource CEO Tom Cycyota says. 'The tissue that we’re processing today -- that person was alive yesterday. While we’re gifted with their tissue and trying to do some really cool stuff with it, that family is dealing with the grief of losing a loved one and we never forget about that.'"

Link to read the full posting at CPR.org and listen to a rebroadcast of Ryan Warner's June 23 report of his tour of AlloSource

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Link to the slideshow (includeing the photo above), provided to CPR by AlloSource: http://www.cpr.org/news/gallery/slideshow-transplanting-bones-and-skin

Monday, June 23, 2014

AmazonSmile Program: You shop. Amazon gives...to Cat Care Society

Cat Care Society is now participating in the AmazonSmile program.

Simply, "The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. From time to time, we may offer special, limited time promotions that increase the donation amount on one or more products or services or provide for additional donations to charitable organizations. Special terms and restrictions may apply. Please see the relevant promotion for complete details."

To get started, go to http://smile.amazon.com and make sure your Amazon account is linked to Cat Care Society. Then make sure you always start your subsequent shopping trips at http://smile.amazon.com. It's that easy.

Thank you (and AmazonSmile) for helping support Cat Care Society!

CBSA Releases Annual Bioscience Colorado Magazine at BIO International Convention in San Diego

Colorado BioScience Association is releasing its annual edition of Bioscience Colorado, this week, at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, CA. The announcement is made by CBSA President & CEO April Giles, who says, “In this issue we are looking at the intersection of people and data, and how it benefits human health. Big Data is now playing a critical role within the bioscience industry—from the personal devices on our wrists monitoring our bodies, to electronic medical records housing our health histories—data is valuable.”

Bioscience Colorado is a key resource for companies, investors and economic developers, and has become the go-to source for the industry. With a total audience of over 8,000, including online impressions, this publication is one of the industry’s greatest voices—locally, nationally and internationally.

This new issue, Drawing People & Data Together to benefit human health, includes:

* Mobile Health in Colorado: Where “Big Data” Sparks Big Ideas
* Biodesix Harnesses Machine Learning and Analytics to Tackle Multivariate Diagnostics
* Bioscience in Colorado Continues to Shine with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
* Colorado Life Science Assets: A Sophisticated Repertoire of Clinical-Stage Therapeutic, Device and Diagnostic Products
* Boettcher Investigators: Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program
* Found in Translation: Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Translational Research Programs Focus on Innovative Treatment of Eye Diseases
* Tech Transfer Offices Connect the Dots between Research and the Marketplace, Stimulate State’s Economy
* Colorado by the Numbers: Financing and Acquisitions
* Grant Programs: Innovation Engines
* Colorado Bioscience Industry Directory

The complete flip book of the issue can be found online at: http://www.cobioscience.com/magazine2014flip-book/

Download the pdf at: http://www.cobioscience.com/Magazine%202014/CBSA_magazine_061314-lowres.pdf

Link to the Business Wire newswire: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140623005344/en/Colorado-BioScience-Association-Releases-Annual-Bioscience-Colorado#.U6hmXPldV8E

Link to the PitchEngine Social Media Release: http://www.pitchengine.com/pitches/3306fc01-d1ee-4132-90f5-7e67013448cf

Congratulations BioScience Companies in the 2014 Colorado Companies to Watch

Quoting from the web posting:

"Colorado Companies to Watch, presented by UMB Bank, energizes the state of Colorado by recognizing second-stage companies that are developing valuable products and services, creating quality jobs, enriching communities, and creating new industries throughout the state. Second-stage companies fuel the economic fire of Colorado by accounting for much of the economic growth and economic independence of individuals throughout the state."

Colorado BioScience Companies honored in this year's class include:

Eldon James, Corp. - eldonjames.com
JustRight Surgical, LLC - www.JustRightSurgical.com
MedKeeper - www.medkeeper.com
Sharklet Technologies, Inc. - www.sharklet.com
UrgentRx - urgentRx.com

Link for the full list of honorees: https://colorado.companiestowatch.org/index.ctw?page=honorees

Link for an overview of the program: https://colorado.companiestowatch.org/index.ctw

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Mark Your Calendar July 31-Aug 10: the Amazing Acro-Cats are headed back to Denver and raising funds for Cat Care Society


The Bug Theatre (3654 Navajo St, Denver, CO 80211) welcomes Samantha Martin and her Amazing Acro-Cats as they dive into Denver, again helping raising funds for Cat Care Society. Purr-formances begin July 31st through August 10th, 2014. Adult tickets are $18, children are $15.

Visit: www.circuscats.com or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/69429

The one-hour show features over a dozen fabulous felines (former orphans, rescues, and strays) walking tightropes, pushing carts, skateboarding, jumping through hoops, ringing bells, balancing on balls and turning on lights. Alley, our newest addition to the troupe, will be sure to delight and amaze you with her energy and ability. But wait there’s more! Tuna, the star of the show, is the leader of the ONLY CAT BAND IN EXISTANCE – the Rock Cats. With Oz on guitar, Dakota on drums, Nue on keyboards, and Sookie on chimes - Tuna (who plays cowbell) and her band really steal the show with their own style of original music. There is even a chicken, Cluck Norris, on cymbal and tambourine! 

Samantha Martin, Chief Executive Human (or CEH for short) for the Amazing Acro-Cats, challenges the idea that “cats can’t be trained.” Tuna and the gang are real house cats who have learned all their skills through something called clicker training. The shows include a demonstration of a cat learning some basic tricks using this method that focuses on positive reinforcement only. Although she has studied and worked with many species, today Martin’s primary focus is on cats. Training builds richer and more meaningful relationships between animals and humans and it can save time and lives in emergencies. A lifelong fascination and unique bond with animals motivated Martin to study and earn her degree in animal husbandry and behavioral sciences.

As in past year's when the Acro-Cats came to Denver, a portion of ticket sales will be donated to Cat Care Society based out of Lakewood, CO - http://www.catcaresociety.org!. Martin advocates adoption from these types of organizations. Over the past four years, Martin has also purr-sonally found homes for over 140 cats and kittens and continues to take fosters on the road and help them find their furr-ever homes.

Link for more information: http://www.circuscats.com

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/694296

Performance dates and times:
July 31st and August 1st  8pm
August 2nd  5 and 8pm
August 3rd  2 and 5pm
August 7th and 8th   8pm
August 9th 5 and 8pm
August 10th  2 and 5pm 



Acro-Cats media contacts:

Samantha Martin
Phone: 773-391-3357
Website: www.circuscats.com

Press Agent: Polly Smith
Phone: 512-378-3952

New at Festival of Felines: Have a Sketch of your Kitty Drawn from a Photo

Sketch Artist Alex Ferreira will be on hand at Festival of Felines on June 28th (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to draw your kitty from a photo for $20 (also available in advance). See an example of Alex's work pictured here.

Prior to the festival (deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 4 p.m.), e-mail a high resolution jpg of your cat (one cat per sketch, please) to Suellen Scott, sscott@catcaresociety.org, with your name and phone number. She'll contact you regarding credit card payment and then forward your jpg to our sketch artist. He'll have your sketch ready for pick up at Festival of Felines on June 28th.

Or, bring a print of your cat photo to Festival of Felines on June 28th (please, not your real cat) and Alex will make up the sketch at the festival (time permitting). 

Questions? Call Suellen Scott at 303.239.9680 x 19

Many thanks to CCS Supporter Brenda Johnson for suggesting this project!


Wednesday, June 18, 2014

CBSA Focus: Boettcher Investigators Announced...Boettcher Investigators Collaborate

Quoting from the Colorado BioScience Association June Focus newsletter:

"The Boettcher Foundation Board of Trustees released the names of the seven early-career scientists selected for the fifth class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program...

...As members of the first class of Boettcher Investigators selected in 2010, Keith Neeves and Melissa Reynolds are each making their own marks in the scientific community."

Link to the pdf of CBSA's June Focus Newsletter (see pages two and three)

New This Year: Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs Serves Up Yummy "Dogs for Cats" at Festival of Felines


Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs (for Cats, of course) will be selling hot dogs, chips and soda at Festival of Felines this year -- Saturday, June 28th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There will be tables and chairs set up on the grassy knoll between the shelter and the white house for comfortable dining.

Biker Jim's restaurant is located at 2148 Larimer in LoDo and is revered by both Yelp! and Westword. In addition to Festival of Felines on the 28th, Biker Jim's carts are located at 16th and Arapahoe and the Auraria Campus by Tivoli Center. Visit: http://bikerjimsdogs.com

Make sure to stop by the Festival for Great Family Fun.

Thank you, Biker Jim and team for being a part of Festival of Felines this year!



Kay, Kallie and Kalvina Visit Becky Ditchfield on 9News Petline9

Today Cat Care Society Volunteer Kay Higgins escorted 11-week-old twin kittens, Kallie and Kalvina, to 9News Petline9 with Becky Ditchfield.

These kitties are very sweet and playful and follow each other around the kitten room. They are domestic short hair, gray in color with beautiful almond eyes. They can be adopted together or separately. The adoption fee is $90. each & includes: spaying, vaccination for upper respiratory infection & distemper, testing for FIV & feline leukemia, microchipping, a collar and a name tag.

Kallie and Kalvina came to CCS after a couple adopted a cat off Craig's list, she turned out to be pregnant and had six kittens.The couple kept the mom and two of the kittens. Cat Care Society received 4 of the kittens.

Link to see all of Cat Care Society's adoptable cats: http://www.catcaresociety.org/adoption_cats.html

Becky pointing out to 9News Corey Rose that she needs a kitten (or two)!

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Cats & Co: 'ADOPT-A-CAT: KRISTA' at Cat Care Society

Quoting from the posting: "As many of you may already know, June is Adopt-A-Cat-Month. This means that the entire month is about adopting cats. This gave me a chance to contact shelters in Canada, the UK, the US, Holland and even Belgium. I wanted to put cats in the spotlights. Cats that have been in the shelter for too long, or were just in desperate need of a new, loving home.

Meet Krista, a cat from Cat Care Society. She came to Cat Care Society in October 2001 when she was only 3,5 weeks old. She was adopted in December 2001. But she changed owners somewhere in 2006. Krista had no issues until the boyfriend of the owner started brining his dog over. She started doing her business outside the litter-box when the dog was there. She was terrified of that dog and was brought back to the Cat Care Society in 2006, she has been there for 7 years already(!)."

Link to Cats & Co


2nd Year: Festival of Felines is Back June 28th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Great Family Fun!

Join us Saturday, June 28th, 11 am to 2 pm, at the Cat Care Society shelter, 5787 W. 6th Avenue (near 6th and Sheridan).

See all the 2014 Tails of the Painted Cats (even vote for your favorite one)...pet the real kitties...enjoy free popcorn, punch and cake as you browse...there will be free face painting (A Change of Face will be back again this year), coloring and hourly giveaways for the kiddos. Plus, you'll be able to tour the veterinary clinic and shop at Meow Mart for cat toys and supplies.



 New this year at Festival of Felines:

1) Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs will be selling hot dogs, chips and soda. We'll have tables and chairs set up on the grassy knoll between the shelter and the white house for comfortable dining.

Biker Jim's restaurant is located at 2148 Larimer in LoDo and is revered by both Yelp! and Westword. In addition to Festival of Felines on the 28th, Biker Jim's carts are located at 16th and Arapahoe and the Auraria Campus by Tivoli Center. Visit: http://bikerjimsdogs.com


2) Sketch Artist Alex Ferreira will be on hand to draw your kitty from a photo for $20 (also available in advance).

Particulars: prior to the festival, send a photo of your cat to Suellen Scott, sscott@catcaresociety.org. She'll forward it to Alex Ferreira, our sketch artist, and he'll have it ready for you at the festival - or bring your photo to the festival - but please don't bring your cat.

Make sure to stop by the shelter on the 28th, 11 to 2! Great Family Fun!