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13 Apr 2011

Orasi & Biogen Sign Biomarker Technology Deal

Orasi Medical announced yesterday that the company has entered into an agreement with Biogen Idec to test novel biomarkers in the development of treatments for central nervous system disorders.

Orasi Medical has inked an agreement with Biogen Idec to test novel biomarkers for the development of treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. According to the deal achieved, the companies will use Orasi’s technology to identify and test biomarkers based on magnetoencephalography (MEG) to assess the integrity of brain communication networks in real time and measure brain function in patients.

 

"We are quite pleased to partner with Biogen Idec on this innovative project," said Sarah Haecker, Ph.D. vice president, business development at Orasi Medical, "MEG-based biomarkers, will provide companies such as Biogen Idec with instruments to measure drug effect and cost effective tools that better correlate with CNS disease states." Orasi Medical develops clinical neurophysiology biomarkers based on electrical activity of the brain

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