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Osiris Nabs $225M DoD Contract for Acute Radiation Syndrome

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Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

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Osiris Therapeutics [OSIR] won a potential $224.7 million contract from the Defense Department for the development and possible purchase of Prochymal, an adult stem cell therapy, for the repair of gastrointestinal injury resulting from radiation exposure. Initially Osiris will receive $4.2 million this year to continue development of Prochymal for acute radiation syndrome (ARS). Once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the drug for ARS, the contract provides for the purchase of up to 20,000 doses, at $10,000 per…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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