Each year, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) funds tens of thousands of new biomedical research projects, conducted at a variety of research institutions
NIH maintains an online database of all funded projects, called Crisp, for computer retrieval of information on scientific projects.
Crispalerts are keyword specfic reports containing contact and detailed project information for NIH-funded research.
Conveniently emailed each week, they inform users of the newest approved projects that match the keywords pertaining to specific products or services.
Crispalerts has the potential to be a rich source of targeted sales leads for life science companies.
ITB Design Ventures says it is devoted to helping the life sciences industry leverage the power of information technology.
Its three-person partnership includes a tenured college professor, a PhD working in the industry, and a seasoned marketing professional.
Combining its technology knowledge and marketing experience, it creates applications that streamline IT tasks and harness internet resources.
Using these technologies, it says companies can accelerate their sales, marketing, and corporate activities - and gain the edge on their competitors.
