News Releases
Former Texas State Senator, Kyle Janek, M.D. Joins Biophysical Corporation as Vice President, Business Development July 28, 2008
Austin, TX – Biophysical Corporation announced today that Kyle Janek, M.D. has joined the company as vice president, business development. Prior to joining Biophysical, he served in the Texas legislature since 1994 and most recently served as a Texas Senator from 2002 to 2008. Dr. Janek is also a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Biophysical Unveils BiophysicalCheck™ Health Assessment Program to aid in Pre-Symptomatic Detection of Disease January 28, 2008
Austin, TX – Biophysical Corporation announced today the availability of the BiophysicalCheck, an annual program of biomarker surveillance that can help identify some common medical conditions, including heart disease and cancer, that are usually missed in standard annual physicals. Through the evaluation of specific biomarkers, individuals and their doctors have a new tool to aid in diagnosis and to track their health status.
BiophysicalYou™ Health Assessment Unveiled in Drs. Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen's "YOU: Staying Young" Best Selling Book November 1, 2007
Austin, TX – Biophysical® Corporation announced today the availability of BiophysicalYou, a health assessment that measures blood-based biomarkers that can help evaluate an individual"s current health status. Featured in Drs. Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen's newest book, YOU: Staying Young, the BiophysicalYou provides insights into many of the conditions that may influence people"s health. The test measures more than 60 blood components that are related to hormone function and metabolism; cardiovascular status; liver, kidney, and muscle function; vitamin and mineral levels, and inflammatory conditions.
Amcare Labs, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, and Biophysical Corporation® Partner to Provide Biophysical250 Health Assessment to Tokyo Midtown Medical Center September 17, 2007
Austin, TX – Biophysical Corporation announced today that it has partnered with Amcare Labs International, Inc., an affiliate of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, to offer the Biophysical250® health assessment at the Tokyo Midtown Medical Center in Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo Midtown Medical Center has exclusive rights in Japan to offer the Biophysical250 to their patients.
Alexian Brothers to Offer Comprehensive Biophysical250 Health Assessment June 25, 2007
Chicago, IL – In an effort to continue providing leading edge healthcare to patients, the Alexian Brothers Hospital Network and Biophysical Corporation® announced today that the Biophysical250® health assessment is now available exclusively in the Chicago area at Alexian Brothers' new executive wellness facility in Schaumburg, Illinois.
The Biophysical250 Now Available at Canyon Ranch December 11, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas – Biophysical Corporation and Canyon Ranch, the world's most renowned wellness lifestyle company, today announced that the Biophysical250, a comprehensive health assessment developed by Biophysical Corporation, will be offered through Canyon Ranch. Guests at Canyon Ranch destination resorts in Tucson, Ariz. and Lenox, Mass., can select the Biophysical250 beginning December 15th. It will also be available to guests and residents of Canyon Ranch Living – Miami Beach residential community when the property opens in 2007.
Biophysical Launches Biophysical250 Corporate Program November 28, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas (Announced from the Joint Forum on Health, Productivity & Absence Management Conference) – The Austin, Texas-based Biophysical Corporation today launched the Biophysical250 Corporate Program as a new executive health benefit. The Biophysical250 is not only the most comprehensive health assessment available for executives, it is also the most convenient, requiring only a small blood sample taken at their home or office.
Biophysical Corporation Wins "Architect of Ideas Award" for Innovation September 5, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas — Biophysical Corporation was presented with the "Architect of Ideas Award" for Innovation by the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce at the Sixth Annual Greater Austin Business Awards on August 30. This award was given to the company in the Austin region that most demonstrates innovation in its field.
Executive Medicine of Southlake to Offer Biophysical250 to its Patients August 14, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas — Biophysical Corporation and Executive Medicine of Southlake announced today that the Biophysical250 health assessment is now available to all Executive Medicine of Southlake patients. Executive Medicine of Southlake is the first health care facility in North Texas to offer the Biophysical250 in its executive physical package.
PinnacleCare to Offer Biophysical250 to its Members April 18, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas — Biophysical Corporation and PinnacleCare announced today that the Biophysical250 health assessment will be offered to all PinnacleCare members nationwide. The Biophysical250 includes an innovative blood test that provides the single most comprehensive evaluation of an individual's health. Biophysical Corporation and PinnacleCare are both dedicated to connecting their clients to the most advanced medical science available, making this a natural collaboration.
Austin, Texas Physician Elected to American College of Cardiology Board of Trustees March 24, 2006
ATLANTA, Georgia — George P. Rodgers, M.D., F.A.C.C., president & chief medical officer of Biophysical Corporation, was elected to the Board of Trustees of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) at the 55th Annual Scientific Session of the ACC. His service to the college includes serving as current chair-elect of the ACC Board of Governors and as president of the Texas Chapter of the ACC.
Monitoring Blood-Based Biomarkers Offers New Opportunities for the Presymptomatic Detection of Heart Disease February 21, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas — Cardiovascular disease is responsible for more than 37% of all deaths and is the number one cause of death among men and women in the United States every year (as stated in Journal of the American Heart Association, February 14, 2006). Fortunately it is a disease that, for most people, can be slowed or halted if caught at the presymptomatic stage. Monitoring blood-based biomarkers is one of the keys to detecting cardiovascular disease before symptoms are present and when treatment outcomes are most favorable.
Biophysical Corporation Names Craig Parks as Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer November 28, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas — Biophysical Corporation announced today that R. Craig Parks has joined the company as vice president and chief marketing officer. Parks has more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications and business development.
Measuring 250 Blood Biomarkers Offers Unprecedented View of Personal Health October 24, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas company is expanding the availability of Biophysical250TM, an innovative health assessment that measures more than 250 biochemical markers in the blood and can signal the presence of many diseases and conditions even before symptoms appear.
Dr. Alan Moore joins Biophysical Corporation as Director of Clinical Pathology August 29, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas — Biophysical Corporation today announced the appointment of Dr. Alan T. Moore as director of clinical pathology research for the company. Dr. Moore previously was associated with Clinical Pathology Associates in Austin for more than 20 years, serving as president for five years. He also was a director of Clinical Pathology Laboratories, the largest privately owned clinical lab in Texas.
Renowned Cardiologist Dr. George Rodgers joins Biophysical Corporation as President, Chief Medical Officer August 16, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas — Biophysical Corporation today announced that George Rodgers, M.D., has joined the company as president and chief medical officer. Dr. Rodgers has been in private practice in Austin since 1989, most recently as president of both the Austin Heart cardiology group and the Austin Heart Foundation. A noted authority in providing cardiovascular care and information to residents of central Texas, Dr. Rodgers has also served as medical director for the Heart Hospital of Austin, recognized as one of the nation's top facilities for cardiovascular care.
Biophysical Corp. launches innovative assessment of personal health risks: revolutionary use of blood biomarkers by Austin-based company August 15, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas — Biophysical Corporation today announced the formal launch of its business operations to market an innovative health assessment program directly to consumers. The privately held, Austin, Texas-based company's Biophysical250TM measures more than 250 biochemical markers in the blood that can signal the presence of many diseases and clinical conditions, often before symptoms appear.
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