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Merck enters €110m virus alliance

October 16, 2012
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing AiCuris, Gilead, HCMV, Merck

Merck has gained access to AiCuris’ portfolio of investigational medicines targeting human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) via a global licensing agreement. It …

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Contract research news in brief

October 16, 2012
Research and Development Cromsource, InClin, Max Neeman International, Medpace, Nextrials, PRC Clinical, Particle Sciences

A round-up of news in the contract research sector, including new contracts for Medpace, Particle Sciences and PRC Clinical, another …

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MSI names two senior promotions

October 16, 2012
Dan Heapy, MSI, Michael Craig

The MSI Consultancy firm has made changes to its organisational structure with Michael Craig and Dan Heapy being promoted to …

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Novartis’ MS drug improves outcomes

October 15, 2012
Sales and Marketing MS, Novartis, gilenya

Novartis’ multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Gilenya has demonstrated what the manufacturer calls ‘significant’ benefits for patients if used early. Results …

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Johnson & Johnson revamps manufacturing once again

October 15, 2012
Manufacturing and Production Gurabo, J&J, JJ, Puerto Rico

Johnson & Johnson continues to restructure its manufacturing network, expanding production at plants in Puerto Rico whilst setting up a …

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BASF to make catalysts in India

October 15, 2012
Manufacturing and Production API, BASF

BASF says it is planning to open a new production line in India next year that will make catalysts used …

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New drugs for Alzheimer’s trial

October 15, 2012
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Alzheimer's, Roche, lilly

Roche and Eli Lilly are providing drugs free of charge to US investigators conducting a worldwide trial of Alzheimer’s disease …

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Andy Jones joins Woolley Pau Gyro as creative director

October 15, 2012
Business Services, Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing Woolley Pau Gyro

Woolley Pau Gyro has appointed Andy Jones to the role of creative director. Jones (pictured) was previously deputy creative director …

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NICE news for Boehringer’s stroke drug

October 12, 2012
Sales and Marketing

Boehringer Ingelheim will be delighted with final guidance from NICE recommending that its veteran drug Actilyse be used as early …

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Virgo HEALTH hails success of apprentice scheme

October 12, 2012
Medical Communications Virgo HEALTH, comms

Healthcare communications agency Virgo HEALTH says its participation in a new apprenticeship scheme has been a success. The agency has …

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Chat rooms used to check drug safety

October 12, 2012
Medical Communications Chat rooms, pharmacovigilance

Social media chatter on blogs, tweets and online forums is to be analysed to see whether such comments can help …

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India’s clinical trials hit by ethical concerns

October 12, 2012
Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing India, Lunt, clinical trials

India’s clinical trials industry is facing a crisis because of growing concerns about unethical or illegal practices in the sector. …

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BIA welcomes appointment of UK MEP

October 12, 2012
Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing BIA, Glenis Willmott

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) has said it welcomes the appointment of UK MEP Glenis Willmott as the rapporteur for the …

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Publicis Life Brands Medicus appoints managing director

October 12, 2012
Business Services, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Adrian Sansone, publicis

The Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG) has appointed Adrian Sansone as managing director, Publicis Life Brands Medicus (PLBM). PLBM is …

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Novasep invest €30m in ‘world’s largest chromatography plant’

October 11, 2012
Manufacturing and Production API, Novasep

French purification specialist Novasep has said it plans to invest €30 million in a new plant at its site in …

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GSK signs TB vaccine agreement

October 11, 2012
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Aeras, GSK, TB

GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines has signed a deal with US not-for-profit biotech Aeras to develop a new vaccine which will treat tuberculosis …

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RSA announces three appointments to its global team

October 11, 2012
François Martin, Jana Kurtova, Naja Kjeldsen, rsa

Life sciences executive search and interim management specialists RSA has announced three new appointments. Dr François Martin (pictured) has been …

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Government showcases dementia research

October 11, 2012
Sales and Marketing Cameron, DH, UK, dementia

The government is attempting to encourage international organisations to help the UK’s efforts to find better treatments for dementia. An …

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Targacept cuts over a third of its staff

October 10, 2012
Research and Development

Targacept is to make 38% of its staff redundant and cease laboratory operations by the end of the year as …

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Hunt prioritises elderly and cancer

October 10, 2012
Sales and Marketing

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt yesterday put the care of the elderly at the centre of his vision for public health …

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