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Oxford BioMedica unsettled by chief executive’s departure

September 10, 2008
Sales and Marketing Oxford BioMedica, biotech

Confidence has been shaken in Oxford BioMedica following news that its chief executive has stepped down just one month after …

News

Oxford BioMedica spurns takeover approach

August 21, 2008
Sales and Marketing Oxford BioMedica, biotech

Oxford BioMedica has unanimously rejected two takeover offers from GeneThera, saying the US firm was "not a credible bidder". The …

News

PPRS reaction

July 16, 2008
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing biotech

Aisling Burnand, chief executive of the biotech representative body the BIA welcomed the deal, saying she was pleased the "months …

News

Lilly acquires SGX Pharma and drug discovery platform

July 9, 2008
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing biotech

Lilly is to buy SGX Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company that specialises in cutting-edge technology which helps drug discovery and design. …

News

Scottish marine biotech founder wins entrepreneur award

July 8, 2008
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Scotland, biotech

The chief executive of an innovative marine biotechnology company has been named Scottish entrepreneur of the year in healthcare. Dr …

News

Shire to buy up German biotech

July 3, 2008
Sales and Marketing MA, biotech

Shire is set to acquire German biotech firm Jerini, in a bid to expand its portfolio of treatments for rare …

News

‘Alsace Biovalley’ brand launched to promote region’s biotech innovation

January 28, 2008
Research and Development Alsace, France, biotech

France has re-branded its leading biotech cluster the ‘Alsace Biovalley’ to help the region compete for investment in Europe and …

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Pharmafocus: A Year in Review

January 17, 2008
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing 2007, biotech, pharma, year in review

 A look back at some of the biggest stories to affect the UK pharmaceutical industry in 2007, including a string …

Feature

Europe’s buoyant biotech set for further growth

April 16, 2007
Research and Development, Sales and Marketing biotech

A new comprehensive survey of the world's biotechnology industry shows the sector to be in great health, with indications of …

News

Eisai to buy biotech Morphotek

March 23, 2007
Sales and Marketing Eisai, biotech

Eisai is to acquire Morphotek for $325 million, making it the latest pharma company to buy outright a biotech company …

News

Learning from Northwick Park

February 19, 2007
Research and Development UK, biotech, clinical trials, drug safety

In December 2006, the official report on the Northwick Park incident was published. Although not the end of the affair, …

Feature

Vectura buys Innovata

January 22, 2007
Research and Development biotech, vectura

 Pulmonary product development in the UK has received a boost following the takeover of drug developer Innovata by biotech company …

News

UK biotech comes to market

November 10, 2006
Research and Development biotech, investment

At last, the signals are getting stronger that the biotechnology industry is poised and ready to tackle the publicly quoted …

Feature

The right stuff: execs with the Midas touch

August 31, 2006
Business Services, Research and Development biotech, management, recruitment

Here's a challenge: find someone with PhD-level scientific knowledge, a strong management track record and entrepreneurial flair. If there are …

Feature

Time to get back to our scientific basics

August 23, 2006
Research and Development biotech, drug safety, industry reputation

Recently I was wandering through the local market, and found myself in front of a stall selling therapeutic magnets. I …

Feature
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