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Shionogi acquires QPex to harness antimicrobial pipeline

By Jonathan Smith

The Japanese company Shionogi has taken over the US biotech Qpex Biopharma for up to $140 million in a bid to expand its pipeline of antimicrobial drugs and boost its R&D muscle in infectious disease.

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NovAliX takes on employees from Galapagos NV in collaboration deal

By Liza Laws

The two French-based companies announced a strategic collaboration at the end of last month (March 2023) that saw Galapagos’ employees working in the research and discovery departments and transferred across to the contract research organization (CRO)....

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Corium sells off CDMO business for $400m

By Ben Hargreaves

The company will split into two separate entities, one will focus on the development of neuroscience therapies and the other will become a standalone CDMO.

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CVS Health agrees to acquire Signify Health

By Jenni Spinner

With the purchase, the company is looking to advance its plans to connect with potential trial participants and spread awareness of study participation.

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People on the Move: September 2022

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s announcements of appointments, acquisitions, new hires, and other news include Standigm, Astellas Pharma, Trialbee, and other key companies.

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People on the Move: August 2022

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s announcements of appointments, partnerships, expansions, and mergers include Curia, Thread, TFF Pharmaceuticals, and other notable companies.

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People on the Move: July 2022

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s announcements of launches, appointments, and partnerships includes Saama, COTA, Yourway, Eversana, Kindeva, and other notable industry companies.

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People on the Move: June 2022

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s announcements of awards, investments, executive appointment, and expansions include Javara, Thread, uMotif, Lonza, and other notable companies.

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People on the Move: May 2022

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s news on partnerships, appointments, expansions, and investment includes Javara, ACG, Phastar, Elligo Health Research, and other notable companies.

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People on the Move: April 2022

By Jenni Spinner

This month’s news includes hiring, promotions, expansions, and acquisitions at H Clinical, Charles River, DHL Supply Chain, X-Chem, and other key companies.

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