Archives for December 22, 2005

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Premier Research pushes through to Eastern Europe

Premier Research has continued its spate of acquisitions this year, with the latest addition of clinical research organization (CRO) Imform, which will aid the company's expansion plans into Eastern Europe.

New array sequences mitochondrial genome quicker

By  Wai Lang Chu

Affymetrix has launched its latest microarray sequencer, which enables researchers to identify genetic variations associated with diseases, forensics, population studies or stem cells, proving particularly useful in drug research and development.

Thermo unveils LIMS for lab-based analysis

By  Wai Lang Chu

Thermo Electron has unveiled its latest Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), its latest evolution in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) laboratory information management systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing R&D and QA/QC.

BioGenetics Capital invests $5.5M in Clinquest Group

By  Wai Lang Chu

BioGenetics Capital announced that it has closed a $5.5 million financing round with Contract Research Organisation (CRO) Services Group, Clinquest Group, in a move that gives the company access to the fast-growing life sciences markets of Asia, in...

Wyeth opens Dublin drug discovery research facility

By  Wai Lang Chu

Wyeth are to establish a Bio-therapeutic Drug Discovery Research Facility in Dublin in a move that adds to Wyeth Grange Castle Campus in Ireland's capital and reinforces the growth of Ireland's biotechnology research and industrial base.