Archives for January 26, 2006

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3D HIV structure reveals new insghts

By  Wai Lang Chu

Scientists have taken a major step forward in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV as it was revealed that the virus' 3D structure had been constructed. This achievement will prove instrumental in the development of more effective therapeutic drug...

Outsourced logistics set to boom in Europe

By Kirsty Barnes

As pharma companies continue to search for new areas of business to outsource, third party logistics (3PL) is an area tipped for dramatic growth over the next four years, particularly in Europe where the practice is still in its infancy, according to...

Roche in anti-inflammatory partnership with Amira

By  Wai Lang Chu

Swiss pharma giants, Roche, has announced a collaboration with Amira Pharmaceuticals, which is to focus on inflammatory disease targets, in a deal that could build on Roche's strong position in the inflammatory market, having established its MabThera,...

Biovitrum deal develops recombinant haemophilia treatment

By  Wai Lang Chu

Biovitrum and Syntonix have entered into agreement to jointly develop and commercialise a genetically engineered product to treat haemophilia, a rare hereditary disorder, which the life expectancy of haemophilia patients is about 10 years less than...

Align recruits PDI sales team

By Kirsty Barnes

Emerging biopharmaceutical company, Align Pharmaceuticals, has enlisted sales and marketing services provider, PDI, to provide a 40-person sales force for its three newly acquired oncology products.