Covance strengthens Asian clinical trial capabilities
Covance has stepped up its laboratory testing capabilities in the Asia Pacific region to satisfy the growing number of sponsors conducting clinical studies in this budding location.
Archives for May 17, 2006
New cold-chain logistics provider takes on pharma
Sentry Logistic Solutions has debuted on the pharma scene, launching a new range of services dedicated soley to the cold-chain logistics, storage and packing of bulk pharmaceutical and biotechnology components and finished products.
IMA recovery points to stronger pharma perfomance
Following disappointing financial results in 2005, Italian packaging group IMA has swung into profit in the first quarter of 2006 from a loss in the first quarter of 2005, buoyed by an upswing in orders from the pharmaceutical industry.
Cardinal gives best bang for the buck
Cardinal Health has taken the contract manufacturing crown after being honoured with a prestigious award from Frost & Sullivan in recognition of its ability to provide biopharma firms with a high quality service, while still remaining extremely...
Researchers find new routes to boost Tamiflu supply
Scientists seeking new ways to produce Roche's flu drug Tamiflu (oseltamivir) have published two new syntheses based on cheaper starting materials than the conventional method.
Novel lab technique promotes RNAi technology
A novel lab technique, which involves RNA interference to silence genes in immune cells, is set to provide biology researchers broader access to RNA interference, especially for scientists doing research in immunology.
Clinical trials fuelling smart packaging growth
The market for smart pharma packaging will grow to $1.7bn (€1.3bn) in 2013 from the current $21m, driven by the need for new clinical trial compliance-and brand protection measures, according to a new forecast report.