Bridging the blood brain barrier
A novel technology set to overcome the challenges of the blood brain barrier is being developed in a bid to open the gates to previously unusable compounds for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
Archives for July 15, 2007
Best foam forward
An Israeli drug delivery firm is developing a new vaginal drug delivery system, making use of bio-adhesive foams to offer a more convenient and effective treatment option for women with gynaecological complaints.
Icon and Premier both expand through acquisition
Two contract research organisations (CROs), Icon Clinical Research and Premier Research, have just announced expansions through acquisitions.
Needle-free injection device a winner
A new needle-free delivery system is taking a stab at the traditional needle and syringe after winning an award at the 2007 Medical Futures Innovation Awards.
Milking transgenic rabbits gets approval
A drug developed from the milk of transgenic animals is one step closer to being the second such drug on the market following a European thumbs up of its facilities, marking a significant move in the controversial drug development technology.
ITS a 'winner' for mutating virus vaccine funding
Immune Targeting Systems (ITS) has received £4m (€5.9m) to aid in its development of synthetic peptide vaccines for mutating viruses such as influenza, HIV and Hepatitis C.