Hikal, Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) and PRA International - People on the move
Hikal, Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) and PRA International have all had people on the move in the world of pharmaceutical outsourcing.
Archives for September 16, 2007
Caliper increases gene expression analysis throughput
Caliper Life Sciences has launched a new high throughput (HT) microfluidic assay that automates RNA quality and concentration assessment for gene expression analysis.
FDA and Gene Logic to set genomic industry standards
The FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) and Gene Logic are to collaborate in developing a set of industry standards for genomic data sent to the regulator.
Soma 250mg dose gets approval
Swedish speciality pharma company Meda AB has announced its new low dose of Soma (carisoprodol) has been approved by the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA).
BioReliance launches new genotoxicity testing service
Bioreliance has signed a deal with Gentronix to provide the UK firm's novel DNA damage testing tool as a service for biopharma companies for the first time.
Bayer, Novartis settle Betaseron battle
Novartis and Bayer Schering Pharma have finally settled their disputes over multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Betaseron (interferon beta-1b), with an agreement outlined in March now complete.
Pharmacopeia advances dual cardiovascular drug into Phase II
Pharmacopeia plans to expand the Phase I clinical study of its cardiovascular drug while beginning the next stage of trials, following promising results so far.