MDS Pharma enters Brazil
MDS Pharma Services is the latest contract research organisation (CRO) to branch out into a new and exotic emerging market location, with the establishment of an office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Archives for February 4, 2008
Novartis warned as facility fails inspection
Novartis has been given a warning by US regulators detailing significant failures in its investigation into tracking down the source of contamination in some of its vaccines.
Scotland - vying to be the chemicals hub of the future
A delegation from the Scotland's chemicals industry descended on the recent Informex trade show in New Orleans, determined to convince the assembled industry representatives that the country should be at the top of the list for firms seeking out a...
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Emerging markets 'hot' for VC, says KPMG
Emerging markets, headed by China and India are tipped to remain hot destinations for venture capital (VC) investments this year, according to a recent survey by KPMG.
India's Shasun sets up first US site
An Indian contract research and manufacturing services (CRAMS) firm is planning to plant its roots in the US to try and drum up more business in this lucrative market.
ESA safety concerns cited as Neose pulls plug on NE-180
US biotech Neose Technologies has dropped its lead compound, NE-180, a PEGylated form of erythropoietin, from development, saying concerns over the safety of erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) have blunted not only the drug's commercial...