Archives for April 20, 2008

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FDA appoints Torti to coordinate research

By  Nick Taylor

Frank Torti has been appointed to the newly created post of chief scientist at the FDA, with a brief to "oversee, coordinate, and ensure quality and regulatory focus of the intramural research programs".

Three CMOs unveil new facilities

By  Kirsty Barnes

Three large contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs), Patheon, Metrics and Penn Pharmaceuticals, have all announced new facility openings.

Blackstone sells Gerresheimer stake

By  Gareth Macdonald

US-based private equity group Blackstone has decided to sell its 25 per cent stake in German pharmaceutical packaging specialist Gerresheimer.