Archives for September 17, 2008

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DSM and Caliber team up to develop drug delivery balloon

By Gareth Macdonald

DSM Biomedical and Caliber Therapeutics aim to expand their presence in the balloon catheter market with a project to develop new drug delivery devices for vascular diseases, including atherosclerosis.

Neose sells PEG tech for $43m

By Nick Taylor

BioGeneriX and Novo Nordisk have signed deals to acquire most of Neose Technologies’ intellectual property for a combined total of $43m.

High-potency unit opens at Phamatek

By Phil Taylor

Pharmatek Laboratories has opened its highly-potent and cytotoxic facility located in San Diego, US, just over a year after announcing its move into this growth area of contract manufacturing.

Exclusive interview with IPEC China chairman Nevin Cheng

IPEC China’s chairman sets out next steps

By Gareth Macdonald

IPEC China must become a “harmonisation bridge between China and other countries,” according to Colorcon’s Nevin Cheng who was recently elected chairman of the new organisation.