Archives for June 7, 2009

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Jordanian pharma targets GMP compliance

By Nick Taylor

JAPM and SABEQ have launched initiatives to help companies in Jordan bring their pharma packaging and manufacturing practices inline with established markets.

Cogenics rolls out new 1,936 marker DMET screening service

By Gareth Macdonald

US genomic services specialist Cogenics has launched a new DMET analysis service that it believes will improve patient genotyping during clinical trials, helping drug industry sponsors target the development of new products and reduce costs.

PRWT revenues grow 120%

By Nick Taylor

PRWT Services’ acquisition of Merck & Co’s API facility helped it post a 120 per cent increase in revenues and $8.9m (€6.4m) net income in Q1 2009, overturning a loss recorded the previous year.

RXi presents RNA delivery data

By Nick Taylor

At TIDES 2009 RXi Pharmaceuticals presented preclinical data on its RNA technologies, including research into sdRNA that is delivered without a vehicle and undergoes spontaneous cellular uptake.

Corden cuts manufacturing in Cork

By Gareth Macdonald

Ireland’s API manufacturing sector suffered a blow on Friday with Corden Pharmachem’s announcement that it is phasing-out manufacturing at its facility in Little Island, Cork.

Microsoft adds genomics capacity to Amalga

By Gareth Macdonald

Microsoft is ramping up its efforts in drug R&D for personalised medicine through the acquisition of genomic analysis technology developed by Seattle, US firm Rosetta Biosoftware.