Archives for January 20, 2010

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Ethical standards key to CEE CRO sector growth, says EastHorn

By Gareth Macdonald

Malgorzata Szerszeniewska, CEO of Central and Eastern Europe’s (CEE) “newest” CRO EastHorn, says maintaining ethical standards is crucial to sustaining the rapid patient recruitment rates that characterise the region.

Access’ oral insulin shows preclinical promise

By Staff reporter

Access Pharmaceuticals’ insulin diabetes treatment has shown promise in preclinical trials, achieving over 80 per cent oral bioavailability, leading the company to target proof-of-concept studies in humans.

Castle Harlan buys Pretium and Novapak

By Rory Harrington

Blow-moulded packaging companies Pretium Packaging and Novapak Corporation have been taken over by New-York-based buyout firm Castle Harlan Inc in a deal worth $200m.

Nelson expands, aims to create 300 jobs this decade

By Nick Taylor

Microbiology testing company Nelson Laboratories has completed its 50,000 sq ft expansion and estimated it will create as many as 300 jobs over the next decade, with up to 100 appointments being made this year.