Archives for August 13, 2013

Partnership Looks to Expand Access to Biomarker Discovery Platform

Agilent Technologies and SomaLogic will partner to expand the dissemination of Soma’s proteomic assay to at least five academic and contract research centers by the end of the year as demand for the tool has skyrocketed among biopharma companies.

Regeneron Pumps $80m into NY Plant to Support Demand and Pipeline

Regeneron says commercial demand and pipeline growth is driving the $80m (€60m) expansion of its New York manufacturing facility.

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Quintiles to Acquire Oncology, Med Device CRO Novella Clinical

Quintiles today announced it will expand its reach into the world of oncology, medical device and diagnostic trials with the acquisition of CRO Novella Clinical.  

Wuxi’s Q2 Revenue Jumps as China Lab Services Drive Growth

CRO Wuxi’s Q2 net revenue increased by almost 10% compared to the same quarter last year as its China-based lab services grew by almost 20%.

CRO Velesco Opens New Business Development Office in Boston Area

Early phase CRO Velesco Pharma has opened a new business development office in the greater Boston area to be closer to its existing and prospective clients.

Spin Off OTC Unit in Pharmstandard's Vision as it Buys API Supplier

Pharmstandard says the acquisition of Bever Pharmaceuticals will lower the cost of its API supply as it plans to spin out an OTC business.