Long-awaited IPEC India to launch by end of 2013
After more than a year delay, IPEC India is expected to be created by the end of the year after IPEC-Americas’ vice chair confirmed that the registration process is moving forward.
Archives for September 16, 2013
EMA to restructure with drug reviews and plant inspections in mind
The EMA has announced plans to change how it reviews drugs and inspects production facilities by 2014 as part of a wide ranging restructuring programme.
Sepha suggests pharma bottle testers use the force…decay technology
Recently acquired tech firm Sepha has launched a new non-destructive leak testing system for pharmaceutical bottles.
Columbia Labs add Molecular Profiles CEO to board and plans contracting biz
Recent entrant into the formulation services sector Columbia Laboratories has added Molecular Profiles execs to its board.
Evotec, Harvard Form ALS Research Partnership
German CRO Evotec and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute have partnered to discover compounds that might prevent or slow ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and other motor-neuron diseases.
UK politicians call for registration of all trials in report criticizing Govt
All clinical trials conducted in the UK should be registered say MPs charged with assessing the transparency of the country’s drug research industry.
Update
InVentiv launches health policy research JV with DC lobbying firm
CRO inVentiv on Monday announced a joint venture with the partners of the US lobbying firm Mehlman Vogel Castagnetti to help pharma companies further understand the health policy and regulatory landscape.