PPD adds biologics testing to GMP lineup in Ireland
PPD is adding nearly 6,000 square feet of new lab space – and about 20 employees – dedicated to gene and cell therapy analytical testing at its site in Athlone, Ireland.
Archives for December 6, 2018
Evotec and LEO Pharma partner for hit identification platform use
Evotec to use its hit identification platform in LEO Pharma alliance, another drug discovery partnership among the many.
Trialbee joins in on digital clinical solutions with patient-focused app
The digital patient recruitment and engagement company has released its new digital solutions to build long-term relationships with clients, sponsors, and CROs.
Elsevier platform makes data ‘AI-ready’ to help researchers overcome R&D challenges
The information analytics business Elsevier has launched a new cloud-based data platform, Entellect, to de-silo, contextualize, and connect drug, target, and disease data.
Medidata collab sheds light on rare diseases, the value of precision medicine
Medidata’s machine learning-based solution revealed novel biomarkers for Castleman disease among other discoveries that could help accelerate diagnosis and treatment.
Takeda’s $62bn Shire acquisition is a go following shareholder votes
Takeda will takeover Shire, after shareholders approved the proposed acquisition, and is expected to close in early 2019.
Novo Nordisk pumps $22m into insulin manufacturing site
The Danish drugmaker has announced another investment at its diabetes finished products manufacturing facility in North Carolina, US.
US FDA notes 22 observations at Lupin’s Indian base
Lupin has received 22 observations across three facilities at its Mandideep campus, which the company says are only ‘procedural in nature’.
‘Patients will lose’ if airlines refuse to transport lab animals: NABR files complaint
A lobby group has filed a complaint alleging illegal discrimination by airlines refusing to transport lab animals – a battle that will be difficult to win, says an industry expert.