Miscellaneous

Parexel, Quintiles Vie for ClinPhone Acquisition

Friday, June 13, 2008 03:09 PM

Parexel, a top 10 global contract research organization (CRO), announced an agreement on June 13 to acquire UK clinical technology company ClinPhone at an 86% premium to its share price on the London Stock Exchange. The deal values ClinPhone’s shares at $182 million. Soon after the Parexel press release hit the wires, Quintiles, the market leading private CRO, said it is planning an all-cash bid for ClinPhone that would beat Parexel’s $182 million offer.

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CenterWatch Monthly June 2008 Issue

Thursday, June 12, 2008 07:34 PM

Covance, Kendle and i3 Research Are Top CROs in Europe

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Encorium Set to Acquire Prologue and Merge with Linkcon in Emerging Markets Play

Thursday, June 12, 2008 01:09 PM

In what appears to be a major course correction for ailing Wayne, Pa.-based contract research organization (CRO) Encorium, the CRO is set to acquire Prologue Research, a phase I through IV oncology-focused CRO based in Columbus, Ohio, and three additional CROs through a merger with Linkcon, a holding company of Chinese merchant bank Chardan Capital.

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eClinical Roundup

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 04:34 PM

Boston, Mass.-based eClinical technology company PHT inked a partnership agreement with UK-based contract research organization (CRO) ICON. The deal allows for ICON to use of PHT’s LogPad electronic patient diary (ePRO) device and SitePad Tablet, a site-based electronic data capture (EDC) product. In exchange, ICON will allow PHT’s clients to use the CRO’s Lifecycle Science Group to aid them in the design and implementation of studies using interactive response (both voice and web) and ePRO technology using ICOPhone and other ICON technologies. The companies have already won three new trials under the partnership. "Strategic partnerships are a key element of PHT's growth strategy, and our partnership with ICON has delivered immediate benefits to the clients of both companies," stated Phil Lee, PHT's president and chief executive officer.

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Kendle Begins Early Stage Expansion Plans With DecisionLine Buy

Monday, June 9, 2008 11:13 AM

In a deal worth upwards of $24 million, Cincinnati, Ohio-based contract research organization (CRO) Kendle has boosted its early stage capabilities with the acquisition of DecisionLine, a central nervous system (CNS)-focused phase I company located in Toronto.

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CWWeekly June 2nd 2008 Issue

Saturday, June 7, 2008 12:22 PM

Top News

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Perceptive Informatics Boosts Cardiac Imaging Capabilities With DigiView Integration

Friday, June 6, 2008 01:58 PM

Waltham, Mass.-based Perceptive Informatics, Parexel’s clinical technology subsidiary, teamed up with imaging software company Digisonics in a platform integration effort involving DigiView — Perceptive’s cardiac function assessment tool. The system allows for electronic review, analysis, reporting, and archiving of medical images related to cardiac function assessment. Perceptive stated the platform exceeds HIPAA security requirements and can generate an audit trail for regulatory purposes.

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Recent Personnel News

Thursday, June 5, 2008 11:06 AM

Notables:

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Troubled Waters Put CFOs on the Move

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 12:23 PM

Chief financial officers are on the move of late in the clinical research industry with a number of long-time industry veterans leaving their posts – some for reasons unknown.

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Almac Lands $12 Million New Contracts in May

Monday, June 2, 2008 10:00 AM

Yardley, Pa.-based eClinical technology company Almac Clinical Technologies won $12 million in new clinical trial contracts in May. The company will be running a large global study enrolling 20,000 patients, the largest trial for Almac to date. The company said it has seen an increase in the size and intricacy of clinical trials, as well as small complicated trials using adaptive design techniques.

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