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Biogen Idec, UCB partner in ALS research

Monday, December 19, 2011 02:39 PM

The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) has formed a research agreement with Biogen Idec and UCB to investigate the use of an anti-CD40L antibody as a potential therapy for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's or Motor Neuron Disease. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Researchers look to disease-modifying therapy to ward off, possibly prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Monday, December 19, 2011 10:25 AM

Just as statins help lower high cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of heart attacks, researchers are seeking a comparable approach for people with large amounts of beta amyloid, an abnormal protein in the brain commonly found in Alzheimer’s disease patients. Medicines would clear those proteins before any signs of memory loss or other early symptoms of Alzheimer’s appear. 

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Linegen, Fast Forward collaborate to develop gene and biomarker assays for MS

Friday, December 16, 2011 08:04 AM

Lineagen and Fast Forward, a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, have formed an alliance to fund the clinical development and validation of a blood-based assay for multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal of the program is to develop a test that can aid clinicians in diagnosing MS, distinguishing it from other neurological disorders, and providing the prognostic information needed to help guide treatment decisions and response to therapies.

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Ipsen expands presence in US market

Friday, December 16, 2011 07:48 AM

Ipsen's US-based subsidiary, Biomeasure, and its North American Operations group announced that it will further expand its commitment, investment and commercial presence in the US market. Ipsen will make a multi-million dollar capital investment in its Milford, MA research and development and technical operations facility, and will relocate US Operations headquarters from Brisbane, CA, to Bridgewater, NJ, in order to enhance the North American commercial organization.

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Soligenix, Harvard University partner to develop next generation anthrax vaccine

Thursday, December 15, 2011 04:15 PM

Soligenix, a development stage biopharmaceutical company, has initiated a next generation anthrax vaccine development program pursuant to a field-exclusive option agreement with Harvard University to negotiate a license under patent rights that cover prophylactic uses of a modified anthrax toxin protein. Initial development work will be covered pursuant to a previously issued $9.4 million National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) grant enabling development of thermo-stable ricin and anthrax vaccines.

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CHIN to accelerate development of new vaccines and therapies

Thursday, December 15, 2011 09:05 AM

Seven universities, led by The University of Western Ontario, have been awarded a $600,000 catalyst grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to create a national network to promote and enhance research on the body’s immune system. 

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NanoBio, Merk collaborate in RSV research

Friday, December 9, 2011 09:30 AM

NanoBio has formed a preclinical collaboration with a subsidiary of Merck, focused on the development of a vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The studies will evaluate the combination of Merck’s proprietary RSV antigen with NanoBio’s NanoStat adjuvant technology for use as an intranasal vaccine. As part of the agreement, Merck has the option to negotiate a non-exclusive license to the NanoStat adjuvant for development of a commercial RSV vaccine.

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Ezose Sciences partners with Merck to advance biomarker discovery in diabetes

Friday, December 9, 2011 08:35 AM

Ezose Sciences has entered an agreement with Merck, through a subsidiary, to collaborate on biomarker discovery research in the field of diabetes. The collaboration seeks to identify glycans, the complex carbohydrate component of glycoproteins, which can play a role in health and disease.

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Molecular Partners expands research collaboration with Janssen Biotech

Thursday, December 8, 2011 12:17 PM

Molecular Partners has entered into a strategic research collaboration and option agreement with Janssen Biotech to research, discover and develop DARPin products for the treatment of immunological diseases. The collaboration and expansion of its current agreement with the company and its affiliates aims to explore a defined set of targets, including the use of multispecific DARPins, to address diseases where continued unmet needs for effective treatment options continue to exist.

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Report: 43% of European consumers seek resources from pharma companies, not through social media

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 01:36 PM
Despite heavy restrictions on DTC advertising in Europe, nearly two in five online Europeans would like to be able to learn more about prescription drugs directly from a pharmaceutical company, according to the new Cybercitizen Health Europe study from pharmaceutical and healthcare market research company Manhattan Research.

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