R&D Trends

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

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Merck establishes R&D headquarters in China

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 01:10 PM

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, has established an Asia research & development headquarters for innovative drug discovery and development located in Beijing, China. The new facility is part of a $1.5 billion commitment the company has made to invest in R&D in China over the next five years.

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AstraZeneca, MRC ink collaboration giving UK academia access to 22 compounds

Monday, December 5, 2011 02:14 PM

A wide range of compounds will be made available free of charge to UK medical researchers next year, following an agreement between the Medical Research Council (MRC) and AstraZeneca. Academia will be granted access to 22 compounds, developed by AstraZeneca. Through MRC funding, UK academia will conduct studies to better understand what drives a range of diseases with a view to exploring new treatment opportunities.

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China Health Resources completes research project developing innovative medicines

Monday, December 5, 2011 09:59 AM

China Health Resource, through its wholly owned subsidiary Suining Yinfa, has completed a key scientific research project in collaboration with Chengdu Chinese Traditional Medicine & Science University and the Sichuan Chinese Medicine Research Institute.

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Report: Boston, N.J., Bay area lead nation’s top 16 life sciences clusters, all are growing

Monday, December 5, 2011 09:18 AM

Move over Boston, New Jersey and the San Francisco Bay area. Los Angeles and the Washington, D.C., region are quickly gathering steam as established life sciences hubs. And Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Florida, Atlanta and Indianapolis are among the emerging hubs not far behind. 

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Nearly 90 medicines and vaccines in development for HIV/AIDS

Friday, December 2, 2011 03:51 PM

America’s biopharmaceutical research companies are testing 88 medicines and vaccines to treat or prevent HIV/AIDS and related conditions, according to a report by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).

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Imperial College and providers form partnership to improve healthcare in London

Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:38 AM

Imperial College London and healthcare providers in North West London plan to form a partnership to improve the health and care of the local population of 1.9 million people.

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