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EMD Serono names Hoyes president

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 11:33 AM

EMD Serono, an affiliate of Germany-based Merck, has named James Hoyes president. He will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the U.S. commercial organization as well as managing the day-to-day business of the U.S. affiliate of Merck. Hoyes will also serve as a member of the executive management board for Merck Serono, the global pharmaceuticals division of Merck.

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Cleveland Clinic launches brain health study for pro fighters

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 01:55 PM

The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health has launched a study with professional fighters that will help determine whether MRIs of the brain, along with other tests, can detect subtle changes in brain health that correlate with impaired thinking and functioning. The Center is working hand-in-hand with the Nevada Athletic Commission, Golden Boy Promotions, Top Rank Boxing and the UFC to spread the word about the importance of this research to the sport.

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Elan cuts 104 jobs

Friday, July 15, 2011 10:13 AM

Following the recent decision to sell its drug manufacturing unit to Alkermes for $960 million, Elan is eliminating 104 jobs from a Pennsylvania facility that is part of the deal, according to a notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor.

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Cleveland State University wins $1.8 million grant

Monday, April 18, 2011 12:05 PM

Cleveland State University was granted $1.78 million by the National Institutes of Health to study African sleeping sickness, a sometimes fatal parasitic disease similar to malaria that has become an endemic in certain regions of sub-Saharan Africa.  

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Elan and PPD to collaborate

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 08:00 AM

Elan of Dublin, Ireland, and Wilmington, N.C.-based PPD have formed a global collaboration focused on advancing Elan's clinical programs globally.

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