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Cytos Biotechnology appoints Itin as CEO

Friday, October 12, 2012 02:29 PM

Cytos Biotechnology, a Swiss biotech company focused on the development of CYT003 in allergic asthma, has appointed Dr. Christian Itin as chief executive officer. The board of directors will propose to the company's shareholders that Itin be elected as member of the board, and it is intended that he will become chairman.

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Theorem names Rosenfeld as vice president

Friday, March 23, 2012 03:28 PM

Theorem Clinical Research, a full-service CRO, has appointed Evan Rosenfeld, M.D., J.D., F.C.L.M., as vice president of medical and scientific affairs, medical device and diagnostics.

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Amgen to Acquire Micromet

Thursday, January 26, 2012 10:53 AM

Amgen, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., will acquire Rockville, Md.-based Micromet for $11 per share in cash, or approximately $1.16 billion. The deal was unanimously approved by both the Amgen and Micromet boards of directors.

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SVTC Technologies partners with SUSS MicroTec

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 01:18 PM

SVTC Technologies, a partner for accelerating nanotechnology development and commercialization, is partnering with SUSS MicroTec, an equipment supplier for MEMS and advanced 3D IC integration. This collaboration is targeted at supporting wafer-level processing for MEMS and 3D IC integration with focus on the newest bonding applications needed for next-generation electronics. The partnership with SUSS MicroTec continues an ongoing SVTC strategy to provide an ecosystem of partners all geared towards providing comprehensive value-added solutions to customers.

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ICR launches clinical research mobile app

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 10:33 AM

The UK-based Institute of Clinical Research (ICR) has launched what it says is a first-of-its kind mobile app for the clinical research community, according to PharmaTimes.

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Covance enters agreement to acquire TRAC Microbiology

Thursday, August 11, 2011 01:35 PM

Covance has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TRAC Microbiology, a Madison, Wisconsin-based food microbiology and chemistry laboratory. TRAC provides testing, research, auditing, and consulting services to clients ranging from small family businesses to large food-based corporations.

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Pharma industry: Still not budgeting accurately

Monday, August 8, 2011 08:00 AM

Survey shows 57% still relying on Excel spreadsheets

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Micromet collaborates with Amgen

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:03 AM

Micromet has entered into a collaboration agreement with Amgen for the research of BiTE antibodies against three undisclosed solid tumor targets. Amgen will have the right to pursue development and commercialization of BiTE antibodies against up to two of these targets, to be selected by Amgen.

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PPD, Microsoft help manage REMS programs

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 08:07 AM

PPD and Microsoft have entered into an agreement to jointly implement a technology solution designed to improve efficiency in managing U.S. Food and Drug Administration-mandated Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) programs.

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ICON Founder to Retire as Board Chairman

Friday, December 18, 2009 07:23 AM

John Climax will retire as board chairman of Dublin-based contract research organization (CRO) ICON, effective December 31. Climax founded the company 19 years ago. He will remain as a board member, while Bruce Given steps into the role of chairman. Given, a healthcare products consultant, has served on ICON’s board for five years. Prior to becoming a consultant, he was president and CEO of Encysive Pharmaceuticals.

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