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TransCelerate BioPharma’s Clinical Trial Comparator Network now active

Wednesday, August 7, 2013 11:26 AM

TransCelerate BioPharma has reached its primary milestone in its Clinical Trial Comparator Network initiative. Formed to establish reliable, rapid sourcing of quality drug products for use in clinical trials, the Comparator Network will enable accelerated clinical trial timelines and enhanced patient safety.

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Johnson & Johnson opens Boston Innovation Center

Friday, June 28, 2013 02:12 PM

Johnson & Johnson have announced the opening of the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Center in Boston. As part of Johnson & Johnson Innovation, the goal of the Boston Innovation Center is to advance healthcare by catalyzing collaborations in science and technology between regional innovators and the Johnson & Johnson family of companies across a diverse spectrum of early-stage opportunities.

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Johnson & Johnson to acquire Aragon Pharmaceuticals

Monday, June 17, 2013 01:53 PM

Johnson & Johnson has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Aragon Pharmaceuticals, a privately-held pharmaceutical discovery and development company focused on drugs to treat hormonally-driven cancers.

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Johnson & Johnson opens London Innovation Center

Friday, June 7, 2013 01:49 PM

Johnson & Johnson has opened the J&J Innovation Center in London, one of four regional hubs being established this year.  The goal of the Innovation Center is to accelerate early stage science and advance the development of new healthcare solutions.

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J&J pharma segment poised with over 10 potential new product filings by 2017

Friday, May 24, 2013 01:28 PM

At a meeting with industry analysts, senior leaders from the Janssen Pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson announced they anticipate submitting more than 10 new product filings and more than 25 significant brand line extensions by 2017.

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High school junior Natalie Ng wins International BioGENEius Challenge

Friday, April 26, 2013 11:42 AM

Natalie Ng, a junior at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, Calif., won the International BioGENEius Challenge, the premier competition for high school students that recognizes outstanding research in biotechnology. Ng’s research in breast cancer and biomarkers helped her stand out from the 13 other finalists from across the U.S., Canada and Australia competing for the Challenge's top prize, a $7,500 cash award.

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J&J opens London innovation center

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 02:36 PM

Johnson & Johnson has opened the Johnson & Johnson Innovation center in London, one of four regional hubs being established this year in the world's leading innovation hotspots. A part of Johnson & Johnson Innovation, the goal of the London innovation center is to accelerate the best early stage science in the world and advance the development of new healthcare solutions.

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New Jersey to hire displaced pharmaceutical workers

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 02:08 PM

New Jersey has announced a financial hiring incentive to employers through the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD) if they hire and train former pharmaceutical industry employees. Employers willing to hire displaced pharmaceutical workers may reduce the cost to train new employees under this new on-the-job training program, which will reimburse each employer up to between 50% and 90% of a new hire’s salary for up to six months and a maximum of $14,000

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Ernest Mario named chairman of Chimerix

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:25 PM

Chimerix, a Durham, N.C.-based biopharmaceutical company developing novel, oral antivirals in areas of high unmet medical need, has appointed Ernest Mario, Ph.D., as chairman of its board of directors.

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DIA names Stephen P. Spielberg editor-in-chief of TIRS journal

Friday, January 25, 2013 11:59 AM

DIA, a neutral, global, professional and member-driven association of nearly 18,000 professionals, announced the arrival of Stephen P. Spielberg, M.D., Ph.D., as editor-in-chief of the newly launched, official DIA peer-reviewed scientific journal, Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science (TIRS).

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