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Ablynx, Merck expand partnership

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 03:08 PM

Ablynx has further expanded its relationship with Merck Serono and entered into a third agreement to co-discover and co-develop Nanobodies against two targets in osteoarthritis. The companies will exploit the unique Nanobody features and will develop multi-specific products, which have extended half-lives.

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Rhythm names CEO

Wednesday, November 9, 2011 08:34 AM

Rhythm, a biotechnology company, has named Keith M. Gottesdiener, MD, chief executive officer.

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Report: Clinical trials approved in Russia on course in third quarter

Monday, November 7, 2011 11:26 AM

The number of new studies approved in Russia during the third quarter of 2011 reached last year’s level, with the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation (MoH) approving 132 new clinical trials of all types, including local and bioequivalence studies, according to Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO. That’s only two trials below the number approved in the year-ago quarter.

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Survey: 80% of big pharma companies restructuring to strategically outsource more trials to CROs

Monday, October 31, 2011 08:00 AM

According to a recent survey from William Blair, about 80% of big pharma companies either are in the process of restructuring or have already completed restructuring plans to strategically outsource more of their trials to CROs.

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Kaiser joins Covance

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10:48 AM

Covance has named Raymond Kaiser, Ph.D., global science leader and vice president for biotechnology services. Kaiser will replace Dr. Carl Martin, who will be retiring from this role, after 35 years with Covance.

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Merck, Ono Pharmaceutical collaborate

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 01:33 PM

Merck Serono has signed two separate agreements with Ono Pharmaceutical, Osaka, Japan to strengthen its multiple sclerosis and cancer franchises.

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Merck opens R&D facility in Ireland

Thursday, September 22, 2011 11:27 AM

More good news for the Irish pharmaceutical industry has come with the official opening of Merck's new 100 million euro R&D facility at Ballydine, Co Tipperary, according to PharmaTimes.

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Merck restructures with job cuts

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 10:23 AM

A few weeks ago, Merck disclosed plans to trim another 12,000 to 13,000 jobs by the end of 2015 in order to save up to $1.5 billion. This is on top of previously announced cuts although efforts to reduce headcount are forcing managers to accelerate their plans, according to Pharmalot.

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Madaus joins Quanterix as CEO

Monday, September 19, 2011 01:06 PM

Quanterix has named Martin D. Madaus, Ph.D. chief executive officer. Madaus, who also retains his position as chairman, brings more than 20 years of experience in the diagnostics and life science industries, most recently serving as president, chairman and CEO of Millipore, acquired by Merck. 

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Pharmaron to host Merck’s R&D laboratory in China

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 02:13 PM

Pharmaron has reported a strategic partnership with Merck Serono. In the framework of this partnership, Pharmaron's new campus in the Beijing economic and technological development area (BDA) will serve as home to Merck Serono's China R&D laboratory.

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