PPD

PPD denies CRO merger rumors, but stays mum on possibility of private equity takeover

Monday, July 25, 2011 08:00 AM

In the wake of last week’s Wall Street Journal report claiming PPD might be putting itself on the block, the top-tier CRO responded with a statement that it is not discussing mergers with other CROs. But what about private equity firms?

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PPD shares rise on takeover rumors

Monday, July 18, 2011 01:51 PM

Shares of CRO Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) rose 16% to levels not touched in more than two-and-a-half years on Monday, a day after a Wall Street Journal report said the company was looking to sell itself, reported Reuters.

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PPD names Ian vice president of clinical development

Monday, July 11, 2011 12:39 PM

PPD has appointed Edward Ian vice president of clinical development for Asia Pacific. Ian will be based in Singapore and will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for PPD's phase II-IV business in the region.

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PPD awarded U.S. Army contract

Thursday, June 2, 2011 12:38 PM

Wilmington, N.C.-based CRO PPD has been awarded the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity: Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Support contract to provide global regulatory and biostatistical services for a range of clinical development programs funded by the U.S. Army.

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PPD adds to consulting services

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 12:29 PM

U.S.-based CRO PPD has added four new practice areas to its consulting services offering: biosimilars, adaptive trial design, regulatory strategy in China, and cardiovascular outcomes studies, according to Pharma Times.

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The CenterWatch Monthly, May 2011

Monday, May 2, 2011 11:05 AM

Sites worldwide rate PPD, Kendle, ICON top CROs

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PPD unveils iPhone application for trial searches

Thursday, March 31, 2011 12:09 PM

PPD, the U.S.-based CRO, has launched an iPad/iPhone application as a way to promote clinical trial awareness and aid in recruitment, according to PharmaTimes.

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PPD improves retention with PatientView portal

Monday, March 14, 2011 01:45 PM

CRO PPD seeks to improve patient retention in clinical trials by engaging participants more fully with the study process and information about their illness through a new online portal, according to Pharma Times.

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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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Patrick Melvin joins oncology leadership team at INC Research

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 08:00 AM

CRO INC Research has named Patrick Melvin executive director, Oncology. He will be using his hematology/oncology trial experience for phase I first-in-man studies through pivotal global phase IV programs.

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