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Shire, Santaris extend collaboration to discover and develop LNA-drugs

Friday, August 23, 2013 12:29 PM

Santaris Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of RNA-targeted therapies, has announced that its long-term partner, Shire, has extended the existing partnership in the rare genetic disease space.  

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Heptares grants Shire worldwide NDC license

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:00 AM

Shire has exercised its exclusive option to license a novel adenosine A2A antagonist discovered by Heptares Therapeutics, currently in preclinical development. Adenosine A2A is a G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) involved in the regulation of dopaminergic pathways in the brain. Inhibition of the A2A receptor is a validated mechanism in the treatment of CNS disorders.

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Biogen Idec, WPI to develop programs for BETC

Friday, May 31, 2013 10:50 AM

Global biotechnology company Biogen Idec has signed a collaboration agreement with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to develop and deliver programs at the university’s Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC) of Worcester, Mass.

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NeuroPhage raises $6.4M in additional financing

Monday, May 6, 2013 02:40 PM

NeuroPhage Pharmaceuticals, a company developing breakthrough therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, has raised $6.4 million in a private equity financing round. Mérieux Développement led the financing with participation from all current Neurophage investors, including Shire.  

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Shire to acquire SARcode Bioscience, expand presence in ophthalmology

Monday, March 25, 2013 09:42 AM

Global specialty biopharmaceutical company Shire has agreed to acquire SARcode Bioscience, a Brisbane, Calif.-based privately held biopharmaceutical company. The acquisition continues to build Shire's presence in the ophthalmology therapeutic category and brings a new phase III compound—Lifitegrast—currently under development for the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, into Shire's portfolio.

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Shire acquires Premacure

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 09:41 AM

Global specialty biopharmaceutical company Shire has acquired Premacure, a Swedish privately held biotechnology company developing a protein replacement therapy, currently in phase II development for the prevention of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

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BMS appoints Judge as senior vice president, human resources

Thursday, February 21, 2013 08:00 AM

Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) has appointed Ann Powell Judge as senior vice president, Human Resources.

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Shire to acquire Lotus Tissue Repair

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 09:45 AM

Shire, a global specialty biopharmaceutical company, has signed an agreement to acquire Lotus Tissue Repair, a Cambridge, Mass.-based biotechnology company developing the first and only protein replacement therapy currently being investigated for the treatment of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB).

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Ambrx appoints Macartney as CEO

Tuesday, January 8, 2013 08:00 AM

Ambrx, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using an expanded genetic code to create best-in-class biotherapeutics, has appointed Lawson Macartney, Ph.D., DVM, as president and CEO of the company and a member of the board of directors.

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ethris, Shire form research-based alliance on SNIM modified RNA

Monday, January 7, 2013 09:57 AM

Shire, a global specialty biopharmaceutical company, and ethris, a young biopharmaceutical company based in Germany, have initiated a research based alliance focused on the development and commercialization of novel RNA-based therapeutics.

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