Europe

SGS acquires Vitrology

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:29 AM

SGS, a Swiss inspection, verification, testing and certification company, has decided to acquire Vitrology, a biopharmaceutical contract testing organization based in Glasgow, U.K.

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Survey raises questions over NHS research

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:36 AM

A survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network raises concerns that patients could be missing out on opportunities to take part in potentially beneficial clinical trials.

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Wellcome Trust awards Phagenesis $1.5 million for dysphagia treatment

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:02 AM

Phagenesis, a U.K. company focused on dysphagia (the inability to swallow), has been awarded $1.5 million from the Wellcome Trust to extend the scope of its dysphagia treatment device, from hospitals into the community.

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GE Healthcare and Karolinska University to advance cell therapy

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 09:38 AM

Karolinska University Hospital Sweden, one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals, and GE Healthcare Life Sciences have formed a research collaboration to drive advances in technologies and workflows for use in the rapidly emerging field of cell therapy.

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PRA expands operations in the Netherlands and U.K.

Monday, May 21, 2012 03:48 PM

PRA, a global CRO, is expanding its operations in the Netherlands and the U.K. to accommodate staff growth and strong client demand for its phase IIa-IIIb service offerings.

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Provence and Neuroptis collaborate on dry eye syndrome

Monday, May 21, 2012 01:03 PM

French companies Provence Technologies, a service provider of specialist fine chemistry, and Neuroptis Biotech, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative therapies in neurology and ophthalmology, are strengthening of their collaboration for transferring the chemical development of Neuroptis Biotech’s drug candidate ML7 and producing the first GMP batches before the end of 2012.

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Medivir appoints Juserius commercial executive vice president

Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:44 AM

Medivir, a Stockholm-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on infectious diseases, has appointed Henric Juserius to head the company's commercial activities.

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Creabilis appoints Simon Russell as chief business officer

Friday, May 4, 2012 04:43 PM

Creabilis, a European biotech specializing in the development of treatments for dermatology, inflammation and pain, has appointed Simon Russell as chief business officer.

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Marken acquires European kit building operation from LabCorp Clinical Trials

Friday, May 4, 2012 03:44 PM

Marken, a global clinical supply chain solutions provider, has acquired the European kit building operation from Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings through its LabCorp Clinical Trials division.

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Synexus aquires Osteomed of Poland

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 04:59 PM

Synexus, a global company that recruits and runs late phase clinical trials, has further strengthened its leadership position in Poland with the acquisition of Warsaw-based Osteomed for an undisclosed sum.

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