Europe

Chiltern, Charles River Labs Partner on Early-phase Studies

Friday, February 26, 2010 06:54 AM

UK contract research organization (CRO) Chiltern International and preclinical CRO Charles River Laboratories are partnering to conduct and support early-phase radiolabelled studies.

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German CRO Clinicalprojects Plans to Open First Foreign Office

Friday, February 19, 2010 07:43 AM

German contract research organization (CRO) Clinicalprojects is preparing to expand its services and global footprint in 2010, but founder Joerg Breitkopf said the company’s growth will be controlled.

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SIRO ClinPharm Opens Office in Czech Republic

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 08:01 AM

SIRO ClinPharm opened its first office in the Czech Republic to further strengthen the company’s European operations.

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Encorium Acquisition Leads to CEO Move, COO Departure

Friday, July 24, 2009 11:39 AM

Wayne, Pa.-based contract research organization (CRO) Encorium Group has completed the sale of its U.S. business to Pierrel Research USA, a subsidiary of Italian CRO Pierrel SpA, for $2.7 million.

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ICON Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Buys Phase I Unit

Tuesday, April 28, 2009 10:31 AM

Dublin, Ireland-based contract research organization ICON reported strong first quarter net revenues with an increase of 9.2% to $201.3 million compared with the same quarter last year, a 25% hike in profit and hopes to add to that performance by acquiring a 100-bed phase I unit in Omaha, Neb.

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Covance Acquires Swiss Pharma Contract

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 07:43 AM

Covance has expanded its clinical pharmacology presence in Europe with the recent acquisition of Swiss Pharma Contract, a contract research organization (CRO) in Basel, Switzerland, for an undisclosed sum.

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PharmaNet Launches Clinical Trial Staffing Service

Thursday, March 12, 2009 09:00 AM

Despite a pending acquisition by private equity firm JLL Partners, contract research organization (CRO) PharmaNet continues to expand its service offerings and locations.

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BASi Appoints COO, Expands Business Development Efforts

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 09:13 AM

West Lafayette, Ind.-based CRO BASi appointed Anthony Chilton, Ph.D., chief operating officer, scientific services. In this role, Chilton will oversee scientific services provided to BASi’s clients from its locations in North America and Europe.

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CenterWatch Monthly March 2009

Thursday, March 5, 2009 08:00 AM

Pharma Consolidation Slows CRO Market in Short Term

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Almac Expands Clinical Supply Storage Capacity in the UK

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 09:00 AM

Almac Clinical Service recently opened an additional storage facility at the company’s UK headquarters to meet increasing demand for cold-chain and controlled clinical supply storage.

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