Europe

Verum.de to provide clinical research services for oncology center in Romania

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 02:38 PM

Verum.de, a Germany-based full-clinical service CRO, has entered into an agreement with the Center for Oncologic Diagnosis and Treatment (Oncocard) in Romania to be its preferred provider of clinical trial services.

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Tresiba and Ryzodeg receive marketing authorizations in Europe

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 11:54 AM

The European Commission has granted marketing authorizations for Novo Nordisk’s Tresiba (insulin degludec) and Ryzodeg (insulin degludec/insulin aspart) for the treatment of diabetes in adults.

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Almac completes Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Queens University

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 10:28 AM

Global service provider Almac has successfully completed the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Queens University Belfast, to develop, improve and embed bioprocesses in order to facilitate the delivery of novel products for its biocatalysis business. 

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U.K. clinical trials database first major output for Cell Therapy Catapult

Friday, January 18, 2013 01:52 PM

The Cell Therapy Catapult, focused on the development of the U.K. cell therapy industry to increase the nation's health and wealth, has published its database of ongoing clinical trials in this area in the U.K.

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Covance launches five-year collaboration on early clinical research

Friday, January 18, 2013 01:23 PM

Global CRO Covance and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust have entered into a five-year exclusive agreement to work together in conducting early clinical trials at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital on behalf of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

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Almac doubles drug development capacity with a new non-GMP facility

Monday, January 14, 2013 10:11 AM

Global service provider Almac has expanded its drug product pharmaceutical development services with the creation of a new non-GMP formulation development facility and two new analytical laboratories at its U.K. headquarters in Craigavon.

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European Medicines Agency to focus on efficiency, transparency in 2013

Thursday, January 10, 2013 02:21 PM

The European Medicines Agency’s management board has adopted the agency’s work program and budget for 2013, with priorities continuing to be ensuring assessment activities are conducted to the highest scientific levels, increasing efficiency in its activities and developing initiatives for greater transparency and communication with stakeholders.

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NIHR launches new Clinical Trials Toolkit for researchers

Thursday, January 10, 2013 02:09 PM

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has launched a new Clinical Trials (CT) Toolkit web site designed to help researchers navigate through the complex landscape of setting up and managing clinical trials in line with regulatory requirements.

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Mystery shopper campaign highlights NHS shortcomings in promoting clinical research

Thursday, January 10, 2013 02:05 PM

Many British NHS patients are hitting an information "brick wall" when it comes to finding out about clinical research, according to the results of a mystery shopper investigation commissioned by the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network.

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Government backs small business with $8.1M funding boost

Friday, January 4, 2013 11:01 AM

The U.K. government is holding two new competitions, with a total of up to $8.1 million in funding, for small businesses who have ideas that can improve the experience for older people at the end of their life or improve the experience for people with mental health illnesses.

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