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Celerion becomes first U.S.-based CRO to receive full AAHRPP accreditation

Monday, September 17, 2012 03:39 PM

Celerion, a provider of innovative early stage drug development solutions based in Lincoln, Neb., has been awarded full accreditation by the Association for the Accreditation Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), an independent, non-profit accrediting body. Celerion's clinical facilities in Lincoln, Neptune, N.J. and Phoenix, Ariz., have achieved the milestone.

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DART Therapeutics appoints executive team

Friday, September 14, 2012 01:51 PM

DART Therapeutics, a Cambridge, Mass.-based new-model biotechnology firm focused on developing therapies for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), has appointed an executive team. Members include co-founder and executive chairman Eugene W. Williams with the new title of CEO, Ernest D. Bush, PhD, as chief scientific officer., Dr. Elliot Goldstein as chief medical officer, and Cabot Brown as chief financial officer.

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FDA approves new multiple sclerosis treatment Aubagio

Friday, September 14, 2012 12:48 PM

The FDA has approved Sanofi Aventis’ Aubagio (teriflunomide), a once-a-day tablet for the treatment of adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

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U.S. gov awards CSL Biotherapies contract for influenza pandemic preparedness

Friday, September 14, 2012 12:07 PM

CSL Biotherapies, a King of Prussia, Penn.-based subsidiary of CSL Limited, a manufacturers of influenza vaccines, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to supply pre-pandemic and pandemic vaccine antigens and related services to the U.S. national stockpile.

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Exagen completes $5.3M financing

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:58 AM

Exagen Diagnostics, a commercial-stage specialty diagnostic company based in Albuquerque, N.M., has executed a capital raise of $5.3 million led by Tullis Health Investors.

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StemCells awarded $20M from CIRM for Alzheimer's program

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:52 AM

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), which awards grants and loans for stem cell research, has approved an award to StemCells, a cell-based therapeutics company based in Newark, Calif., for up to $20 million under CIRM's Disease Team Therapy Development Award program (RFA 10-05).

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Insmed names Will Lewis president and CEO

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 11:19 AM

Monmouth Junction, N.J.-based Insmed, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel inhalation therapeutics for patients suffering from serious orphan lung diseases, has appointed Will Lewis president and CEO, effective immediately.

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Annovation Biopharma raises $8M to develop novel anesthetics

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 08:00 AM

Annovation Biopharma, a biotech focused on safer therapies for anesthesia, has raised $8 million in a Series A financing led by Atlas Venture, Partners Innovation Fund (PIF) and new strategic investor The Medicines Company. 

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ViroPharma expands in PA, creates 151 jobs

Tuesday, September 11, 2012 08:00 AM

ViroPharma, a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on rare diseases, will expand its operations in Exton, Penn., and create 151 new, high-paying jobs.

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Omeros files IND application for lead compound in schizophrenia program

Monday, September 10, 2012 11:54 AM

Omeros, a Seattle-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has filed an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) with the FDA to initiate clinical trials evaluating OMS824, the company's lead compound from its phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10) program for schizophrenia and other cognitive disorders.

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