Articles Published in 2008

CWWeekly June 16th 2008 Issue

Saturday, June 21, 2008 07:14 PM

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AAHRPP Marching towards 2010 Goal with 22 More Accreditations

Friday, June 20, 2008 02:29 PM

The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has accredited 22 additional organizations. In total, AAHRPP has accredited 129 organizations, representing more than 550 entities. AAHRPP’s standards exceed federal regulations. Accreditations are announced quarterly, and are valid for three years.

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BMS/AstraZeneca Diabetes Drug Saxagliptin Hits Mark

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 10:44 AM

Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca reported positive results from a phase III, pivotal trial of saxagliptin (Onglyza) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Saxagliptin could rival Merck’s newest diabetes drug, Januvia. The global diabetes treatment market is $23 billion, according to data from IMS Health.

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CWWeekly June 9th 2008 Issue

Saturday, June 14, 2008 04:23 PM

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Parexel, Quintiles Vie for ClinPhone Acquisition

Friday, June 13, 2008 03:09 PM

Parexel, a top 10 global contract research organization (CRO), announced an agreement on June 13 to acquire UK clinical technology company ClinPhone at an 86% premium to its share price on the London Stock Exchange. The deal values ClinPhone’s shares at $182 million. Soon after the Parexel press release hit the wires, Quintiles, the market leading private CRO, said it is planning an all-cash bid for ClinPhone that would beat Parexel’s $182 million offer.

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CenterWatch Monthly June 2008 Issue

Thursday, June 12, 2008 07:34 PM

Covance, Kendle and i3 Research Are Top CROs in Europe

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Encorium Set to Acquire Prologue and Merge with Linkcon in Emerging Markets Play

Thursday, June 12, 2008 01:09 PM

In what appears to be a major course correction for ailing Wayne, Pa.-based contract research organization (CRO) Encorium, the CRO is set to acquire Prologue Research, a phase I through IV oncology-focused CRO based in Columbus, Ohio, and three additional CROs through a merger with Linkcon, a holding company of Chinese merchant bank Chardan Capital.

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eClinical Roundup

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 04:34 PM

Boston, Mass.-based eClinical technology company PHT inked a partnership agreement with UK-based contract research organization (CRO) ICON. The deal allows for ICON to use of PHT’s LogPad electronic patient diary (ePRO) device and SitePad Tablet, a site-based electronic data capture (EDC) product. In exchange, ICON will allow PHT’s clients to use the CRO’s Lifecycle Science Group to aid them in the design and implementation of studies using interactive response (both voice and web) and ePRO technology using ICOPhone and other ICON technologies. The companies have already won three new trials under the partnership. "Strategic partnerships are a key element of PHT's growth strategy, and our partnership with ICON has delivered immediate benefits to the clients of both companies," stated Phil Lee, PHT's president and chief executive officer.

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Kendle Begins Early Stage Expansion Plans With DecisionLine Buy

Monday, June 9, 2008 11:13 AM

In a deal worth upwards of $24 million, Cincinnati, Ohio-based contract research organization (CRO) Kendle has boosted its early stage capabilities with the acquisition of DecisionLine, a central nervous system (CNS)-focused phase I company located in Toronto.

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CWWeekly June 2nd 2008 Issue

Saturday, June 7, 2008 12:22 PM

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