Articles Published in 2012

Merit Medical to acquire Thomas Medical for $167M

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:19 AM

Merit Medical Systems, a manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable devices used primarily in cardiology, radiology and endoscopy, has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire Thomas Medical Products from GE Healthcare in a $167 million all-cash transaction, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.

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EFPIA gives recommendations for clinical trial data transparency

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 02:43 PM

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations recently held a workshop to give insight into the different views on the sensitive issue of clinical data transparency in Europe.

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Medpace acquires European medical device CRO MediTech Strategic Consultants

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:50 AM

Cincinnati-based Medpace, a privately held CRO, has acquired MediTech Strategic Consultants, a European CRO dedicated to medical device clinical trials and services related to development and commercialization of medical devices.

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CRA enters strategic alliance with Quintiles

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:42 AM

Tempe, Ariz.-based Clinical Research Advantage (CRA), a community-based network of clinical trial sites, has entered into a strategic agreement  with CRO Quintiles to facilitate a higher level of clinical trial participation with an emphasis on safety, improved study efficiencies and quality data.

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NEOMED Institute aims to renew biopharmaceutical research in Québec

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:33 AM

AstraZeneca Canada and Pfizer Canada are forming a partnership with the Québec government to create the NEOMED Institute, a new kind of life sciences research center. A total of $100 million will be invested to establish and support the research center over five years.

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QPS expands phase I clinic in the Netherlands

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:31 AM

QPS Holdings has completed a 24-bed annex to its phase I clinic at the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands, bringing to 58 its bed capacity for the conduct of first-in-man and early-phase research on novel and complex therapeutic agents.

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FDA issues draft guidance for IRBs

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:28 AM

The FDA on Nov. 20 issued a draft guidance titled Draft Guidance for IRBs, Clinical Investigators and Sponsors--IRB Responsibilities for Reviewing the Qualifications of Investigators, Adequacy of Research Sites, and the Determination of Whether an IND/IDE is Needed.

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Icon Central Laboratories launches iSite portal

Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:17 AM

Dublin-based CRO Icon has launched iSite, a secure web-based portal that drives efficiency by providing investigators 24-hour access to study-specific laboratory information from Icon Central Laboratories.

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TauRx receives $111.8M from Genting for Alzheimer's trials

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 02:02 PM

TauRx Pharmaceuticals of Singapore has received a further equity investment of $31.5 million from Genting Management (GMS), a Singapore-based subsidiary of Genting Berhad.

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Jeff Jonas joins Shire leadership team

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 11:51 AM

Irish specialty biopharmaceutical company Shire has appointed Jeff Jonas, MD, as president of Shire's regenerative medicine business.

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