Articles Published in 2012

10 pharmas form nonprofit TransCelerate to accelerate R&D of new medicines

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 02:46 PM

Ten biopharmaceutical companies have formed a non-profit organization, TransCelerate BioPharma, to accelerate the development of new medicines. Participants include Abbott, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Genentech and Sanofi.

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Mayo Clinic researchers identify new enzyme to fight Alzheimer's

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:58 PM

An enzyme that could represent a powerful new tool for combating Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida.

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Navidea Biopharma enrolls first patient in phase II Alzheimer’s trial of NAV4694

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:31 PM

Navidea Biopharmaceuticals, a Dublin, Ohio-based biopharmaceutical company focused on precision diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, has commenced enrollment at two sites participating in its phase II, open-label, safety and efficacy PET imaging study of [18F]NAV4694 for detection of cerebral β-amyloid plaque in subjects diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease (AD).

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CureVac secures $104M in Series D financing

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 12:04 PM

CureVac, a German clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of therapies and vaccines based on mRNA, today announced the completion of a $140 million financing round with its main investor, dievini Hopp BioTech Holding.

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Quintiles, Sinclair ink 10-year partnership to commercialize portfolio in Mexico

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 11:37 AM

Quintiles, a fully integrated biopharmaceutical services company, and Sinclair IS Pharma, a topicals and supportive care specialist, have signed a 10-year collaboration and licensing agreement for Quintiles (Rowfarma Mexico) to commercialize Sinclair’s portfolio of dermo-cosmetic products and medical devices in Mexico.

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Mutabilis receives $5.2M from E.U. for HIVINNOV project

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 11:06 AM

Mutabilis, a spin-off from INSERM that focuses on therapeutics for treating serious, hospital-acquired infections, has received $5.2 million of European funding for the HIVINNOV project, aimed at developing new antiretrovirals against HIV.

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BioFire Diagnostics secures $25M from Athyrium Opportunities Fund

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:38 AM

BioFire Diagnostics, a clinical diagnostics company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has completed a $25 million financing with Athyrium Opportunities Fund, a New York-based fund focusing on investment opportunities in the global healthcare sector

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J&J s to establish innovation centers

Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:14 AM

Johnson & Johnson is planning to establish four regional innovation centers in major life sciences communities in the world as part of a novel approach to accelerate early innovation and enhance opportunities for collaboration and investment across its global healthcare businesses.

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Complete Genomics, BGI-Shenzhen ink merger

Tuesday, September 18, 2012 07:00 AM

Complete Genomics, a Mountain View, Calif.-based provider of whole human genomic sequencing, and BGI-Shenzhen, an international genomics company based in Shenzhen, China, have entered into a definitive merger agreement.

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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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