Articles Published in 2013

RTI International to expand genomic research toolkit

Tuesday, August 20, 2013 09:21 AM

As part of a new award from the National Human Genome Research Institute, RTI International will expand the PhenX Toolkit, a web-based resource that supports collaborative genomics and biomedical research. Use of PhenX measures will help researchers understand the relationships between genetics, health, disease and environment.

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FDA approves multiple sclerosis stem cell clinical trial

Monday, August 19, 2013 03:41 PM

The Tisch MS Research Center of New York has received IND approval from the FDA to commence a phase I trial using autologous neural stem cells in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic human autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that leads to myelin damage and neurodegeneration and affects approximately 2.1 million people worldwide.

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Pathogenica achieves CE marking for HAI BioDetection Kit

Monday, August 19, 2013 03:32 PM

Pathogenica has achieved the CE mark under the European Directive on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices for its HAI BioDetection kit that runs on the Ion PGM benchtop sequencer.  This milestone marks the HAI BioDetection CE-IVD kit as the first sequence-based infectious disease diagnostic kit on the market.

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Abbott acquires OptiMedica

Monday, August 19, 2013 02:10 PM

Abbott has acquired OptiMedica, a privately-held, Silicon Valley-based ophthalmic device company.

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ACRP, ACRES collaborate to improve clinical research conduct

Monday, August 19, 2013 11:48 AM

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the Alliance for Clinical Research Excellence and Safety (ACRES) are collaborating to address challenges facing the clinical research enterprise globally and to improve medical product development and delivery worldwide.

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STADA acquires Thornton & Ross

Monday, August 19, 2013 09:07 AM

Pharmaceutical company Stada Arzneimittel has purchased Thornton & Ross, a British prescription-free OTC manufacturer, after Stada and the owners had already announced exclusive contract negotiations Aug. 6.

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Ashfield names Michael Burman VP Medical Call Center

Monday, August 19, 2013 08:48 AM

Ashfield, part of United Drug, has named Dr. Michael Burman vice president of its Ivyland, Pa-based Medical Call Center. Ashfield Medical Information, formerly Alliance Healthcare, is a provider of medical information and pharmacovigilance call center services to healthcare, biotech and device companies.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals to close Virginia facility

Friday, August 16, 2013 01:49 PM

Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals will close its Petersburg, Va. plant at the end of 2014. The facility will continue normal operations through the remainder of 2013 and phase out operations the following year. The closure will impact 240 employees through a multi-stage process beginning December.

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HR+Survey Solutions CRO study finds high employee turnover rate

Friday, August 16, 2013 01:38 PM

According to the 14^th annual CRO Industry Global Compensation and Turnover Survey, conducted by HR+Survey Solutions, a compensation and research firm, CRO employees are leaving for new jobs at higher rates than their counterparts in other industries.

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Assay Depot launches Pfizer virtual research platform

Friday, August 16, 2013 01:20 PM

Assay Depot, a provider of outsourced scientific services, has launched Market Exchange for Innovative Services (MXIS), a virtual outsourcing platform for Pfizer scientists. MXIS brings together research services from thousands of global vendors (aka CROs) into one secure website, enabling Pfizer scientists to communicate with any research vendor.

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