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Top Stories for the Week of March 31, 2008

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Bio-Imaging Technologies Acquires Phoenix Data Systems

Newton, Pa.-based contract research organization (CRO) Bio-Imaging Technologies has opened up a new book of business with the acquisition of eClinical company Phoenix Data Systems. Bio-Imaging, which specializes in running trials that require medical imaging management, purchased the King of Prussia, Pa.-based company for $24 million, including $17 million in stock and $7 million in cash.

 

inVentiv Clinical Moves into Latin America

inVentiv Clinical, the contract research organization (CRO) division of Somerset, N.J.-based marketing, communications and staffing firm inVentiv Health, has expanded its clinical services to Latin America with a new central hub in São Paulo, Brazil. The company stated it plans to bolster its operations in other countries throughout the region as well.

   
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  • Quintiles inks agreement with Medca Japan...
  • Encorium Group inks $2.5 million in new contracts...
   
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Company Profile: An interview with Patrick Hughes, senior vice president, Exco InTouch

   
 

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Top Stories for the Week of March 24, 2008

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Medidata on Fast Track with First Acquisition

New York, N.Y.-based eClinical vendor Medidata Solutions purchased Fast Track Systems, a protocol design and study management software maker based in Pennsylvania.

 

Project to Develop Guidelines for Health Research in Africa Launched

The “Clinical Trials Roundtable” attracted more than 70 participants during the “Science with Africa” conference organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union (AU), which is an international organization that promotes cooperation among the independent nations of Africa.

   
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Other breaking news...

 

  • PRA International expands presence in India...
  • OmniComm Systems in contract with Pleiad Devices...
   
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Company Profile: An interview with Amanda Drake, founder and director, HUNT Services, LLC

   
 

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