BioSpace News Archive

Business

Pharm Country’s Biotech and Pharma Industry Flourishes Thanks to Innovative Leadership

Efforts undertaken by state and local leaders across the five states that make up Pharm Country have led to a boost in business, which is good news for applicants seeking a new position.

June 13, 2019
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Alex Keown
Research Roundup: A New Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s and Other Highlights

Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.

June 13, 2019
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Mark Terry
Business

Tessa Therapeutics Forges $120 Million Joint Venture to Develop Cell Therapies in China

The collaboration with China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City will focus on the most prevalent cancers in China.

June 13, 2019
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Alex Keown
Business

Merck Takes Part in FDA Blockchain Pilot Program for U.S. Pharma Supply Chain

The pilot program aims to develop an electronic system to identify and trace certain prescription drugs as they are distributed within the United States.

June 13, 2019
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Alex Keown
Drug Development

Genentech’s Rituxan Superior in Rare, Deadly Skin Disease

Genentech announced positive topline results from its Phase III PEMPHIX trial evaluating Rituxan (rituximab) compared to the immunosuppressant drug mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pemphigus vulgaris.

June 13, 2019
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Mark Terry
Business

AbCellera and Gilead Forge Infectious Disease Pact

AbCellera will use its technology to look for ultra-rare antibodies with specific properties defined by Gilead.

June 13, 2019
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2 min read
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Alex Keown
Business

BioSpace Movers and Shakers, June 14

Biotech and pharma companies strengthen their leadership teams and boards with new hires and appointments.

June 13, 2019
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5 min read
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Alex Keown
Semcon Focusing On Increased Growth In Life Science

Lifestyle-related diseases, an ageing population and rapid technical progress all mean that major investments need to be made in the life science sector over the next few years. Semcon is now increasing the pace of its growth in this field.

June 13, 2019
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2 min read
Business

The Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics introduces its international team of scientists

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is pleased to introduce its international team of scientists at the Krembil Centre for Neuroinformatics.

June 13, 2019
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3 min read
Drug Development

Selective Effect Signal on Liver Cancer Tissue in Phase Ia Study With MIV-818

Medivir AB announces the results of an analysis of data from the first six patients with advanced cancer in the liver treated with increasing MIV-818 doses.

June 13, 2019
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