BioSpace News Archive

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Novo Nordisk Foundation Awards $27 Million to Improve Bioindustry and Green Activities

The funds will be used to support an international research and education collaboration to create new bioindustrial processes using biotechnology and educational programs for students and staff in the industry. They are designed to optimize bioindustrial production and advance a green transformation.

August 29, 2019
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Mark Terry
Policy

False Alarm? Vertex Stock Drops on Database Report of 30 Deaths Associated with Symdeko for Cystic Fibrosis

The report, which is exaggerated or misinterpreted, appears to have been erroneous and triggered a short stock drop before the company and various analysts responded, calming investors.

August 29, 2019
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Mark Terry
BioMidwest

Research Roundup: IDing Norovirus Using a Smartphone App and More

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

August 29, 2019
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Mark Terry
Job Trends

New Report: Massachusetts Biopharma Added 20,000 Jobs in Last Decade

MassBio recently published their annual “2019 Industry Snapshot.” In addition to providing an in-depth look at the industry in the state, it provides a wealth of data on the industry overall.

August 29, 2019
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Mark Terry
Business

How to Retain the Best Pharma Scientists

The highly competitive field of pharma science is chalked full of highly qualified professionals that represent the best pharma scientists around. For human resources professionals, how do you keep the best talent inside your thriving company?

August 29, 2019
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Don Potochny
Analysis Shows Eli Lilly’s Half-Price Humalog Generic Is Not Readily Available Across the U.S.

GoodRx released an analysis that showed only 8% of fills at local pharmacies are for the Lispro Injection. The majority of insulin scripts are still being ordered for Humalog, the analysis showed.

August 29, 2019
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Alex Keown
Business

Recent Trends Show Rising Opportunities for Women to Go into STEM Fields

The world is changing, and those prospering in STEM careers are leading the way. So why aren’t more girls jumping at the chance to get a foot in the field that offers incredible potential for growth and opportunity?

August 29, 2019
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Kymberlie Krieger
Business

BioSpace Movers & Shakers, Aug. 30

Biopharma companies strengthen their leadership and boards with these appointments.

August 29, 2019
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Alex Keown
Policy

FDA Action Alert: Celgene, Xeris and Ardelyx

In the first two weeks of September there were three scheduled PDUFA dates. One of those dates, for Celgene’s myelofibrosis drug, was approved early. Here’s a look.

August 29, 2019
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Mark Terry