BioSpace News Archive

Policy

Information Update - Health Canada reminds Canadians of the dangers of unauthorized health products; it will not hesitate to take enforcement action if needed

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of the risks posed by unauthorized health products and to reaffirm that it will not hesitate to take action against illegal manufacturing and distribution of health products that could pose a health and safety risk to Canadians.

December 4, 2019
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Business

Aruna Bio Appoints Dr. James Paskavitz as Vice President of Research and Development

Dr. Paskavitz has over fifteen prior years of clinical experience including outpatient treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and inpatient intensive care neurology.

December 4, 2019
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3 min read
Biotech Beach

As E. Coli Sickens Dozens Across America, Controlled Environment Micro-Farms Suggested as a Partial Solution

GP Solutions’ new technologies provide cleaner farming

December 4, 2019
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2 min read
Deals

Cambrex Announces Completion of Acquisition by the Permira Funds

Cambrex Corporation (NYSE: CBM), the leading small molecule company providing drug substance, drug product and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle, today announced the completion of its previously announced sale to an affiliate of the Permira funds.

December 4, 2019
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2 min read
Pharm Country

Quadrant Biosciences Launches First Ever Epigenetic Saliva Test for Autism

Quadrant Biosciences Inc., a developer of novel diagnostic solutions, announced the release of Clarifi ASD™, the first ever epigenetic test for autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

December 4, 2019
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4 min read
Deals

Canopy Biosciences Acquires Core Diagnostics

Canopy Biosciences, LLC announced today the acquisition of Core Diagnostics, a leading CLIA-certified provider of biomarker analysis services for biopharmaceutical researchers

December 4, 2019
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3 min read
Deals

Pilot Chemical Corp. Acquires Órgano Síntesis

Acquisition fuels Pilot’s commitment to international growth

December 4, 2019
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3 min read
Business

SI-BONE Names Jeryl (“Jeri”) Hilleman to Board of Directors

SI-BONE, Inc.,, a Silicon Valley-based medical device company dedicated to solving musculoskeletal disorders of the sacropelvic anatomy, announced that Jeri Hilleman has joined its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

December 4, 2019
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3 min read
Drug Development

Spero Reports Preliminary Findings from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of SPR720 and Announces Plans to Advance Program into Proof-of-Concept Clinical Trial in Patients with NTM Pulmonary Disease

First indication of human safety and PK profiles for SPR720 supports

December 4, 2019
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8 min read
Business

Bioasis Appoints Consultant Chief Medical Officer and Nominates Medical Oncology Advisory Board

Dr. John DeGroot, Dr. Hope Rugo and Dr. Javier Cortés Join Medical Oncology Advisory Board

December 4, 2019
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6 min read