BioSpace News Archive

Policy

Drug Companies Settle Opioid Lawsuits with $26 Billion Paid Over 18 Years

Total payment amounts are contingent on the number of governments that will agree to suspend their lawsuits as part of the deal.

July 22, 2021
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2 min read
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Vanessa Doctor, RN
Policy

Chinese Government Blocks WHO Investigators from Returning to Wuhan Lab

WHO Investigators have attempted to return to the Wuhan lab to find the origins of the novel coronavirus but are now being blocked by the Chinese government.

July 22, 2021
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2 min read
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Alex Keown
Business

Africa is the Next Frontier for Biosimulation, as Certara Trains Up Talent

Biosimulation is integral to drug development today, with fierce competition for expert scientists to run the simulations and interpret the results. Craig Rayner, president of Certara, a biosimulation company, is turning to Africa to unlock an untapped reservoir of talent.

July 22, 2021
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4 min read
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Gail Dutton
Business

BioSpace Movers & Shakers, July 23

Biopharma and life sciences organizations strengthen their leadership teams and boards with these Movers & Shakers.

July 22, 2021
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7 min read
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Alex Keown
Sponsored | The essential guide to drug commercialization: A manufacturer’s handbook for selecting solutions and partners

Learn how to unlock product potential in this step-by-step guide to making the most of your commercialization investments.

July 22, 2021
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15 min read
BioMidwest

Research Roundup: Epsilon and Delta COVID-19 Variants and More

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

July 22, 2021
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6 min read
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Mark Terry
Business

Create Value & Success Will Follow, Anima Biotech CEO Yochi Slonim Says

“When big pharma collaborates with biopharma companies, the main risk isn’t the technology, but the commitment of the partner,” according to serial entrepreneur Yochi Slonim, CEO of Anima Biotech. That isn’t merely his opinion. The question arises in partnering meetings routinely.

July 22, 2021
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5 min read
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Gail Dutton
Veterinary Holters Market: Rise in demand for cardiac monitoring devices in veterinary care to drive the market

Holter monitor is used in non-invasive techniques to monitor cardiac rhythm over a long period of time.

July 22, 2021
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5 min read
Deals

Natera Announces Pricing of Follow-On Offering

Natera, Inc today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 4,500,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $113.00 per share. Closing of the offering is expected to occur on July 26, 2021.

July 22, 2021
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4 min read
Titan Medical to Participate in Alliance Global Partners Virtual MedTech Summer Investor Conference

Titan Medical Inc. today announced that David McNally, President and CEO of Titan Medical, and Stephen Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer, will be meeting with investors during the Alliance Global Partners Virtual MedTech Summer Investor Conference on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

July 22, 2021
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3 min read