@FierceBiotech: Nanofactories can synthesize drugs within the body. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Roche move spotlights NJ's shrinking role in biopharma R&D. Article | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Software could provide a new measuring tool for Parkinson's during clinical trials. Story | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Japanese regulators have approved Amitiza (lubiprostone), a drug from Sucampo and Abbott for the treatment of chronic constipation (excluding constipation caused by organic diseases). Release
> The U.K.'s Prosonix has inked a pact with Imperial College London to accelerate the development of "engineered multi-component Particles" as respiratory medicines. Release
> Biogen Idec and Swedish Orphan Biovitrum launched two global pediatric clinical trials of their long-lasting recombinant Factor VIII and Factor IX Fc fusion proteins in hemophilia A and B. Release
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Spanish drugmakers can't grow at home, so they're looking for international expansion--Bloomberg. More | Follow @FiercePharma
> Sanofi mulls up to 2,000 job cuts in France, unions say. News
> Sanofi chief among then-GSK execs named in DoJ off-label case. Article
> India's anti-brand stance threatens Big Pharma growth. More
> Italy sharpens up for another €1B in health cuts. Story
Medical Device News
@FierceMedDev: We have extended the nomination deadline for the 15 fiercest medical device developers to July 13. Spread the word. Survey | Follow @FierceMedDev
@DamianFierce: MDxHealth has signed a deal with Merck KGaA to provide companion diagnostics for a pipeline cancer drug. More | Follow @DamianFierce
> FDA says device-ID plan a 'game-changer.' Story
> Israeli devicemaker launches smartphone that monitors vitals. Article
> FDA approves OraSure's at-home HIV test. News
Vaccines News
> In $69M IPO bid, GlobeImmune spotlights therapeutic vaccines. Story
> Group tackles dengue vaccine pricing. More
> Soligenix, Infectious Disease Research Institute partner to combat anthrax. Article
> FDA gives Argos green light for kidney cancer immunotherapy. News
Pharma Manufacturing News
@EricPFierce: China tainted drug capsule scandal leads to new responsibilities for drugmakers. Report | Follow @EricPFierce
> FDA gets device, but not drug tracking .More
> Budget chainsaw may miss Sanofi manufacturing. News
> Glaxo manufacturing must meet special dictates. Story
CRO News
@NesaNFierce: Argentina is becoming more than the birthplace of Tango, growing in terms of outsourcing. More | Follow @NesaNFierce
> Pernix Therapeutics offers $4.9M for CMO Great Southern Laboratories. Story
> ScinoPharm to build $37M Taiwan plant for cancer injectables. Article
> CMO execs reflect on changing manufacturing front. More
Drug Delivery News
> UPenn turns plant protein into drug-delivery tech. Item
> pSivida eyes FDA approval with trial for Durasert-delivered drug. Story
> InVivo looks to get gel-delivered pain drug on U.S. market. Article
> Northwestern docs deliver siRNA with lotion to stymie cancer. More
> Researchers develop gel to deliver male contraceptive. Story
And Finally… Investigators in Singapore say they have discovered a new signaling pathway that controls both obesity and atherosclerosis. Release