> News yesterday that Acorda Therapeutics' experimental MS drug helped patients walk better sent its shares up 27 percent. Report
> The FDA has provided fast-track status to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' therapy for carcinoid syndrome. Story
> Cougar Biotech says it presented positive Phase I and Phase II data for CB7630, an experimental therapy for castration resistant prostate cancer. Release
> Arana Therapeutics and Greenovation Biotech have forged a pact to develop up to five anti-cancer antibodies. Report
> China's Genesis Pharmaceuticals Enterprises has raised $30 million in a private placement. Release
> Novartis "stole the show" at ASCO, Forbes says. Between the big Zometa news--that the bone drug may actually prevent breast cancer recurrence--and dramatic data on an experimental med, the Swiss pharma came out of ASCO looking pretty sweet. ASCO report
> Guess who's the new up-and-comer in pharma? Brazil. Report
> It's not a new question, but it's one whose urgency is growing: How long can Pfizer pay its big dividend? Report
> Eugene Melnyk (photo) said he'd do it, and now he has. The founder of Canada's Biovail launched a proxy battle for the company, looking to sweep out its board and senior management. Report
And Finally… The Scripps Transitional Research Institute was one of 14 research groups that will gain $533 million from the NIH over five years. The funds are earmarked to speed the development of new technologies. Report