> Roche has filed a Clinical Trial Application for a Genmab antibody developed under the companies' collaboration. The CTA triggers a milestone payment for Genmab, the amount of which is undisclosed. Release
> Mylan has appointed Heather Bresch as CEO. Release
> San Diego-based medical device maker Vital Therapies has raised $28.1 million Series C financing. The new capital will support continued developed of ELAD, a human cell-based artificial liver. Release
> Here's a strategy for penetrating the market when state healthcare won't yet pay for your drug: Cut the price. Roche is doing just that with Tarceva, its lung cancer treatment. Report
> The FDA found "significant violations" of manufacturing rules at a French plant that produces Genzyme's Thymoglobulin drug for kidney transplants. Report
And Finally... Nigeria v. Pfizer in the matter of a meningitis vaccine trial went back to court today, with a judge allowing the authorities there to summon Pfizer and nine company officials to the country to defend themselves. Report