> Ziopharm Oncology has inked a deal to raise $30.9 million through a private placement. Lead and new investors were Essex Woodlands Health Ventures and PTV Sciences. Release
> Chutes & Ladders: The North Carolina Biotechnology Center has formed a search committee to begin its pursuit of a new president to succeed Leslie Alexandre. Release
> Elite Pharmaceuticals says a mid-stage trial has demonstrated the euphoria-blocking effects of ELI-216. Release
> The FDA has issued a warning letter to Abraxis Bioscience regarding one of its manufacturing plants. Release
> SGX Pharmaceuticals has updated investors in its pipeline. Release
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