@FierceBiotech: Nonprofit poised to reap rewards from Vertex's pioneering CF drug. Article | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Under pressure to speed things up, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg is looking to loosen conflict rules for adcomm members. Report | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Icon's buyout of clinical tech firm Firecrest motivated by improving trials time lines, efficiency. Story | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Fresh from raising $25.8 million, New York-based Coronado Biosciences says it plans to file an IND with the FDA on a new treatment for Crohn's disease. Report
> Aastrom Biosciences has reached an agreement with the FDA on a Special Protocol Assessment for a Phase III trial of ixmyelocel-T in patients with critical limb ischemia who have no other treatment options. Release
> Australia's CSL Limited has forged a commercial license agreement with Selexis for the preclinical development of an antibody scheduled to enter Phase I next year. CSL release
> In a newly announced strategic partnership, Debiopharm says it will trust INC Research with the management of a clinical study linked to an important project in its pipeline. Both parties have also agreed on a "framework partnership" for future clinical studies. Release
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@FiercePharma: Will pharma fight the Express-Medco deal? Piece | Follow @FiercePharma
> Eyes on 2012, GSK pledges more cost cuts. Article
> Novo faces sales-rep action on OT pay. Report
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> Fictional "Spenditol" gives appearance of feelings of relief, unpleasant side effects. Piece
> Rx-360 concludes pilot; begins sharing of supplier audits. News
> For J&J/McNeil no exec blame for recalls, panel says. Report
> Novartis productivity boss seeks procurement's full potential. Article
> Teva supply chain gets a boost from social media. Story
> Hong Kong tips off Vietnam about contaminated GSK drug. More
Biotech Research News
> Researchers detract last year's discovery of longevity genes. Article
> Enzyme insights could lead to better sunburn treatments. Story
> Genetic map of American Americans gives clues to diseases in all populations. Report
> UK scientists urge regulations of animal/human gene experiments. Item
And Finally... Using new technology, scientists say they have found the brain's on/off switch for aggression. Story