@FierceBiotech: ICYMI yesterday: $SNY drops the ax on 100 R&D staffers in Boston reorganization. Article | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: J&J's R&D group crafts 3 new platforms to guide global drug development. Story | Follow @JohnCFierce
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> Sweden's Cortendo hauled in $26.4 million in a private placement, cash that will help fund its Phase III trial of a drug for the rare Cushing's syndrome. More
> Bayer is reshaping its business to focus on life sciences, preparing to spin off its plastics arm over the next year. News
Medical Device News
@FierceMedDev: ICYMI yesterday: Intraocular lens maker Staar Surgical gets warning letter over its manufacturing practices. Story | Follow @FierceMedDev
@VarunSaxena2: UPDATED w/results of the sale: Trovagene raises $23M in follow-on share offering for urine-based cancer diagnostic. FierceDiagnostics article | Follow @VarunSaxena2
@EmilyWFierce: Scientists unveil new biomarker for early detection of dementia through blood test. Report | Follow @EmilyWFierce
> Bayer starts reorg as it explores sale of diabetes biz. More
> Invitae's $102M IPO stands alone as three med tech IPOs remain sidelined. Story
> Sanofi backs Europe's first remote clinical trial--for a smart glucose monitor. Article
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Embattled Zoetis beats Q4 expectations, but tempers 2015 forecasts. FierceAnimalHealth story | Follow @FiercePharma
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> Supplies of Roche's Tamiflu drained in HK as monthlong H3N2 outbreak hits. News
> Bayer rolls up its sleeves for major reorg after plastics unit departs. Story
> Hedge funder's first assault on iffy drug patents? Acorda's MS med Ampyra. Report
Vaccines News
> Advaxis inks pact with Incyte to test cervical cancer vaccine combo. Item
> Vaxxas scores $20M to develop needle-free vaccines. Article
> Serum Institute and Cipla in early merger talks. More
> GSK nabs pipeline prospects, conjugate vaccine tech with GlycoVaxyn buyout. Story
> GSK lays off 27 vaccine researchers in Montana. Report
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Genzyme biologics plant continues to pay off for Sanofi. Report
> Hospira recalls 60 lots of pain drug. Report
> Another doctor convicted for selling foreign-made drugs. Article
> GSK resolving shortage of Nicorette Lozenges. Story
> Report: 'Carrot and stick' needed to deal with drug shortages. More