@FierceBiotech: Genomics tops chart of social media buzz in biotech IT. Story | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Any promising biotech with a late-stage asset looking to do a deal in the $1B-$5B arena is positioned just right. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Lots of activity in developing weight drugs that target brown fat. Roche, Eli Lilly, and two biotech startups are in the hunt. Article | Follow @RyanMFierce
@MarkHFierce: Pancreatic cancer cases often have a "brake gene" turned off, U.K. scientists found, that lets the tumors spread. Story | Follow @MarkHFierce
> University of California San Francisco Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann (photo), a former head of development at Genentech, foresees a more dynamic approach to advancing products and other major shifts in healthcare. Interview
> Swedish drug company Meda has won FDA approval for its new allergy med Dymista. Release
> A Duke University-led study of more than 40,000 drug and device trials found that most of the studies lacked adequate size and quality. Article
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Watchdogs at IOM say FDA should be more vigilant on post-marketing safety. Plus, its safety communications are muddled. Article | Follow @FiercePharma
> Hedge fund claims Savient's bankrupt after failed Krystexxa launch. Item
> Novartis digs into safety data in Avastin-vs.-Lucentis study. Story
> IOM takes FDA to task on post-marketing safety. More
> Men flock to testosterone meds from Abbott, Lilly. News
Medical Devices News
@FierceMedDev: Study: Doctors use device and drug trials of spotty quality. Story | Follow @FierceMedDev
> Thoratec earnings soar, fueled by HeartMate II LVAD sales surge. News
> Covidien closes $108M bid for Newport Medical. More
> Dentsply sees Q1 profit drop, sales jump. Article
> Germany scrutinizes Siemens over alleged Russian payments. Item
Biomarkers News
> Scans for autism gene groups could open door to genetic biomarkers. More
> Pancreatic cancer protein biomarker could predict outcomes. Item
> Epigenetics signal possible breast cancer blood test. Story
> Weight loss cuts inflammation, cancer markers. Article
Drug Delivery News
@DamianFierce: Ever wonder exactly how wireless drug delivery works? Well, wonder no longer. News | Follow @DamianFierce
> Swedish discovery could be key to better transdermal delivery. Article
> Researchers develop 'smart' nanostructures for drug delivery. Story
> Genericsmaker banking on novel delivery to raise funds. Item
> Aptar launches new inhaler with eye on emerging markets. News
And Finally… Merck ($MRK) has tapped Trevena, which specializes in research of G-protein coupled receptors, to collaborate on a drug-discovery program. Details