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> Orlando, FL-based Nephron Pharmaceuticals, a maker of generic respiratory drugs, has unveiled plans for a $313 million plant close to Cayce, SC. "This is a big win for our state," South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said, as quoted by the Associated Press. Report
> In more South Carolina life sciences news, Virginia-based synthetic biology upstart Intrexon has bought Charleston, SC, biotech firm Immunologix for an undisclosed sum. Item
> Drug developer Intellikine is owed a $4 million payment from collaborator Infinity Pharmaceuticals for starting two Phase I trials for IPI-145, a PI3K inhibitor under investigation as a treatment for blood cancers. Release
> Pulmatrix, a venture-backed biotech start-up in Lexington, MA, has revealed upbeat data from in vitro data on the use of its inhaled delivery platform to transport the active ingredient in Advair. Item
Pharma News
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> Laid-off Pfizer rep won't return $411K in overpaid severance. Article
> Reuters: Emerging markets are no panacea. Report
> Basel protestors march against Novartis cuts. Item
> Obama to order new FDA action on drug shortages. Report
Biotech IT News
> Suspected anti-Parkinson's gene spotted in 23andMe database. Story
> PLoS tackles bioinformatics for beginners. News
> J&J links up with Foundation Medicine for cancer genomic test. ncer-genomic-test/2011-10-28">Article
> McGill U. teams with eVision to speed clinical trial starts. News
> TrialReach rounds up $1.2M for online trial recruitment. Item
Medical Device News
> Stratatech gets $4.6M for skin substitute trial. News
> BD debuts AutoShield Duo. Story
> FDA OKs Gen-Probe HPV test. Report
> Occlutech scores another win against St Jude-AGA Medical. Item
> FDA OKs Medtronic study for Type 1 diabetes management. Article
> FDA panel gives AtriCure good news on Synergy system. Story
And Finally... LabX Media Group has snapped up The Scientist print magazine and digital publication from Sciencenow. Release