Jason Rhodes joins Atlas Venture; Kamada extends supply deal with Baxter;

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@JohnCFierce: Tiny biotech, trumpeting reformulation of a muscle relaxer, shotgun R&D strategy - what's not to like? $TNXP plunges. Story | Follow @JohnCFierce

@DamianFierce: There are now 245 companies developing biosimilars around the globe, according to @Reuters. Article | Follow @DamianFierce

@EmilyMFierce: New Washington player joins push for NIH funding. Story | Follow @EmilyMFierce

> We found out today that Jason Rhodes, who recently exited his position as president of Epizyme ($EPZM), is making the hop to Atlas Venture, the well-known early-stage VC group based in Boston. Release

> Israel's Kamada ($KMDA) has gained $26 million in additional revenue by extending its deal to supply Glassia to Baxter ($BAX). Release | More

> AMAG Pharmaceuticals ($AMAG) has bought its way into women's health with a $675 million acquisition for Lumara Health. More

Medical Device News

@FierceMedDev: Medtronic may revise $42.9B deal with Covidien under new tax rules. Story | Follow @FierceMedDev

@MichaelGFierce: Purdue team recreates tumor microenvironment to study #cancer nanomed delivery. More | Follow @MichaelGFierce

@VarunSaxena2: FierceMedicalDevices has learned that James V. Mazzo is on suspension as operating partner at life science VC Versant Ventures due to indictment. | Follow @VarunSaxena2

@EmilyWFierce: American Academy of Pediatrics backs IUDs as first-line choice for teens seeking long-term contraception. Article | Follow @EmilyWFierce

> Implanted pulley device could aid those with nerve damage to their hands. Story

> Court rules that FDA cannot rescind 510(k)s without notice and comment procedures. Article

Pharma News

@FiercePharma: FDA slaps cardiovascular warnings on Roche/Novartis asthma blockbuster Xolair. Story | Follow @FiercePharma

@TracyStaton: Bristol-Myers' oncology star lines up for lung cancer approval, leading the PD-1 pack. News | Follow @TracyStaton

@CarlyHFierce: Allergan buy Salix? Not so fast, say investors intent on Valeant vote. Article | Follow @CarlyHFierce

> Troubled AMAG snaps up fresh-from-bankruptcy Lumara in $1.25B deal. More

> Roche's Perjeta helps breast cancer patients live a record-setting 15.7 months longer. Story

CRO News

> Evotec lends its R&D might to the multiple sclerosis cause. More

> Catalent partners up with Cingulate on two ADHD drugs. Article

> Post-IPO Ergomed keeps rolling with its risk-sharing partnerships. Report

> AstraZeneca moves away from outsourcing, at least in IT. Item

> GVK accused of tampering with data in Indian clinical trials. Article

Biotech IT News

> Medidata stung by $4.8M wire transfer fraud. News

> NIH backs database-driven approach to neuromuscular research. Report

> The FDA commits $16M to track prescription drug use. Item

> PatientPowered.us wins PCORI clinical trial matchmaking app competition. Story

> FDA's Mini-Sentinel set to graduate on October 1. More

Animal Health News

> Merial expands NexGard plant in Brazil with $25M infusion. News

> Elanco and Dow AgroSciences team up to meet global demand for food. Article

> Avacta unveils new test for diagnosing lymphoma in dogs. Story

> Study: No differences between genetically engineered and non-GE feed on animals. More

> UN's Food and Agriculture Organization warns of new strain of avian influenza virus. Item