@FierceBiotech: The Biggest R&D Spenders In Biopharma. Special Report | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: AVI's retake on IIb DMD data looks to me like a second attempt at a good first impression. Release | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Perakslis: FDA plans to open up some of the FDA's liver tox data on >2000 drugs to outside parties. A good example of data sharing. | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Kythera and Bayer announced the "successful completion of two pivotal European Phase III clinical trials with ATX-101, an injectable drug for the reduction of unwanted fat under the chin. Release
> Repligen ($RGEN) says it successfully wrapped a Phase I study to evaluate the pharmacokinetic and safety profile of RG3039, a candidate for spinal muscular atrophy. Release
> RainTree Oncology, which provides oral oncology drug acquisition and management services, has closed an $11.1 million round. Robert M. Bass is the lead investor. Release
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Zyprexa sales fell off a (patent) cliff, but Lilly still beat analyst forecasts for Q1--Reuters. News | Follow @FiercePharma
> GSK scrapes up 2% sales growth despite politics, generics. Article
> Spurned GSK chief: We're the 'compelling owner' for HGS. Story
Medical Devices News
@FierceMedDev: BioMérieux Q1 2012 sales soar, propelled by China, India. Story | Follow @FierceMedDev
> Medtronic bets IT enhancements will boost revenue. Item
> Expanded use for Edwards' Sapien heart valve faces FDA delay. More
> Analytical instruments, specialty diagnostics drive Thermo Fisher Q1 sales. Article
Drug Delivery News
@DamianFierce: Tamarisk plans to "turn the industry upside down" with oral insulin platform. News | Follow @DamianFierce
> 'Chemo bomb' nanotechnology effective in halting tumors. Story
> SkyePharma's inhaler takes step toward EMA approval. Article
> Scottish scientists take a page from sci-fi with sonic screwdriver. More
> Australia jumps into life sciences fray with R&D tax credit. Piece
Biomarkers News
> Autism Awareness Month and autism biomarkers. Commentary
> Novo Nordisk, Oxford University seeking inflammation markers. More
> Urine biomarker test for autism on the horizon? Story
> 'Landmark' study splits breast cancer into 10 types. News
And Finally… A team of investigators says that it has gathered promising animal data in a mouse study of a new drug to treat stroke damage. Story