@FierceBiotech: Biogen Idec abandoning Weston, plots move to Kendall Sq. News | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: If this Medco takeover goes through, I have to wonder how many jobs will be cut. Article | Follow @JohnCFierce
> Pfizer's $6-a-share buyout deal for Icagen has attracted the attention of a number of law firms now chumming the waters for unhappy investors. After word spread of a possible buyout, investors quickly drove up the value of Icagen's stock, only to watch the share price plunge 23% yesterday after Pfizer made off with the company--a longtime partner--at a much lower price than expected. Now the AP reports that at least 5 firms are exploring if investors are willing to sign up for a lawsuit. Story
> Canada's gIcare Pharma says it raised $7 million in a Series A round. Release
> Manhattan Pharmaceuticals says it reached an agreement with the FDA on a special protocol assessment for a Phase III clinical trial of AST-726 in patients with a medical history of vitamin B12 deficiency. Release
> Scotland's ReNeuron is shaking up its board of directors after Chairman Trevor Howard announced plans to step down and form a new advisory group. Article
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: In this week's Sermo survey, almost 50% of MDs say they won't switch patients from Pradaxa. Item | Follow @FiercePharma
> Express Scripts strikes $29B deal for Medco. Report
> Roche, Lilly profits drop as Abbott sales grow. More
> Pfizer waxes philosophical about Facebook hack. Article
> Study: MS drugs' benefits carry a steep price. News
Manufacturing News
> Hamied of Cipla honored in U.K., protests Western patent tactics. Article
> Sun exec, Generic firms will face the same tough times as innovators. Item
> FDA grants aids manufacturing, regulatory science. News
> Fool's manufacturing view akin to Witty's of GSK. More
> GSK, Lundbeck reveal lean secrets, successes. Story
> Silicone particles drive American Regent recall. Report
Vaccine News
> Astellas licenses Vical vax for $130M. Article
> NicVAX failure spells trouble for Nabi. More
> Scripps explores heroin addiction vaccine. Story
> WHO: Flu vaccine production will double by 2015. Report
And Finally... A new study has found that the taller a woman is, the greater are her chances of getting cancer. Story