@FierceBiotech: Sanofi rebuilds early-stage R&D strategy in thriving Boston/Cambridge hub. Story | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Gregoire exits Shire HGT one step ahead of new CEO's debut (any chance this is connected to new CEO selection?) Article | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Boehringer Ingelheim goes to Hungary for R&D software. Article | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Genzyme CEO David Meeker told an industry group today that he is expecting an FDA decision on the multiple sclerosis treatment Lemtrada in the fourth quarter of 2013. Story
> Discovery Laboratories ($DSCO) says it's lined up a $30 million loan from Deerfield Management. Story
> Citing a downturn in the industry, Huntingdon Life Sciences in the U.K. let go of 95 staffers. Story
> The U.K.'s Domainex has lined up $2.3 million in new venture funding. Story
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Pharma girds for battle against Medicaid-level rebates for 'dual eligibles.' Fought and won before, but this time? More | Follow @FiercePharma
@EricPFierce: Takeda and one of its contract manufacturers sanctioned by Japanese regulator. Plant ordered closed for 12 days. News | Follow @EricPFierce
@AlisonBFierce: 2012 marked the largest whooping cough outbreak in 50 years. A new vaccine-resistant strain may be to blame. Report | Follow @AlisonBFierce
> Eylea boosts Regeneron past estimates; Actelion hikes dividend for waiting investors. Story
> Merck to pay $688M in lawsuit over failed Vytorin study. Article
> Teva's at-risk Protonix launch could cost $2B-plus. News
@FierceMedDev: Special Report: R&D advances in cancer Dx. Special Report | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: Medtronic wins with new study that touts merit of DBS for early Parkinson's. More | Follow @MarkHFierce
@DamianFierce: The medical device tax is particularly treacherous for small companies, Theragenics says. Article | Follow @DamianFierce
> Rigid FX cited for quality violations concerning orthopedic surgical device. Item
> Hospira back in FDA's sights over device manufacturing. Story
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Takeda, CMO hit with sanctions by Japanese regulator. More
> Baxter beefing up cytotoxic manufacturing. Story
> Sanofi again turns to Waterford plant for production solution. Report
> Hospira moves forward with two plants in India. Article
Vaccines News
> Study: Untreated depression decreased effectiveness of shingles vaccine. More
> New whooping cough strain may resist vaccine. Story
> PharmaJet needle-free injector nabs WHO nod. Article
> EMA: Intercell can market Ixiaro in EU. More
> GSK flu vaccine additive under the microscope. Report
And Finally… Officials say an 11th person has been infected with a SARS-like virus, arousing concerns about a potential outbreak. Story