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> Roche has opened a new R&D center in France to build strategic research partnerships in the country focusing on translational medicine. News
> BioMarin will purchase Pfizer's Cork, Ireland manufacturing plant for $48.5 million. The acquisition is expected to create 100 jobs over the next five years at the facility. BioMarin release
> Jubilant Biosys and AstraZeneca have hit another milestone in their pain drug discovery pact. The companies' agreement now extends into cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Jubilant release
> Arno Therapeutics' Phase II study of AR-67, a glioblastoma treatment, has hit its mid-stage target goals. The study is focusing on patients who have not previously been treated with Avastin. Item
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> Pfizer/BMS data poses threat to BI's Pradaxa. News
> AZ chief calls on U.S. to slash taxes. Report
Vaccines News
> ImmunoCellular gains brain cancer vax patent. Article
> Protein could lead to better TB vaccine. News
> Univ of Leeds cancer vax approach shows promise in study. Story
> Researchers target weakness in HIV protein. Item
Manufacturing News
> Vax maker CSL hit with FDA warning. Article
> ICH hits milestone: Q11 draft posted for comments. Item
> Masked informant leads fakes raid in Nigeria. News
> Abbott diabetes gear lost in cargo theft. Article
> Lonza adds early-phase bio-production service. Report
> Abbott delays pink slips due to product demand. Story
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