@FierceBiotech: Wall Street wonders what Shire is worth. Report | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Merck vet steps in to lead Third Rock's immuno-oncology upstart. Item | Follow @JohnCFierce
@DamianFierce: $SRPT and DMD docs are upbeat on 144-week eteplirsen data, but shares are down about 10%. Article | Follow @DamianFierce
@EmilyMFierce: Faculty calls for removal of Scripps' leader amid USC merger talks. FierceBiotech Research story | Follow @EmilyMFierce
> Facing some stiff opposition from staff scientists, Scripps Research Institute has called off talks with USC about a possible merger. The talks were triggered by a large operating deficit and declining NIH grants, a trend that has rattled a number of top research centers. But Scripps faculty responded to the prospect of a merger by calling for the ouster of President Michael Marletta, saying that they've lost confidence in his leadership abilities. Release
> Italy's Rottapharm Madaus has scrapped plans for an IPO, responding to a dwindling appetite for new offerings and a full banquet to choose from. Story
> Sandoz is moving to a new U.S. base in New Jersey, taking over a building vacated by Novo Nordisk ($NVO) a year ago. Story
Medical Device News
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@StacyALawrence: Zimmer, Biomet hit regulatory speedbump in pending merger. Story | Follow @StacyALawrence
@VarunSaxena2: JAMA study adds to robotic surgery safety concerns. Article | Follow @VarunSaxena2
@MichaelGFierce: MIT, MicroCHIPS develop remote-controlled contraceptive with on-off delivery. FierceDrugDelivery story | Follow @MichaelGFierce
@EmilyWFierce: FDA laid out its new strategic plan for developing therapies for rare childhood diseases. PMLiVE article | Follow @EmilyWFierce
> USGI Medical fills enrollment for pivotal U.S. study of its incisionless, endoscopic weight loss procedure. Story
> FDA clears oral sleep apnea device as search for alternatives to CPAP therapy continues. Report
> Gynesonics aims for $35M for minimally invasive uterine fibroid device. Article
Pharma News
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@EricPFierce: Health Canada tells GSK to get its vaccine house in order as flu season approaches. More | Follow @EricPFierce
@CarlyHFierce: M&A spotlight: Allergan plots cost cuts to ward off Valeant, AbbVie may have to raise Shire bid--again. Story | Follow @CarlyHFierce
> NICE likes Lundbeck's alcohol-addiction drug Selincro. Article
> Insurers balk at pricey generic version of ancient GSK heart drug. Story
Vaccines News
> U.S. bioterror readiness highlighted after NIH smallpox discovery. Article
> Could soaring vaccine prices spark Sovaldi-style payer pushback? Story
> No link between Merck's Gardasil and blood clots, study says. Item
> Report: Manufacturing, logistical challenges to weigh down cancer vaccine market through 2022. More
> Canada gives GSK 30-day deadline for turnaround plans at FluLaval plant. Article
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Report: Dendreon's costly manufacturing casts doubt on cancer vax viability. Article
> Portfolio trimming by generic manufacturers linked to soaring drug costs. Item
> Global CMOs tipped to enter Russia as local drug production deadline nears. Story
> Serum Institute allies with biotech in bid to cut cost of biosimilar production. More
> India faces higher QC costs as Shasun shows value of compliance. Article
> U.K. commits cash to $24.7M industry-focused formulation center. Story