@FierceBiotech: Sanofi Pasteur, Sutro team up on #vaccine candidates. Item | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: In biotech trifecta, startup lassos $31M, a CEO and a lead drug from Pfizer. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Repligen took in $5M of potential $70M from Pfizer in deal for candidate against spinal muscular dystrophy. More | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Redx Oncology in the U.K. is looking to double its workforce as it adds another 60 research staffers to its employee roster. Story
> Sutro Biopharma today announced a collaboration with Sanofi Pasteur to produce two undisclosed vaccine candidates. Release
> Astex Pharmaceuticals ($ASTX) has launched a mid-stage study of SGI-110 for a certain type of liver cancer. Story
> Xoma ($XOMA) says it plans to test the experimental drug gevokizumab for an eye disease. Report
@FierceMedDev: Cardiologist: Boston Scientific's S-ICD requires further trials. More | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: A German company is rolling out a new diagnostic test for the early prediction of breast cancer. Release | Follow @MarkHFierce
@DamianFierce: Smith & Nephew's quasi-spinout, Bioventus, is expanding its European reach. Story | Follow @DamianFierce
> Crescendo Bioscience draws $28M Series D for RA Dx. News
> FDA: Praxair's recalled oxygen tanks pose deadly fire risk. Item
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Dr Reddy's launches Propecia generic with 180-day exclusivity; worth $20M to Indian company, analysts say. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
> Amgen whistleblower can't challenge $612M settlement, judge says. Article
> German insurers want prison for docs who take pharma kickbacks. Story
> Worried about blood clots, France weighs new contraceptive limits. More
Vaccines News
@AlisonBFierce: Sanofi Pasteur MSD's recall of its typhoid vaccine has led to a shortage in the U.K. More | Follow @AlisonBFierce
> Sanofi Pasteur, Sutro team up on vaccine candidates. Item
> HIV therapeutic vaccine shows promise. More
> Emergent, VaxInnate sign pandemic flu vaccine deal. Article
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Questcor buys CMO that makes API for Acthar. More
> BASF gets Vascepa contract ahead of Pronova buyout. News
> Pakistan investigates cough syrup tied to 35 deaths. Item
> Russia pushes plan to buy domestically produced drugs. Story
> FDA warns docs to buy from approved suppliers. Article
And Finally… Investigators say they believe they've found the cause behind the muscle pain which often afflicts patients taking statins. Release