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> Covance ($CVD) has sold its stake in Caprion Proteomics to Chicago Growth Partners, Outsourcing-Pharma.com reports. Article

> The European Association of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations lauded the EU's proposal to liberalize clinical trial regulations around the continent, saying it will create a healthy, competitive medical research environment. Statement

> Quintiles is partnering with Allscripts to use electronic health records to fuel drug development. News

> Parexel International has tabbed Mark Goldberg to be its new president. The former COO takes over for Josef von Rickenbach, who stepped down this month. Item

> German CRO ICRC-Weyer is upgrading its medical coding procedures, a move it says will allow the company to offer versatile research capabilities to its clients. Release