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> As it continues to slash R&D spending around the world, Pfizer ($PFE) is partnering with the venture arm of Canada's Centre for Drug Research and Development, looking to speed the commercialization of new therapies. News
> The White House has issued a directive that will make more government-funded research publicly available. Story
> West Pharmaceutical is looking to shift its focus from contract manufacturing to proprietary products. Article
> Indian CRO GVK Biosciences is expanding in Taiwan, inking a distribution deal with that country's Genesis Genetics Asia. Release
> Clinical data contractor Medidata Solutions ($MDSO) has re-signed Purdue Pharma to a multi-year deal for its cloud-based clinical trial software. More
> According to a report from Industry Standard Research, the market for late-phase outsourced research is on the rise and will only continue its growth. Report