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Roche jumps on the data transparency bandwagon; Quintiles spent big leading up to IPO;

> Following GlaxoSmithKline's ($GSK) lead, Roche ($RHHBY) has agreed to give researchers access to anonymized clinical trial data for all its approved products. Article

> In the 16 months leading up to its IPO filing, Quintiles spent more than $280 million on acquisitions to boost its presence in the CRO world. Story

> Pharma Tech Industries has signed on to provide filling, assembly and packaging for OptiNose's nasally delivered migraine treatment. News

> Xceleron is partnering with consulting outfit Kinetigen to offer simple, robust Phase I clinical investigations to its clients. More

> CMO Althea Technologies has inked a deal with Profectus BioSciences to manufacture the company's DNA vaccines. Item