Accelrys updates electronic lab notebook; BIO partners with ViS for trial site analysis;

> The Boston Globe covered the latest work of Colin Hill, founder of GNS Healthcare, where he aims to harness Big Data to personalize healthcare. Story

> Certara, a provider of software and services for drug researchers, has partnered with the CRO Veristat on a combined offering for the biopharma industry. Item

> Accelrys ($ACCL) has unveiled the latest version of its electronic lab notebook, highlighting that the software has become central to collaborations in industry. Release

> Illumina ($ILMN) has broken out of beta for its BaseSpace offerings, which has been likened to an app store for genomics researchers. Release

> The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has made a deal under which members of the industry group may tap online software from ViS Research Institute to analyze clinical trials sites for pediatric studies. Article