Fired prof says he was asked to spin data; upgrade enhances gastro drug simulations;

> An ex-NYU professor says he was asked to "spin" data from of a vaccine trial and then fired when he reported the misconduct. Item

> Simulations Plus has launched version 7.0 of GastroPlus software for simulating drug absorption, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Simulations Plus release

> Symyx Notebook 6.5 from Accelrys supports chemical process development, production scale-up, and administrative compliance. Accelrys release

> Answerthink, maker of the EzLifeSciences solutions, has joined the SAP Business All-in-One fast-start program. Answerthink release

> Novella Clinical has named Jane Bentley VP for clinical operations, leading European clinical operations. Novella announcement