@FierceMedDev: The FDA is finally moving forward with its device ID plan, but will it actually help keep patients safe? Item | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: We have extended the nomination deadline for the 15 fiercest medical device developers to July 13. Spread the word. Survey | Follow @MarkHFierce
@DamianFierce: MDxHealth has signed a deal with Merck KGaA to provide companion diagnostics for a pipeline cancer drug. Story | Follow @DamianFierce
> In an editorial, AdvaMed CEO Stephen Ubl says, unless it's repealed, the 2.3% device tax will particularly harm New Jersey, hampering small devicemakers' ability to survive and stamping out startups before they have a chance to turn profits. More
> With CE mark in hand, diagnostics firm Epistem is likely to lock down more partnerships for Genedrive, its rapid tuburculosis test. Item
> Scientists are working on a closed-loop implantable device to treat seizures, detecting brain patterns and delivering drugs as needed without external controls. News
> U.K. devicemaker Owen Mumford is investing about $11 million to build a new injector plant in Oxfordshire. Article
> Canadian researchers have discovered that a device designed to improve blood flow in the legs could help prevent thousands of diabetes-related amputations per year. Story
> Startup Harmonic Cold Plasma has secured $1 million to develop its hand-held wound-healing device. Report
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Spanish drugmakers can't grow at home, so they're looking for international expansion--Bloomberg. More | Follow @FiercePharma
> Sanofi mulls up to 2,000 job cuts in France, unions say. News
> Sanofi chief among then-GSK execs named in DoJ off-label case. Article
> India's anti-brand stance threatens Big Pharma growth. More
> Italy sharpens up for another €1B in health cuts. Story
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Nanofactories can synthesize drugs within the body. More | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Roche move spotlights NJ's shrinking role in biopharma R&D. Article | Follow @JohnCFierce
@RyanMFierce: Software could provide a new measuring tool for Parkinson's during clinical trials. Story | Follow @RyanMFierce
> Sanofi sharpens R&D budget ax as it prepares to cut up to 2,000 jobs. News
> Dr. Reddy's maps out ambitious global plans for biosimilars. Article
> CEO at troubled Cardiome exits in midst of reorganization. Story
Vaccines News
> In $69M IPO bid, GlobeImmune spotlights therapeutic vaccines. Story
> Group tackles dengue vaccine pricing. More
> Soligenix, Infectious Disease Research Institute partner to combat anthrax. Article
> FDA gives Argos green light for kidney cancer immunotherapy. News
Pharma Manufacturing News
@EricPFierce: China tainted drug capsule scandal leads to new responsibilities for drugmakers. Report | Follow @EricPFierce
> FDA gets device, but not drug tracking .More
> Budget chainsaw may miss Sanofi manufacturing. News
> Glaxo manufacturing must meet special dictates. Story
CRO News
@NesaNFierce: Argentina is becoming more than the birthplace of Tango, growing in terms of outsourcing. More | Follow @NesaNFierce
> Pernix Therapeutics offers $4.9M for CMO Great Southern Laboratories. Story
> ScinoPharm to build $37M Taiwan plant for cancer injectables. Article
> CMO execs reflect on changing manufacturing front. More
Drug Delivery News
> UPenn turns plant protein into drug-delivery tech. Item
> pSivida eyes FDA approval with trial for Durasert-delivered drug. Story
> InVivo looks to get gel-delivered pain drug on U.S. market. Article
> Northwestern docs deliver siRNA with lotion to stymie cancer. More
> Researchers develop gel to deliver male contraceptive. Story