@FierceMedDev: Veracyte goes public, raises $65M and gains on Day 1. Article | Follow @FierceMedDev
@MarkHFierce: Carlos Slim backs more genomics and Dx work at the Broad Institute, and elsewhere, with a new infusion of $74M. FierceDiagnostics story | Follow @MarkHFierce
@MichaelGFierce: ICYMI - Editor's Corner: Nanotech promises new frontier as FDA decides how to regulate. More from FierceDrugDelivery | Follow @MichaelGFierce
> C.R. Bard ($BCR) plans to shift jobs to Queensburg, NY, after two rounds of layoffs last year. Story
> AngioDynamics ($ANGO) gained CE mark approval for its AngioVac venous drainage cannula and cardiopulmonary bypass circuit for extracorporeal bypass. Item
> SQI Diagnostics will work with Isis Pharmaceuticals ($ISIS) to develop an immunogenicity assay. Item
> Johns Hopkins University spinoff Hemova Medical, developer of a safer vascular access port for kidney dialysis, was among the top winners at this year's MassChallenge awards. Story
> CoActive Medical said it has been awarded a U.S. patent for technology that automatically transmits medical images, voice clips, reports and other patient details over the Internet to authorized users on their computers. Item
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Parexel's stock plunges despite spikes in revenue, profit. Report from FierceCRO | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Feds launch probe of AstraZeneca's controversial late-stage Brilinta study. Article | Follow @JohnCFierce
@DamianFierce: Do-it-all CRO inVentiv is buying Catalina Health to boost its patient adherence business. News | Follow @DamianFierce
@EmilyMFierce: New survey details impact of federal cuts, sequestration on scientific research. FierceBiotech Research story | Follow @EmilyMFierce
> Roche looks to trump GLP-1 diabetes drugs with a combo approach. More
> Ariad shares plunge again after FDA asks for a halt to Iclusig sales. Story
> Alzheimer's experts team up with Adimab, grab $10M to launch Alector. News
Pharma News
@FiercePharma: Biggest report yesterday: Top 10 Drug Patent Losses of 2014. Feature | Follow @FiercePharma
@CarlyHFierce: Teva CEO Jeremy Levin steps down amid board squabble. Top story yesterday via FiercePharma | Follow @CarlyHFierce
> Who wants to step into Teva's CEO hot seat? Story
> Novo Nordisk recruiting 400 U.S. sales reps as growth decelerates. Article
Pharma Manufacturing News
@EricPFierce: Manufacturing, sanitation issues at Sanofi's Toronto vaccine plant has been a problem for some time now. Story | Follow @EricPFierce
> Foreign cancer-drug dealer gets prison. More
> Space issues lead GSK to close NJ facility, shift production. Report
> DSM opens Australia biologics plant. Story
> India renews duty on Chinese paracetamol. Article
Vaccines News
> Sanofi makes case for Fluzone superior clinical benefit label. News
> GSK, Sanofi join Gates Foundation vaccine R&D initiative. Report
> Vaccines a rare bright spot in Merck's gloomy financials. More
> ACIP recommendation gives Novartis a new growth opportunity. Story
> Dendreon reportedly seeking buyer for struggling business. Article