PedRad employee alleged to have stolen almost $1M; Greatbatch, WiTricity extend deal;

@FierceMedDev: ICYMI yesterday: Startup wins $9.4M Series A to back speedy handheld vital sign scanner. Article | Follow @FierceMedDev

@VarunSaxena2: Medtronic to buy Twelve for $408M+, joining Abbott and Edwards on the transcatheter mitral valve bandwagon. Report | Follow @VarunSaxena2

@EmilyWFierce: Readers weighed in on who $AGN should buy next. Find out who emerged the winner. More from FiercePharma | Follow @EmilyWFierce

> A former employee of medical device company PenRad Technologies is alleged to have stolen almost $1 million from the company. Story

> Greatbatch ($GB) has extended a partnership with WiTricity to provide wireless charging for its medical devices. More

> Masimo ($MASI) has partnered with St. Joseph Hoag Health to open a wellness facility in its Irvine, CA headquarters. More

Biotech News

@FierceBiotech: TSRI researchers spotlight a hidden cause of antibiotics resistance. Story from FierceBiotechResearch | Follow @FierceBiotech

@JohnCFierce: Immatics, MD Anderson partner on a $60M immuno-oncology T-cell spinout. News | Follow @JohnCFierce

> Pharma giants line up behind an $83M crossover round for IPO-bound Merus. News

> Sarepta snags priority review status to keep pace with BioMarin in DMD race. Article

> Jeb Bush's unfulfilled promise shows the perils of building blockbuster biotech clusters. Story

Pharma News

@FiercePharma: UPDATED: With vote approaching, Perrigo chief slams Mylan's 'troubling' values. Story | Follow @FiercePharma

@CarlyHFierce: ICYMI yesterday: Shire rejigs manufacturing deal to step up Cinryze production. Story | Follow @CarlyHFierce

> Eli Lilly pops the bubbly on U.S. Alimta patent victory. More

> U.S. patent office puts new Copaxone's IP shield under the lens. Article

Biotech Research News

> New method uses coated gold nanorods to treat pain. Item

> UCSF cardiology chief builds a case for two new targets for heart drugs. More

> UC Berkeley team says brown fat implants may effectively tackle obesity. Report

> TSRI researchers spotlight a hidden cause of antibiotics resistance. Article

> MSK: 'This is what the future of precision medicine looks like.' Story

Diagnostics News

> Sequenom strikes liquid biopsy research deal with UC San Diego Moores. Item

> Roche shops around for sequencing tech with Lumora buy. More

> Illumina makes moves in China with Burning Rock cancer Dx deal. Report

> Roche's M&A party rages on with Kapa Biosystems deal. Story

> Guardant Health teams with Flatiron for liquid biopsy-based drug development platform. Article

Pharma Marketing News

> Novo pulls blockbuster diabetes med Victoza off the Type 1 track. Report

> Eli Lilly slaps down Teva's challenge to Alimta exclusivity. Item

> AstraZeneca uses snails and overstuffed luggage to push OIC awareness--and its branded solution. Article

> Boehringer Ingelheim partners with telenovela for diabetes storyline. News

> Can Sprout's Addyi shrug off serious side effects? These blockbusters did. Story