Bio developments

Thermo Fisher Acquires Life Tech for $13.6B

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Thermo Fisher Acquires Life Tech for $13.6B

By Zachary Brennan

Thermo Fisher Scientific has agreed to purchase genetic testing equipment maker Life Technologies for $13.6B in one of the biggest acquisitions of the year.

FDA Faces Uncertainty with Sequester, Continuing Resolution

FDA Faces Uncertainty with Sequester, Continuing Resolution

By Zachary Brennan

The US FDA’s ability to inspect facilities, trial sites, and deal with all but its most pressing priorities will be restricted by mandatory government spending cuts according to the Alliance for a Stronger FDA.

DSM to Supply Cancer Drug for Eisai

DSM to Supply Cancer Drug for Eisai

By Dan Stanton

Eisai says its US supply agreement with DSM offers an alternate manufacturing facility and ensures a strengthened supply line.

Chinese CRO Partnerships Focus on Bioavailability, PK/PD Analysis

Chinese CRO Partnerships Focus on Bioavailability, PK/PD Analysis

By Zachary Brennan

Contract drug developer Particle Sciences has recently chosen China-based CRO Crystal Pharmatech to analyse the bioavailability and material properties of its developing compounds, and the collaboration may turn into a joint venture.

People on the Move: Jobs in Pharma

People on the Move: Jobs in Pharma

By Dan Stanton

In-Pharmatechnologist.com presents its latest round-up of the movers and shakers in the world of pharmaceuticals.