Life Science Business News

18 June 2003 - BioProtein bolsters its IP position in therapeutic proteins from rabbit milk

BioProtein acquires licence rights from GTC Biotherapeutics French biotech, BioProtein Technologies (BPT), which specialises in producing therapeutic proteins..  More >>

16 June 2003 - Bugs Life: Fruit fly joins battle against mosquito borne dengue fever

Meridian to manufacture dengue fever vaccine under contract for Hawaii Biotech, Inc. using Drosophila cell expression at Viral Antigens, Inc. site. Meridian..  More >>

13 June 2003 - QuantiGene® - a new deal branches out into life science with accurate viral testing

Genospectra and Bayer announce an exclusive development and distribution deal for branched DNA gene expression technology in the life science and research..  More >>

12 June 2003 - FDA approval for site transfer of arsenical manufacturing and supply to UK

CP Pharmaceuticals to supply Trisenox® FDA approves supplemental NDA for alternative manufacturing, labelling and testing sites for Trisenox Seattle-based..  More >>

10 June 2003 - £85m injection to increase vaccine production facilities in Liverpool, UK

Strategic investment by PowderJect will enhance vaccine development and boost manufacturing capability PowderJect Pharmaceuticals Plc with offices in..  More >>

09 June 2003 - Canadian CMO secures new manufacturing contract with Roche for Italian site

Patheon Inc. based in Toronto confirms its Italian subsidiary has entered into a new manufacturing services agreement with Roche S.p.A. to continue to supply..  More >>

06 June 2003 - Danish-UK contract manufacture linkup a shot in the arm for anti-cancer vaccine

Xenova manufacturing and CT supply contract with Pharmexa extended Xenova Group plc, based in Slough, UK reports a significant, two-year manufacturing,..  More >>

04 June 2003 - PowderJect acquisition by Chiron - waiting period expires

Chiron announces expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period pending its planned acquistion of PowderJect Chiron Corporation from its headquarters in..  More >>

25 May 2003 - Valentis licenses its delivery vehicle, possible candidate for gene therapy

Valentis licenses delivery technology to Juvaris BioTherapeutics for therapeutic vaccines The non-exclusive licensing deal gives Juvaris..  More >>

22 May 2003 - Ivax expands European generics portfolio in Turkish pharma manufacturing deal

Adds 21 generics products in 15 countries IVAX Corporation has revealed exclusive marketing authorization and supply agreements for 21 generic products in 15..  More >>

15 May 2003 - Canada - UK partners take first trick with ACE deal

Chromos ACE System gives Cambridge Antibody Technology commerical manufacture of biologics Chromos Molecular Systems Inc. has agreed with Cambridge..  More >>

15 May 2003 - French biodiagnostic BMD raises €9.3 million for commercial development

European leader in autoimmune disease diagnostics wins over new investors with its successful Luminex-FIDIS™ technology. BMD based in Marne-la-Valleé,..  More >>