Life Science Industry News

30 June 2008 - Darzi report of NHS review released for 60th Anniversary

Lord Darzi's report on the National Health Service (NHS) is published with an emphasis on the quality of care and is backed up by a landmark..  More >>

29 June 2008 - NICE revises its appraisal methodologies guide

In the run up to the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the NHS, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched its revised..  More >>

19 January 2008 - SAFC - $12m to expand contract manufacturing capacity

Biologics production to be expanded in Carlsbad, CA SAFC, a member of the Sigma-Aldrich group, plans a $12 million expansion at its biologics production..  More >>

20 October 2007 - Should NICE have the same power as drug licensing authorities?

Successful role of PPRS defended. UK MPs have been told that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) should have the same powers as..  More >>

18 October 2007 - Faces & Places: GSK, Celsis, RSA Consulting, Quintiles, Pfizer

A snapshot of key appointments recently announced  GlaxoSmithKlineAndrew Witty, currently president, Pharmaceuticals Europe for GSK, has been..  More >>

15 October 2007 - Darzi Report Welcomed by UK's Pharma Industry

Role of NHS in R&D highlighted by ABPI The ABPI 'warmly welcomed' a recent report by Lord Darzi on the future of the NHS. The body,..  More >>

17 August 2007 - Millipore and Novo Nordisk expand insulin agreement for biologics production

Millipore Corp. has expanded its agreement with Novo Nordisk to provide recombinant human insulin, a key cell culture supplement..  More >>

18 July 2007 - ICON snaps up European CRA staffing firm DOCS for $40m

Cash deal to access clinical research staffing in 8 countries ICON, International development, the Dublin-based CRO, surprised the clinical research..  More >>

09 July 2007 - Silence is golden for AZ

Three-year R&D pact for respiratory therapeutics AstraZeneca is to collaborate with Silence Therapeutics to discover and develop proprietary siRNA..  More >>

13 March 2006 - Medac's boss to lead Monaco March Masterclass.

Dr Rainer Uhlenbusch (pictured) 'gets to the heart of the matter' supported by a professional line-up of keynote speakers and panellists at the..  More >>

24 February 2006 - Development of Contract Analytical Facility for Biologics in Scotland moves a step forward

Tepnel Life Sciences plc has completed its purchase of 1.7 acres of land in Livingston, Scotland to build a dedicated pharmaceutical, protein and..  More >>

07 December 2005 - Delpharm acquires Schering's production site in Northern France

Site spin-off for production of hormonal products preserves about 350 jobs Within a matter of weeks of news reports of restructuring in France's..  More >>