Keyword: Drug Discovery

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Novartis Axes Swiss and Chinese R&D Sites

10.10.2016 - As part of a “broader, global strategic plan” to centralize control over its drug discovery programs and contain costs, Swiss drugmaker Novartis said it will close R&D sites in...

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Bayer and Evotec in Kidney Disease Pact

04.10.2016 - Bayer and Evotec have signed a five-year multi-research pact to develop multiple clinical candidates to treat chronic kidney diseases. Both of the German companies will contribute...

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Bridging the Innovation Gap

02.09.2016 - During the last two decades the pharmaceutical industry was forced to undertake significant structural changes to address mounting challenges from strict regulatory policies, lower...

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Bayer and X-Chem Expand Drug Discovery Pact

19.07.2016 - Bayer and X-Chem Pharmaceuticals have expanded their global drug discovery collaboration, which was launched in 2012 and spans multiple therapeutic areas and target classes. The...

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Ipsen Pays $855 Million for Exelixis’ Cancer Drug

07.03.2016 - French pharmaceutical company Ipsen is paying up to $855 million for the rights to Exelixis’ cancer drug Cabozantinib. Under the deal, Exelixis gains exclusive commercialization...

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Johnson Matthey Acquires Pharmorphix

02.10.2015 - Johnson Matthey has further boosted its fine chemicals arm with the acquisition of the Pharmorphix solid form research business based at Cambridge, England, from Sigma-Aldrich. The...

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Fujifilm Holdings to Acquire Cellular Dynamics

01.04.2015 - Fujifilm announced that it will acquire Cellular Dynamics International (CDI) for $307 million via an all-cash tender offer to be followed by a second step merger. Under the terms...

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CPhI Worldwide Announces International Advisory Board

21.01.2015 - CPhI Worldwide has announced the launch of a new advisory board, consisting of the following industry experts who provide a wide expertise portfolio: Alan Sheppard, Principal...