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Regulations causing innovation failure
According to the UK’s Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the closure of Pfizer’s UK R&D facility, announced last week, is part of a long-term decline in drug development that is affecting all major UK pharmaceutical multinationals. More... |
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EMA speaks out on stem cell products
The EMA has released a reflection paper that advises manufacturers on quality control issues regarding the use of stem cells in drug development. More... |
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India to become a biosimilar powerhouse
India is set to become a “biosimilar powerhouse”, with manufacturers in this country well placed to capitalize on the growing biosimilars market, according to market analysts Datamonitor. More... |
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US considers patent reform
The US Senate has scheduled the Patent Reform Act of 2011 for debate, which would enhance patent quality and the efficiency, objectivity, predictability, and transparency of the patent system. More... |
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USP moves drug quality pilot program into Sub-Saharan Africa
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (SP) has launched a 12-month pilot Technical Assistance Program to provide developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa with greater capacity to test the quality of medicines. More... |
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SOCMA issues statement on US TSCA reform
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) has provided support for a bipartisan review of the US Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which the organization believes is a complex issue that deserves close scrutiny. More... |
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BioEurope Spring 2011
Milano Convention Centre (MIC)
March 14–16 2011
Milan, Italy
BIO-Europe Spring is the springtime counterpart to EBD Group’s flagship conference, BIO-Europe, and continues the tradition of providing life science companies with high caliber partnering opportunities.  Read more... |
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Chemspec Europe 2011
15-16 June 2011
Hall 1, PALEXPO
Geneva, Switzerland
Europe’s dedicated fine and speciality chemicals event.
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