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Welcome to the January 2013 issue of Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management, Pharmaceutical Technology’s and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe’s information resource on pharmaceutical ingredients, manufacturing, and the supply chain. In this issue, a look into the year ahead for the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry, including a review of biotechnology financing trends. And the latest developments from the bio/pharmaceutical industry relating to global public health and sustainability.

Global Feature
2013: The Year Ahead
Patricia Van Arnum, executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe and editor of Sourcing and Management
As a new year begins, what may be on the horizon for 2013 for biopharmaceutical/pharmaceutical companies and their suppliers? A look ahead into what issues are shaping the industry.
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Biologics
Venture Capital Stays Strong in Biotech Financing
Patricia Van Arnum, executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe and editor of Sourcing and Management
Financing from initial public offerings and and global mergers and acquisitions were down in 2012 and venture-capital funding stayed strong. >> Read More

Outsourcing
Acquisitions Reshape the Bio/Pharm Services Industry
Jim Miller, president of PharmSource Information Services
The quest to build critical mass and broaden capabilities has been a key factor in dealmaking.
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Pharma Industry's Global Health and Sustainability Forum
Pharma News in Global Health and Sustainability
A roundup of developments in global health and sustainability from the bio/pharmaceutical industry, its suppliers, and other public and private organizations.
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GlaxoSmithKline Uses Mobile Technology to Advance Vaccinations
Patricia Van Arnum, executive editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe and editor of Sourcing and Management
GlaxoSmithKline partners with the mobile telecommunications company Vodafone to tackle common infectious diseases in Africa.>> Read More

For the full listing of calendar events, see the Calendar of Events page

On-Demand Webcast from Pharmaceutical Technology: Accelerate the Development of Challenging Drug Candidates via Crystal Engineering
Learn from leading academic and industry experts, including Prof. Zawarotko, Department of Chemistry at the University of South Florida, and Alfred Lee of Merck & Co about the basic principles of crystal engineering and the API crystallization process and how it impacts drug development. Dr. P.Y. Chen, Manager of Optiform Technologies at Catalent Pharma Solutions will discuss the design, execution and selection of the optimal solid form utilizing advanced screening technologies.Register here

On-Demand Webcast from Pharmaceutical Technology: Best Practices for Achieving Product Quality in Sterile Manufacturing
This 60-minute webcast will provide practical guidance and insight on the strategies and practices for quality control and assurance in sterile manufacturing, including applying the life-cycle approach under FDA’s Guidance for Industry: Process Validation: General Principles and Practices for process design, process qualification, and continued process verification.
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On-Demand Webcast from Pharmaceutical Technology: Overcoming Formulation Challenges of Parenteral Drugs
Learn from leading industry experts on how to overcome formulation challenges for poorly water-soluble or difficult-to-deliver parenteral drugs. Gain insight into drug-delivery approaches and excipient selection for optimal functionality.Register here