International
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Research-based pharmaceutical industry pledges 14 billion treatments to help end nine neglected tropical diseases
The research-based pharmaceutical industry announced donations of 14 billion treatments this decade to support the elimination or control of nine key neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Averaging 1.4 billion treatments annually, the donations build upon companies’ existing medicines donation programs which already reach millions of people around the world.
International | 09 February 2012
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APEC endorses principles for industry codes of ethics
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) welcomes the decision taken at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit to endorse “The Mexico City Principles for Voluntary Codes of Business Ethics in the Biopharmaceutical Sector”, often referred to as the “Mexico City Principles”. These principles are fully aligned with the IFPMA’s global Code of Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices which sets standards for ethical promotion of medicines. The IFPMA looks forward to the Mexico City Principles being adopted by all industry sectors on a voluntary basis within all 21 APEC countries.
International | 16 November 2011
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Launch of BioLynx provides a boost for the international malaria research community
New NUS spin-off company launches at TechVenture 2011.
International | 12 October 2011
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BioAlliance Pharma presents orphan drug survival results at international liver cancer congress
BioAlliance Pharma SA announces oral communication of the phase 2 clinical trial results of its orphan product Livatag at the annual congress of ILCA (International Liver Cancer Association). Prof Philippe Merle, Professor of hepatology at the Hos…
International | 06 September 2011
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Novartis International BioCamp spotlights diversity
Novartis has opened its eighth annual International Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp), a three-day seminar bringing biotechnology and business experts together with 60 selected students from leading international universities in 24 countries an…
International | 29 August 2011
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INC Research completes acquisition of Kendle International
INC Research LLC announced it has completed the acquisition of Kendle International Inc in an all-cash transaction with a total equity value of approximately $232 million. The combined company will operate as INC Research LLC and will be led by James…
International | 13 July 2011
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ClinTec International expands into China, Singapore and Thailand
UK based global clinical research organisation (CRO), ClinTec International has continued its international expansion by opening fully registered offices in China, Singapore and Thailand - consolidating its presence in the Asia Pacific region. Over t…
International | 17 June 2011
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Bayer HealthCare CEO to provide keynote address at BIO China International Conference
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that Dr Jörg Reinhardt, CEO of Bayer HealthCare, will provide the keynote address at the BIO China International Conference to be held October 12-13 in Shanghai, China. The event will bri…
International | 20 April 2011
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China pioneers international R&D center for global health
First Chinese product development partnership joins public and private sectors to advance health in China and around the world
International | 28 March 2011
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International operation combats illegal online supply of counterfeit medicines
Forty-five countries across the globe have taken part in an international enforcement operation targeting the online sale of counterfeit and illegal medicines to raise awareness of the dangers of buying medicines online. Operation Pangea III ran …
International | 05 November 2010
