


Healthcare News Roundup: Biopharmaceutical
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Mar 2011
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Laura Barrow as Vice President of Clinical Operations
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Laura Barrow as Vice President of Clinical Operations
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Mar 2011
Mylan Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Humeca to Expand Burn and Wound Care Portfolio
Mylan Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Humeca to Expand Burn and Wound Care Portfolio
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Mar 2011
FDA Accepts for Review Spectrum Pharmaceuticals’ ZEVALIN(R) Submission for the Removal of the Bioscan
FDA Accepts for Review Spectrum Pharmaceuticals’ ZEVALIN(R) Submission for the Removal of the Bioscan
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Mar 2011
Lithera Announces the Appointment of George W. Mahaffey as President and Chief Executive Officer
Lithera Announces the Appointment of George W. Mahaffey as President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 21 Mar 2011
Regulus Therapeutics Appoints Lars Karlsson, M.D., Ph.D., VP of Immunology and Fibrosis
Regulus Therapeutics Appoints Lars Karlsson, M.D., Ph.D., VP of Immunology and Fibrosis
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Mar 2011
Lilly and Avid Receive Complete Response Letter from FDA for Amyvid (florbetapir F 18 injection)
Lilly and Avid Receive Complete Response Letter from FDA for Amyvid (florbetapir F 18 injection)
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Mar 2011
ARIAD Announces Election to Co-Promote Ridaforolimus in Sarcoma Indication in U.S. upon Approval
ARIAD Announces Election to Co-Promote Ridaforolimus in Sarcoma Indication in U.S. upon Approval
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Mar 2011
Breakthrough Light-Activated Drug-Device to be Investigated for Treatment of HPV* and Cervical Pre-cancer
Breakthrough Light-Activated Drug-Device to be Investigated for Treatment of HPV* and Cervical Pre-cancer
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Mar 2011
U.S. FDA Approves Bayer's Gadavist (Gadobutrol) Injection for MRI of the Central Nervous System
U.S. FDA Approves Bayer's Gadavist (Gadobutrol) Injection for MRI of the Central Nervous System
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Mar 2011
Incyte’s Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) Meets Primary Endpoint in Second Phase III Study
Incyte’s Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) Meets Primary Endpoint in Second Phase III Study
HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Mar 2011
Omthera Pharmaceuticals Raises $33.9 Million in Series B Funding Led by New Enterprise Associates
Omthera Pharmaceuticals Raises $33.9 Million in Series B Funding Led by New Enterprise Associates
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Mar 2011
2011 Surgical Guidelines Recommend Point-of-Care Platelet Reactivity Testing Prior to Surgery
2011 Surgical Guidelines Recommend Point-of-Care Platelet Reactivity Testing Prior to Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Mar 2011
Stellar Biotechnologies Appoints Vice President, Business Development & Marketing
Stellar Biotechnologies Appoints Vice President, Business Development & Marketing
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Mar 2011
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Receives Orphan Drug Designation in Europe for tasimelteon
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Receives Orphan Drug Designation in Europe for tasimelteon
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Mar 2011
NeoStem Announces the Addition of Jason Kolbert as Vice President of Strategic Business Development
NeoStem Announces the Addition of Jason Kolbert as Vice President of Strategic Business Development
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Mar 2011
Targacept Announces Termination of Strategic Alliance Agreement with GlaxoSmithKline
Targacept Announces Termination of Strategic Alliance Agreement with GlaxoSmithKline
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Mar 2011
Gentium Appoints Adrian Haigh as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations
Gentium Appoints Adrian Haigh as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Mar 2011
Celsion Receives European Orphan Drug Designation for ThermoDox(R) to Treat Primary Liver Cancer
Celsion Receives European Orphan Drug Designation for ThermoDox(R) to Treat Primary Liver Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Feb 2011
Nile Therapeutics Announces Plans to Pursue a Post-Acute Indication in Heart Failure
Nile Therapeutics Announces Plans to Pursue a Post-Acute Indication in Heart Failure
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Feb 2011
FDA Grants Full Approval for PROMACTA(R) (eltrombopag) for Treatment of Rare Blood Disorder
FDA Grants Full Approval for PROMACTA(R) (eltrombopag) for Treatment of Rare Blood Disorder
HSMN NewsFeed - 25 Feb 2011
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for Taliglucerase Alfa New Drug Application
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter for Taliglucerase Alfa New Drug Application
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Feb 2011
Pearl Therapeutics Appoints Charles (Chuck) Bramlage President and Chief Executive Officer
Pearl Therapeutics Appoints Charles (Chuck) Bramlage President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 24 Feb 2011
FDA Grants Genentech a Hearing on Avastin’s Use for Metastatic Breast Cancer in the United States
FDA Grants Genentech a Hearing on Avastin’s Use for Metastatic Breast Cancer in the United States
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2011
Court of Appeals Overturns $1.8 Billion Patent Verdict for Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc.
Court of Appeals Overturns $1.8 Billion Patent Verdict for Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2011
Thomas, McNerney & Partners Expands Team and Moves West Coast Office to San Diego
Thomas, McNerney & Partners Expands Team and Moves West Coast Office to San Diego
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2011
Genesis Biopharma Appoints L. Stephen Coles M.D., Ph.D. to Board of Directors
Genesis Biopharma Appoints L. Stephen Coles M.D., Ph.D. to Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed - 23 Feb 2011
Sosei Receives Approval From Japan MHLW for NorLevo(R) TABLETS 0.75mg Emergency Contraceptive Pill
Sosei Receives Approval From Japan MHLW for NorLevo(R) TABLETS 0.75mg Emergency Contraceptive Pill
HSMN NewsFeed - 22 Feb 2011
Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc. Appoints Wayne A. Corona to President and Chief Operating Officer
Masters Pharmaceutical, Inc. Appoints Wayne A. Corona to President and Chief Operating Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Feb 2011
Impax Laboratories Receives Final FDA Approval for Generic Adoxa(R) 150 mg Capsules
Impax Laboratories Receives Final FDA Approval for Generic Adoxa(R) 150 mg Capsules
HSMN NewsFeed - 18 Feb 2011
MAP Pharmaceuticals Appoints Scott R. Ward as Chairman of the Board of Directors
MAP Pharmaceuticals Appoints Scott R. Ward as Chairman of the Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Feb 2011
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Appoints Gregory J. Flesher to Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Appoints Gregory J. Flesher to Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Feb 2011
Orexigen(R) Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Upcoming Departure of Chief Financial Officer
Orexigen(R) Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Upcoming Departure of Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Feb 2011
Stemedica Receives Approval From UCSD to Initiate Ischemic Stroke Study With Adult Allogeneic Stem Cells
Stemedica Receives Approval From UCSD to Initiate Ischemic Stroke Study With Adult Allogeneic Stem Cells
HSMN NewsFeed - 17 Feb 2011
Inspire Announces Corporate Restructuring and Strategic Focus on Eye Care Business
Inspire Announces Corporate Restructuring and Strategic Focus on Eye Care Business
HSMN NewsFeed - 16 Feb 2011
sanofi-aventis to Acquire Genzyme for $74.00 in Cash Per Share Plus Contingent Value Right
sanofi-aventis to Acquire Genzyme for $74.00 in Cash Per Share Plus Contingent Value Right
HSMN NewsFeed - 15 Feb 2011
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Appoints Diane L. Tribble, Ph.D., M.M.Sc., as Chief Scientific Officer
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Appoints Diane L. Tribble, Ph.D., M.M.Sc., as Chief Scientific Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 14 Feb 2011
BioSante Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive LibiGel(R) Safety Data in Phase III Program
BioSante Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive LibiGel(R) Safety Data in Phase III Program
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Feb 2011
Neuralstem Receives FDA Orphan Designation for Spinal Cord Stem Cells for Treatment of ALS
Neuralstem Receives FDA Orphan Designation for Spinal Cord Stem Cells for Treatment of ALS
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Feb 2011
Circassia Acquires Worldwide Rights to Novel Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis Treatment From Airmid Inc
Circassia Acquires Worldwide Rights to Novel Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis Treatment From Airmid Inc
HSMN NewsFeed - 9 Feb 2011
Oncos Therapeutics Increases Clinical Momentum With Appointment of Chief Medical Officer
Oncos Therapeutics Increases Clinical Momentum With Appointment of Chief Medical Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 8 Feb 2011
Third Phase III Study of Avastin-Based Regimen Met Primary Endpoint in Ovarian Cancer
Third Phase III Study of Avastin-Based Regimen Met Primary Endpoint in Ovarian Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed - 7 Feb 2011
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Appoints Martha J. Carter as Chief Regulatory Officer
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Appoints Martha J. Carter as Chief Regulatory Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Feb 2011
Theratechnologies and Ferrer Announce a Distribution & Licensing Agreement for Tesamorelin in Europe
Theratechnologies and Ferrer Announce a Distribution & Licensing Agreement for Tesamorelin in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed - 3 Feb 2011
Otonomy Adds Key Product and Industry Experience with Appointment of New Vice Presidents
Otonomy Adds Key Product and Industry Experience with Appointment of New Vice Presidents
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Feb 2011
Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb Stop Enrollment in One of Two Phase III Lung Cancer Trials of Necitumumab
Lilly, Bristol-Myers Squibb Stop Enrollment in One of Two Phase III Lung Cancer Trials of Necitumumab
HSMN NewsFeed - 2 Feb 2011
Amarin Corporation Appoints Industry Veteran Paul E. Huff as Chief Commercial Officer
Amarin Corporation Appoints Industry Veteran Paul E. Huff as Chief Commercial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2011
Genocea Biosciences Announces Promotion of Chip Clark to President and Chief Executive Officer
Genocea Biosciences Announces Promotion of Chip Clark to President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2011
Constellation Pharmaceuticals Expands Leadership Team with Drug Development Industry Veterans
Constellation Pharmaceuticals Expands Leadership Team with Drug Development Industry Veterans
HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2011
FDA Issues Complete Response to New Drug Application for Contrave(R) for the Management of Obesity
FDA Issues Complete Response to New Drug Application for Contrave(R) for the Management of Obesity
HSMN NewsFeed - 1 Feb 2011
Omeros Announces Eligibility of OMS103HP for EMA Centralized Marketing Application
Omeros Announces Eligibility of OMS103HP for EMA Centralized Marketing Application
HSMN NewsFeed - 31 Jan 2011
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. Launch and Availability of NUEDEXTA for Pseudobulbar Affect
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Announces U.S. Launch and Availability of NUEDEXTA for Pseudobulbar Affect
HSMN NewsFeed - 28 Jan 2011
Mylan Receives Approval for First-to-File Generic Sular(R) Extended-Release Tablets
Mylan Receives Approval for First-to-File Generic Sular(R) Extended-Release Tablets
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jan 2011
H3 Biomedicine Launches to Discover and Develop Next Generation Cancer Treatments
H3 Biomedicine Launches to Discover and Develop Next Generation Cancer Treatments
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jan 2011
CSL Behring Receives National Marketing Authorization of Berinert(R) in Israel
CSL Behring Receives National Marketing Authorization of Berinert(R) in Israel
HSMN NewsFeed - 27 Jan 2011
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum agrees with Fresenius Biotech to distribute Removab(R)
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum agrees with Fresenius Biotech to distribute Removab(R)
