Newsletter | July 2, 2012

07.02.12 -- Roche To Shut Down NJ R&D Plant, Will Cut 1000 Jobs

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Featured Articles

A Look Inside Preclinical Research Using PET, SPECT, And CT
By Mark Lane, Manager, Discovery Operations/Principal Investigator, Molecular Imaging and Dustin Kentala, Associate Research Scientist, Molecular Imaging, MPI Research
With a recent shift in established paradigms within drug development, the need for molecular imaging platforms is increasing. By utilizing multidisciplinary fields such as synthetic chemistry, pharmacology, and molecular biology, it is possible to capture images in vivo by monitoring novel, customized, and commercially available imaging probes. This article highlights the imaging uses of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET).


What Does Vertex Look For When Selecting A CRO?
By Rob Wright, Chief Editor, Life Science Leader magazine
Peter A. DiBiaso is the head of clinical business operations for Vertex Pharmaceuticals and responsible for the leadership of clinical business operations in support of Vertex’s global development portfolio. In this Q&A, he shares insights about the growing trend of strategic partnering between sponsors and CROs.

Spotlight On Separation And Filtration

Ready-To-Use Fluid Management Solutions For Cross Flow Filtration Systems
A selection of fluid management components from the GE Healthcare ReadyToProcess platform of disposable and single-use equipment was used to arrange buffer and sample management solutions for two large-scale filtration setups.


Datasheet: VHP M1000-T4 Biodecontamination System
STERIS provides the VHP M1000-T4 Biodecontamination System for the low temperature sterilization of isolators, workstations, aseptic filling lines, rooms, etc. in research, biological safety, and production applications.


Application Note: Perfusion/Cell Retention Application
There are three different possible methods used to attach an ATF™ System to a bioreactor, depending on the type of bioreactor you use.


Brochure: Sius™ TFF Cassettes By Novasep
These single use cassettes are disposable, presanitized, single-use, purpose-built TFF cassettes for pilot and industrial scale. These single-use devices are for bioprocessing and separation of biomolecules (e.g. monoclonal antibodies); especially for preconcentration/clarification and UF/DF filtration steps in downstream processing.

Industry News

Roche To Shut Down NJ R&D Plant, Will Cut 1000 Jobs
FDA Funding Bill Heads To The White House
Breast Cancer Detection And Treatment Recovers Slowly From Big Losses During Recession
EMA Finalizes First Set Of Guidelines On Good Pharmacovigilance Practices
Malvern's Viscotek Makes HT-GPC Safer At Jordi Labs LLC
Sartorius Officially Opens New Filter And Aseptic Bag Production Facility In Puerto Rico
Sirnaomics Received NIH SBIR Grant For Developing Its Scarless Wound-Healing siRNA Therapeutics
New Bio-Simplex Polypropylene Carboys Feature Ergonomic Design, Versatile Closure Options
SP Scientific Announces Freeze Drying 101: Back To Basics Training Course
ASI To Launch Point-Of-Use Inflation And Integrity Testing System
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Industry Events

2nd Annual Early Phase Clinical Trials Asia 2012
August 28 and 29 | Singapore

International Conference: Cool Chain
August 29 to 31 | Berlin, Germany

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