Biocon plunges into profit in the third quarter
Bangalore based biotechnology major Biocon has recorded a profit of 81 crores this quarter.
Pharma
Novartis providing equivalent of over USD 2.5 million for victims of Haiti earthquake
Through its local organizations in countries throughout the region, Novartis is providing the equivalent of over USD 2.5 million in immediate emergency aid for victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
Virtual Liver Used to Practise Keyhole Surgery
A virtual 3D liver is being used by surgeons to practise keyhole surgery before they perform operations on patients.
TCG Lifesciences Enters Into A Research Collaboration with ENDO Pharmaceuticals
TCG Lifesciences has announced a strategic collaboration with ENDO Pharmaceuticals to discover novel small molecule drug candidates for the treatment of pain.
Bivalent Oral Vaccine against Polio Launched
The government has launched a first-of-its-kind bivalent oral polio vaccine (BOPV), a single drop to protect against two deadly strains of polio presently existing in the country
GSK to get 1 Billion Pound Boost in 2010 due to Swine Flu Medicine
GlaxoSmithKline is likely to get 1 billion pound revenue boost in 2010, as governments stockpile swine flu medicines designed to combat a possible pandemic.
US Psychiatric Patients Likely to be Given Combination of Drugs
Adults in the US are more likely to be given a combination of two or more drugs today than ten years ago, according to a new report.
Novo Nordisk and Combine in Research Collaboration
Novo Nordisk and the Swedish university consortium Combine have announced a research collaboration in the field of autoimmune diseases.
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Pharma major Dr Reddy
Gujarat’s Zydus Cadila to make India’s First H1N1 shot
The Ahmedabad-based pharmaceutical company, Zydus Cadila, could be the first Indian company to develop a vaccine for swine flu.
India
Diabetes Research Centre, Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) and Medical Council of India organized a Multinational Study Group Meeting on
Biocon and HCG Group of Hospitals Ltd. Join Hands to Fight Against Cervical Cancer
Biocon and HCG group of hospitals have announced their partnership to conduct a study to uate the potential benefits of BIOMAb EGFR
DNA Electronics Wins R&D Prize At Elektra09 European Electronics Industry Awards
DNA Electronics Ltd, a developer of disposable, real-time gene testing at the point-of-care, has been named as the winner of the prestigious R&D prize at the Elektra09 European Electronics Industry Awards.
