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In the conclusion of this three-part series, the author explores the potential use of agentic AI in pharmaceutical R&D.
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In this continuation of a three-part series, the author explores the potential use of agentic AI in pharmaceutical R&D.
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Advances in digital technologies offer effective data handling for bio/pharma manufacturing.
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In a three-part series, the author explores the potential use of agentic AI in pharmaceutical R&D.
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Survey responses indicate that bio/pharma faces tariff-driven rising costs and supply strain, with firms aiming to boost compliance and diversification and seeking stable trade and R&D support.
Week of Jan. 4, 2010: Company And People Notes: Bioject Medical Technologies establishes alliance with MPI Research; Biogen Idec CEO to retire; And More.
Bioject Medical Technologies establishes alliance with MPI Research; Biogen Idec CEO to retire; And More.
FDA Perspectives: Common Deficiencies in Abbreviated New Drug Applications: Part 1: Drug Substance
Team leaders in FDA's Office of Generic Drugs provide an overview.
AAI Pharma's Lee Karras talks about contract-service demand.
Plus, novel dosage forms and emerging trends.
Refocusing Our Resources
From healthcare to corruption to life expectancy, here's what we can learn from the past decade.
Personnel Problems
Directors and staff miss the mark when it comes to following procedures.
eCTD now mandatory for the Centralized Procedure
This month sees Europe make its move towards electronic submissions harmonization, but is it ready?
Week of Dec. 28, 2009: Company and People Notes: Ambit Biosciences And Astellas Pharma Form Agreement; Merck Discontinues Development of MK-1903; and More.
BioNanomatrix (Philadelphia) names Edward Erickson president and CEO; and More.
Week of Dec. 21, 2009: Company and People Notes: Merck & Co.Acquires Avecia Biologics; Ambrilia Biopharma Closes Manufacturing Facility; And More.
Merck & Co. Acquires Avecia Biologics; Ambrilia Biopharma Closes Manufacturing Facility; And More.
Week of Dec. 14, 2009: Company Notes: Sanofi Pasteur recalls H1N1 vaccine; Patheon consolidates Puerto Rico operations.
Also, Abbott to acquire Starlims Technologies; GSK Biologicals to form alliance with Intercell.
Week of Dec. 7, 2009: Company and People Notes: PhRMA adds biopharm members; Dow spins off expression technology; and more.
Company and People Notes: Also, Pfizer and Protalix enter agreement; Watson acquires Arrow Group; and more.
Businesses miss out on green opportunities
European business leaders are missing opportunities to reduce their environmental footprint and drive efficiencies through document governance, according to research from Ricoh, an electronic solutions provider.
Week of Nov. 30, 2009: Company and People Notes: BASF introduces new tablet-coating system; Catalent achieves ISO 15378 certification; and More.
Also, Merck & Co. extends collaboration with Idera Pharmaceuticals; Pfizer establishes R&D center in China; more...
One Voice; Many Possibilities
Particularly in a more connected world, individual contributions can make a difference.
Can We Save the Technical Conference?
Dumbed-down presentations and poor speaker selections are destroying a valuable industry tool.
An FDA Seal of Approval for Online Information?
With so many healthcare and pharmacy websites, consumers could use the agency's nod of support.
Week of Nov. 23, 2009: Pfizer Collaborates to Fight Neglected Diseases; Patheon Names VP of Puerto Rico Operations; More...
Company and People Notes: Merck KGaA to build R&D hub in Beijing; Depomed appoints VP of operations; more...
Week of Nov. 16, 2009: GSK and Nabi Form Nicotine Vaccine Agreement; Eli Lilly Research Exec to Retire; More...
Company and People Notes: Genzyme provides updates on enzyme replacement products and FDA complete response letter; Watson appoints VP of global operations; more...
Week of Nov. 9, 2009: Merck and Schering-Plough Begin Combined Operations; UCB Appoints VP; More...
Company and People Notes: 3M forms agreement with VaxInnate; TRIN Pharma appoints CEO; More...
Week of Nov. 2, 2009: Eli Lilly Opens Biotech Center; Johnson & Johnson Announces Restructuring; PPD Acquires Chinese CRO; More...
Company and People Notes: sanofi aventis forms pact with Micromet; Laureate Pharma adds members to its business team.
DIY Healthcare Reform
While Congress debates hundreds of healthcare plan proposals, perhaps we, the public, can get in the game too.
Stay Afloat with Lessons Learned
FDA's Edwin Rivera-Martinez on dodging supply-chain challenges.
In the Spotlight November 2009
Editors' Picks of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology Innovations
Simplifying data management
Paper is no longer a sufficient format for information storage and interchange in the pharmaceutical industry; documents are inflexible and costly for production and storage.
Week of Oct. 26, 2009: OXiGENE to Acquire VaxGen; Warner Chilcott Appoints Global R&D President; More...
Also, Astellas and Medivation sign development pact; WuXi PharmaTech appoints VP of business development, more...
Week of Oct. 19, 2009: Lonza Drops Bid for Patheon; Peregrine Appoints Head of Regulatory Affairs; More...
Company and People Notes: SurModics forms agreement with Roche and Genentech; Hospira names Daphne Jones senior VP and chief information officer; more...
Week of Oct. 12, 2009: GSK and Prosensa Form Pact; Cardiokine Appoints CEO; More...
Company and People Notes: Bayer Schering Pharma forms collaboration with Compugen; Takeda San Francisco appoints VP of process science; more...
Week of Oct. 5, 2009: Merck and CSL Sign Flu Vaccine Pact; Cardinal Health Names VP; More...
Company and People Notes: GSK forms joint venture with China-based Jiangsu Walvax Biotech; Sigma-Aldrich appoints VP and board member; more...
Looking Ahead: The Pharmaceutical-Science Industry
AAPS President offers hope and solutions for the industry's challenging future.
PhRMA's Stake in Reform
The nation's healtcare system needs an overhaul, but it has to be done right.
In the Spotlight October 2009