December 17, 2009
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Pharma/Biotech
In-licensing Trends,
2005 -- 2008

By Mark P. Mathieu
Biotechnology in-licensing activity with large pharmaceutical manufacturers witnessed a dramatic acceleration beginning in 2006.   Estimates revealed total up-front considerations paid to biotech companies accelerated 42% to $1.6bn in 2006, up from $1.1bn in 2005; increased 32% to $2.6bn in 2008.  Read More


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Leprosy Susceptibility Genes Identified
TODAY |

Bio-IT World | Scientists at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) have completed the first-ever genome-wide association study of leprosy and the largest GWAS effort on infectious disease. In collaboration with 26 institutes in China, GIS identified seven genes that cause people to be susceptible to leprosy. The results were published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Cancer Genomes Suggest One Mutation Every 15 Cigarettes
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The Times | Scientists from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and Life Technologies have reconstructed the biological history of two types of cancer in a genetic tour de force that promises to transform medical treatment of the disease.

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George Church's Challenge to the Genomics Generation
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Newsweek | George Church talks about the history of personal genomics, the benefits of genome mapping, and the responsibiliteis of the first genomic generation.

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India Says It Has Joined Personal Genome Sequencing Club
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Times of India | In a press conference last week, Indian scientists led by Sridhar Sivasubbu of the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology announced the first whole genome sequencing of an Indian man for an estimated $30,000.

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Genetics of Asian Migration
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Bio-IT World | SINGAPORE—A consortium of HUGO scientists have conducted genome-wide studies on 73 Southeast Asian (SEA) and East Asian (EA) populations, revealing genetic foundations for ethnic and linguistic groups and clear genetic distinctions between northern and southern latitudes. The results were published online in Science yesterday.

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BioSeek-Asterand Deal is Rich with Synergy
| Bio-IT World | Roughly ten years ago, BioSeek bet that systems biology combined with primary human cell-based assays could provide an effective way to screen compounds for mechanism of activity and toxicity. So it has turned out, and quite soon, after its pending acquisition by leading tissue biobank and services provider Asterand closes, the combined company will be poised to take advantage of a boomlet in cell- and tissue-based services.
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White Papers & Special Reports

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The Promise of Imaging Biomarkers
Sponsored by Thomson Reuters

Imaging biomarkers are poised to join biochemical and molecular markers as drivers of drug development and disease management. They enable researchers and clinicians to see into the body without invasive procedures. They frequently provide earlier detection of disease and its progression than molecular markers. Researchers use them to see in detail how their candidate drugs behave such as determining the percentage of target receptors occupied by a drug or observing a drug's ability to cross the blood/brain barrier. They promise to save time and money too.
Download this white paper in which experts analyze imaging biomarkers’ great promise and explore:

  • Important trends in R&D and disease management
  • Key technical and commercialization challenges
  • Promising avenues for progress in the field- with examples of successful use of imaging biomarkers.
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Beyond EDC…Optimizing ROI by Streamlining Clinical Research Processes
Sponsored by Adobe

Although EDC brings tremendous efficiencies to clinical data collection, numerous repetitive clinical development activities exist beyond its scope which are in need of more efficient processes.  As these activities move from paper-based to electronic, the transition can be eased through the use of intelligent PDF forms.  Using XML capabilities, intelligent forms can follow workflows while leveraging established point solutions such as EDC, CTMS and IV/IWRS to optimize return on investment.
This White Paper describes:

  • How intelligent PDF forms can accelerate repetitive clinical development processes, leading to faster development timelines
  • How return on investment is maximized by being able to repeat time and cost savings across nearly all development phases and therapeutic areas
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Protect Your Scientific Intellectual Property: Proof of Lab Informatics Data Authenticity is Your Best Legal Defense
Sponsored by Surety, LLC

As a bio-technology or life sciences organization, your formulas, treatments and research and discoveries are the “lifeblood” of your business. But if you aren't protecting the integrity of your scientific data in your lab informatics systems, you risk losing IP ownership, revenue and consequently your business if you can't prove time-of-creation and data authenticity. Learn how you can implement simple, cost-effective and automated controls to protect your scientific intellectual property. Consider:

  • IP protection requirements in bio-pharma and other science-oriented industries can extend out 20, 30, 40 or more years
  • Most electronic lab management solutions include generic authenticity controls, so how "legally defensible" is yours?
  • Only standards-compliant, independent controls can future-proof your approach to long-term IP integrity protection and authenticity.
  • Learn more - get the free whitepaper now


Expert Comment

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Performing in the Downturn and Beyond

By Jean-Marc Neimetz
Capgemini Consulting

November 10, 2009 | The life sciences industry is in a catch-22 situation accentuated by the current economic crisis, according to the eighth edition of Capgemini Consulting’s Vision & Reality report, Life Sciences: Performing in the Downturn and Beyond. Comprised of in-depth interviews with industry executives representing pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and agrichemical companies in Europe and North America, the report presents a perspective on cost initiatives affecting all life science industry players.

Innovation costs are escalating. Outcome-based trials and regulatory requirements are more complex, raising costs for new product approval and release. Meanwhile, price pressures, the combination of generics and shortened market exclusivity limit pharmaceuticals’ ability to fund innovation. Read more.

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Life Science Webcasts & Podcasts

tripos_logoHow New Molecular Modeling Software is Dramatically Improving Workflows 
Sponsored by Tripos 

Advanced molecular modeling software now has the ability to make routine tasks faster and easier for life scientists, and researchers. Significant benefits include the enhancement of key discovery workflows from obtaining data to delivering findings.  In this brief podcast, learn about:

  • New avenues for science being opened up through exciting; new software advancements 
  • Strategy and applications driving computer-aided design that are increasing scientific productivity and efficiency

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Sponsored by Tripos 

Progressive new software has been released that enables discovery scientists to rapidly merge chemical and biological data together for effective compound prioritization decisions and communication among scientific team members.  Learn more by downloading this brief podcast:

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  • Easily find compounds that meet multiple success criteria

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