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After all the talk, where are we with biosimilars?

In this highly charged political climate, no news broadcast is complete without some mention of healthcare.  Frequently the focus is on healthcare costs, which is one reason that the government charged the FDA in 2010 with creating the 351(k) approval … Continue reading

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The CED Life Science Conference and Biotech’s Yellow Brick Road

The 21st annual CED Life Science Conference achieved its mission of cementing the Research Triangle Park as a hotbed for innovation and opportunity in biotech.  The 2012 CED LSC showcased local leaders like Victor Dzau, President and CEO of Duke … Continue reading

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New FDA Guidances – December 2011/January 2012

Here’s a list of the notable guidances released by FDA in December 2011 and January 2012, compiled by Cato Research Regulatory Scientist Cathy Anderson. December 2011 FDA Portable Document Format (PDF) Specifications (Updated) (More info on this guidance can be … Continue reading

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Fifth China Medicinal Biotech Forum – Conference Recap

I recently returned from the Fifth China Medicinal Biotech Forum held in Beijing, China from 07-09 November 2011.  The purpose of this conference was to update graduate students in China on the latest trends in biotechnology.  This forum also allowed … Continue reading

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Project Management for Biotech Companies

In today’s fast paced, high pressure world of drug development there are multiple factors that can and do affect marketing success.  Large organizations understand the value that project management can contribute to a successful project.  The smaller companies tend to … Continue reading

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