FDA OKs Roche's Lucentis for New Use; PharmAthene Slides on Vaccine Hold - Aug. 10, 2012

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Friday, August 10, 2012  |   |   |   |  FIRST LATIN AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL DEVICE COMPLIANCE CONGRESS A Hybrid Conference and Internet Event Sponsored by Latin American Ethics and Compliance Network Cosponsored by Pharmaceutical Compliance Forum Media Partners: Life Science Compliance and RX Compliance Report October 2 - 4, 2012 Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi Sao Paulo, Brazil Please click here for more information. •  FDA OKs Roche (RHHBY)'s Lucentis for New Use More... •  FDA Approves Talon Therapeutics, Inc. (TLON.OB)'s Marqibo to Treat Rare Type of Leukemia More... •  Perrigo Company (PRGO) Receives FDA Approval and Commences Launch of Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo, 0.05% More... More Drug Approval News •  PharmAthene, Inc. (PIP) Slides on Vaccine Hold More... •  Pfizer Inc. (PFE)'s Torisel Drug Fails in a Combination Study More... •  Roche (RHHBY) Says Avastin Slows Brain Cancer Tumor Growth More... •  Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NVS) Drug RAD001 Plus Reduced Tacrolimus Provides Similar Efficacy and Better Renal Function Compared to Standard Tacrolimus, Study Shows More... •  MultiCell Technologies Inc. (MCET.OB) Updates Preclinical Results for MCT-465 and MCT-485 in Primary Liver Cancer in Vitro Models More... More Phase III News More Phase II News More Phase I News More Pre-Clinical News More Post-Approval News The 6th Annual Pain Therapeutics October 3 - 4, 2012 San Francisco, CA Event Website ARROWHEAD'S ANNUAL PAIN THERAPEUTICS SUMMIT is the US's premier conference covering the field of pain management and therapeutics. Leaders from the pharmaceutical, biotech, device and medical communities attend this conference to learn about the latest advances in the treatment of various types of pain and to network with colleagues from industry, the non-profit sector, academia, the medical community, government and investors. This conference will provide attendees with thoughtful insight from key industry leaders and academic researchers concerning cutting edge drug discovery science, preclinical development trends, analysis of key clinical-stage pain therapies and newly marketed products. We will highlight the most important developments in recent years in the field, including new research in CGRP antagonists, NGF antagonists, Nav 1.7 antagonists, new research in biologic therapies and the genetic component of pain, abuse-resistant opioids, analysis of FDA's REMS program and a plethora of other topics. Please click here for more information. •  Why Living in the Moment is Impossible, University of Pittsburgh Study More... •  Grapes May Help Protect Men's Heart Health, University of Connecticut Study More... •  Statins' Heart Benefits Outweigh Diabetes Risk, Brigham and Women's Hospital Study More... •  Student Scores Improve If Teachers Given Incentives Upfront, University of Chicago Study More... •  Smoking Found to Double Risk of Leukemia, Lymphoma in Women, Oxford University Study More... More General Clinical Research News • BioMidwest (Indianapolis, Indiana) Eli Lilly and Company Consultant - Data Science/Solutions Submission Delivery Responsible for providing technical leadership and process leadership for Data Sciences & Solutions. Apply broad process/technology knowledge to ensure clinical trial deliverables are consistent and accurate. • Pharm Country (Cranbury, New Jersey) Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. Medical Writer I / Clinical Scientist Will focus on the preparation, assembly, writing, and review of the analyses and documentation needed in support of clinical trials and corresponding submissions to regulatory authorities. • Biotech Beach (San Diego, California) Sequenom Inc. Clinical Laboratory Scientist Responsible for the production of medical diagnostic testing in a CLIA lab. The Scientist will ensure that complex molecular diagnostic assays and systems are performed under appropriate compliance and regulatory requirements. • Genetown (Cambridge, Massachusetts) Pfizer Inc. Clinical Pharmacology Lead, Biotherapeutics Responsible for all aspects of clinical pharmacology relating to early clinical development of the programs under his/her purview within the BioTx Research Units and for working with clinical colleagues to ensure innovative clinical strategy, model-based drug development, optimal use of all available information, optimal dose selection and delivery of phase 1 studies. • Biotech Bay (Mountain View, California) VIVUS, Inc. Senior Director, Clinical Statistics and Data Management Responsible for proper experimental design and valid statistical analysis of clinical trials in all phases. Provide statistical direction for complex projects. Provides strategic input into development programs including filing strategies worldwide, study design, analytic methods, endpoints that meet both regulatory and scientific requirements. • Get Noticed! Add your resume to the BioSpace Career Center! • See more than 5,000 job postings in the BioSpace Career Center! 2012 Pharm Country Career Fair Job seekers can spend a day with HR representatives and Hiring Managers from top biotech, pharma, medical device and diagnostics companies in the tri-state area. Candidates with a 4-year degree in the life sciences and a minimum of 2-years of industry related experience are invited to attend. (Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year college degree. PhD and Postdoc candidates welcome.) Exhibiting companies are recruiting for positions in areas such as: QA/QC, clinical research, engineering, manufacturing, biostatistics, clinical data management, chemistry, regulatory affairs, and research. Job seekers may register here. • Pharm Country Career Fair, Bridgewater, NJ September 13, 2012 • Biotech Beach Career Fair, San Diego, CA September 20, 2012 • Biotech Bay Career Fair, Burlingame, CA October 3, 2012 • BioCapital Career Fair, Bethesda, MD October 9, 2012 • BioMidwest Career Fair, Lincolnshire, IL October 22, 2012 • Bio NC Career Fair, Durham, NC October 25, 2012 • Genetown Career Fair, Cambridge, MA November 5, 2012 More information about BioSpace's Career Fairs BioSpace White Paper Biotech Career Fairs For Job Seekers 101: Control Your Experience •  Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)'s Truvada Can Prevent HIV in Heterosexuals, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) More... •  Hospira, Inc. (HSP) Announces U.S. Re-Launch of Generic Oxaliplatin Injection More... •  Mylan Inc. (MYL) Launches Generic Version of Provigil® Tablets More... •  Mylan Inc. (MYL) Launches Lithium Carbonate Extended-Release Tablets USP More... 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