Medtronic CEO Gets $25M; Sorin Makes $14M Buy - July 2, 2012

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Monday, July 02, 2012  |   |   |   |  The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Product Development Management (MPDM) at San Jose State University is a comprehensive, master's degree program and can be completed in either 2 or 3 years. The emphasis of the program is on the management of products undergoing clinical research and clinical development, i.e. clinical trial stages I, II, III and IV or other testing as required by the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or international regulatory authorities. The curriculum includes customized courses from the Colleges of Science and Business, and was designed in consultation with biomedical industry employers in the greater San Francisco Bay area. The MPDM program continues to have interaction with the industry and provides expert industry speakers in the classroom, in order to present the latest advancements to students. For more information, please visit: http://www.medproddev.sjsu.edu/.   •  Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) CEO Gets $25M More... •  Sorin Group S.p.A. (SRN) Makes $14 Million Buy More... •  MDxHealth, Inc. Successfully Raises $12.6 Million in Equity Offering More... •  Teleflex Incorporated (TFX)'s ArrowADVANTAGE5 PICC Gets FDA 510(k) Clearance More... •  Roche (RHHBY) Announces FDA Approval of HIV Viral Load Test More... More Top News Select Biosciences 2012 Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress September 25 - 26, 2012 Town and Country Resort Hotel San Diego, California U.S.A. The Lab-on-a-Chip World Congress will bring together leaders from both academia and industry to discuss innovative developments in this exciting field, with presentations exploring the latest advances in microfluidics and microfabrication. Attention will also be given to some of the many applications of Labs-on-Chips, from the enhancement of life science research, to taking diagnostics to the point of need. 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Astra, Bristol Join Forces in $7B Deal for Amylin - July 2, 2012

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Monday, July 02, 2012  |   |   |   |  Pharm-Olam has offices among the most populated cities in Europe, Latin America, India, South Africa, and the USA to provide cost effective coverage for oncology studies of all sizes. Pharm-Olam has helped bring 2 oncology compounds to NDA approval and have conducted oncology studies in over 30 countries. The majority of our clinical staff are MDs or PhDs, including oncologists in strategic areas for clinical trials. The incidence of oncology indications and standards of treatment can vary widely, so let Pharm-Olam conduct a complimentary feasibility study specific to your protocol and study budgets to use in your resource planning. Contact us at www.pharm-olam.com, info@pharm-olam.com, USA 1-713-559-7900, UK 44-0-1344-891121.   •  AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) Join Forces in $7 Billion Deal for Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMLN) More... •  AnC BIO, Inc. Could Create 500 New Jobs More... •  NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NPSP) Rejiggers Amgen (AMGN) Deal, Sees $75 Million Extra Cash More... •  AstraZeneca PLC (AZN), GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Eyes More Deals More... •  GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Theravance, Inc. (THRX) Lung Drug Shows Positive Trial Results More... •  Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SVNT) Reveals KRYSTEXXA Phase III Data Improves HRQOL in RCG Patients More... •  Insmed Incorporated (INSM) Secures $20 Million Loan Agreement With Hercules Technology Growth Capital More... •  Carl Icahn Sues Forest Laboratories, Inc. (FRX) for Access to Confidential Information More... More Top News Scottish Development International: Home of Breakthrough Science and Future Innovation Scotland is the ideal location for your business. Independent analysis shows that Scotland is a high quality, cost effective location to establish your business project. 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