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CROs jump into 2012 with big contracting momentum
Over the past few years the clinical research organization side of the industry has been undergoing a steady shakeout of small players as the big CROs lined up long-term deals with drug developers....
UPDATED: Carlyle Group leads CRO buyout blitz with $3.9B deal for PPD
This morning analysts at Morningstar turned in an upbeat assessment of the CRO business, which has been undergoing a shakeout as private equity groups move in to create expanded global operations to
Report: Carlyle Group in talks to buy PPD for about $4B
The wheeling and dealing in the CRO industry is showing no signs of slowing down. This morning some top business news wires are spreading an insider's account of the Carlyle Group's attempt to
Report: More CRO upheaval expected as PPD scouts for a buyout deal
There's more M&A activity percolating in the fast-changing CRO business. The Wall Street Journal cites sources saying that PPD--with a $3.2 billion market cap--is sizing up a possible sale of the
PPDI develops portal to hold volunteers
Longer trials and fewer volunteers are behind PPD Inc.'s launch of PatientView, a website that lets trial participants learn about their illness and interact with investigators. The big CRO says
AstraZeneca, PPD, Medidata shine in IT leader list
A contract research organization, four drugmakers and a clinical trial solutions provider all appear on the 2011 Computerworld list of the top 100 IT Leaders. The information chiefs at these
PPD steps in as Elan's go-to CRO for development work
In a sign of the times, PPD has inked a deal to step in as Elan's primary service provider for all of its drug development work. PPD will contribute its expertise on project and data management,
PPD, Taijitu form new joint venture
North Carolina-based PPD has established a joint venture with Taijitu Biologics to develop and commercialize a technology platform for the discovery of first- and best-in-class monoclonal antibody
PPD, Microsoft team up for REMS management
Adding to Microsoft's growing presence in the clinical trial business, contract researcher PPD says it's working with the software giant on a solution for managing REMS programs. The partners have
PPD claims top China CRO title as it opens vax center
PPD has opened a new vaccine research center in the heart of China's sprawling biotech hub, staking its claim as the biggest CRO in China on the same day that Charles River Laboratories unveiled its
