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APCER Life Sciences Awarded ISO 27001:2013 Certification: Achieves Gold Standard for Information Security Management System

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Monday, January 17, 2022

The globally recognized and accepted standard for Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been authorized by Intertek Certification Limited, UKAS (The United Kingdom Accreditation Service ISO accreditation body).

Key Points: 
  • The globally recognized and accepted standard for Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been authorized by Intertek Certification Limited, UKAS (The United Kingdom Accreditation Service ISO accreditation body).
  • APCERs Patients First approach enables it to deliver end-to-end drug safety, medical information, medical writing, regulatory affairs, quality assurance and risk management services to clients globally.
  • APCER Life Sciences, a part of the APC Group, realizes value in achieving this important milestone.
  • The ISO 27001:2013 Certification validates successful implementation of secure Information Security Practices which ensure compliance with global data protection regulations like EU-GDPR, UK-DPA, HIPAA etc.

Altasciences Acquires Sinclair Research and Continues to Expand Preclinical Platform

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Complementing existing locations on the East and West Coast, the new site will facilitate even greater access to Altasciences preclinical services across the U.S.A.

Key Points: 
  • Complementing existing locations on the East and West Coast, the new site will facilitate even greater access to Altasciences preclinical services across the U.S.A.
  • This acquisition will add significant capacity and expertise to Altasciences existing preclinical offering, said Steve Mason, Co-Chief Operating Officer at Altasciences.
  • Sinclairs experience conducting research on a wide variety of species in a comprehensive range of drug classes will broaden our current preclinical offering and support Altasciences focus on providing our clients with customized solutions.
  • Built on more than 50 years of experience, Sinclair Research provides services to support biopharmaceutical, animal health, and medical device development programs.

Telos Partners LLC Welcomes Industry Veteran Scott Day as Senior VP and General Manager to Accelerate Growth Strategy

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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Scott assumes this role following the completion of Jason Inzanas time leading the Telos organization.

Key Points: 
  • Scott assumes this role following the completion of Jason Inzanas time leading the Telos organization.
  • Since being acquired by OrthoPediatrics, Telos has more than doubled the size of its team, streamlined its sales channel, and expanded its client base.
  • Scott is a medical technology veteran, uniquely equipped to lead the Telos team forward on this foundation.
  • As Senior Vice President of the Orthofix US orthopedic business unit, his leadership resulted in 31% growth during his 4+ year tenure.

North America Medical Device & Diagnostics CRO Market, Forecast to 2028 - Rising Number of Clinical Trials, Huge Competition - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The rising number of clinical trials in North America is the major factor driving the growth of the North America medical device and diagnostics contract research organization market.

Key Points: 
  • The rising number of clinical trials in North America is the major factor driving the growth of the North America medical device and diagnostics contract research organization market.
  • However, the issue associated with huge competition in CRO services market hinders the growth of North America medical device and diagnostics contract research organization market.
  • Based on type, the North America medical device and diagnostics contract research organization market is segmented into medical devices and diagnostic.
  • Based on country North America medical device and diagnostics contract research organization market is segmented into US, Canada, and Mexico.

Virpax Announces Clinical Trial Site in Canada for First in Human Study of Epoladerm™ for Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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Monday, December 20, 2021

The study will take place in Canada with a CTA filing and enrollment of the first patient anticipated by Q2 of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The study will take place in Canada with a CTA filing and enrollment of the first patient anticipated by Q2 of 2022.
  • Performing trials in Canada is an efficient and cost-effective way for Virpax to add robust data in support of the 505(b)(2) FDA approval pathway for Epoladerm .
  • Virpax Pharmaceuticals is developing Epoladerm (diclofenac epolamine), an investigational analgesic supplied in a pre-filled device for administration as a topical spray film to manage chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.
  • Our proprietary technology provides a convenient aerosol canister for application of the spray film to the knee.

Altasciences Chosen by Respira Technologies, Inc. as Drug Product Manufacturing Partner for the World’s First Inhaled Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Altasciences pharmaceutical contract manufacturing site in Philadelphia, PA, has been chosen by Respira Technologies, Inc. to manufacture proprietary drug products for the worlds first inhaled smoking cessation therapy.

Key Points: 
  • Altasciences pharmaceutical contract manufacturing site in Philadelphia, PA, has been chosen by Respira Technologies, Inc. to manufacture proprietary drug products for the worlds first inhaled smoking cessation therapy.
  • Respira also plans to create a larger platform approach for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) delivery, taking advantage of the multi-drug capabilities of their proprietary platform drug delivery system.
  • Altasciences is agile, flexible, and quick, while providing the proven expertise and capability required for cGMP pharma drug product manufacturing.
  • For over 25 years, Altasciences has been partnering with sponsors to help support educated, faster, and more complete early drug development decisions.

Sobi continues the R&D transformation - Anders Ullman appointed new Head of R&D

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Monday, December 13, 2021

In support of the transformation, Dr Ullman will be based in Basel, Switzerland, report to CEO Guido Oelkers and become a member of the Sobi Executive Committee.

Key Points: 
  • In support of the transformation, Dr Ullman will be based in Basel, Switzerland, report to CEO Guido Oelkers and become a member of the Sobi Executive Committee.
  • Guido Oelkers: "We welcome Anders in his new capacity having served in 2021 on the Sobi Board of Directors.
  • Dr Ullman will leave the Sobi Board of Directors as a result of the management appointment.
  • In 2015, Dr Ullman returned to academia to head up a pulmonology unit at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Sobi continues the R&D transformation - Anders Ullman appointed new Head of R&D

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 13, 2021

In support of the transformation, Dr Ullman will be based in Basel, Switzerland, report to CEO Guido Oelkers and become a member of the Sobi Executive Committee.

Key Points: 
  • In support of the transformation, Dr Ullman will be based in Basel, Switzerland, report to CEO Guido Oelkers and become a member of the Sobi Executive Committee.
  • Guido Oelkers: "We welcome Anders in his new capacity having served in 2021 on the Sobi Board of Directors.
  • Dr Ullman will leave the Sobi Board of Directors as a result of the management appointment.
  • In 2015, Dr Ullman returned to academia to head up a pulmonology unit at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Altasciences Chosen by XORTX Therapeutics, Inc. to Conduct Pharmacokinetic Bridging Study XRX-OXY-101 in Support of Developing New Therapies for Progressive Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Injury

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Altasciences is pleased to have been chosen by XORTX Therapeutics, Inc. to conduct a pharmacokinetic bridging study in support of the XRx-008 program for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and XRx-101 for acute kidney injury associated with COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • Altasciences is pleased to have been chosen by XORTX Therapeutics, Inc. to conduct a pharmacokinetic bridging study in support of the XRx-008 program for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and XRx-101 for acute kidney injury associated with COVID-19.
  • Dr. Allen Davidoff, President and CEO stated, XORTX is pleased to be starting work with Altasciences as we initiate the characterization of our novel, proprietary formulations of xanthine oxidase inhibitors.
  • With a pressing need for better therapeutic options and a global prevalence of kidney disease, we are proud to partner with XORTX for such an important study.
  • For over 25 years, Altasciences has been partnering with sponsors to help support educated, faster, and more complete early drug development decisions.

XORTX Therapeutics Appoints Altasciences as CRO for Clinical Study

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Dr. Allen Davidoff, President and CEO stated, XORTX is pleased to be starting work with Altasciences as we initiate the characterization of our novel, proprietary formulations of xanthine oxidase inhibitors.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Allen Davidoff, President and CEO stated, XORTX is pleased to be starting work with Altasciences as we initiate the characterization of our novel, proprietary formulations of xanthine oxidase inhibitors.
  • XORTX is working to advance its clinical development stage products that target aberrant purine metabolism and xanthine oxidase to decrease or inhibit production of uric acid.
  • At XORTX Therapeutics, we are dedicated to developing medications to improve the quality of life and future health of patients.
  • Altasciences integrated, full-service solutions include preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology and proof of concept, bioanalysis, program management, medical writing, biostatistics, clinical monitoring and data management, all customizable to specific sponsor requirement.