Miltenyi Biotec strengthened its presence in the Asia-Pacific Rim
by opening new headquarters in Suntec City, Singapore. The magnetic
cell separation and cellular therapy specialists already have a
presence in several European countries...
Franz Humer, president of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical
Industries and Associations and chief executive of Roche, has
issued a plea for a concerted effort at improving Europe's science
base at the European Parliament.
The European Commission has started a discussion on its strategy
for developing Europe's nanotechnology industry, and is seeking
comments on its proposals put forward in June.
The French government has embarked on a fact-finding exercise to
try to work out ways it can address the country's diminishing
standing as a centre for biopharmaceutical R&D.
Unigen Pharmaceuticals has expanded its sales presence in Europe
and Latin America by signing agency and distribution agreements
with six international corporate partners
In a bid to increase European competitity in the global research
arena the European Commission announced new measures destined to
encourage public and private players across Europe to upgrade their
research effort.
European scientists continue to be strong in areas such as medical
research and chemistry and Europe may produce the highest number of
science graduates but it is lagging behind in biotechnology, still
employs fewer researchers, accounts...
