Ludwig Institute For Cancer Research To Set Up Its First Asian Branch…

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- Ludwig Institute For Cancer Research To Set Up Its First Asian Branch…
- PG diploma in clinical trial management
- Soft skills guru & a people’s man
- Lilly Receives NCQA Design Certification for Depression Care Managemen…
- Regado Presents Positive Data From REG1 Anticoagulation System Study
- Stone laid for stem cell research lab in Hyderabad

Ludwig Institute For Cancer Research To Set Up Its First Asian Branch…
Medical News Today – Medical News Today (press release) – Nov 6, 2007
In addition to strengthening Singapore’s capabilities in cancer research and clinical trials LICR’s strong international presence will expand Singapore’s global scientific network and increase Singapore’s population of clinician-scientists and investigators. As Lim Chuan Poh Chairman of A*STAR said “The proposal to establish the LICR in Singapore is in line with Singapore’s goal to be an international biomedical hub. Since last year A*STAR and the Singapore Health Ministry have launched programmes to build Singapore’s capabilities in translational and clinical research to complement its strength in basic biomedical research. “By taking discoveries at the ‘bench’ to be effected at the ‘bedside’ A*STAR and our partners aim to improve healthcare and benefit patients in Singapore and beyond” added Mr. —————————-Article adapted by Medical News Today from original press release.

PG diploma in clinical trial management
Hindu – Nov 6, 2007
Experts have predicted that for the year 2010 the turnover for the industry will be $ 1 billion to five billion. The industry will require anywhere between 20000 and 50000 trained professionals by 2010. Understanding the demand and industry requirements Bilcare Research a service provider to pharmaceutical companies has announced the launch of Bilcare Research Academy in Bangalore where it will offer a Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trial Management in association with the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. This would be the first ACRP-accredited body in the Asian region.

Soft skills guru & a people’s man
Economic Times – Nov 6, 2007
He talks onthe challenges in directing project teams to execute clinical studiesfulfilling contractual obligations related to services ensuring timely deliveryand executing projects within thebudgets. How has your path tosuccess been? Having completed my masters in pharmacy Ijoined pharmaceutical teaching with the hope of pursuing a Ph. However Ichanged my plans and joined AstraZeneca as a clinical research associate whenthe company started its clinical operations in Bangalore.

Lilly Receives NCQA Design Certification for Depression Care Managemen…
Free with registration – PR Newswire – AccessMyLibrary.com – Nov 6, 2007
Tools that Empower(TM) Depression Care Management Program is designed for managed care organizations to assist in further driving the standard of patient care around Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Lilly created the program in response to the growing population of patients diagnosed with MDD. Developed by experts in MDD management including practicing psychiatrists and psychologists clinical research experts managed care medical directors and mental health specialty physicians Tools that Empower helps identify members with MDD and offers. CPYRIGHT 2007 PR Newswire Association LLC.

Regado Presents Positive Data From REG1 Anticoagulation System Study
emaxhealth.com – Nov 6, 2007
Each REG1 cycle consisted of an intravenous (IV) bolus of RB006 dosed at 0. 125:1 antidote:drug ratio (1.

Stone laid for stem cell research lab in Hyderabad
Hindu Business Line – Nov 6, 2007
5 The country’s first clinical research facility (CRF) in stem cell and regenerative medicine with an investment of Rs 125 crores is expected to become functional by January 2009. The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Mr Kapil Sibal laid the foundation for the CRF today. It would be a collaborative venture of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). 2 phases The project is being implemented in two phases with facilities at the new campus near the CCMB on a five acre plot to be taken up initially. In phase two facilities would be created at the NIMS campus.

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