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which cancer cell lines as well as which cancers are more likely to respond to the inhibitor. This will be based on whole genome and transcriptome data that is integrated in the Alacris' cancer model ModCell. EP News Bureau
Scientists get £4 million from the UK govt to make ‘designer bacteria’ To develop tools for the production of useful strains of micro-organisms RESEARCH UPDATE cientists at the University of Glasgow have received £4 million from the UK Government to develop tools for the production of useful strains of micro-organisms. The money will help researchers in the Institute of Molecular, System and Cell Biology to simplify the process of designing, building, testing and modifying biological systems like bacteria for a variety of useful purposes. A new field of science, Synthetic Biology aims to engineer or replicate biological systems to help address major global challenges such as producing low-carbon fuel, reducing the cost of industrial raw materials and producing new pharmaceuticals. The funding is part of a larger pot of £20m set aside by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and distributed through the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council to help make the UK a world leader in research and application of synthetic biology. An example of such bio-engineering is biosynthetic insulin for the treatment of diabetes, which first went on sale in 1982 and now accounts for 70 per cent of the insulin sold worldwide. Professor Marshall Stark, who is leading the project, said, "Synthetic biology aims to apply engineering principles to the development of biological systems. Microbial cells, for example yeast or bacteria, can act as microscopic factories to make a wide variety of substances, including feedstocks for the
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chemical industry, additives for the food industry, antibiotics and pharmaceuticals. Yeast, for example, is used to convert sugar into alcohol through fermentation and is how we produce beers, wines and spirits. Although each cell is tiny, we can easily grow them on a massive scale, and thus obtain large amounts of products." In order to produce micro-organisms that perform a specific function to make the desired product, the cells have to be programmed and this is done by the introduction of DNA sequences - or genes - to an existing micro-organism. The added genes encode instructions to make ‘machines’, called enzymes, needed for the cell ‘factory’. Stark said, "Getting the right genes into the cells in the right order is currently very difficult. Our research programme aims to develop new, much improved ways of introducing the genes and then experimenting with the addition of extra genes, deletion of existing ones, swapping one gene for another slightly different one, changing the order in which the genes are strung together, and so on, in order to get the right substances and the maximum productivity from our microbes." The technology being developed by the scientists at Glasgow will use a remarkable family of enzymes called recombinases which act as molecular ‘scissors and glue’ for DNA. These will allow the researchers to cut the strands at precisely defined positions and ‘paste’ a new sequence into the gap. In another application of the technology, the team hopes to be able to ‘teach’ cells to count, and to keep a
record of the number they have counted up to in their DNA. This could be very useful; for example, for knowing the number of times a cell has divided, or the number of times it has been exposed to a chemical substance. Stark said, "By taking a ‘designbuild-test-modify’ approach, and using modular components, we hope to create organisms that will help produce valuable chemical substances economically, in high yields and with low environmental impact, or to carry out beneficial chemical transformations such as neutralisation of pollutants in waste water." The applications of designer microorganisms are many: from bacteria that increase the efficiency and yield of biofuels to the creation of plastics from chemicals through microbial fermentation rather than fossil fuels. Bacteria could also be used to create new antibiotics to tackle superbugs. David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, said, "Synthetic biology could provide solutions to the global challenges we face and offers significant growth opportunities in a range of important sectors from health to energy. However, the commercialisation of basic science is largely untapped. This investment will help to ensure that academics and industry can realise its full potential." The £4m for the project, which is being led by Prof Stark and his colleagues Dr Sean Colloms and Dr Susan Rosser, will also fund researchers at Aberdeen, York and Nottingham Universities. Reuters
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Roche’s Avastin misses key data point in brain cancer study The drug did not reach statistical significance in overall survival wiss drugmaker Roche's cancer drug Avastin failed to make a statistically significant difference to survival rates of patients with a common form of brain cancer in a late-stage study, the company said. The phase III AVAglio study presented at the Society for Neuro-Oncology congress in Washington showed Avastin, combined with radiation and chemotherapy, reduced the risk of cancer worsening or death, the Basel-based drug-
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Lilly arthritis drug shows durability in study The drug did not reach statistical significance in overall survival pill for rheumatoid arthritis being developed by Eli Lilly and Co and Incyte Corp maintained its effectiveness in reducing painful symptoms through 24 weeks of treatment in a midstage extension study, according to data presented at a medical meeting. A sub-study of patients taking part in the trial of the drug, baricitinib, also showed that the two highest doses tested helped to reduce joint damage, based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) tests. The companies in June released positive data from the 301-subject phase II study after 12 weeks of treatment in patients with mild to moderate RA who had an inadequate response to methotrexate. Data from the ongoing extension study, presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting in Washington, measured baricitinib treatment through the 24 weeks. Based on the data collected from its phase II programmes, Lilly said it has moved into late-stage testing of the drug. Four phase III RA studies of baricitinib using the 2 milligram and 4 mg doses are
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planned for patients who have not previously been treated with methotrexate or injectable biotech drugs and also in patients who did have prior treatment with biologics, or drugs made from living organisms or their products, the companies said. Those studies will form the basis of the data package used to seek approval of the drug. After 24 weeks, 73 per cent of patients who received 8 mg of the Lilly drug once daily achieved the ACR20 goal, or a 20 per cent improvement in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. That compared with 78 per cent who hit ACR20 at 12 weeks. For the 4 mg dose, 78 per cent of patients hit ACR 20 at 24 weeks, up from 75 per cent at week 12. The 2 mg dose that failed to show statistical significance compared with a placebo at 12 weeks had 63 per cent of patients achieve ACR20 by week 24 of treatment, the data showed. The study also measured ACR50 and ACR70 rates, or 50 per cent and 70 per cent improvement. All three doses showed improvement at 24 weeks from measurements
taken at 12 weeks. “These data are important because collectively they show patients experienced improvement with baricitinib as early as week two that was sustained through week 24,” Dr Mark Genovese, CoChief of the division of immunology and rheumatology at Stanford University School of Medicine, said. “Also of note is that the percentage of patients achieving ACR50 and ACR70 increased over time and no unexpected safety findings emerged with continued dosing," said Genovese, a member of the steering committee for the study. Baricitinib belongs to a hot new class of oral medicines called Jak inhibitors that aim to compete with the injected rheumatoid arthritis drugs that currently dominate the market with billions in sales. Pfizer Inc last week became the first company to bring one of the new drugs to market with the US approval of tofacitinib, which will be sold under the brand name Xeljanz. Jak inhibitors block enzymes believed to be involved in the inflammatory process. Reuters www.expresspharmaonline.com
all survival, a key data point. Further data are expected next year, Roche said.
"The interim results for overall survival (OS), the other co-primary endpoint, did not reach statistical significance," the company said in the statement. Earlier data from the study published in August showed Avastin significantly extended progression-free survival of people with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Avastin is Roche's thirdbiggest seller and is approved to treat several types of cancer, including breast, kidney, colorectal and ovarian cancers. Reuters
Sanofi gets boost as EU backs diabetes and cancer drugs Lyxumia was recommended for treating type II diabetes and Zaltrap was endorsed for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer anofi won the backing of European regulators for two new drugs against diabetes and cancer, a shot in the arm for the French company's drive to bring new products to market. New diabetes drug Lyxumia was recommended for treating type II diabetes and Zaltrap was endorsed for the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said. Recommendations from the EMA are normally endorsed by the European Commission within two or three months and Sanofi said it expected to hear from the Commission in the first quarter of 2013. Lyxumia, which Sanofi licensed from Denmark's Zealand Pharma, is part of a new class of diabetes treatments called GLP-1 analogues which prompt the body to release insulin when a diabetic's blood sugar level climbs too high. It is one of several new medicines Sanofi is banking on to drive growth after patent losses on former topselling drugs.
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‘India is one of the strategic focus countries and growing market’ Manish Mishra, Head – Bioscience, Merck Millipore (India) speaks with Shalini Gupta about the companies future prospects and its new launches How has the acquisition of Millipore helped strengthen Merck’s position in terms of its portfolio of services for the pharma industry? Merck’s portfolio mainly addresses the demand for advanced excipients and purification media for the manufacture of APIs and biologics in addition to chemicals for analytical purposes. The integration of Millipore considerably expands this offering to innovative and high-end research instruments in cellular analysis, multiplexing, filtration and cell culture solutions. Following a successful integration, the Merck Millipore division earned 2011 global revenues of EUR 2.4 billion. Which are your flagship products and which segments have registered major growth? How is the company addressing the flowcytometry space? Any upcoming trends in the same? Our bioscience business unit addresses the needs of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as academia, to understand complete biological systems and identify new therapeutic targets. Key products and services include multiplex instruments and kits, flow cytometry, inhibitors and biochemicals, stem cells, antibodies and reagents, drug discovery and development services and lab filtration. Lab filtration has been our strong suit where we command 60 per cent market share in the addressable market comprising academia, biotechnology and pharma segments. We have regained our market leader position in the Sterile Filtration Portfolio that mainly caters to the pharma segDecember 1-15, 2012
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ment. We have also lined up aggressive and ambitious country wide plans for our flowcytometry product offerings. The current market trend indicates an increase in demand for bench top flow cytometry systems that are easy to set up and use. Merck Millipore’s Amnis, is a flow cytometry platform coupled with high resolution microscopy that addresses several unmet needs in the field of cell analysis and systems biology. It complements Merck Millipore’s existing Guava product range. Today there are no comparable alternatives that enable our customers to combine flow cytometry and image analysis in one integrated solution. With the launch of this product, Merck Millipore would become the only provider of this technology. What are the pressing needs of Indian companies that offer you opportunities for growth? Who are your major clients in India? Drug discovery companies are always on the lookout for solutions which can accelerate time to discovery. We offer such solutions by leveraging our target profiling services, multiplex and traditional immunoassays, and clinical lab contract services that help these companies prioritise potential
drug candidates, screen many biomarkers simultaneously, and conduct research and clinical studies. Consequently, they are fast gaining popularity with customers from pharmaceutical R&D and CROs. Majority of our customers are in the western region, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Northern India. The company is a partner to researchers. Kindly comment. Our bioscience business unit offers products and services that simplify the work flow for researchers in a wide variety of areas ranging from neuroscience, infectious disease, oncology, and metabolic disorders to stem cells, cell signalling, nuclear function, and chromatin biology. Our flagship products like the Guava and Amnis flow cytometry range are examples of developing tools that ease the research process. Our Immunoassays and Multiplex solutions offer the first-ever, end-to-end workflow solutions for biomarker discovery and analysis. To further strengthen our commitment in advancing life science together with our customers, Merck Millipore India instituted in September 2011 the Merck Millipore India Innovation Awards (MMIIA); a first-of-its-kind, biennial programme aimed at recognising exemplary research undertaken by scientists from governmentfunded and not-for-profit public research institutes in the field of life science, i.e. green chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical and bioanalytics, proteomics, genomics, drug discovery and delivery, biomanufacturing, biomarkers and synthetic biology. The selection criteria are based on the innovation impact level, scientific creativity, industrial scalabilwww.expresspharmaonline.com
ity and sustainability. The company has been one of the pioneers of innovation in terms of its products. Tell us about some such products in the market currently or newly launched and their usability. We have more than 40,000 products and are one of the top three R&D investors in the life science tools industry globally. Our Amicon protein concentrators proved to be game changers for the division when launched and have undergone numerous developments globally based on customer feedback. The range is our premier flagship product that finds reference in thousands of research journals. The newly launched MUSE Cell Analyzer is a miniature table top version of our Guava flow cytometer. With a single laser, it is capable of carrying out more than 10 assays with the intuitive touch screen interface. An experiment time of less than fifteen minutes that includes approximately two minutes of running time; it leads to considerable time saving per assay. Others include Direct Detect, a FT-IR based protein quantification system for accurate protein concentration detection quantitation; and StratM, which imitates the human skin for the cosmetic industries, skin bank and research institutes.
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could be passed on to the endusers. How important is a strong field sales force and technical training? The Bioscience field force is one of the largest in the country; supported by an expansive product portfolio and a structured distribution network in Tier-I as well as
Tier-II cities.Strong synergies between the field force and R&D teams enable us to predict market trends and meet customer expectations, hence sales force should not only be competent enough to discuss these products and services with our customers; but also identify existing gaps. This is achieved by our dedicated training team that focusses on
regularly updating the sales team. What are some of the awaited products and future plans? One of the much awaited launches in the coming days is Amnis platform. This effectively combines the power of high-end flow cytometry with high resolution microscopy.
Additionally, there are a number of launches coming up in the multiplexing and molecular biology kits and reagents. We are now focusing on the development of in-house products and have made sizeable investments at our R&D facility in Bengaluru. Efforts are also on to streamline our supply chain and logistics. shalini.g@expressindia.com
VENDOR NEWS KV Venugopalan elected as President of IAIA with a MBA degree in Marketing, Venugopalan has been associated with Waters India from 1983 and has presided over the company since 1997. Under his leadership, in the past 25 years, Waters business in India grew significantly and is now one of
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PRODUCTS Mettler-Toledo launches CO2 sensor, InPro 5000i ettler-Toledo has launched a new carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor, the InPro 5000i, specifically designed for real-time dissolved CO2 measurements in biofermentation processes. This new sensor can help predict when maintenance will be required, increasing total yield and ensuring high quality assurance. The InPro 5000i also complies with the European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group certification, thanks to its sterilizable
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the retractable InTrac 797 as its integrated flushing chamber allows easy sensor calibration and cleaning, even during a running fermentation. The InPro 5000i is the latest member of Mettler Toledo's Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) family of sensors and transmitters. ISM is a digital platform for analytical measurement solutions. ISM's predictive diagnostic tools constantly monitor the InPro
5000i's 'health' so that it can be easily determined if the sensor can be safely used for the next fermentation run. Once the sensor reaches the end of its lifetime it can be deactivated to prevent it being used at the measurement point. ISM's electronic documentation capabilities provide full traceability of sensor calibration and maintenance for regulatory compliance. In addition, the signal between sensor and transmitter is digital and is unaffected by cable length, electri-
cal interference or moisture in the environment. The combination of sensor design and ISM technology means the InPro 5000i is ideally suited for continuous, real-time dissolved CO2 measurement in biofermentation. Contact details: Santare Rukaite Mettler-Toledo AG Process Analytics Urdorf, Switzerland Tel. +41 44 729 6211 E-mail: santare.rukaite@mt.com
Mettler Toledo launches Stirling Engine Configuration for ReactIR 15 ettler Toledo has launched ReactIR 15 Stirling Engine (SE) MCT model. This compact, easy-touse fourier transform infrared (FTIR) reaction monitoring system offers an effective alternative to traditional MCT detectors in situations where liquid nitrogen is too costly or unsafe for routine use. Additionally, by eliminating alignment, gas purge and maintenance, faster, simplified set-up is achieved which can significantly reduce long-term
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because no refilling of the dewar is required. Coupled with Mettler Toledo iC IRTM software, ReactIR 15 offers immediate insight into reaction initiation, endpoint, mechanism, pathway and kinetics required for successful compound development. Users can even set an automatic shut-down the instruments user preferences to extend the reactor’s working lifetime, further protecting the lab’s capital investment. Adding iC Kinetics pro-
vides an in-depth graphic visualisation of reaction characteristics. Based on the results, operators can make decisions regarding experiment optimisation quickly, enhancing speed-of-development in today’s competitive organic chemistry marketplace. Contact details: Patricia Hicks Mettler-Toledo AutoChem, Inc. Tel: +1-410-910-8486 Email: patricia.hicks@mt.com December 1-15, 2012
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Malvern Instruments’ Morphologi G3-ID alvern Instruments will showcase the new Morphologi G3-ID particle characterisation system at Drug Delivery to the Lungs 23, which takes place from Dec 5-7, 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company will highlight the system’s ability to generate component-specific particle size and shape data that efficiently support the commercialisation of both new and generic Orally Inhaled and Nasal Dry Products (OINDPs). Activities at the conference will include a poster presentation that details results from a new
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industry guidance. Published during 2012, standard guide ASTM E2865 deals with the measurement of mobility and zeta potential in systems containing biological material such as proteins, DNA, liposomes and other similar organic materials that possess particle sizes in the nanometer scale, below 100 nm. These materials are often labile, especially when subjected to an electric field, and standard electrophoretic techniques can lead to measurement of the resulting aggregates rather than the native material. It has been shown that much of the aggregation takes place at the electrodes. In the Zetasizer Nano ZSP, use of Malvern’s patented Diffusion Barrier Technique protects the sample by isolating it from the electrode, as recommended in the ASTM standard. Consequently the applied voltage can be switched on
gy with Raman spectroscopy to generate size, shape and chemical identification data from a single platform. In OINDP characterization it complements Malvern’s laser diffraction instruments for rapid particle size measurement – the Mastersizer 3000 and Spraytec – and indeed other techniques such as cascade impaction, by reliably differentiating even morphologically identical particles to generate data for specific formulation components. The Morphologi G3-ID therefore presents an efficient solution for applications such as: for-
eign contaminant detection; verification of active ingredient particle size pre- and post- delivery for nasal suspensions (in line with regulatory guidance); and detailed investigation of the delivered particle size of dry powder inhaler actives. Contact details: Soloni Gosalia Marketing ManagerMalvern Aimil Instruments Tel: 00 91 22 39183596 Fax: 00 91 22 39183562 Email: soloni.gosalia @malvernaimil.com website: www.malvern.com
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for longer periods to generate more reliable measurement data. The method involves the use of a unique, disposable folded capillary cell which allows measurements to be conducted on samples as small as 20 microliters. The measurement process is simplified by the inclusion of a protein mobility measurement type in the instrument software that controls data acquisition, guides the user through the measurement and assesses and reports on data quality. Additional tools in the software also allow calculation of protein charge. Contact details: Soloni Gosalia Marketing Manager Malvern Aimil Instruments Tel:00 91 22 39183596 Fax: 00 91 22 39183562 Email: soloni.gosalia @malvernaimil.com Website: www.malvern.com
BD Vystra launches Disposable Pen injector D Medical, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), introduced the BD Vystra Disposable Pen, which was also showcased at the 2012 Parenteral Drug Association Meeting in Las Vegas. This new self-
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injection pen is designed for use with a wide range of therapies that require frequent, low-volume injections or variable dosing. BD Vystra Disposable Pen has been optimised for ease of use, comfort and reliability through rigorous ergonomic and quality assessments to ensure an intuitive, confident user experience. Design features of this pen injector include multi-dosing, simple dose
dialing and correction with audible clicks, and large and clear dose markings. With BD’s 115-year heritage and extensive drug delivery experience, the company is also able to offer pharma customers full-service support with worldwide reach ranging from pre-clinical to commercialisation, along with the reassurance of strong IP protection. Contact details: Murli Sundrani Email: Murli_Sundrani@bd.com www.expresspharmaonline.com
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ounterfeiting is a growing threat to patients and the pharmaceutical industry alike. To reduce or even eliminate this risk, the safety of the pharma supply chain is of utmost importance. With its CPS Track & Trace solution, Bosch Packaging Technology has already contributed its share. This technology has now been upgraded by a tamper evident module. The European Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Directive 2011/62/EU requires the implementation of uniquely coded, serialised
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packs for almost all prescription drugs. At the same time, the EU demands for a second layer of security, that is tamper-proof closures. The 'unique identifier' will be determined in delegated acts, of which the first was published in November 2011. The paper has been submitted for public consultation. Stakeholders were asked to comment on the document until the end of April 2012. The adoption of the finalised document is scheduled for 2014. Its aim, amongst others, is the definition of the characteristics and technical specifications of the unique identifier.
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A Track & Trace system is a mass serialisation solution that prints a unique identifying code onto each product after it has been packaged. Tracking and tracing systems have been successfully applied in the automobile industry for many years, in particular for security-relevant parts such as brakes and steering components. At this point, Bosch Packaging Technology had a competitive advantage because the company could benefit from knowledge transfer between Boschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s automotive field and the packaging division. Meanwhile, Bosch Packaging www.expresspharmaonline.com
Technology has been implementing solutions for traceability and process optimisation in the pharma industry for quite some time. These solutions can be customised to individual needs, allowing Bosch to offer a wide range of technologies from basic mark and verify systems to complex tracking and tracing for complete packaging lines.
Most flexible concept for different global requirements The CPS (Carton Printing & Verifying System) is a stand-alone solution and the most flexible serialisation system on the market. Due to its small dimensions, the CPS module can easily be incorporated into any existing or new packaging process, thereby ensuring that print quality and production speed are maintained with minimal impact on the overall production output. With its four flexible feed and outfeed belts, the CPS system can be integrated into all upstream and downstream machines of a line. After the tracking data is printed onto the package, it is automatically verified by the camera system, which reads each printed digit (OCR/OCV). Although CPS has been developed specifically for the fast, high-quality printing of folding cartons in the pharma industry, the Track & Trace system is suited for all current and future market requirements in the pharma, food, and cosmetic industries like the serialisation of blisters, vials, folding cartons and pallets. In addition to printing and verifying, the modular and scalable concept allows for the development of a complete system including a central control unit based on functional features such as checkweigher, labeller and tamper evident. In order to meet the market requirements and legal standards (such as Californian ePedigree, ITS Turkey and EDPS China) for marking and serialisation of folding cartons in the pharma industry worldwide, CPS can be updated and equipped with various software systems any
time. The software is divided into line processing and line administration. The latter serves as interface between the line and all established higher level systems.
CPS with integrated tamper evident labeller Bosch has now introduced an upgraded CPS including a tamper evident labeller. A maximum of 250 cartons per minute can be printed and verified at a length of approximately 2,000 millimeters. The carton can be marked on each side both from the top and from below. Customary transparent and tamper evident seals can be provided at both flaps of the folding carton. The labels are usually verified by use of a camera system. With the new CPS 1900TE, verification of standard clear labels can be accomplished with a sensor. This reduces the complexity of the process and enables easier handling. In order to eliminate the customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need to purchase an additional machine, this system is available with a labeller or checkweigher, or with a combination of both. The flexibility of the system also applies to the machines that are already installed. On the CPS module, several labelling and weighing options can be added at a later stage. Any existing type of CPS system can be upgraded with the Tamper Evident module, using a retrofit kit. To keep change-over times short, the system provides tool-free format change. Therefore the system can achieve high overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The change positions are reproducible by digital displays at spindle adjustment and scales at linear adjustment. Format positions are saved in a Human Machine Interface (HMI) format list where they can be displayed or printed any time. Contact details: Daniel Sanwald Bosch Packaging Technology Phone: +49 711 811 57319 Email: daniel.sanwald @bosch.com December 1-15, 2012
Novo Nordisk, Quintiles in list of ‘Best Multinational Workplace’ by Great Place to Work Institute Quintiles plans virtual celebration which supports charity, employee values AWARDS
reat Place to Work Institute has revealed the names of world’s best multinational workplaces from nearly 5,700 companies that participated in Best Workplaces competitions during late 2011 to mid-2012 in 45 countries. Of the top 25 companies, Novo Nordisk is the only pharmaceutical company this year having 22nd position while Quintiles is the only CRO/ biopharmaceutical services provider on the 2012 list which bagged the 23rd position. Responding to the news in a press statement, Lars Christian Lassen, Senior Vice President with global responsibility for human resources in Novo Nordisk commented, "We’re hon-
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competitive differentiation.” Pike continued, “It’s important to understand that the work we do every day helps to improve patient health around the globe. This commitment to a healthier world is what drives most of our employees to this industry. Our ability to live up to this promise is what motivates them to stay and help our customers succeed.” Quintiles plans to celebrate its Best Multinational Workplace designation by honouring its commitment to patients through a virtual celebration on its Facebook page. Employees and the public are invited to participate, and children around the world will benefit as Quintiles makes a donation
to the global fund for children for each employee and guest post. This donation will be earmarked for health-based initiatives among some of the world’s neediest communities. “The companies listed on the second-annual World’s Best Multinational Workplaces List are creating workplaces dedicated to fostering trust, pride and camaraderie amongst their employees,” said Susan Lucas-Conwell, Global CEO, Great Place to Work. “Their inclusion on this prestigious list demonstrates their commitment to continually improving the lives of their employees and setting innovative new standards for workplaces of the future.” EP News Bureau
Dow Corning’s Pune site wins DCCIA Award for best practices in safety Was recognised under the chemicals category ow Corning’s Ranjangaon site has been recognised by the Deccan Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (DCCIA) Pune for best practices in safety. The DCCIA Pune newly instituted the ‘DCCIA Safety Award 2012’ for recognising ‘Best Safety Practices’ this year, and Dow Corning India was recognised for this award under the Chemicals category. The awards ceremony was held on October 20, 2012 in Pune where Dow Corning received this honour. David Longo, Manager, Dow Corning for Pune site said, “Safety is one of our seven core values at Dow Corning and our team is
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committed to an injury-free work environment. While this is an important recognition of all our employees’ efforts, we should continue our journey into safety.” Suneel Joshi, Manager Employee Safety and Security for Pune site, Dow Corning commented, “The safety award from DCCIA is a significant acknowledgement and a strategic step forward to showcase our commitment to safety and safe practices to the external world.” DCCIA Pune was formed with the objective to promote greater cooperation between member industries and to bring them on a common platform. EP News Bureau EXPRESS PHARMA
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he 5th Annual National Convention of Indian Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and Technologists (IAPST) was recently held at Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Karnataka. The one-day event had interesting lectures delivered on Regulatory Issues, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Technology, Continuing Pharmacy Education, Cosmetic Technology and Novel Drug Delivery Systems. Dr N Udupa, Principal, (Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences) MCOPS welcomed the delegates. M Sudhakar (Phillips India), Dr MD Burande, Dr AC Banerjee, Dr Biswajit Mukherjee, Dr Madhusudan Rao, Dr Saleemulla Khan (Assistant Professor, MCOPS) and Dr Anantha Naik (Professor, MCOPS) were the resource persons who delivered lectures. Dr MS Valiathan, Former Vice Chancellor, Manipal University, made a fervent plea to the pharmaceutical and research scientists to strive collectively for generating innovative ideas for research. He identified three areas of deficit in drug dis-
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and development. This lacuna must be addressed through concerted research efforts. IAPST awards were given during the inaugural function. Burande got the Pharmaceutical Professional
of the Year Award and Rao secured the Pharmaceutical Scientist of the Year award. Banerjee in his presidential address called for excellence in research, which would help in global competitiveness. Teachers, research scholars, postgraduate and undergraduate students put up posters to present their research findings. A panel of experts evaluated these posters. Prizes were awarded for the best three posters. The first prize went to LS Vijapur and S A Sreenivas for their poster on “Thiolated Chitosan- a vehicle for mucoadhesive drug delivery system”. The poster titled, “A survey conducted through social media sites and outcomes analysis producing various strategic results to quit smoking”,
authored by Rishab Chug, Janki Chauhan, A Priyendu and Anantha Naik Nagappa secured the second prize. “Chitosan- curcumin complex soft tissue scaffold for tissue engineering application” bagged the third prize. Muthukumar, N Udupa and SS Mutalik were the authors for this poster. A consolation prize was given to the poster – Image analysis as a tool for photosynthetic categorisation of related orchids. Meenakshi Vanathi, C S Sreedhara, J Venkata Rao and N Udupa were the authors for this poster. Dr Manthan Janodia conducted the inaugural function as the MC. Dr J Venkata Rao proposed a vote of thanks. Dr N Udupa was in charge of the valedictory function. EP News Bureau
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ipla, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies, announced that Subhanu Saxena, will come on board as Chief Executive Officer from February 1 next year. Saxena joins the $ 1.4 billion Cipla, founded in 1935, and a considered a thorn-in-the-side of big pharma, with products like its revolutionary cocktail of anti-retroviral medications priced at less than a dollar a day, at a time when the Indian major is consolidating its presence in key geographies. The company has made a bid for a controlling 51 per cent stake in its marketing arm in South Africa, Cipla Medpro. Saxena comes to Cipla with rich work experience of 25+ years, having worked most recently with Novartis Pharma as well as with com-
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pharma--in diverse geographies, in successfully managing large and complex profit businesses, and the culture fit with Cipla and its core values. In an immediately preceding assignment, Saxena, as CEO and Country President of Novartis Pharma UK, led a business turnaround resulting in the company’s pharma organisation becoming one of the fastest growing UK pharma businesses. In the last one year, Cipla has staffed senior executives in some of its key business functions, verticals and geographies, including key corporate and business heads in markets such as Europe and Australia, and corporate functions such as HR, IT, Legal and Strategy. Saxena will report to the Chairman and the Board of Directors of the
company. Speaking of the appointment, Dr Yusuf K Hamied, Chairman, Cipla said, “We are delighted to have found such a good match for Cipla in Saxena. Cipla has a strong vision for the future. I am confident Saxena will build on Cipla’s core values to deliver the next phase of growth, competitiveness and return on shareholder value.” Saxena said, “It is indeed an honour and privilege to be working for Cipla. I am looking forward to working with such a talented and committed team, under the guidance of Dr Hamied and the Board. Cipla has achieved several milestones but a wider canvas lies ahead in terms of opportunity and areas for growth”. EP News Bureau December 1-15, 2012
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