Sanofi-Aventis completes acquisition of Genzyme Corporation

Sanofi-aventis has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Genzyme Corporation, which will become an important new platform in sanofi-aventis’ sustainable growth strategy and expand the company’s presence in biotechnology.

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Pharmaceutical & life science news:

		Johnson & Johnson announces settlement with U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Johnson & Johnson has announced it will pay $70,006,316 in fines...

		Novartis shareholders approve merger of Alcon into Novartis Novartis shareholders followed the Board of Directors' recommendation, approving the proposed merger of Alcon, Inc. into Novartis...

		Lonza and Roche enter into MycoTOOL® distribution agreement for rapid mycoplasma testing solutions Lonza and Roche have entered into a co-exclusive distribution agreement...

		FDA approves orphan drug vandetanib AstraZeneca has announced that the FDA approved the orphan drug vandetanib for the treatment of medullary thyroid cancer...

		Roche announces positive Phase II results for trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer Roche announced topline results of its first randomized trial of trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer...

		immatics to receive support from Pfizer for its pivotal Phase III study (IMPRINT) with IMA901 immatics has announced that Pfizer are to support its pivotal Phase III trial (IMPRINT) with IMA901...

		Update on Phase II/III clinical trial of investigational staphylococcus aureus vaccine, V710 After a pre-specified interim analysis the DMC has recommended suspension of enrollment...

		Amgen establishes commercial operations in Brazil Amgen has announced the expansion of its operations in Brazil, including the acquisition of Bergamo...

		Dr Reddy's expands its R&D centre in Cambridge, UK Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has announced the opening of its newly expanded Chirotech Technology Centre...

		Astellas Pharma Europe appoints Ken Jones as President and CEO APEL has announced the appointment of Ken Jones as its President and CEO...

		Molecular testing has a long way to go, says NCCN panel Molecular testing in cancer is "an immature industry," according to a prominent oncologist...

		Social media and the pharma industry Every other industry is getting on the social media bandwagon. But could social media actually prove beneficial to the world of pharma?

Conferences, events, exhibitions and webinars:

RNAi & miRNA World Congress
26 - 27 April 2011 Boston, MA, USA

RDD EUROPE 2011
3 - 6 May 2011 Berlin, Germany

The Future for UK Pharmaceuticals R&D – Innovation through Partnership
12 May 2011 London, UK

Free webinar: Justifying new technology investments in the Micro QC Lab
Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 3:00pm BST
According to various research studies of pharmaceutical quality control professionals, nearly half of micro QC organisations continue to operate using manual processes. During this free webinar, learn from industry experts how to justify an investment in new technology. During this webinar, you will learn the benefits to automating Micro QC processes, the technologies available, the steps to build a business case, and areas of value to include.

QbD for Pharma
24 - 25 May 2011 Berlin, Germany

Pharma Manufacturing Summit 2011
7 - 9 June 2011 Montreux, Switzerland
The NGP Manufacturing Summit will serve as an arena for senior level executives to engage in a clear and focused dialogue with their peers to procure and examine their business and manufacturing objectives in real time. GDS has elected more than 50 of the most well respected executives in the European pharmaceutical industry. The delegation gathers together to spend two days with their peers to network and share knowledge while assessing new technologies available in the marketplace.

12th Annual Drug Discovery Leaders Summit 2011
8 - 9 June 2011 Le Montreux Palace, Montreux, Switzerland

European Lab Automation Congress 2011
30 June - 1 July 2011 Hamburg, Germany