Indian Biotech Observer

Clinical trial industry should sponsor students: CREMA chairman

With fees for clinical trials courses beyond the reach of most students, the industry is facing a severe manpower crunch. As a result, the industry is spending huge amounts on training.

RFCL implements SAP to maximize efficiency & streamlines operations

RFCL Limited, one of India's fastest growing Life Science & Laboratory Solution companies, has implemented SAP for complete transparency and increased efficiency in processes.

Dr Reddy's Lab tie-ups with Cosmederm Technologies for skin care products

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) has announced a licensing and distribution agreement with Cosmederm Technologies (CT), a US-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology and aesthetic medicine.

Chhattisgarh govt to set up herbal medicinal park to promote industry

The Chhattisgarh government is setting up a herbal medicinal park to promote quality raw material collection, value added manufacturing and packaging for the herbal drugs industry in the state at an estimated cost of Rs 46 crore.

FRLHT develops herbal drug for diabetes mellitus

The Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions (FRLHT), an NGO recognized by the Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) has developed a herbal drug using 42 herbs for the treatment of diabetes mellitus.

UK firm seeks allies for joint drug research

As part of its foray into India, William Harvey Research (WHRL) - the UK-based contract research organisation (CRO) and part of the renowned William Harvey Research Institute - is in discussions with three leading Indian pharmaceutical companies for joint drug research and collaborations.

Reliance Life Sciences looks for acquisition

Reliance Life Sciences has said it is looking for acquisitions in the clinical research space, but high-valuations are hindering its plans.

Report Questions Safety, Ethics of Clinical Trials in India

India’s booming clinical trials business is under scrutiny, following a story in a UK newspaper that set off a flurry of media and regulatory attention.

Dr Villoo Morawala Patell receives 'Astitva Award'

Dr Villoo Morawala Patell, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Avesthagen Limited has been conferred with the 'Astitva Award' for Excellence in Science and Technology 2008 presented by the 'Zee-Archana Astitva Awards'.

NIMHANS inagurates emergency services facility

Three new blocks offering emergency services, open psychiatry and neurological rehabilitation were inaugurated at the National Institute of Mental Health And Neuro sciences (NIMHANS) here on Tuesday.