Merck turns to India for latest R&D partnership
Merck & Co. has turned to India’s Nicholas Piramal (NPIL) for its latest research collaboration, as the preclinical offshoring trend persists.
NPIL will assist Merck in creating new drugs for two of the pharma giant’s chosen oncology targets, in a deal worth up to $175m (€119m) per target in milestone payments, as well as royalties on [...]
French CRO dips toe in primate research with Singapore deal
French contract research organisation (CRO) Porsolt & Partners Pharmacology has signed a co-marketing deal with Singapore-based start-up Maccine to co-promote their respective preclinical service offerings to pharma and biotech companies.
Maccine has expertise with primate research while Porsolt & Partners specialises in the provision of other animal pharmacology research services.
“We have seen a growing demand for [...]
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