http://www.epmmagazine.com/topics/felicity-thomas/index.rss Felicity Thomas is the editor of EPM Magazine. en-us © 2017 Rapid Life Sciences Ltd, a Rapid News Communications Group Company. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:03:37 -0000 Felicity Thomas Here we count down the top five tweets from @EPM_magazine that have gained the most impressions this week, taken from Twitter analytics. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-top-five-tweets-from-investments-to-a-%E2%80%98meet-the-maker%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-top-five-tweets-from-investments-to-a-%E2%80%98meet-the-maker%E2%80%99-%E2%80%94/ Fri, 07 Jul 2017 15:03:37 -0000 Felicity Thomas Here we count down the top five tweets from @EPM_magazine that have gained the most impressions this week, taken from Twitter analytics. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-top-five-tweets-from-labelling-to-a-new-facility-%E2%80%94-what-/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-top-five-tweets-from-labelling-to-a-new-facility-%E2%80%94-what-/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:49:44 -0000 Felicity Thomas With patient adherence and prevention of overdose hot topics for pharma, regulatory and healthcare sectors, the rise of implants for the sustained and controlled delivery of drugs is perhaps an inevitable trend. http://www.epmmagazine.com/opinion/are-pills-becoming-pass%C3%A9-with-the-rise-of-the-implants/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/opinion/are-pills-becoming-pass%C3%A9-with-the-rise-of-the-implants/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:04:53 -0000 Felicity Thomas The latest cyberattack, initially suspected as a ransomware attack — ‘Petya’, has hit multiple organisations across Europe and the US, including drug company Merck, which confirmed its network was compromised on Tuesday. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/global-cyberattack-affects-many-including-merck-and-may-be-w/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/global-cyberattack-affects-many-including-merck-and-may-be-w/ Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:02:59 -0000 Felicity Thomas Arvato Systems has been tasked with the implementation and operation of the Medication Verification IT platform for the Austrian Medicines Verification Organisation (AMVO). http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/arvato-tasked-with-implementing-and-operating-the-verificati/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/arvato-tasked-with-implementing-and-operating-the-verificati/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:30:35 -0000 Felicity Thomas Here we count down the top five tweets from @EPM_magazine that have gained the most impressions this week, taken from Twitter analytics. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-top-five-tweets-from-the-cloud-to-the-flu-%E2%80%94-what-are-epm/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-top-five-tweets-from-the-cloud-to-the-flu-%E2%80%94-what-are-epm/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:17:32 -0000 Felicity Thomas A recent press release from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has announced that Astellas UK’s membership suspension has been extended for a further 12 months http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/astellas-uk%E2%80%99s-suspension-from-abpi-is-extended-for-a-year/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/astellas-uk%E2%80%99s-suspension-from-abpi-is-extended-for-a-year/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:08:04 -0000 Felicity Thomas The manufacturers’ organisation, EEF, has warned of a potential recruitment crunch if Britain’s businesses are denied access to skills from across the European Union, which is highlighted in its report published today. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/eef-warns-of-%E2%80%98recruitment-crunch%E2%80%99-if-a-hard-line-on-immigrat/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/eef-warns-of-%E2%80%98recruitment-crunch%E2%80%99-if-a-hard-line-on-immigrat/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:57:57 -0000 Felicity Thomas Global health science marketing and communications firm, SCORR Marketing, has announced the availability of its new survey report on clinical trials. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/survey-report-on-clinical-trials-available-from-scorr-market/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/survey-report-on-clinical-trials-available-from-scorr-market/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 12:55:46 -0000 Felicity Thomas An EU-funded project, Cupido, is researching the application of nanotechnologies in the cardiovascular field. Felicity Thomas explains more… http://www.epmmagazine.com/opinion/heart-of-the-matter-%E2%80%94-how-can-inhalable-nanoparticles-help-i/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/opinion/heart-of-the-matter-%E2%80%94-how-can-inhalable-nanoparticles-help-i/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:44:01 -0000 Felicity Thomas Santhera Pharmaceuticals has announced that the MHRA has granted a positive scientific opinion through the Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS) to Raxone (idebenone) for patients with respiratory function decline not taking glucocorticoids in DMD http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/raxone-is-first-to-receive-positive-opinion-through-the-earl/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/raxone-is-first-to-receive-positive-opinion-through-the-earl/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:40:38 -0000 Felicity Thomas In his talk during the BIO International Convention, the CEO of the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA), Steve Bates, discussed how the UK’s fiscal environment has helped to make the country the most productive science base in the G7. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/uk%E2%80%99s-competitive-tax-regime-makes-it-attractive-for-life-sci/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/uk%E2%80%99s-competitive-tax-regime-makes-it-attractive-for-life-sci/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:28:38 -0000 Felicity Thomas Here we provide some of the key points highlighted in the Queen's speech and provide the response from the manufacturers' organisation, EEF. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/brexit-industry-and-strengthening-the-economy-eef-responds-t/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/brexit-industry-and-strengthening-the-economy-eef-responds-t/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 12:24:26 -0000 Felicity Thomas In this brief news round-up, we discuss recent news, breakthroughs and updates in the drug delivery sector, including vaping medicinal cannabis and a molecular slingshot. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/a-dose-of-news-%E2%80%94-a-round-up-of-the-latest-in-drug-delivery/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/a-dose-of-news-%E2%80%94-a-round-up-of-the-latest-in-drug-delivery/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:18:34 -0000 Felicity Thomas Drug delivery is evolving to enhance medicine efficacy and patient compliance in our increasingly digital world. http://www.epmmagazine.com/opinion/signed-sealed-delivered-the-evolution-of-drug-delivery-in-an/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/opinion/signed-sealed-delivered-the-evolution-of-drug-delivery-in-an/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:58:11 -0000 Felicity Thomas The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are prestigious awards given to companies for outstanding achievements in four categories. Here we briefly run through some of this year’s winners in the fields of innovation and international trade. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/at-her-majesty%E2%80%99s-service-%E2%80%94-a-brief-roundup-of-some-of-the-ye/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/at-her-majesty%E2%80%99s-service-%E2%80%94-a-brief-roundup-of-some-of-the-ye/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:37:23 -0000 Felicity Thomas Clinical research organisation (CRO), Celerion, has been the recipient of a CRO Leadership Award for the fourth time. It was awarded the honour by global biopharmaceutical executives at the Life Science Leader’s annual CRO Leadership Awards for 2017. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/celerion-receives-award-for-clinical-research-excellence/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/celerion-receives-award-for-clinical-research-excellence/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:10:06 -0000 Felicity Thomas Drug and medical device contract clinical development services provider dedicated to renal research, Frenova Renal Research, has announced that its alliance of investigative sites designed to speed up clinical trial initiation has expanded. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/alliance-of-clinical-research-sites-focusing-on-kidney-disea/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/alliance-of-clinical-research-sites-focusing-on-kidney-disea/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:47:00 -0000 Felicity Thomas An agreement between Crown Bioscience (CrownBio) and The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has been announced to improve the development and accessibility of innovative research models and pre-clinical services to the global biomedical research community. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/pre-clinical-research-agreement-announced-to-support-global-/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/pre-clinical-research-agreement-announced-to-support-global-/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:43:19 -0000 Felicity Thomas In his keynote speech during the 2017 BIO Convention in San Diego, former prime minister David Cameron has discussed the future of medicines regulation in Europe after the UK leaves the EU, reports the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA). http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-future-of-medicines-regulation-in-europe-post-brexit-dav/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-future-of-medicines-regulation-in-europe-post-brexit-dav/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:56:37 -0000 Felicity Thomas In the Veeva 2017 Unified Clinical Operations Survey, it was revealed that there is an industrywide drive towards a unified clinical operating model, with more than half of respondents citing it will help with faster study execution and quality. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/life-sciences-industry-demands-unified-clinical-applications/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/life-sciences-industry-demands-unified-clinical-applications/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:53:54 -0000 Felicity Thomas Genmab has announced that the FDA has approved the use of DARZALEX (daratumumab) in combination with pomalidomide and dexamethasone for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior therapies. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/combination-therapy-for-multiple-myeloma-approved-by-fda/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/combination-therapy-for-multiple-myeloma-approved-by-fda/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 14:30:57 -0000 Felicity Thomas A survey, from digital communications platform ISEBOX, has revealed a massive gap in the information provided by drug companies and what journalists require for content creation http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/healthcare-communications-is-lacking-says-survey-of-journali/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/healthcare-communications-is-lacking-says-survey-of-journali/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:19:18 -0000 Felicity Thomas Researchers from the University of Hertfordshire have developed a new concept that may lead to the discovery of universal anti-influenza drugs, according to findings recently published in the journal Virology. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/flu-be-gone-new-concept-may-lead-to-the-discovery-of-univers/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/flu-be-gone-new-concept-may-lead-to-the-discovery-of-univers/ Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:15:04 -0000 Felicity Thomas A global provider of Auto-ID solutions, SATO, has developed a series of intelligent printers that assist in track and trace applications. http://www.epmmagazine.com/technology/intelligent-printers-released-to-assist-in-track-and-trace/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/technology/intelligent-printers-released-to-assist-in-track-and-trace/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:23:31 -0000 Felicity Thomas MDxHealth and QUT bluebox (the commercialisation arm of the Queensland University of Technology) have signed a strategic agreement for the development of a liquid biopsy epigenetic assay for the early detection of oral cancer. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/partnership-announced-for-the-development-of-an-oral-cancer-/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/partnership-announced-for-the-development-of-an-oral-cancer-/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:12:04 -0000 Felicity Thomas ReNeuron Group has announced that the FDA has approved the cryopreserved formulation of its human retinal progenitor cell (hRPC) therapeutic candidate, which enables it to be frozen for shipping and storage and thawed at the point of clinical use. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/cryopreserved-formulation-of-retinal-stem-cell-therapy-appro/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/cryopreserved-formulation-of-retinal-stem-cell-therapy-appro/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:06:31 -0000 Felicity Thomas Data analysis released by GlobalData has revealed that innovation in drug discovery is a driver for the pharmaceutical industry now that the age of the blockbuster appears to be at an end and research and development spending is on the up. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/innovation-in-drug-discovery-the-driver-for-pharma-notes-glo/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/innovation-in-drug-discovery-the-driver-for-pharma-notes-glo/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:09:40 -0000 Felicity Thomas Global biopharmaceutical services organisation, Parexel, and global life sciences company, Sanofi, are collaborating on a pilot study to advance the use of wearable devices in the collection of data and management of clinical trials. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/collaborative-pilot-study-set-to-validate-the-use-of-wearabl/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/collaborative-pilot-study-set-to-validate-the-use-of-wearabl/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:04:33 -0000 Felicity Thomas Despite a downturn in M&A activity during the latter part of 2016, prospects are on the rise. In this article, we analyse what deals are on the table, coming to the table and those that are still in the kitchen waiting to be plated up! http://www.epmmagazine.com/opinion/a-chunk-of-change-looking-at-the-recent-m-a-landscape-in-pha/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/opinion/a-chunk-of-change-looking-at-the-recent-m-a-landscape-in-pha/ Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:51:35 -0000 Felicity Thomas Here we count down the top five tweets from @EPM_magazine that have gained the most impressions this week, taken from Twitter analytics. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-top-five-tweets-from-brexit-to-pharma-reputations-%E2%80%94-what/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/the-top-five-tweets-from-brexit-to-pharma-reputations-%E2%80%94-what/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:39:08 -0000 Felicity Thomas A large UK delegation is expected in attendance as the former prime minister of the UK, David Cameron, will deliver the keynote speech at the 2017 global BIO Convention, taking place next week in San Diego, California, USA. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/front-and-centre-the-uk-comes-to-the-fore-at-bio-as-former-p/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/front-and-centre-the-uk-comes-to-the-fore-at-bio-as-former-p/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:09:51 -0000 Felicity Thomas A €4.3 million European Union project that is focused on replacing traditional fossil-based solvents with novel, renewable alternatives has been launched and will be led by the University of York. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new-%E2%80%94-eu-project-launched-f/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new-%E2%80%94-eu-project-launched-f/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:06:40 -0000 Felicity Thomas Pharmaceutical global logistics specialist, Yusen Logistics, has been awarded a major contract by the Indian based pharmaceuticals manufacturer, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/yusen-logistics-awarded-major-contract-by-glenmark-pharmaceu/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/yusen-logistics-awarded-major-contract-by-glenmark-pharmaceu/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:01:34 -0000 Felicity Thomas UK-based biopharmaceutical services and technology company, Stratophase, has announced it has joined the recently established National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) in the US. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/stratophase-joins-us-manufacturing-institute-highlighting-re/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/stratophase-joins-us-manufacturing-institute-highlighting-re/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:57:27 -0000 Felicity Thomas TraceLink has announced the relocation and expansion of its European headquarters to Uxbridge. This move will enable the company to accommodate its projected increase in EU staff of 207% for the year. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/tracelink-expands-european-headquarters-to-accommodate-proje/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/tracelink-expands-european-headquarters-to-accommodate-proje/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:53:25 -0000 Felicity Thomas During the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) Europe annual meeting, West Pharmaceutical Services showcased its added safety feature for pre-filled syringes with a staked needle, the Rigid Needle Shield (RNS). http://www.epmmagazine.com/technology/added-safety-feature-for-prefilled-syringes-showcased-by-wes/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/technology/added-safety-feature-for-prefilled-syringes-showcased-by-wes/ Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:51:12 -0000 Felicity Thomas NHS England has struck a deal with Roche and endorsed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to make the breast cancer drug Kadcyla available for routine use on the NHS. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/a-deal-has-been-struck-to-make-kadcyla-routinely-available-o/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/a-deal-has-been-struck-to-make-kadcyla-routinely-available-o/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:43:17 -0000 Felicity Thomas Data from a randomised controlled trial, presented at the International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma (ICML) has shown Truxima (CT-P10) to be non-inferior to the reference product in terms of overall and complete response rates http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/biosimilar-truxima-is-non-inferior-to-the-reference-product-/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/biosimilar-truxima-is-non-inferior-to-the-reference-product-/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:10:01 -0000 Felicity Thomas A study from the Reputation Institute has shown that the reputation of the pharmaceutical industry is strong, with public perceptions improving across eight key markets, but competition within the industry is tight. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/stake-pharma%E2%80%99s-reputation-on-it-study-finds-pharma-companies/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/stake-pharma%E2%80%99s-reputation-on-it-study-finds-pharma-companies/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:07:03 -0000 Felicity Thomas India’s leading trade fairs and conference for laboratory technology have released a press release reporting on the pharma industry growth in India, which is expected to reach $100 billion by 2025. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/pharma-market-growth-in-india-will-boost-analytical-market-s/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/pharma-market-growth-in-india-will-boost-analytical-market-s/ Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:03:47 -0000 Felicity Thomas Irvine Scientific has expanded its facilities in Southern California with the addition of a 40,000 square foot research and development (R&D) centre. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/irvine-scientific-expands-r-d-capabilities-with-new-centre-o/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/irvine-scientific-expands-r-d-capabilities-with-new-centre-o/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:32:57 -0000 Felicity Thomas CDMO for biopharmaceuticals, Rentschler Biotechnologie, and an independent specialist for aseptic fill and finish services, Rentschler Fill Solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to provide a new fill and finish facility. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/strategic-partnership-formed-for-%E2%80%98one-stop-shop%E2%80%99-fill-and-fi/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/strategic-partnership-formed-for-%E2%80%98one-stop-shop%E2%80%99-fill-and-fi/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 16:30:17 -0000 Felicity Thomas A new industry forum will offer a platform for industry leaders in pharma, biotech, clinical research organisations and healthcare organisations, advocacy groups and the FDA to discuss advancing participation in clinical trials http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/research-collaborative-set-to-advance-participation-in-clini/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/research-collaborative-set-to-advance-participation-in-clini/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:35:18 -0000 Felicity Thomas Global provider of advanced software for research and development organisations, IDBS, has launched E-WorkBook Request, which is a new module that runs on the E-WorkBook Cloud platform. http://www.epmmagazine.com/technology/idbs-adds-work-requesting-and-orchestration-module-to-its-cl/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/technology/idbs-adds-work-requesting-and-orchestration-module-to-its-cl/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:35:04 -0000 Felicity Thomas A recent study, published in The Lancet, has recommended that patients over the age of 75, receiving aspirin-based antiplatelet treatment, be co-prescribed proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce the incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/co-prescription-of-stomach-protecting-pills-with-aspirin-rec/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/co-prescription-of-stomach-protecting-pills-with-aspirin-rec/ Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:25:06 -0000 Felicity Thomas Manufacturer of drug delivery systems for nasal applications, Aptar Pharma, has announced the installation of a new assembly machine for its Child-Resistant and Senior-Friendly Classic Nasal Pumps at the Congers site in North America. http://www.epmmagazine.com/technology/child-resistant-nasal-pump-manufacturing-capabilities-extend/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/technology/child-resistant-nasal-pump-manufacturing-capabilities-extend/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:11:01 -0000 Felicity Thomas PledPharma, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, has announced the initiation of a clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a new treatment for reducing liver damage from paracetamol (acetaminophen) poisoning, Aladote http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/clinical-study-initiated-for-paracetamol-poisoning-treatment/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/clinical-study-initiated-for-paracetamol-poisoning-treatment/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:47:10 -0000 Felicity Thomas Eli Lilly and Company has announced that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended olaratumab (Lartruvo▼) in combination with doxorubicin as a treatment for advanced soft tissue sarcoma in adults http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/nice-recommends-combination-treatment-for-advanced-soft-tiss/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/nice-recommends-combination-treatment-for-advanced-soft-tiss/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:44:38 -0000 Felicity Thomas The research venture of the pharmaceutical group Zambon, ZCube, has launched the second edition of its fast track acceleration programme for life sciences start-up projects, Open Accelerator. http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/fast-track-acceleration-programme-for-life-sciences-start-up/ http://www.epmmagazine.com/news/fast-track-acceleration-programme-for-life-sciences-start-up/ Tue, 13 Jun 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