Respiratory drug developer Verona Pharma has named former Galenica CEO David Ebsworth as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Ebsworth succeeds Clive Page, who founded the company in 2006. The company's lead product, RPL554, is an inhaled PDE3/PDE4 inhibitor being developed for the treatment of asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis. In September 2014, … [Read more...] about Verona Pharma names David Ebsworth as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors
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Discovery Labs announces personnel changes
Discovery Laboratories, which is developing Aerosurf aerosolized KL4 surfactant for the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants, has announced several management changes. Steven G. Simonson, who joined the company in May 2014, has been named Senior VP and Chief Development Officer and will oversee research, clinical and device … [Read more...] about Discovery Labs announces personnel changes
Apex Chromatography to be exclusive distributor for Copley Scientific products in India
Copley Scientific has announced a deal with Hyderabad-based Apex Chromatography for the exclusive distribution of Copley inhaler testing products in India and noted that Viraj Sohoni of Apex's Mumbai office has been appointed as the dedicated product manager for the Copley line. Representatives from Apex will also be available alongside Copley Scientific experts at … [Read more...] about Apex Chromatography to be exclusive distributor for Copley Scientific products in India
Inhalation Sciences adds two new hires
Swedish CRO Inhalation Sciences AB (ISAB) has announced the hires of Mikael Mikko as a product specialist and Iwona Rådberg as an ex vivo and in vivo studies specialist. Mikko, who has a doctorate in pulmonary research was most recently European Technical and Support Specialist at BD Biosciences. Rådberg, formerly a research scientist at AstraZeneca, was most recently … [Read more...] about Inhalation Sciences adds two new hires
Aptuit names new General Manager of its Verona, Italy development center
Aptuit has named Manuela Leone as Executive VP, Operations and General Manager of the Aptuit Center for Drug Discovery & Development in Verona, Italy, where the company provides inhaled drug development and clinical supply manufacturing services. Leone was most recently President of Contract Research Services at Harlan Laboratories. Aptuit CEO Jonathan Goldman … [Read more...] about Aptuit names new General Manager of its Verona, Italy development center
Formex adds personnel, equipment
California-based CDMO Formex has announced the hires of two new scientists, Ke Shi and Wade Pathak, as well as the acquisition of new spray drying and capsule filling equipment. Formex Senior Director of Business Development Yvonne Verburgt said, "The addition of Dr. Pathak and Dr. Shi to the scientific staff shows Formex's commitment to operate at the cutting … [Read more...] about Formex adds personnel, equipment
Retrophin replaces CEO
Retrophin has announced that Stephen Aselage will take over as interim CEO immediately, replacing company founder and CEO Martin Shkreli. According to reports, Shkreli was fired for "stock trading irregularities" and other rules violations. Aselage commented, "I am excited about the direction and future of Retrophin. We have three marketed products with a growing … [Read more...] about Retrophin replaces CEO
Propeller Health raises $14.5 million
Inhaler monitoring company Propeller Health (formerly Asthmapolis) has announced that it raised $14.5 million in a Series B financing round led by Safeguard Scientifics. Safeguard Managing Director Gary J. Kurtzman will join Propeller Health's board of directors. Propeller also announced that it has hired Chris Hogg, formerly CEO of mobile health company 100Plus, as … [Read more...] about Propeller Health raises $14.5 million
Freeman Technology establishes office in China
Powder characterization specialists Freeman Technology have announced the opening of an office in Shanghai and the appointment of Joey Xie as Product Manager and Chief Representative in China. The company added that it has also recently entered into a distribution partnership for its FT4 powder rheometer with Research Instruments in Malaysia and Singapore and with … [Read more...] about Freeman Technology establishes office in China
Medicon Valley Inhalation Consortium announces new CEO
The Medicon Valley Inhalation Consortium (MVIC) has announced that Ola Nerbrink has succeeded Orest Lastow as CEO. Nerbrink was previously MVIC's VP of Business Development. Lastow, who founded MVIC in 2012, left the position in May 2014 to become CEO of device developer Iconovo. That company has now entered into a collaboration agreement with MVIC, Nerbrink … [Read more...] about Medicon Valley Inhalation Consortium announces new CEO