ARYx Therapeutics appoints Amgen Executive to board
David Beier, Amgen Senior Vice President, has joined the board of ARYx Therapeutics Inc, the Fremont biotechnology company announced today, August 29.
Replidyne to restructure operations
Drug developer Replidyne Inc said that the restructuring of its operation will reduce its headcount by about 80 percent to five employees.
Cell Genesys shares plummet on patient deaths
Cell Genesys Inc shares crashed 70 percent before the bell on Tuesday, August 26, after 20 more deaths were reported following a late-stage trial of its prostate cancer therapy.
Kenco Logistic awarded Whirlpool contract
3PL provider Kenco Logistic Services LLC has been awarded management of a 1.6 million square foot Whirlpool Distribution Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Healthways shares fall after disappointing forecast
Healthways Inc dropped the most in six months on the Nasdaq yesterday, August 25, after its earnings forecast missed analysts' estimates by as much as 13 cents a share.
King makes bid for Alpharma
The pharmaceutical giant has submitted a US$1.4 billion offer for the specialty pharmaceutical company.