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Developments for Parkinson’s Disease Ignite Investor Enthusiasm

Developments for Parkinson’s Disease Ignite Investor Enthusiasm

In our August 2009 article titled “Treating Parkinson’s Disease: Investment Opportunities and Challenges,” we reviewed some of the historical challenges associated with developing treatments for Parkinson’s disease [PD] and cited reasons for optimism going forward in addition to highlighting several promising companies making progress. Since... Read more of this article


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Ache-free Investment Opportunities in Neuropathic Pain

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In the United States, up to 50 million people live with chronic pain, with the majority... 


Bayer’s Bold New Bet Fails to Rain on Spectrum Pharmaceuticals

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Despite recent progress and the availability of novel therapies, radiation is still... 


Three Recent Biotechnology Activist Wins by Carl Icahn

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Although a controversial topic, activist hedge funds and private equity firms typically... 


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In January 2007, Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) obtained an option from Cytokinetics, Inc. (CYTK)... 


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Innovative New Medicines are Key to Economic Growth

Innovative New Medicines are Key to Economic Growth

The life sciences industry [herein includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic... 


Bridging the Gap – Translating NIH Funding in a Post-Stimulus Economy

Bridging the Gap – Translating NIH Funding in a Post-Stimulus Economy

On February 17, 2009, President Obama announced as part of the 2009 stimulus bill,... 


Bailout for Banks and Auto Industry…What about Biotechnology?

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As the CEO of a few small, publicly-traded biotechnology companies during the past... 


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