Seattle Genetics gets $12 million in Astellas deal AP (November 23, 2009) BOTHELL, Wash. (AP) - Seattle Genetics Inc. said Monday it will receive $12 million as part of an expanded collaboration with Astellas unit Agensys Inc.
TCF Financial names Peter Bell to board AP (November 23, 2009) WAYZATA, Minn. (AP) - Regional bank holding company TCF Financial Corp. announced Monday that it named one of its former executives, Peter Bell, to its board of directors.
Feds: 'Strong association' with drywall, corrosion AP (November 23, 2009) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The federal government says it finds a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and wires, a conclusion that supports complaints by thousands of homeowners over the last year.
Merck claims win in Texas lawsuit over Vioxx AP (November 23, 2009) WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. (AP) - Merck & Co. said Monday a district court judge in Texas dismissed all claims in a state Medicaid lawsuit over the painkiller Vioxx.
Pfizer, Immunovaccine in animal vaccine deal AP (November 23, 2009) NEW YORK (AP) - Immunovaccine Inc. said Monday that Pfizer Inc., the world's largest drugmaker, is licensing its technology for use in vaccines for cattle.
Canadian woman loses benefits over Facebook photo AP (November 23, 2009) MONTREAL (AP) - A Canadian woman on sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits after her insurance agent found photos of her apparently having fun on Facebook.
ImmunoGen licenses technology to Amgen for $1M AP (November 19, 2009) WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) - ImmunoGen Inc. said Thursday that Amgen Inc. licensed rights to a second potential cancer-treatment from the company for $1 million upfront.