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Grifols and Talecris Sign Consent Agreement with FTC

May 03, 2011 By: NCTechNews Category: Biotechnology

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Grifols, S.A. (GRF.MC) and Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: TLCR) announced today they have signed a Consent Agreement with the staff of the Bureau of Competition of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that outlines the conditions necessary for Grifols’ acquisition of Talecris to proceed. The Consent Agreement remains subject to approval by the FTC Commissioners before the transaction can be completed. (more…)

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Catalent Scientists to Present at 2010 AAPS Biotechnology Conference

May 11, 2010 By: NCTechNews Category: Biotechnology, Life Sciences

(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Catalent Pharma Solutions’ industry experts will deliver scientific poster presentations this month at the 2010 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, May 16-19 in San Francisco, California. This week of educational programming is dedicated to advancing health through innovations in biotherapeutics. Catalent is a sustaining sponsor of the 2010 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference. (more…)

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