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In the News
Outsourcing-Pharma (February 2017)
PPD combines rare disease and pediatrics in new ‘Center of Excellence’
Outsourcing-Pharma reports on PPD’s new center of excellence
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FierceBiotech (February 2017)
PPD Establishes New Center for Rare Disease and Pediatrics
FierceBiotech reports on PPD’s new center of excellence.
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Bio/Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Report (January 2017)
Demand for Extractables/Leachables Testing on the Rise
Derek Wood talks about the growing importance of extractables/leachables testing. See page 8.
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Outsourcing-Pharma (January 2017)
PPD Opening new Phase I Unit in Las Vegas
Cindy Doerfler discusses PPD’s expansion of early development services that are coming with its new Las Vegas operation.
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FierceBiotech (January 2017)
PPD to Open Early-stage Clinical Research Unit in Las Vegas
FierceBiotech reports on PPD’s early development expansion in Las Vegas.
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