Latest News From Pharmachem
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Dublin based firm raises €40m to develop remote heart monitor
31 January, 2018
Dublin-based medtech firm Foundry Innovation & Research 1 (Fire1) has raised €40 million in funding to develop its remote heart monitoring product.
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Dublin based Theravance BioPharma signs deal with Janssen
08 February, 2018
The company as part of the deal is working on a new treatment for inflamatory intestinal diseases that could see it earning as much as $1 billion in payments.
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MSD announces 350 Dublin based jobs
13 February, 2018
A new manufacturing facility, producing biologics-based medicines for the worldwide market, will be built on the firm's previous site in Swords.
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Network Administrator Vacancy - PharmaChem Skillnet
14 February, 2018
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic self-motivated individual to join our team as Network Administrator. This fixed term contract role (on a self employed basis) will offer a unique prospect for the right candidate to grow professionally by affording an opportunity to participate in the day to day running and growth of the PharmaChem Skillnet
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Alzheimer's Early Detection Blood Test Developed
12 March, 2018
A blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages and predict how it will progress has been developed by Irish scientists. It is the first accurate test to diagnose the disease when symptoms are mild. Early diagnosis holds the best opportunity for potential future treatments and improving the quality of life for people with the disease. For more information see here:
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St Patricks Day Science Medal awarded by An Taoiseach
15 March, 2018
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD, has today presented Science Foundation Ireland’s (SFI) prestigious ‘St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal’ to Professor Margaret Murnane, Professor of Physics and Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Colorado; and David McCourt, Founder and CEO of Granahan McCourt Capital, for their significant contribution to academia, research and industry.
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Edwards Lifesciences to create up to 600 jobs in the Mid-West
15 March, 2018
Staff will initially work at a site located in the Shannon Free Zone, while the company builds a purpose-built manufacturing facility in the Mid-West.
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High Performance Leadership @ Munster Rugby
13 April, 2018
We are delighted to launch this 2.5 day programme aimed at industry leaders to boost their personal and professional performance.
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Ireland a leading global hub for biopharma
21 May, 2018
Up to 8,000 jobs are available between now and 2020 in the biopharma industry – and more will follow – if Ireland grasps opportunities in biologics.
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Novartis' Migrain Drug close to Approval
05 June, 2018
The new migraine targeting drug received key European approval and could be fully approved for use by the end of the year.
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Alzheimer's Study Breakthrough
27 June, 2018
Discovery of the properties of the metals in the brain involved in the progression of the neurodegenerative condition and could lead to more effective future therapies which combat the disease at its root.
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Immuno-Oncology Conference 26/27 Sept, London
05 July, 2018
Thought-provoking discussions on novel targeted cancer therapies
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Blockchain for protection against counterfeit drugs?
09 July, 2018
SAP is working with a group of manufacturers on a blockchain project to verify the origins and returns of products are original products.
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Skillnet Ireland Annual Report
16 July, 2018
Skillnet Ireland learning networks delivered 381,982 training days in 2017, exceeding targets by 28%.
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New BSc (Hons) Management Practice launches in September
24 July, 2018
Skillnet Ireland in association with Irish Times Training have launched the Ulster University Accredited BSc (Hons) Management Practice 2-year part time course.
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Funding for Growth in the Midlands
07 September, 2018
Achieving success as a business in the Midlands.
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CMC Regulatory Affairs Training
25 September, 2018
This 2-day course on regulatory affairs kicks off on the 2nd October.
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Nobel prize awarded to researchers on separate but parralel tracks.
08 October, 2018
Stimulating the inherent ability of our immune system to attack tumor cells this year's Nobel Laureates have established an entirely new principle for cancer therapy.
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29% increase in funding for Skillnet Ireland announced in Budget 2019
09 October, 2018
This figure represents a combined total of 54% in Skillnets funding allocation over the past 2 years. Today’s announcements are a further indication of the Government’s commitment to effective enterprise-led upskilling and to giving industry a greater voice in how the National Training Fund is directed. In addition this is a demonstration of the Government’s belief in the Skillnet model
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MSD Carlow to create 170 jobs at second facility in Carlow
16 October, 2018
Pharmaceutical company MSD is to create 170 new jobs in Carlow. The firm is to build a new standalone manufacturing plant in the town, next to its existing facility there.
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Supply Chain - Brexit Health Check
22 October, 2018
Join us for breakfast and hear how to Brexit-Proof your Supply Chain
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Unemployment falls to 10 year low of 5.3%
31 October, 2018
According to the CSO, Ireland's unemployment rate fell to a fresh 10-year low of 5.3% in October from 5.4% in September 2018..
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Ibec roll out Laboratory Apprenticeship programmes
09 November, 2018
The Apprenticeship Programme is aimed at school leavers or Level 5 or 6 Graduates looking to up skill or retrain in a lab environment. It is also aimed at mature students or those returning to work.
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Ireland a World Leader in Biopharma
14 November, 2018
The sector is forecast for massive growth with up to 8,400 new jobs through 2020.
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Royal Pharmaceutical Society nervous over Brexit
16 November, 2018
RPS raises pharmacy sector’s 'no-deal' concerns at government Brexit meeting
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Startup biotech firm Inflazone raises €40 million in funding
21 November, 2018
An Irish start-up drug development company that is targeting a series of inflammatory conditions has raised €40 million to fund clinical trials.
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Novartis rises to 2nd Place in Access to Medicine Index 2018
27 November, 2018
Novartis ranked second in the 2018 Access to Medicine Index (ATMi), up from 3rd place in 2016, in recognition of its long-standing efforts to improve worldwide access to healthcare.
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Genomics Medicine to create up to 600 jobs in Dublin
28 November, 2018
An Irish life sciences company is to create 600 high-skilled jobs in Dublin over the next five years, as a result of an investment of up to €350m. The expansion will enable Genomics Medicine Ireland to speed up plans to map the genetic blueprint of 400,000 people in Ireland in the search for better diagnostics and treatments for a range of illnesses.
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Skillnet Ireland wins Best Agency Support at InBusiness Awards
04 December, 2018
The InBusiness Recognition Awards aim to honour and celebrate success, achievement and ambition within Irish business and to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of individuals to grow business in this country. Congratulations to all 20 winners of the InBusiness Recognition Awards 2018.
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Life Sciences: Biopharma sector thrives in Cork
10 December, 2018
Matt Moran, Director, Biopharmachem Ireland looks at the growing sector and how it is expanding in the Cork region.
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UK based Pharma labelling and packaging company opens in Tralee
19 December, 2018
Central Pharma, a UK-based company involved in accredited packaging relating to medicines and controlled drug usage, will take over a vacant premises beside IT Tralee’s campus.
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Pfizer and GSK to merge Consumer Healthcare Divisions
21 December, 2018
British drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline has agreed a tie-up with US rival Pfizer to merge their consumer healthcare divisions to create a business with combined sales of €11bn