Help Pfizer change the future of healthy aging
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Pfizer Inc. is challenging people across the United States (U.S.) to develop the next big idea in healthy aging through a unique partnership with crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. As the first pharmaceutical company to partner with Indiegogo, Pfizer will tap into the 400,000-strong Pfizer Get Old community and Indiegogo's vast pool of entrepreneurs to submit and vote on innovative products or services that support healthy living as we age.
Merck Family Foundation established
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E. Merck KG has announced the establishment of a new company: the Merck Family Foundation. Through this firm, the Merck family of owners will not only combine many of its individual philanthropic activities under one roof, but also considerably expand its charitable work.
Roche employees raise funds for vulnerable children in over 90 communities around the world
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Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) employees in 70 countries and 141 sites come together to participate in the 2016 Roche Children's Walk, which takes place on the International Day of the African Child. All of the funds raised through the global event will be used to support children in need, either in local communities in which Roche operates or in Malawi, one of the world's poorest countries, ranking 173 out of 188 on the Human Development Index.
Sanofi announces expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period regarding proposed acquisition of Medivation
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Sanofi has announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR) in connection with Sanofi's intent to acquire Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDVN).
Novartis expands partnership with Medicines for Malaria Venture to develop next-generation antimalarial treatment
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Novartis announced today that it will further expand its long-standing partnership with Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV). Novartis will lead the development of antimalarial compound KAF156 with scientific and financial support from MMV in collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Merck in agreement with HAPPYneuron to offer first-of-its kind e-Health solution for people living with multiple sclerosis
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Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced today that the company has entered into an agreement with HAPPYneuron, a subsidiary of SBT Group of France, in which Merck will receive an exclusive license to the company's cognitive remediation training program for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Merck Accelerator expands its reach to Silicon Valley
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Merck, a leading science and technology company, has started this week the application period for the next round of its Accelerator programs in Darmstadt, Germany, and Nairobi, Kenya. Globally, Merck is seeking young start-ups in the fields of healthcare, life science and performance materials with a focus on digital solutions.
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