New research programme unveiled by Boehringer Ingelheim and the European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) invites European diabetes research projects to apply for funding

INGELHEIM, Germany - Thursday, January 17th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Boehringer Ingelheim and EFSD diabetes partnership has opened submissions for diabetes research grant applications from across Europe. In a collaboration which aims to stimulate and accelerate European research in diabetes, the EFSD/Boehringer Ingelheim European Diabetes Research Programmes have dedicated more than 2.5 million euros over three years to support research projects targeting specific areas of interest.

"Diabetes affects more than 371 million people worldwide and diabetes remains undiagnosed in up to 50% of cases,” said Prof. Klaus Dugi, Corporate Senior Vice President Medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim. "We are delighted to partner with the EFSD on this initiative and hope the grant encourages ... Read more »

Submission is based on the LUX-Lung 3 trial, which is the largest (n=345) registration study to date in patients with EGFR (ErbB1) mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

INGELHEIM, Germany - Wednesday, January 16th 2013

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Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for its investigational oncology compound afatinib* has been accepted for filing and granted Priority Review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The application for afatinib* is currently under review for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. The FDA target action date for afatinib* will be in the third quarter of 2013.

Afatinib has demonstrated a significant delay in tumour growth versus the best-in-class chemotherapy, which resulted in 11 ... Read more »

The OneShot™ Renal Denervation Device Offers a Solution for Physicians treating Patients with High Blood Pressure who Fail Drug Therapy

 

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Adds two new hires in London

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LONDON - Wednesday, January 16th 2013

BTIG Limited, the European affiliate of BTIG, LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, is expanding its London office with the hiring of two experienced sales traders: Margie Sadleir and Daniel Muller.

"Building on the additions we made in 2012, these new hires in London will help us to better serve clients in Europe,” said Matt Cyzer, President and Head of European Equities for BTIG, Ltd. "With emerging markets and other European sectors being a focus with many of our clients, Margie and Daniel expand BTIG’s range of client coverage and trading opportunities.”

Margie Sadleir joins BTIG as a senior emerging markets sales trader. She most recently worked at CA Cheuvreux, where she helped launch the emerging markets business. Sadlier, who has 12 years of sales trading experience, also worked f ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Wednesday, January 16th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Starr Companies announces the appointment of Jeffrey Hayman to the position of President of International Insurance Operations.

Mr. Hayman will be responsible for the overall growth, profitability, distribution, and product offerings outside of the United States. Mr. Hayman will report directly to Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc.

"Jeff possesses a strong understanding of international business and his experience, particularly in Asia, is a unique fit for our organization. As part of our senior team, we expect that he will contribute to our continued growth in the international marketplace,” states Mr. Greenberg.

Mr. Hayman added: "I am excited to join Starr, an organization with a strong growth trajectory and a talented team of insurance leaders. I look forward to joining the organization and contributing to its success.”

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