Catalyz is developing affordable diagnostic and care systems for infectious and chronic diseases. The tests need no technical knowledge or any device to interpret the result, hence making it easy for a lame man in confirming or ruling out certain diseases.

The Pharma Service Excellence Award for the year 2009 was honoured to Mr. Syed Abdul Kadir Barmawar, S/o late Dr. Syed Ahmed Barmawar. The Indian Pharmaceutical Professionals Council (IPPC) celebrated its annual get together which also coincided with the 7th National Pharmacy Week Celebrations at Hotel Holiday International, Sharjah on Friday, 18th December 2009.

Genentech, Inc., a wholly-owned member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced the appointment of Sandra J. Horning, M.D., to senior vice president, global head, Clinical Development Hematology/Oncology.