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.

Sun Pharmaceutical, a Mumbai-based Rs 3350 crore pharmaceutical giant and India's fastest growing international speciality pharma company, has received award in Outstanding Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences category at the 3rd DHL and CNBC-TV18 International Trade Awards 2008-2009. These awards recognise the efforts of organisations and individuals who have driven India's growth engine in global trade and taken 'Brand India' to the world.

Nektar Therapeutics today announced the appointment of Pushpinder Bindra as Managing Director of Nektar Therapeutics (India) Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nektar Therapeutics. Mr. Bindra will report directly to Nektar’s Chief Operating Officer, Bharatt Chowrira, Ph.D., J.D.

US President Barack Obama has appointed Dr. Margaret Hamburg as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and Dr. Joshua Sharfstein as the Principal Deputy Commissioner.He has also created a new Food Safety Working Group.