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Drug R&D Firms Form Inter-Company CMC Alliance in Michigan

PharmaManufacturing.com
04/16/2009

Several Michigan companies have formed a strategic alliance centered around pharmaceutical chemistry, manufacturing and control development (CMC), aptly called the Michigan CMC Alliance. This alliance is comprised of contract service providers, each an expert in a distinct component in the drug-development spectrum, from preclinical to clinical phases and regulatory submission/approval.

Member organizations each have a firm foundation of experience and expertise within the pharmaceutical industry, along with a scientific infrastructure to deliver cost-effective, compliant results. The ability to leverage the intellectual capital resident within each organization is a distinct advantage to those in need of pharmaceutical CMC resources and expert strategies for comprehensive drug development.

The Michigan CMC Alliance brings together:

• Ash Stevens, Inc.: GMP AP development and manufacturing
• BioSTAT Consultants: Statistical services: design and analysis 
• Eurofins AvTech Laboratories, Inc.: GMP and GLP analytical services 
• Global Clinical Connections, LLC: Clinical supplies management 
• Pharmaceutical Development Consulting, LLC: Formulation development and project management 
• PharmaMed Resources, LLC: Quality assurance 
• ProReg Resources, LLC: Regulatory consulting services 
• Velesco Pharmaceutical Services: Formulation, analytical development and GMP manufacturing

"There is an abundance of pharma industry knowledge within Michigan; niche experts in each phase or component necessary to propel a drug forward through the development process. It seemed a natural fit to combine our forces in a strategic alliance," stated Bill Pfund, a director at Eurofins AvTech Laboratories. "Each company shares a common mission and vision along with a dedication to delivering quality, on-time results with the highest degree of scientific integrity."

Additional information on the Michigan CMC Alliance can be found at www.micmcalliance.com.