Albany Molecular Research, Inc. announced a new drug discovery research agreement with Eli Lilly and Company, continuing an ongoing relationship between the two companies that began in 1998. Under the terms of the agreement, AMRI will provide fee-for-service chemistry research on projects in strategic therapeutic areas identified by Lilly. Though specific financial details were not disclosed, the contract includes fee-for-service provisions and is a continuation of a recently expired agreement. "We believe that Lilly's decision to continue this significant relationship with AMRI reflects the value that AMRI's scientists have been able to bring to the collaboration," said AMRI Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas E. D'Ambra, Ph.D.
Evonik completes acquisition of Tippecanoe Laboratories in USA
Evonik Industries AG has completed the purchase of the Tippecanoe Laboratories manufacturing facility in Lafayette (Indiana, USA) from Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis (USA). The deal was closed on January 1, 2010. It was agreed not to disclose details of the purchase price. The site ha ... more
Evonik strengthens its exclusive synthesis business in US
Evonik Industries AG has agreed to acquire Indianapolis, Indiana-based Eli Lilly and Company’s Tippecanoe Laboratories manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Indiana. The site, which employs about 700, manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and precursor materials for the pharma ... more
Chemists synthesize herbal alkaloid
The club moss Lycopodium serratum is a creeping, flowerless plant used in homeopathic medicine to treat a wide variety of ailments. It contains a potent brew of alkaloids that have attracted considerable scientific and medical interest. However, the plant makes many of these compounds in ex ... more
AMRI to Close Holywell, U.K. API Manufacturing Facility
AMRI announced that it has decided to close its Holywell, U.K. facility following a consultation process with employee representatives. The Holywell site provides chemical development services and small- and large scale-manufacturing services of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and i ... more
AMRI Opens New Research Facility in Budapest, Hungary
AMRI announced that it has finished the construction of a new state-of-the-art chemistry R&D facility in Budapest, Hungary. The successful completion and move into 32,300 square feet (3,000 square meters) of laboratory and administrative space marks a significant milestone in the company’s ... more
AMRI Names Senior Director, Analytical and Quality Services
AMRI announced that Junan Guo, Ph.D. has joined the company as senior director, analytical and quality services. Dr. Guo fills the role vacated by Dr. Steven Hagen, who was promoted to vice president of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing in September 2008. Dr. Guo will oversee a ... more
Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI)
Founded in 1991 as Albany Molecular Research, Inc., AMRI provides scientific services, products and technologies focused on improving the quality of life. The company has steadily evolved, with global facilities now in the United States, Europe and Asia. Its 1,200+ employees have the expe ... more
