Notable News in the Life Sciences

This Health Industry Insights update provides an unranked list and assessment of important news and trends reported in October through December 2008. (Note also that progress attained or subsequent news reported after the initial announcement may not be included in analyses.)

In our lead role as life science industry analysts, Health Industry Insights analysts routinely monitor progress and news from across the life sciences. Building from monthly assessments of notable announcements, we believe that clients may find value in news and relevant reported progress that we expect are indications of important trends in the industry. As a result, we are issuing quarterly reports that summarize notable published progress in or affecting the life sciences industry. This update is the eighth in the series.