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Dunsire Named HBA Woman of the Year

By Cassandra Blohowiak | Published: February 17, 2009
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) today announced that Dr. Deborah Dunsire, president and CEO of Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, will be honored as the 2009 Woman of the Year. Dunsire, a 20-year veteran of biologics and pharmaceutical business, was named president and CEO of Millennium in July 2005. She has received numerous awards for her [...]
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Vertex Names Emmens President, Future CEO

By Cassandra Blohowiak | Published: February 6, 2009
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Thursday appointed Matthew Emmens president, with an expected transition to CEO and chairman in May 2009, when current CEO Joshua Boger is set to retire. Emmens, a 35-year pharma industry veteran, has been a Vertex director since 2004. He previously served as CEO of Shire plc and Astra Merck Inc., and as president for [...]
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Daschle Ditches HHS Nomination

By Cassandra Blohowiak | Published: February 4, 2009
In light of the controversy surrounding his tax records, Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Tuesday. But by throwing Daschle’s nod out the window, it could drag any hope for healthcare reform in 2009 with it. Daschle seemed like a shoe in for the HHS position from the start [...]
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