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Thermo Fisher Scientific Supplies Veeda Clinical Research
with Watson LIMS
Anglo/Indian CRO upgrades data monitoring with Watson LIMS
PHILADELPHIA, Penn., (JULY 15, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the
world leader in serving science, announced today that Veeda Clinical Research
has selected its Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS™ to automate its laboratory
processes in its Bioanalytical Research facilies in Ahmedabad, India and Oxford,
UK ( http://www.veedacr.com ). Veeda
Clinical Research is an Anglo/Indian CRO with offices in the India, UK, Belgium,
Germany, US and France providing cost-effective, timely research solutions and
clinical pathology, biomarkers and bioanalytical services to the pharmaceutical
and biotechnology industries worldwide.
Thermo Scientific Watson LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) has
been deployed in Veeda CR’s bioanalytical laboratory in India for the analysis
of drugs and metabolites for small molecules and in their biomarker and large
molecule laboratory in the UK to significantly increase throughput of their
laboratory services. Built in 2004 to provide services for small molecule
pharmacokinetics, the Indian facility offers method development and validation,
various extraction techniques, adaption and re-validation of client assay
methods and estimation of drug and/or metabolite in different biological
matrices. The UK laboratory offers bespoke Biomarker, large molecule PK, and
Immunogenicity assay development, validation and sample analysis on a wide
variety of analytical platforms.
Following an upgrade of the laboratory, and on completion of IQ/OQ/PQ, the
entire Indian operations are now fully integrated with Watson LIMS, eliminating
manual and disparate processes to improve productivity and quality. The UK
facility is in the process of validation and is expected to come on line in the
near future. By harmonizing and unifying its process onto an integrated
enterprise software system, Veeda CR is adopting a similar world class operating
environment to that found in its pharmaceutical sponsors’ facilities.
John Allinson, director at Veeda CR explains why Watson LIMS was selected, “Our
Indian facility alone tests up to 200 samples per day per instrument and Veeda
CR currently has three laboratories around the world which handle 4.5 million
samples at present, moving towards 9.0 million samples per year. Watson LIMS
allows us to automate a sampling system previously undertaken manually. This has
been a significant factor in our use of labor resources and will enable us to
increase our capacity.”
He continues, “Veeda CR did not consider other LIMS solutions for this
application - Thermo Fisher Scientific provided the most comprehensive system
for us with Watson LIMS and it is already recognized globally as the industry
Gold Standard and platform of choice in Bioanalytical services. We are already
familiar with the advantages of Watson LIMS and recognized that this is a
compatible system for the automation of bioanalytical data processes that meets
our business requirements and enables Veeda CR to offer a world-class service
from our facilities.”
Dave Champagne, vice president and general manager of informatics for Thermo
Fisher adds, “Veeda CR operates in a sector subject to strict regulatory
compliance and Watson LIMS offers ease of use, online monitoring of activities,
extensive training, and a substantial support service to customers. Watson LIMS
can be integrated with other enterprise systems and laboratory instruments, and
its flexibility will allow Veeda CR the opportunity to expand and upgrade all
their systems worldwide in future.”
Watson LIMS is a highly specialized protocol-driven Laboratory Information
Management System specifically designed to support DMPK/Bioanalytical studies in
drug development. The system was developed with input from major pharmaceutical
companies, and its success is a direct result of its ease of use and the high
level of service offered to assist in implementation. Watson is installed in 18
of the top 20 global pharmaceutical organizations, and is widely used in leading
biotechnology and contract research organizations worldwide.
For more information about Thermo Scientific informatics solutions please call
on +1 866-463-6522, e-mail
marketing.informatics@thermofisher.com
or visit www.thermo.com/informatics
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About Veeda Clinical Research
Veeda Clinical Research (Veeda CR) is a Phase I organization with over 20
years experience that has top class clinical pharmacology units in the UK,
Europe and India, together with data management groups in Europe and India and a
global Oncology network. Veeda CR has dedicated clinical pathology, bioanalysis,
biomarker and immunogenicity laboratory services which are GLP/GCP accredited
and has access to an extensive database of volunteers.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving
science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and
serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies,
hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and
government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control
settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and
Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to
complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete
range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment,
software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory
workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of
laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare,
scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most
convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our
technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for
customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit
www.thermofisher.com.
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