Sandoz acquires rights to extended-release bupivacaine once held by Nycomed and Hospira in deal paying Durect $20m up front. Video interview: Partners Elasmogen and Feldan collaborate with Amgen.

By using the binding region of shark antibodies as a carrier to cross the blood-brain barrier, Ossianix reckons it has made significant progress against an issue that has held back the development of CNS-active neurological therapies.

Diversity in all forms is critical to innovation in health care, says AstraZeneca’s chief medical officer, Ann Taylor. In an exclusive interview, she talks about the company’s work in mentoring and education, and why tackling issues around diversity and inclusion must be driven by the C-suite alongside community initiatives.