@FiercePharma: Analysts see Glaxo boosting its bid for Human Genome, but only by $1 or $2 per share--Bloomberg. Story | Follow @FiercePharma
> GlaxoSmithKline's ($GSK) dermatology unit, Steifel Labs, nabbed worldwide rights to Basilea's eczema drug Toctino for $226.7 million plus milestones dependent on U.S. approval; the drug is already marketed in 14 countries. Report
> India's Wockhardt, a generic drugmaker, expects U.S. sales growth of about 25% annually over the next few years, based on current U.S. sales of $375 million for the last fiscal year. News
> New research links the diabetes drugs Avandia, from GlaxoSmithKline, and Actos, from Takeda Pharmaceuticals, to increased risk of vision problems. More
> The Malaysian health ministry inked a memorandum of understanding with Novartis ($NVS) on a partnership to build the country's healthcare capabilities, with the Swiss drugmaker reportedly establishing a $700 million fund "for the possible support" of Malaysian healthcare startups. Item
> AIDS patient advocates called on Gilead Sciences ($GILD) to price its forthcoming Quad pill no higher than its Atripla drug, the most prescribed HIV-fighting medication. Release
Biotech News
@FierceBiotech: Stanford spinoff Syapse debuts cloud-based R&D software. News | Follow @FierceBiotech
@JohnCFierce: Ain't it cool: Novartis/UCSF team develop computer program to spot potential adverse side effects in experimental drugs. More | Follow @JohnCFierce
> Lilly takes aim at blockbuster Lantus with promising PhII diabetes drug data. Story
> Buzz: GlaxoSmithKline interested in BioMarin buyout? Article
> Third Rock takes lead on $33M C round for antibody upstart Igenica. Item
> Sanofi presents parallel apps for blockbuster MS hopeful Lemtrada. Report
Medical Devices News
@FierceMedDev: BSX CEO Michael Mahoney says the company plans to make a splash in the renal denervation race this year. More | Follow @FierceMedDev
> Boston Sci is joining the renal denervation race. Article
> Aurora Diagnostics pulls plug on IPO. News
> CDRH's Shuren: Device approval process is already improving. More
Biotech Research News
> Anti-rejection drug for bone marrow transplants to hit human trials by 2016. Story
> 2 HIV drugs prevent breast cancer metastasis in preclinical trials. Article
> New drug shows reduces post-stroke brain damage risk in mice. More
> Enzyme revealed to be bacteria-killing maestro after all. Item
Pharma Manufacturing News
> Siemens faces more issues with U.S. regulators. Story
> Fresenius' Kabi unit prospering on mistakes of competitors. Article
> Lilly expands manufacturing in China with Novast deal. News
> Out of the box FDA says Perjeta faces shortage challenges. More
And Finally... Cholesterol-fighting statin drugs may sap the energy of patients who use them, particularly women, a new study finds. Report