WuXi AppTec to Acquire Texas-Based Global Clinical Trial CRO

WuXi AppTec, China's largest CRO/CMO, will acquire a global clinical-stage contract research company, ResearchPoint Global, of Austin , Texas . Founded in 1999, RPG has 450 employees in 60 countries spread out over Africa, the Americas , Europe and Israel . The company offers a full range of clinical CRO services to small and medium-sized pharmas. WuXi said the acquisition would extend its CRO network around the world. WuXi already has a 500-person China clinical CRO and a clinical research coordinator team with 1,000 employees. Financial details were not disclosed. More details.... Share this with colleagues: // //