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02/03/2010

Taoiseach Opens New Research Facility

Taoiseach Brian Cowen has officially opened a new PPD contract research facility in Athlone, Co Westmeath.

The centre will include an analytical testing laboratory.

PPD is a leading global contract research organisation providing discovery and development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device companies and academic and government agencies

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The new facility will create up to 250 positions for Ph.D.-level students, analytical laboratory staff and other clinical development professionals.

The company is investing up to €14m in the new facility which is supported by the Irish Government with the aid of IDA Ireland.

The analytical facility will conduct testing for clinical and commercial programs spanning all phases of drug development.

Speaking at the opening, Taoiseach, Brian Cowen said: "PPD is a most welcome addition to the Midlands Life Science’s cluster and I look forward to a long lasting and mutually beneficial relationship between PPD and this region."

(NS/GK)

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