IHMA opens microbiology laboratory in China
SCHAUMBURG - IHMA said it has opened a microbiology reference laboratory in Shanghai, China. The lab will be used to develop and test new antimicrobial products, and serve as a central laboratory for clinical trials conducted in China, the company said.
Schaumburg-based IHMA is a global microbiology service provider to the biopharmaceutical industry. It utilizes its extensive laboratory and industry expertise to support efficient and effective anti-infective product development.
The company also has facilities in Switzerland and India.
"We have been working for almost 30 years to maximize our … support for clients who are developing anti-infective products globally. Our facility in China will greatly enhance that effort and support clients wishing to conduct studies in this important market," said Jack L. Johnson, president/ and EO of IHMA.