ERESEARCH REPORTS STRONG 2005 FINISH

eResearch Technology Inc., a Philadelphia life sciences company, has received $8.6 million in new contracts for cardiac safety monitoring and other services, the company said today. The company said the new contracts boost fourth-quarter bookings to $19.3 million.

The Philadelphia Enquirer (http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/news/breaking_news/13341427.htm)