Article: e.Lilly Venture Fund Invests in 1747, Inc.; 1747 Introduces Direct-to-Participant Clinical Trials Using the Internet.

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INDIANAPOLIS--(BW HealthWire)--April 18, 2001

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) and 1747, Inc. today announced a strategic relationship to provide clinical trials conducted directly with participants using the Internet. As part of the agreement, e.Lilly has made an undisclosed equity investment in 1747, Inc.

1747 plans to use the investment combined with existing revenue to complete the development of its direct-to-participant clinical trials system. Additionally, the funds will be used to help accelerate and expand commercialization of its system.

"1747's ...

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