Immuno-Oncology Attracts Big Deal Dollars For Biotechs
This article was originally published in Start Up
Executive Summary
Biotechs in the immuno-oncology space can’t operate in a vacuum. To attract funding and partners, their drug candidates must show potential to not only surpass available treatments, but also have the ability to work in tandem with them.
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