AbbVie Picks Up Dong-A Candidate As It Makes Immuno-Onc Inroads
Executive Summary
Dong-A ST has scored a major early success in its inroads into cancer R&D through a sizable immuno-oncology deal with AbbVie, which also underscores the US firm’s push to expand its assets in the area.
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