Cipla has outlined its intent to incubate disruptive ideas in the healthcare space, along the lines of similar initiatives to accelerate innovation from US/European big pharma. It hopes that this "culture" will expand in India.

Emerging Company Profile: Syndesi Therapeutics, a new biotech built upon research from UCB, aims to develop novel drugs for neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease; the company has a stream of big name investors such as J&J Innovation and Novo Holdings.

For In Vivo's 13th annual Deals of the Year contest, we selected 15 nominees in three categories – Top Alliance, Top Financing and Top M&A. The polls are closed, and it is time to reveal the winners.