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.

In Vivo's Deal-Making column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in April 2021. Data provided by Biomedtracker.