Biotech Investment Outlook Remains Strong Despite Jitters
Executive Summary
Despite the recent volatility in the stock market, experts and industry insiders at the BIO CEO & Investor conference in New York said biotech remains a leading area to invest, predicting continued VC investment and more M&A ahead.
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