Deal Watch: Gilead Signs Two Deals In Two Days To Increase R&D Emphasis
Executive Summary
As it moves away from virology, Gilead’s signs fibrosis collaboration with Scholar Rock. Novartis seeks to acquire CMDO that manufactures Kymriah, while Intrexon regains control of CAR-T program partnered with Merck KGAA. More deals from over the holiday period…
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