Deal Watch: Roivant Spins Out Arvelle, Licenses Epilepsy Candidate From SK Biopharma
Executive Summary
Already having launched several portfolio companies, Roivant goes a step further by spinning out CNS specialist Arvelle from Axovant. BI and IBM will incorporate blockchain technology in clinical trials, while AbbVie licenses multiple myeloma candidate from TeneoBio.
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