Tech Transfer Roundup: MD Anderson Inks Set Of IO Deals Covering US, UK, Japan, China
Executive Summary
Three separate agreements team the innovative cancer research center with Takeda, Artios/ShangPharma, and Ziopharm. Hoth continues busy deal-making year by licensing gene therapy from North Carolina State.
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