Deal Watch: Lilly, AbCellera Partner To Attempt Rapid COVID-19 Antibody Development
Executive Summary
Partnership will combine AbCellera’s screening of antibodies to the virus with Lilly’s development, commercial capabilities. Vir adds Biogen tie-up to its ongoing coronavirus efforts.
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