Bayer Bids To Be A Winner In Cell & Gene Therapy
Adopts Four-Pillar Strategy
Executive Summary
The last six weeks have seen the acquisition of AskBio, the launch of a dedicated cell and gene therapy unit and a CAR-T pact with Atara. Bayer is taking the space very seriously.
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