Bluebird Spins Off Oncology Business As Cell, Gene Therapy Segments Grow Apart
Gene Therapy Focus Opens Partnering, Acquisition Opportunities
Executive Summary
Nick Leschly will become CEO of oncology-focused spinoff, while Andrew Obenshain will help gene therapy-focused bluebird
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