Deal Watch: Iktos Doubles Its 2022 Alliance Tally In Agreements With Galapagos, Zealand
Executive Summary
French AI-driven drug design firm will employ multiple technology platforms in latest tie-ups. Apellis looks to augment Empaveli-led portfolio in C3 complement R&D alliance with Affilogic.
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