Better Together: BioCryst, Idera Merge To Improve Rare Disease Position
Executive Summary
New company will have pair of Phase III candidates, an immuno-oncology licensing opportunity, strong experience in hereditary angioedema and roughly $243m in cash to position itself as a rare disease stronghold.
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