How NGM Bio Intends To Build An Old-School Biotech
Executive Summary
NGM Biopharmaceuticals CEO Jeff Jonker discusses the company's lead program in NASH and its other R&D activities and business strategy in an interview with Scrip's Mike Ward.
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