Deal Watch: Boehringer Teams Up In CNS Disorders Again, This Time With Domain
Executive Summary
Following last December’s partnership in CNS with Autifony, BI undertakes a screening collaboration with Domain. Leo maintains its busy deal-making pace, partnering in dermatology with Evotec.
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