A review of deal-making in the diabetes space since 2010 finds deals around technology to regenerate pancreatic beta cells and/or islet cells as the hottest mechanism of action. Thirteen deals in this area out-number the combined deals involving the DPP-4, SGLT-2 and GLP-1 mechanisms during that period.

Device companies raised a total of $801 million in 2012’s third quarter, an 18% drop from Q2’s $977 million. Approximately $2.6 billion was spent on device acquisitions, exactly $2 billion less than Q2’s total. Diagnostic/research company financings totaled $484 million during Q3 2012, up from last quarter’s $336 million. And while diagnostic/research M&A activity was not as prolific as last quarter, tech transfer deals are seeing a resurgence.

A roundup of recent medtech mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and financings.

START-UP’s monthly update on technology transfer deals—licensing agreements between companies and universities or other research institutions—in in vitro diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and research/analytical equipment & supplies.