Gilead’s tie-up with Google’s Verily will explore the immunological underpinnings of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and GI disorders. Janssen acquires BeneVir and its oncolytic virus expertise, while United Therapeutics buys out SteadyMed.

Novel approaches to infectious diseases and cancer garnered significant VC cash in recent months, including monoclonal antibodies to treat and prevent S. aureus, Cell Medica's next-generation T cell therapies and Tango's platform focused on genetic drivers of cancer.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Deal-making column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in April 2017.

United will finance clinical development of drug/inhaler device combo with Respira. Takeda offloads more mature products to its joint venture with Teva, and signs a microbiome partnership with Finch Therapeutics.