Roche and Illumina partner to broaden patient access to genomic testing
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has entered into a 15-year, non-exclusive partnership with Illumina to broaden the adoption of distributable next-generation sequencing (NGS) based testing in oncology. As the understanding of the genomic drivers of cancer evolves, NGS has the potential to transform cancer risk prediction, detection, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
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Boehringer Ingelheim partners with Enleofen to develop first-in-class anti-IL-11 therapies for a range of fibrotic diseases
Boehringer Ingelheim and Enleofen Bio Pte. Ltd. (Enleofen) announced the acquisition of worldwide exclusive rights to Enleofen's preclinical interleukin-11 (IL-11) platform by Boehringer Ingelheim to develop first-in-class therapies across a broad range of fibro-inflammatory diseases. The new partnership combines Boehringer Ingelheim's leading expertise and comprehensive pipeline in fibrotic diseases with Enleofen’s world-leading expertise in IL-11 biology and the company's extensive range of therapeutic antibodies targeting this pathway.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb completes divestment of manufacturing facility in Anagni, Italy
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) announced today that it has completed its previously announced divestment of its oral solid, biologics, and sterile product manufacturing and packaging facility in Anagni, Italy, to Catalent Inc.
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Amgen commences strategic collaboration with BeiGene to expand oncology presence in China
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) announced the successful closing of the transaction to enter into a strategic collaboration with BeiGene that will significantly accelerate Amgen's plans to expand its oncology presence in China, the world's second-largest pharmaceutical market.
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Theravance Biopharma and Pfizer Inc. enter global license agreement for skin-targeted, locally-acting pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor program
Theravance Biopharma Ireland Limited, a subsidiary of Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: TBPH) ("Theravance Biopharma") and Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) ("Pfizer") today announced that the companies have entered into a global license agreement for Theravance Biopharma's preclinical program for skin-targeted, locally-acting pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors that can be rapidly metabolized.
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Roche concludes acquisition of Spark Therapeutics, Inc. to strengthen presence in gene therapy
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Spark Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCE) ("Spark") today announced the completion of the acquisition following the receipt of regulatory approval from all government authorities required by the merger agreement.
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New set-up for IT at Bayer
Bayer is transforming its IT function to further accelerate the digitalization of the company. Leading IT providers will take over standardized services, such as the provision of digital workplaces for employees or the global operation of IT infrastructure. Internally, the IT function will focus on differentiating solutions for Bayer's businesses.
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